Sony WH1000XM3 vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X review
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The Sony WH1000XM3 and SteelSeries Arctis 9X headphones uncovers what you've been missing in your music. WH1000XM3 has a total rating of 9.6 out of 10 vs 7.3 out of 10 for Arctis 9X.
Advantages Sony WH1000XM3 over SteelSeries Arctis 9X
- Better low limit of frequency response: 4Hz vs 20Hz
- Better high limit of frequency response: 40KHz vs 22KHz
- Higher sensitivity: 104dB vs 98dB
- Less weight: 13.4oz vs 15oz
- Foldable design
- Active noise cancellation
- Allows you to move the noise-canceling level up or down
- In-line control buttons
- Touch control
- Voice control available
- aptX HD support
- NFC available
- Longer battery life: 38 hours vs 20 hours
Advantages SteelSeries Arctis 9X over Sony WH1000XM3
- Built-in control buttons
Common strengths
- Wired mode available
- Detachable cable
- App control
- Battery free listening mode
Sony WH1000XM3 vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X
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Common
Product
Sony WH1000XM3
SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Model
WH1000XM3
Arctis 9X
Brand
Sony
SteelSeries
Reviews
15267
6889
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
Impedance, Ohm
16
32
Frequency response, Hz
4Hz-40KHz
20Hz-22KHz
Total harmonic distortion (THD), %
3
Sensitivity (SPL), dB
104
98
Magnet type
neodymium
neodymium
Weight (headphones), g/oz
380/13.4
425/15
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
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, fast forward/rewind, noise cancelling, voice assistant
volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, microphone volume, microphone on/off, ChatMix Dial
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version
4.2
4.1
aptX
aptX HD (Hi-Res Audio)
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
A2DP, HFP, HSP
NFC
Wi-Fi
Battery
Battery type
rechargable
rechargable
Battery life, hrs
38 (30 without noise cancelling)
20
Charging time, hrs
3
Charging port
USB-C
micro USB
Charging cable
USB-C 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
Headphones CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 9.6Sony WH1000XM3
- 7.3SteelSeries Arctis 9X
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