Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 19.9 cm | |
| Width | - | 16.8 cm | |
| Depth | - | 8.66 cm | |
| Weight | - | 322 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 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) | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 20 - 22000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Form Factor | Headset microphone | Headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Noise Cancelling Technology | - | AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | 100 - 6500 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis 9X offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | Volume, power on/off, microphone on/mute, pair mode, chat mix controls, Bluetooth |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to USB-A extension cable - detachable - 1.5 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 620 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 38 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 26 hours |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 |
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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 - 1 year |
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