SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless vs. Razer Barracuda X

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and Razer Barracuda X. 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 9 Wireless vs. Razer Barracuda X Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C
Series - Gaming
Weight - 250 g
Colour - Quartz | Black | Mercury
Earpad Material - FlowKnit memory foam
Design Games -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics, computer Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 12 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Razer Barracuda X have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda X are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Cardioid (uni-directional)
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Razer Barracuda X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -42 dB
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 3dB
Impedance 2200 Ohm -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Controls Volume Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m
Cable Length - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 20 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Radio Frequency Range 2.4GHz -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Connector Type - Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Razer Barracuda X
Included Accessories - USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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