| Specification | Sony WH1000XM3 | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation | ||
| Foldable | ||
| Connectivity (wired/wireless) | Both | Wireless |
| Waterproof | ||
| Touch | ||
| Voice Coil | Copper-Clad Aluminum Wire | |
| Magnet | Neodymium | Neodymium |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Frequency Response (hz) | 4-40000 | 20-20000 |
| Impedance (Ω) | 47 | 32 |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (%) | 3 | |
| Sensitivity (db) | 104.5 | 98 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Audio Cable Length (mm) | ||
| Charging Cable Length (m) | 0.2 | |
| Multipoint Support | ||
| Wireless Range (m) | 10 | 6 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, HFP, HSP |
| Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Others | ||
| Amazon Alexa | ||
| App Control | ||
| Voice Assiatant | ||
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions (inches) | 11 x 9 x 6 | 8.07 x 8.26 x 3.62 |
| Weight (ounces) | 16 | 19.2 |
| Drivers | ||
| Driver Size (mm) | 40 | 40 |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | |
| Number Of Drivers (per Piece) | 1 | 1 |
| Microphone | ||
| Type | Bidirectional | |
| Beamforming Support | ||
| Number Of Mics | 1 | |
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging Port | USB Type C | Micro-USB |
| Wireless Charging | ||
| Standby Time (hours) | 200 | |
| Recharge Time (hours) | 3 | |
| Battery Operated |