SteelSeries Arctis 9X – Built-in Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth Connectivity – 20+ Hour Battery Life - Black

Disclaimer: I don't like gaming headsets. I own several pairs of superb headphones for music, and reference - and every time I don a set of "gaming" headphones they tend to feel like a toy - that said, I felt these warrant a review. The build quality on the Arctis 9X are great - the sound quality is also very nice, but at this price point - you expect that. Different pre-sets subtly change the sound from more natural, through to some that are more bassy which are good for movies - but on the whole, they don't have any gimmicky features like my old turtle beach set, which branded "saturated midtones that make my ears bleed, as a trade off for hearing footsteps louder" as "Superhuman hearing" or something similar. Connectivity: On my Xbox One X - I don't think these have ever dropped out other than one time I forgot to charge them. Whilst my One. was being repaired, I temporarily re-used my old regular Xbox one. I noticed a fair few dropouts, needing me to turn the headset off and on again. - This was an issue I had read in some reviews after buying the headset, and I was concerned - I was never able to recreate the issue until I used an OG Xbox One, so in my personal experience. Perfect on the OneX - frustrating on a standard Xbox One. Volume: 10/10 They are not deafeningly loud, (except in COD - which has the worst sound mix of a game ever.) but they definitely dont suffer with being too quiet. If they don't go loud enough for you, then you've probably already done some damage to your hearing. Sound Quality: 8/10 Comparing them to a set of high end reference headphones is unfair, they don't reproduce a huge wide soundstage, with intricate highs mids and lows, however... after burn in - ive found that they perform better than most closed back headphones I own, the mids are far clearer on these for example, than on HD25s, HD280Pros, or aiaiai DJ headphones. Overall - I was surprised at how good these sound. Comfort: 10/10 Aside from a pair of AKG702s i own - which is like wearing a pair of pillows on your head - these are the most comfortable headphones I own. I can play games in them for hours on end, and then settle into a movie before taking them off. Being over ear they are comfortable as they dont put pressure on you, the elasticated headband makes a clever snug fit to your head, without being tight - and they are heavy enough that you trust them not to fall apart, but not so heavy that they induce fatigue. Sound isolation: 8/10 No complaints here, the isolation is really good, so if someone is sleeping next to you, and you are watching tv - you probably wont disturb them unless you have it cranked right up, or take them off to break the seal to your head. Battery Life: 10/10 Incredibly long battery life. Since covid kicked in and we've all been working from home, ive had these on all day every day almost - as they pair to your phone to be a bluetooth headset too. There is an indicator light that changes colour depending on how much battery you have left. Connectivity: 9/10 Being able to play games and listen to music off your phone, or take phone calls whilst gaming is almost seamless (with 1 caveat ill address in the downsides). Microphone: 10/10 I've had several people join parties and query what mic I have because its so clear, they assume im using a dedicated mic like streamers use. It's also very easy to mute the mic with the button just behind your right ear, and the mic has a light on it so you can see in your peripheral vision if you are muted. Price: 6/10 I paid £130ish for these on Amazon in the sale. There are better "headphones" available for that pricerange, but in terms of gaming headsets, I dont know. they are feature rich, with a long battery life, and great reliability, but for £190 that they are currnetly listed at, Id rather they were more than just a gaming headset, which they could have done with some aesthetic changes - which would have pushed this score up to a 9 or 10. Ergonomics: 7/10 On either headset cup at the back,there is a jogwheel, the left one changes chat+game mix (very useful when your super loud friend crashes the party) and the overall volume on the right one. The chat mix also has a marker point for the mix at 50:50 that you can feel without looking. The power button is convex, and the bluetooth/answer call buttons is convex. Without looking, you can easily feel exactly what is what. In principle - everything about the design is perfect.. Until you lean back against the sofa/pillow, and the jogwheel catches the seat/pillow behind you, and either turns the sound off, or cranks the volume to the max. Placing these controls under the earpieces, or on top of them instead of at the back would have made them perfect. Aesthetics: 6/10 They nearly got this perfect, the earcups are minimally styled, and the matte black looks sleek - however they have a truly gharish green pattern to the headbands that makes them look a bit childish. It is also a real shame that the microphone doesnt sit flush when it retracts into the headset. This would be the difference between them being a set of headphones that never leave the house, and being a set of headphones that never leave my side... I just dont want to be on the tube in a set of headphones with a boom mic, and a gharish pattern on the headband. Charging: 7/10 The problem I have with the charging isnt that it takes long, they seem to charge really fast! The issue is that if you are using them and put them on charge without turning them off, I dont really understand what they do.. but it doesnt seem to charge. Ive found that once i finish using them I either have to turn them off, then plug them in, or plug them in, and immediately remove the charger, and plug them in again. This could be by design so that when you first plug a usb in it works to connect to a PC or something, but it does mean that occasionally if you forget, you can plug your headset in - but it doesnt charge. Once you realise you need to see the slow pulsing light to know its charging, then you'll probably be ok. Overall: 9/10 My first headset from this company, due to the build quality I cant see myself replaceing them any time soon, and if in the same position again I wouldnt hesitate to get these. If you are looking for a great gaming headset thats comfortable to wear, these are my shout. If you want a set that doubles up as something you would use as wireless headphones out and about - the non-detachable/hidden mic might put you off, as it did me. If you are less vain than I am, then youll have a nice sounding set of headphones for your travels too. :)

