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  3. Main Differences
  4. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
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    9. Group Delay
    10. Cumulative Spectral Decay
    11. PRTF
    12. Harmonic Distortion
    13. Electrical Aspects
    14. Virtual Soundstage
    15. Test Settings
    16. Imaging
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  5. Design
    1. Style
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    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless [PC, PS, Xbox]

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless [PC, PS, Xbox]

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SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Picture
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless [PC, PS, Xbox] Picture
TypeOver-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeOver-Ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
WirelessYes
TransducerDynamic
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
MicYes
Sound Signature
Warm
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Variants

  • Arctis 9X (Black)
  • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for PS (Black)
  • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox (Black)
  • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for PS (White)
  • Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox (White)

Review

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Our Verdict

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless [PC, PS, Xbox]

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless are better gaming headphones than the SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless. The Arctis Nova Pro have ANC, which can help block some background sound. They also have a longer total battery life, lower wireless latency, thanks to their transmitter bas, and come with a dock that allows you to make adjustments, like tweaking the EQ on the fly. However, Arctis 9X have a better microphone.

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