In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Colour | - | Black | |
| Design | Games | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 12 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Controls | Volume | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | - | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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