Name: Arctis 9X
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 489140
Rating: 4.2 (42 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

SteelSeries Arctis 9X also looks impressive
decent sound and an even more comfortable fit
great sound and build quality

the latter is not a wireless headset
small noises that get lost in the chaos of battle
wireless headsets only have up to twelve hours

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wireless

SteelSeries Arctis 9X - Pros & Cons

SteelSeries Arctis 9X also looks impressive
decent sound and an even more comfortable fit
great sound and build quality
voice comes through nice and clear
vocals are bright and the rest of the bassier percussion sounded fine
Controlling everything audio related is very easy on the Arctis 9X
The headset itself is good-looking
everything was well balanced
balanced tonality
damn comfortable
sturdy
and easy to use
great wireless gaming headsets are cheaper and arguably better
extended play sessions were comfortable in this area as well
breathable fabric that is also quite comfortable
the headphones sound really good for your category
gaming headset immediately makes a nice impression
excellent headset and the ease of connecting it to devices is
nice
smooth bass
the Astro are more comfortable and have lower wireless latency
microphone s recording quality is good with nearly perfect clarity
clarity of the sound is remarkable
retractable boom microphone has an impressive recording quality
retractable microphone is malleable and feels well-made
great sound and a comfortable fit
comfortable and well-built
lightweight design and an even weight distribution
Arctis 9X is also perfectly suitable for use outside the house
The range is quite balanced and neutral
strong
clear microphone and an easily accessible voice
beautiful
clear
clean sound
comfortable and easy to wear for long periods of time
headphones are comfortable and stable
soft and light on my ears
excellent headsets with much better bass response
Vocals and lead instruments are clear and present in the mix
welcoming
friendly and fun space
audio reproduction in gaming is excellent and the ability to dual connect via
great isolation keeping enough noise out so you can enjoy the crisp sound
s a decent mic which is flexible so you can position it as
SteelSeries are better-built and have a more stable fit
Arctis 9X is fine
excellent design
audio quality
and feature set
voice sounds full-bodied
clear
and detailed
the headset remains nicely balanced across the board
sturdy
comfortable build and audio performance
better-built
more stable
and have a more neutral default sound profile
The microphone is also fantastic
emphasised comfort and ease of use over looks
boasts great accuracy as lower frequency sounds come across full and punchy
satisfactorily stable experience that can withstand moderate movements without much trouble
mids are crystal clear
rendering vocals and instruments almost
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
sounded uniformly excellent and accurate for a headset mic
It s consistently fantastic
comfortable design and fantastic sound
with excellent audio and incredible levels of comfort
It sounds great and feels awesome
great audio
an excellent microphone and solid ergonomics

the latter is not a wireless headset
small noises that get lost in the chaos of battle
wireless headsets only have up to twelve hours
drums in the background were a little too low
no voice indicating when you're low on battery
the bass is definitely too soft for my preferences
too soft and PC gaming is
arrows occasionally produced a piercing sound a little too sharp for my ears
the light on your Xbox One stop flashing
new season was around the corner
the white light on the headset will flash
finely tuned directional audio was prevalent
could have been circumvented with a USB connection
Xbox Wireless Technology to connect to this console
Inconsistent bass and treble delivery
No microphone support on any console when used wired
lacking a bit of low-bass
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
Engine is a little clunky
to yank too hard on the microphone
hard for over ear cans to look cool these days
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
Noise cancelling would have been nice
Sound is not their primary focus
brought out a peripheral that s catered to the Xbox consoles
it s definitely not the only solid option around
missing directional audio cues
volume controls and a mute microphone button
is not as nice for listening to music
it also blocks unwanted noise
the frequency balance is still very distorted
no cable was included
most headsets simply do not offer this feature
the Arctis 9X can feel surprisingly frustrating at times
play too many Xbox games
The head band is also uncomfortable to wear for a while
don't need an adapter to use it on PC
Arctis 9X is so expensive
not compatible with the SteelSeries Engine 3 software
the connectivity is not perfect
but the range is a little short
The audio is just too flat
significantly hurts voice quality
Limited
no wireless receiver to plug into your console like
Android latency really are a little reduce
Noise Isolation These headphones have bad noise isolation functionality
don't have multi-gadget or NFC coupling
The earphones may also truly feel a bit restricted
They only have audio compatibility with all consoles
are connected to arched swivels that end in hollow square shapes
it gives you no control over the Windows Sonic Spatial Audio
it s a tad on the wilder side
It also takes only 2 hours to charge it back to full power
the headset s connectivity is quite clumsy on PC
the ear cups were pushing up on the bottom of my ears
it lacks hard percentages for detailed monitoring
passive noise cancellation is weak

SteelSeries Arctis 9X - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω

SteelSeries - Video Reviews (9)

SteelSeries Arctis 9X - Behind the Technology

SteelSeries Arctis 9X - Full Specifications

Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wireless

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	98.0 dB
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	3.0 %

Bluetooth version	4.1
Bluetooth profile	HSP HFP A2DP
Wireless range	6
USB	yes
Type of USB connector	Micro-USB

Colour of product	Black
Foldable	yes

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 10000
Microphone direction type	Bidirectional

Noise-canceling	yes

SteelSeries Arctis 9X - Q&A (11)

