Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired | |
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Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
Weight | - | 458 g | |
Design | Games | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 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 | - | |
Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | 360° Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 2200 Ohm |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Controls | Volume | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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Included Accessories | - | 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |