SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. ASUS ROG Strix Go BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and ASUS ROG Strix Go BT. 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 9X vs. ASUS ROG Strix Go BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 300 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
Foldable - Yes ASUS ROG Strix Go BT can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 ASUS ROG Strix Go BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec - aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes ASUS ROG Strix Go BT are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Form Factor Headset microphone Headset microphone
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Omni-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Audio Input Details - Omni-directional
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, play/pause button, microphone on/mute, next/previous track
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Cable Type - Audio cable - 1.2 m
USB-C charge cable - 1 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 45 hour(s) ASUS ROG Strix Go BT lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone 3.5mm)
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X ASUS ROG Strix Go BT
Included Accessories USB charging cable Airplane adapter, carrying bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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