Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis Prime. 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 Prime |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Colour | Black | - | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | Leather-like | |
Headband Material | Steel | Aluminium, steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | 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) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 40000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Prime offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Prime have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 92 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Prime. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Prime 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 | -38 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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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 Prime |
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Cable Type | - | Headset 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 Prime |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Prime |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Microphone windscreen | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |