In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Barracuda. 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 | Razer Barracuda |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Weight | - | 300 g | |
Colour | Black | - | |
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 | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Razer Barracuda 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) | - | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Razer Barracuda are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | THX Spatial Audio | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB/mW | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Razer Barracuda have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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Type | Boom | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Omni-directional, beamforming | |
Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Razer Barracuda microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, microphone on/mute |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | Razer Barracuda lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | USB-C wireless transmitter | |
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Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |