Headsets / Comparison

JBL Quantum One vs SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Headset · JBL

JBL Quantum One

Wired · 50 mm · 2020
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Microphone92
Recency53
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 9X

Wireless · 40 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone72
Recency47
Verdict

JBL Quantum One and SteelSeries Arctis 9X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • SteelSeries Arctis 9X is wireless; JBL Quantum One is wired.
  • Driver: JBL Quantum One leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

JBL Quantum One

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis 9X

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

JBL Quantum OneSteelSeries Arctis 9X
74Gear score74
WiredConnectionWireless
50 mmDriver40 mm
DetachableMicrophoneFixed
2020Release year2019
≈ $330Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is JBL Quantum One or SteelSeries Arctis 9X better?

JBL Quantum One and SteelSeries Arctis 9X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. SteelSeries Arctis 9X is wireless; JBL Quantum One is wired. Driver: JBL Quantum One leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis 9X is wireless; JBL Quantum One is wired.