SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis 7+

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis 7+. 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. SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C
Colour Black Black
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel Steel
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m 12 m SteelSeries Arctis 7+ have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
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 SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% <3% Both headphones have the same total harmonic distortion.
Sensitivity 98 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 98 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Form Factor Headset microphone -
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis 7+ microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 7+.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dB
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone Retractable microphone
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 20 hour(s) 30 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7+ lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 7+
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB-C to USB-A cable, USB-C charging cable, USB-C wireless transmitter, 3.5 mm audio cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year -
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