SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset. 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. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 312 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth Polyurethane leather
Headband Material Steel -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.2 Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset 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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC
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 Wireless Headset.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium magnet
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless 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 Wireless Headset
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Mute, volume, power on/off, pair mode, game/chat balance
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - 35.6 cm
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 15 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 9X lasts longer on a single charge than the Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset.
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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