SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Razer BlackShark V2 PRO. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. Razer BlackShark V2 PRO Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 20 cm
Width - 16.5 cm
Depth - 10 cm
Weight - 320 g
Colour Black White
Earpad Material Cloth Memory foam
Headband Material Steel -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Noise Isolating - Yes Razer BlackShark V2 PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 12 - 28000 Hz Razer BlackShark V2 PRO offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 100 dB Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 50 mm Razer BlackShark V2 PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Magnet Material - Razer Triforce titanium
Features - Razer HyperSpeed Wireless
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Form Factor Headset microphone Detachable headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Super cardioid
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
Signal-To-Noise Ratio - 60 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, microphone on/mute
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Cable Type - Headset cable - 1.3 m
Cable Length - 1.3 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X Razer BlackShark V2 PRO
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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