In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Skullcandy HESH ANC. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 228 g | |
| Colour | Black | Mod white | True black | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 10 m | Skullcandy HESH ANC have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Skullcandy HESH ANC 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Skullcandy HESH ANC are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy HESH ANC. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <3% | Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 99.63 dB | Skullcandy HESH ANC have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 99.63 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Built-in Tile Tracker |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Power on/off, volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode, voice assistant, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 22 hour(s) | Skullcandy HESH ANC lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 30 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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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 | Skullcandy HESH ANC |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Travel bag, USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | FCC Part 15, Directive 2014/53/EU | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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