Side by side comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. 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 7P |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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Colour | Black | Black | |
Body Material | - | Memory foam, airweave | |
Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
Headband Material | Steel | PVD-coated steel | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | - |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 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 7P have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P. |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 36 Ohm | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 7P 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 7P. |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dB | |
Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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, Bluetooth, sidetone |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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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 Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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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 7P |
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Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C) Audio input / output (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | USB-C wireless transmitter, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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Supported Host Device OS | - | Windows 10, Windows 8.1, macOS 10.13 or later | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |