SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE. 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. CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 17 cm
Depth - 10 cm
Weight - 380 g
Colour Black Espresso | Steel grey
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 SE have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 SE offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 109 dB +/- 3dB CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
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 -42 dB
Impedance - 2 kOhm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Cable Type - USB charge cable - 1.8 m
Audio cable - 1.5 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Additional Functions - RGB lighting
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
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 SE
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB
Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE
Included Accessories USB charging cable Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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