SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7P+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis 7P+. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Colour Black White | Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband 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 7P+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 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 7P+
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7P+.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Cable Type - Charging cable - detachable
USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7P+
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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