SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer Barracuda Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Barracuda Pro. 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. Razer Barracuda Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Barracuda Pro
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Weight - 340 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 Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 Pro 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) -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Barracuda Pro are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid noise cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer Barracuda Pro are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - THX Spatial Audio, THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda Pro.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 96 dB/mW SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer Barracuda Pro have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce bio-cellulose
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Barracuda Pro
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom -
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Beamforming
Noise Cancelling - Yes Razer Barracuda Pro 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
Sensitivity Margin - +/- 1dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Barracuda Pro
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute, ANC on/off, ANC/ambient
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Barracuda Pro
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 40 hour(s) Razer Barracuda Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Barracuda Pro
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer Barracuda Pro
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB-C wireless transmitter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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