Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 19.3 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.74 cm | |
| Weight | - | 517 g | |
| Colour | Black | - | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Cable Type | - | Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless |
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| Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | 2 batteries, USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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