SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Arctis 9X vs ATH-M50xBT comparison chart

Overall
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
7.3
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
7.5
8
10
8
10
inapplicable
3
8
9
Votes 1 1
Rating 5 5
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Common

Product

SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Model

Arctis 9X
ATH-M50xBT

Brand

SteelSeries
Audio-Technica

Reviews

6889
19897

General

Wearing style

over ear
over ear

Enclosure

closed back
closed back

Wireless

Wired

Specifications

Transducer

dynamic
dynamic

Driver size, mm/inches

40/1.5
45/1.7

Impedance, Ohm

32
38

Frequency response, Hz

20Hz-22KHz
15Hz-28KHz

Total harmonic distortion (THD), %

3

Sensitivity (SPL), dB

98
99

Magnet type

neodymium
rare earth

Weight (headphones), g/oz

425/15
310/10.9

Comfort

Adjustable headband

Foldable

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling

Adjustable noise cancelling level

Microphone

Built-in microphone

In-line microphone

Detachable microphone

Cables

Detachable cable

Audio cable length, cm/ft

300/9.8
120/3.9

Jack connection (TRS)

3.5
3.5

Balanced connection

Control

Built-in control buttons

In-line control

Touch control

Voice control

Google Assistant, Siri

App control

Control functions

volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, microphone volume, microphone on/off, ChatMix Dial
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, fast forward/rewind, microphone on/off

Wireless connectivity

Bluetooth

Bluetooth version

4.1
5.0

aptX

aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP

NFC

Wi-Fi

Battery

Battery type

rechargable
rechargable

Battery life, hrs

20
40

Charging time, hrs

7

Charging port

micro USB
micro USB

Charging cable

micro USB to USB-A
micro USB to USB-A

Speed charge

Battery free listening mode

Battery level indicator

Additional features

Water resistance

Light indication

Additional audio features

DTS Headphone:X

In the box

Audio cable

Carry case

Charging cable

has not

1/4 Adapter (6,35 mm)

Interchangeable ear pads

User manual

Manual

SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

Headphones CHooseratoR comparison rating

  • better
  • worse
  • 7.3
  • 7.5
  • 7.3SteelSeries Arctis 9X
  • 7.5Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT

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