In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and Skullcandy SLYR PRO. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 19.4 cm | |
Width | - | 18.4 cm | |
Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
Weight | - | 276 g | |
Colour | - | Black digi hype | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Design | Games | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 10 m | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy SLYR PRO. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy SLYR PRO can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Skullcandy SLYR PRO 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 | Skullcandy SLYR PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 34 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy SLYR PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Controls | Volume | Volume, mute button |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 2 hours |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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Included Accessories | - | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |