Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. 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 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Weight | - | 236 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Design | Games | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | - | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | DTS Headphone:X 2.0 | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
| Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Controls | Volume | Mute, volume |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Features | - | ComfortMax System, Nova Acoustic System, High Fidelity Drivers |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X |
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| Included Accessories | - | Audio cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
| Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years United States: limited warranty - 1 year Asia: limited warranty - 1 year Australia: limited warranty - 2 years |
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