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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    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
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Accuracy
    5. Mid Accuracy
    6. Treble Accuracy
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation
    2. 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

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Updated Apr 17, 2024 11:28 PM

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SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Picture
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Picture

Variants

  • Arctis 9X (Black)
  • Beoplay Portal for Xbox (Black Anthracite)
  • Beoplay Portal for PC/PS (Black Anthracite)
  • Beoplay Portal for Xbox (Grey Mist)
  • Beoplay Portal for PC/PS (Grey Mist)
  • Beoplay Portal for Xbox (Navy)
  • Beoplay Portal for PC/PS (Navy)

Our Verdict

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal. The SteelSeries have a more stable fit and a more neutral sound profile out-of-the-box. Also, their microphone performs better, and they have longer continuous battery life. However, the Bang & Olufsen offers better noise isolation. Also, they come with cables that you can plug into your PlayStation or Xbox controllers for full audio and microphone compatibility, although you have to turn the headphones on to use the TRRS cable. In comparison, the SteelSeries' analog cable only offers audio support.

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