SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. JBL Quantum One

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and JBL Quantum One. 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 One Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Weight - 369 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 One
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
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) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL Quantum One 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 One offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Max Input Power - 30 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 114 dB JBL Quantum One have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm JBL Quantum One have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Features - JBL Quantum SURROUND, JBL Quantum SPHERE 360
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -40 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Cable Type - Audio cable
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Additional Functions - LED backlight
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X JBL Quantum One
Included Accessories USB charging cable Wind shield
Software Included - JBL Quantum Engine
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year 1-year warranty
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