SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 286 g
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth Polyurethane leather
Headband Material Steel Steel
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes Yes
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
Built-in Decoders - Dolby Atmos
Sound Effects - DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic surround sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Composite - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional -
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Cable Type - Headset cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Stereo Headset
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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