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SteelSeries 9H vs SteelSeries Arctis 5

SteelSeries 9H Headphones
SteelSeries 9H
8.46 in
8.27 in
SteelSeries Arctis 5 Headphones
SteelSeries Arctis 5
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
3
3 editorial reviews
SteelSeries 9H Gaming Headset is the new product in the H series and it comes with a USB Sound Card and Dolby Technology. Check out my review to see how it performs.Read more
Hello readers, I welcome you to our Steelseries 9H gaming headset review! The 9H is from Steelseries’ tournament-grade headset series, which is designed for competitive gaming and maximum sound enclosure. Or at least that is ...Read more
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3.7 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
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2 stars
16 %
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User rating
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
0 %
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3.7 out of 5
106 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
17 %
3 stars
31 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
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Full Comparison

Technical details

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Sound outputSurroundSurround
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,White
  • White
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Weight9.74 oz10.79 oz

Sound

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Channels5.17.1
Impedance32.0 Ω32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 11098.0 dB
Frequency range10 - 2800020 - 22000
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)3.0 %3.0 %
Audio formatDolby HeadphoneDTS:X
Simulated surround soundyesyes

Microphone

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Microphone sensitivity-37.0 dB-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency50 - 16000100 - 10000

Connectivity

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Cable length3.23
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByesno
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-AManufacturer specific
Detachable cableyesyes

Features

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Noise-cancelingyesyes
ButtonsVolumeVolume

Power

SteelSeries 9HSteelSeries 9H
SteelSeries Arctis 5SteelSeries Arctis 5
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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