SteelSeries assured me that there currently aren’t any issues of this kind with the 9X on Xbox Series. These issues, however, weren’t noticeable on the replacement sample that I tested. There have been various reports of connectivity issues with the 9X on the Xbox Series X|S, and I also encountered some connection interruptions and crackling sounds with the first sample I received from SteelSeries. Just like the microphone on the 7X, albeit somewhat less flexible, the mic on the 9X is decent enough and considerably better than most of the microphones on rival headsets in this price range. We’ve also seen this dual wireless system on the Razer Kaira Pro (and regular Arctis 9) for Xbox, and it works pretty well. In short, the 7X is more versatile when it comes to using the headset on different platforms, while the 9X can be used to listen to music or make calls through a mobile device while gaming. The 7X connects wirelessly to various platforms via a USB-C transmitter, while the 9X sports a dual-wireless system that connects wirelessly via Xbox wireless audio and other devices through Bluetooth. With this in mind, how relevant still is the Arctis 9X in 2022? Does it stack up against SteelSeries’ own more recent 7X and offerings from the competition? Let’s find out.ĭesigned in black with green accents, SteelSeries’ “most awarded headset” shares its design with the 7X, but the main difference between the two is their connectivity options. The latter is geared towards Xbox Series X|S owners, but as we found out, it works on multiple devices, including Sony’s PS5. The Arctis 9X for Xbox launched back in 2019, and SteelSeries has since then released its 7X model.

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