Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| 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 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 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 | 98 dB | Both headphones offer the same sensitivity. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | - | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -48 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Cable Type | - | Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole to 2 x mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.8 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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