SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7x

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis 7x. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7x Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Headband Material - Steel
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m 12 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 -
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7x microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features - Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Controls Volume -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Charging cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 24 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7x lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless SteelSeries Arctis 7x
Included Accessories - Wireless transmitter
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