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kendall_padberg
about 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 9X support Dolby Atmos?
karina
about 1 year ago
Not exactly, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X does have Windows Sonic, which is a free surround sound technology similar to Dolby Atmos.
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jc
about 1 year ago
Does the SteelSeries Arctis 9X work on Xbox?
lita
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X is compatible with Xbox.
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coleman.langworth
about 1 year ago
Can you use the SteelSeries Arctis 9X on PS5?
jame
about 1 year ago
Yes, you can use the SteelSeries Arctis 9X gaming headphones with your PS5.
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sina
about 1 year ago
Is there an app for SteelSeries Arctis 9X?
maynard
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Engine app lets you get the most out of your headphones.
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sidney.ebert
about 1 year ago
Can SteelSeries Arctis 9X be wired?
sol.langosh
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X can be used without using the wireless functionality.
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catherine_auer
about 1 year ago
Is SteelSeries Arctis 9X surround sound?
errol
about 1 year ago
Yes. the Arctis 9X supports surround sound.
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francis_hoppe
about 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 9X work on PC?
trudi
about 1 year ago
Yes, the Arctis 9X can connect to your PC via Bluetooth, but ChatMix will not be enabled.
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dwight
about 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 9X work on Xbox Series X?
wilburn
about 1 year ago
Yes, the SteelSeries Arctis X is completely compatible with the Xbox Series X and S.
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violet_vonrueden
about 1 year ago
Does SteelSeries Arctis 9X have mic monitoring?
janet_pouros
about 1 year ago
yes, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X headset has mic monitoring, but it is a little low even when the settings are set to max, but it gets the job done nevertheless. It can also be disabled for those that don't like hearing themselves talk.
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gregg.heathcote
about 1 year ago
Can you use SteelSeries Arctis 9X on Xbox?
franklyn_lowe
about 1 year ago
Yes, the Arctis 9X can connect directly to the Xbox. It is as easy as connecting the controller with the Xbox.
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marvin
about 1 year ago
Is the SteelSeries Arctis 9X worth it?
herbert.hilll
about 1 year ago
The SteelSeries Arctis 9X are really good headphones, with great audio quality and a superb microphone. This makes it an ideal headset for phone calls, music and gaming.
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SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.0

Based on 12 reviews

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless review

SoundGuys

Published: 24.02.2022

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless review

The SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless brings Bluetooth connectivity to the classic Arctis framework. Is that enough to make it a must-buy?

CGMagazine

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox comes out of the gate with some setbacks, but if you are aware of the possible issues ahead of time, the Arctis 9X could be a worthwhile investment in your gaming setup.

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9X review: A comfortable Xbox and PC headset with amazing audio

Windows Central

Published: 23.11.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 9X review: A comfortable Xbox and PC headset with amazing audio

4.5

Amazing sound quality meets exceptional comfort.

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9X Headset Review: Great Sound, Wireless Frustrations

Tom's Guide

Published: 24.04.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Headset Review: Great Sound, Wireless Frustrations

3.5

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X provides great sound and a comfortable fit, but almost every new design decision comes with a drawback.

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Review

RTINGS.com

Published: 11.11.2020

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless Review

3.9

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X are wireless gaming headphones that are compatible with Xbox One consoles. These well-built, comfortable over-ears have a neutral sound...

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9X review

TechRadar

Published: 13.06.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 9X review

4.0

A great Xbox One headset – but Windows?

PCMAG

Published: 14.05.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 9X Review

4.0

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X is one of the best wireless gaming headsets you can get for the Xbox One.

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9X review: A ridiculously comfy Xbox headset | Finder

finder.com.au

Published: 02.03.2022

SteelSeries Arctis 9X review: A ridiculously comfy Xbox headset | Finder

4.5

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X wireless headphones don't just sound good, they're comfy as hell and perfect for your Xbox gaming needs

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9X review: "The new king of Xbox headsets has arrived"

gamesradar

Published: 23.04.2019

SteelSeries Arctis 9X review: "The new king of Xbox headsets has arrived"

4.5

For the platform agnostic, finding the best Xbox One headset that doubles as one of the best PC headsets for gaming is a seemingly impossible undertaking, especially in a broad field of the best Xbox

LaptopMag

Published: 18.07.2020

SteelSeries Arctis 9X review

3.5

The Arctis 9X is one of the best Xbox headsets you can buy, but it’s not great for PC

SteelSeries Arctis 9X SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Review: Capable, Elegant Simplicity

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 15.11.2020

SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Review: Capable, Elegant Simplicity

3.5

Connecting via dongle, Bluetooth or both simultaneously

eTeknix

Published: 19.06.2019

Steelseries Arctis 9X Xbox One Wireless Review | eTeknix

Steelseries Arctis 9X We're big fans of Steelseries here at eTeknix, and with good reason. They've had some of the best gaming mice, headsets, keyboards and more on the market for many years now. The recently refreshed Arctis range of headsets continues to impress. Especially so with the Arctis 7 wireless headset. So a little more expensive, and promising some nice connectivity features for the Xbox One, how doe the Arctis 9X compare? Well, that's what I'm here to find out! At around £200, it sits above the Arctis 7 Wireless, but below their flagship Arctis Pro Wireless Hi-Res Audio