SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Audeze LCD-4z

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Audeze LCD-4z. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Audeze LCD-4z Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Colour Black -
Body Material - Leather
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type - Open
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4z.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <0.1% Audeze LCD-4z have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB/mW Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 15 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Audeze LCD-4z
Included Accessories USB charging cable Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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