I had a set of Astro A50's connected to my XBox One via optical audio, then it was announced that the XBox Series X would not have a optical audio port, requiring a bit of a rethink on my part. I've tried several different manufacturers/models and for me, this is the best combination of price, features and general quality out there. Unlike several competitors, these are the only XBox certified wireless I've found that work seamlessly with both the Xbox One and X Box Series X (obviously on that last one I'm taking SteelSeries and XBox word for it, as today is Halloween, and I've got 10 days to wait for shiny new Series X, though you tubers vids look promising). Many that claim to be wireless still require you to run a 3.5mm cable to your controller for mic usage in games, this model does not - it pairs to the Xbox in exactly the same way as your controller - press button on headset, press 'pair' button on front of X console, 'et voila!' (you even receive an official message on screen at this point ' 'headset assigned'). Further features - - Discord certified mic (very clear) - Dolby Atmos (just download the XBox Dolby Atmos app and set up for brilliant sound) - Allows Bluetooth connection, so you can listen to music / take phone calls at the same time as a gaming session) - 'Ski Goggle' style headband, which I've found very comfortable in long gaming sessions - Windows PC can be connected by purchasing a XBox wireless adaptor for your PC (similar to that used to connect an XBox controller to a W10 PC) All in all, I highly recommend this product! - Happy gaming

Brilliant headset, so comfy on your head and doesnt give you sore ears like some headsets after prolonged use. The mic pulls out of the cup sort of like a wheel based mechanism which is just so cool. And the mic glows red when muted so you are aware, which is also pretty cool The sound is that sharp I have had a few hacking accusations due to hearing one faint footstep, suddenly turning round and chasing the kill (honest!) Worth it. The only 2 complaints I have however - The main one is if there is too much wifi interference your headset will keep connecting and disconnecting which is really frustrating. Example being visiting my parents and my room has the house CCTV in, as well as my xbox, the headset kept periodically disconnecting due to all the wifi interference. No issue in my living room however. So not ideal if there is a lot of that or if you have a box room 2nd the volume wheels are located on the back of the headset. If you are leaning back and playing the wheel will move which can result in a nasty loud (or quiet) shock, having to re adjust the wheel mid game is also not ideal. However after a few adaptations no problems whatsoever. Fantastic headphones for sound and comfort. Totally recommend them from a gamer myself. The bluetooth feature is also.cool as you can hook.your.phone up simultaneously and play music or take a phone call. But yeah I'm happy

This Headset has exceeded my expectations in everyway. I came from a turtle beach 800X as new consoles dropped the Optical Port. And wow the ease to use these headset was just the start, when I put them on my head and realised just how light they are was outstanding! They are so comfortable and so light their is no discomfort and it's quite easy to forget they are on. The sound is fantastic and compatible with Atmos, And windows Sonic absolutely love my pair

En comparaison de mon ancien casque turtle beach stealth 600. Très bon casque de qualité, quand on l’a en mains on ce rend compte de la finition au top. Audio: après avoir modifier l’équalizeur a mon goût( logiciel sur pc ), le son est parfait basse médium aigüe, parfait. La conception du casque permet une bonne isolation phonique sans nous couper des bruits alentours. Confort: juste parfait, je ne le sens pas, la sangle fait le job et les coussinets sont assez grands est confortable. Rapport Q/P: excellent casque pour Xbox la fonction qui permet de jouer et écouter de la musiques en même temps et bien ainsi que pouvoir répondre à un appel juste en appuyant sur la touche Bluetooth cela coupe le micro sur la console et bascule sur le téléphone et reviens une fois l’appel terminé, cool. En bref Points positif: - Son - Confort - Fonction double audio console/tel - Isolation phonique - Qualité casque, boutons, mollettes - Micro excellent, avec la petite led rouge très utile et rétractable - Batterie correcte, à voir dans le temps - Sera compatible avec la prochaine Xbox série x, c’est le point qui a confirmé mon achat Point négatif: - Le prix, ok tout est très bien mais le prix refroidis un peu, j’ai clairement hésité à l’acheter à cause de ça.

