SteelSeries Arctis 9X vs. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Product Type Headset - Bluetooth - wireless Headset - wired
Height - 19.3 cm
Depth - 8.74 cm
Weight - 458 g
Colour Black -
Earpad Material Cloth -
Headband Material Steel -
Recommended Use Game console, portable electronics Game console, computer
Gaming - Yes
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 6 m -
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - 360° Surround Sound
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 10 - 40000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <3% -
Sensitivity 98 dB 93 dB SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Impedance 32 Ohm 38 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Form Factor Headset microphone Built-in
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - AI Powered Environmental Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance - 2200 Ohm
Microphone Features Mute function, retractable microphone -
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Controls Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset -
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Cable Type - Mini-phone 3.5 mm 5-pole to mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole cable - detachable - 1.2 m
2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 20 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Bundled with - GameDAC Gen 2
Included Accessories USB charging cable 2 removable magnetic ear plates, microphone pop filter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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