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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 | - | 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 |
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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 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 |
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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 | -42 dB | |
Impedance | - | 2 kOhm | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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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 SE |
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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 SE |
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Additional Functions | - | RGB lighting |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB SE |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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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 SE |
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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 SE |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Protective pouch, USB wireless receiver | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |