Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer Barracuda X. 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 | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Series | - | Gaming | |
| Weight | - | 250 g | |
| Colour | Black | Quartz | Black | Mercury | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | FlowKnit memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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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 5.2 | Razer Barracuda X 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 X are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 96 dB/mW | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than Razer Barracuda X. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Razer Triforce titanium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Cardioid (uni-directional) | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -42 dB | |
| Sensitivity Margin | - | +/- 3dB | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.5 m | |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.5 m |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Razer Barracuda X |
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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 | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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