In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB. 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 | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 19.5 cm | |
Width | - | 17 cm | |
Depth | - | 10 cm | |
Weight | - | 370 g | |
Colour | Black | Pearl | Carbon | White | |
Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 18 m | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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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 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 | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional | |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Audio Input Details | - | Omni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Cable Type | - | USB charge cable - 1.8 m Audio cable - 1.5 m |
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Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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Battery Capacity | - | 1200 mAh | |
Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | USB wireless receiver | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |