In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Colour | - | Black | |
Earpad Material | - | AirWeave memory foam | |
Headband Material | - | PVD-coated steel | |
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 7X |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 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 7X offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | <1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X 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 7X. |
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 7X |
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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 7X microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | - | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Controls | Volume | Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, Bluetooth, ChatMix |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Cable Type | USB charge cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Features | - | Fast charge, ComfortMax System, High Fidelity Drivers, Parametric EQ |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 6 hours |
WIRELESS LINK | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Radio Frequency Range | 2.4GHz | - |
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CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X |
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Included Accessories | - | Audio cable, USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C dongle, 2 removable magnetic ear plates, USB-C to USB-A extension cable | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | - | Europe: limited warranty - 2 years Australia: limited warranty - 2 years Asia: limited warranty - 1 year United States: limited warranty - 1 year |