In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X and Sony INZONE H9. 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 Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth / radio - wireless | |
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Weight | - | 330 g | |
Colour | Black | White | |
Earpad Material | AirWeave memory foam | Nylon | |
Headband Material | PVD-coated steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / radio | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony INZONE H9 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | 360° Spatial Audio | Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 5 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X offer a larger frequency range than Sony INZONE H9. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <1% | - | |
Sensitivity | 93 dB | - | |
Impedance | 36 Ohm | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | PET - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | Neodymium | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Discord Certified |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | Dual Noise Sensor Technology | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 8000 Hz | Sony INZONE H9 offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. |
Sensitivity | -38 dB | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Controls | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix | Power on/off, master volume, game/chat balance, Bluetooth, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Features | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ | - |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Life | - | 32 hour(s) | |
Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
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WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Radio Frequency Range | - | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Connector Type | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth Wireless adapter (USB Type-A) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X | Sony INZONE H9 |
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Included Accessories | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | Wireless adapter, USB-C charging cable | |
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Compatibility | Mac, Windows | - | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1, JEITA | |
Service & Support | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |
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