SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. 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 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Height - 19.1 cm
Width - 17.8 cm
Depth - 8.71 cm
Weight - 255 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 9 m SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
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 Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
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 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Cable Type - Audio cable
USB-C to USB-A cable
Micro-USB charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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