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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Headset - wired | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in | |
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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 |
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Controls | Volume, on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, equaliser preset | - |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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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 |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | - | |
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Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | - |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro |
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Bundled with | - | GameDAC Gen 2 | |
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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 |