In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 9X and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Product Type | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless | Wireless headset system - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless | |
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| Colour | Black | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Cloth | - | |
| Headband Material | Steel | - | |
| Design | - | Games | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 6 m | 12 m | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have a greater operating distance than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox 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) | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | 360° Spatial Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | 10 - 22000 Hz | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | 1% | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox have lower total harmonic distortion than SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 93 dB | SteelSeries Arctis 9X have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 38 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 40 mm | Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Pro Wireless for Xbox 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 Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox. |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Impedance | - | 2200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | Retractable microphone |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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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 Wireless for Xbox |
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| Cable Type | - | Audio cable - detachable - 1.2 m 2 x USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.5 m |
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| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 44 hour(s) | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz / Bluetooth): up to 36 hours Continuous hearing (2.4 GHz): up to 44 hours |
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| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Connector Type | Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) | - |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 9X | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Pop filter, wireless headset system base, 2 batteries, 2 removable magnetic ear plates | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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