Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2. 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 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - USB-C | |
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| Weight | - | 307 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Case: 18.9 cm x 6.3 cm x 23.3 cm | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | - | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | Bio-cellulose - 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Features | - | Ambient Pass-Through |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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| Type | Boom | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 6 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to mini-phone 3.5 mm cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-C cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Features | - | Wear detection |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 30 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 7 hours |
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| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headphones (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Carrying case, 3.5 mm to USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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