In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and ASUS ROG Strix Go Core. 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 9X | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Weight | - | 252 g | |
Colour | 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 Core |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | Yes | |
Foldable | - | Yes | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wired | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | - | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | - | |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) | - | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 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 Core |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -45 dB | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Cable Type | - | Audio cable - 1.2 m Audio splitter cable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | ASUS ROG Strix Go Core |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | - | |
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Compatibility | - | Mac, Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |