SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 800

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and JBL Quantum 800. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum 800 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight - 410 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 JBL Quantum 800 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum 800 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz JBL Quantum 800 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 95 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than JBL Quantum 800.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 93 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum 800 have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Uni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Cable Type - Audio cable
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Features - QuantumSOUND Signature
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 1300 mAh
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 14 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Quantum 800.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Modulation Type - GFSK, DQPSK
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum 800
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wind shield, USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year 1-year warranty
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