SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. 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 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
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 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Form Factor Headset microphone 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 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type - USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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