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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL Quantum 800 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| 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 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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| 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 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL Quantum 800 |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL Quantum 800 |
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| Features | - | QuantumSOUND Signature | |
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| Additional Functions | - | LED backlight |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL Quantum 800 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| 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 |
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| Modulation Type | - | GFSK, DQPSK |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL Quantum 800 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | JBL Quantum 800 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Wind shield, USB dongle | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | 1-year warranty |