Side by side comparison and review of ROCCAT Cross and SteelSeries Arctis 9X. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 19.6 cm | - | |
| Width | 14.9 cm | - | |
| Depth | 8 cm | - | |
| Weight | 185 g | - | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Cloth | |
| Headband Material | - | Steel | |
| Recommended Use | Computer | Game console, portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 6 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | - | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than ROCCAT Cross. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <3% | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 50 mm | 40 mm | ROCCAT Cross have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Form Factor | - | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Sensitivity | -42 dB | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | 2.2 kOhm | - | |
| Signal-To-Noise Ratio | 58 dB | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Mute function, retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Controls | Volume | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - 2.35 m | - | |
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| Cable Length | 2.35 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Battery Type | - | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 20 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | ROCCAT Cross | SteelSeries Arctis 9X |
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| Included Accessories | - | USB charging cable | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |