SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Canyon HSC-1

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Canyon HSC-1. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Canyon HSC-1 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Colour Black Black / red
Earpad Material Cloth Leather
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Canyon HSC-1.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 105 dB Canyon HSC-1 have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm -
In-Cord Volume Control - Yes
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 30 - 16000 Hz Canyon HSC-1 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -54 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Cable Type - Headset cable - 2 m
Cable Length - 2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Canyon HSC-1
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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