In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and Skullcandy SLYR 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 19.4 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.4 cm | |
| Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
| Weight | - | 276 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black digi hype | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | Memory foam | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 10 m | Skullcandy SLYR PRO have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy SLYR PRO can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Skullcandy SLYR 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) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy SLYR PRO are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger frequency range than Skullcandy SLYR PRO. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 34 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy SLYR PRO have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in & removable boom | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, mute button |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Cable Type | - | Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 2 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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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 | Skullcandy SLYR PRO |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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