He esperado una semana para valorar el producto y probarlo cómo se merece. Había leído muchas opiniones de que se desconectaban constantemente de la consola, pero algo no me cuadraba. En foros americanos y webs que analizan hardware tienen este modelo en el TOP de mejores auriculares para Xbox, así que me decidí a probarlos y no puedo tener más satisfacción. Tocho va: PACKAGING Bueno, Steelseries no es Apple. Los auriculares vienen muy sencillos en una caja con solo un cable para conectar al mando si lo deseas y un pequeño manual de instrucciones. Lo esperado. Si quieres conectarlos al PC necesitas el adaptador USB para Windows, pero si lo que quieres es usarlos en tu Xbox, móvil o TV con bluetooth, con esto te vale. CONECTIVIDAD Ni dongles, ni bases de carga, ni cables ópticos. Al sacarlos de la caja y encenderlos tardan pocos segundos en sincronizarse con la consola, y en mi caso, lo ha hecho para siempre. No he tenido en todos estos días ni una sola desconexión salvo al irme a la otra punta de la casa, donde casi nunca tengo cobertura. No entiendo las críticas sobre este tema, a mi no se me desconectan ni tengo interferencias de ningún tipo. Mi consola (Xbox One X) está colocada de frente, tiene buena ventilación a los lados y se encuentra a unos 2,5 metros de donde me siento a jugar o ver cine y series. Tengo el router bajo el mismo mueble, un montón de cosas conectadas a él, una Nintendo Switch... y nada, ni una sola desconexión. COMODIDAD Solo ponértelos ya te das cuenta de que no te van a molestar. La cinta elástica de ski es una maravilla, perfectamente moldeable en todo tipo de cabezas, grandes o pequeñas. Los auriculares en sí pesan poco, pero al tener esta cinta y descansar sobre ella, tu cabeza apenas lo nota. Con otras diademas te acaba haciendo daño el peso sobre el plástico por mucho acolchamiento que lleve. Con esta no. Las orejeras muy cómodas y frescas, además se pueden cambiar por otras nuevas, incluso hay un modelo en piel sintética. Para mi esto es importante, garantiza buen futuro si se estropean. Además, ya están probados en Series X con lo que serán compatibles con la próxima consola de Microsoft. MANEJO Muy sencillo. Tiene una rueda de volumen general y otra para priorizar juego o charla. También hay un botón para mutear el micro que hace que se ilumine en rojo para que sepas que está activado. El botón de encendido te indica con 3 colores de led el nivel de batería. Con el botón de bluetooth emparejas una TV o un móvil... y poco más, son realmente sencillos de utilizar. AUDIO Maravilloso. Si buscas unos auriculares de alta fidelidad vete a por unos profesionales, estos son para jugar. He leído opiniones de gente comparándolos con marcas como Bangs & Olufsen, Sehnheiser, Audio Technica y demás. Por favor... son unos auriculares para gaming y tienen que ser polivalentes. Lo que ganan por un lado lo sacrifican por el otro. "Petan" lo suficiente, suenan fuerte y nítido al máximo volumen. En un volumen normal de juego la experiencia es muy satisfactoria y envolvente, sobretodo si tienes una licencia de Dolby Atmos. Además, puedes ecualizar los 4 presets que vienen por defecto y hacer virguerías, como crearte uno para escuchar los pasos de los enemigos, otro para potenciar los graves o los agudos... ejemplo: https://bit.ly/3gqS3k0 MICRO Perfecto, mis amigos me escuchan bien incluso sin sacar el micro de su escondite. Si lo extiendo todavía se oye mejor pero me dicen que no lo necesitan, así que mejor, más comodidad al tenerlo oculto. Es nítido y cuenta con cancelación de ruido. Además, con la ecualización también se puede modificar su sensibilidad y el volumen. BLUETOOTH Como decía, los he probado con TV y móvil. La calidad del audio es muy buena para escuchar música o ver TV, y si mientras estás haciendo algo de eso te llaman al teléfono, puedes coger la llamada. En este punto encuentro un problema o yo no lo he sabido adaptar, pero el caso es que el volumen de la llamada es muy bajo. Tienes que subir al tope el volumen en el teléfono para escuchar a la otra persona y desde la rueda de los auriculares bajar el volumen de lo que estuvieras haciendo. Esos primeros segundos de la llamada son un poco raros, pero una vez todo ajustado funciona estupendamente. En definitiva, los mejores auriculares de Xbox que he tenido, y he tenido varios. Desde lo más básico de HyperX hasta lo más premium de Turtle Beach. Como auriculares estéreo inalámbricos, me quedo con estos.

Super bequeme Passform und super Sitz, durch das Band kein unangenehmer Druck auf dem Kopf. Selbst mit Brille kein Druck auf dem Ohr. Bedienung leicht und einfach, einzig der Auszug und die Ausrichtung den Micro ist etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig und Übungssache. Optimal ist die Anzeige am Micro wenn Stumm geschaltet über die Taste am Ohr durch ein nicht störendes angenehmes Rotes Licht. Einzig in meinem Fall Störend und der einzige Punkt warum es zurück ging: Durch den Super Sitz und den Ohrpolter Aufbau, werden Aussengeräusche von der Umgebung sehr stark gedämpft, so das man je nach Lautstärke im Spiel nicht hört oder gestört wird. Leider ist dies in meinem Fall, immer damit verbunden das ich es unangenehm finde und sich auf meinem Ohr ein Leichter Druck aufbaut wenn ich nur leise Musik höre. Und meine Frau nicht mehr verstehe wenn sie Redet :) Der Klang an sich ist nach meinem Gehör uind meiner Meinung super, fast schon perfekt im Vergleich zu anderen Kopfhören, Musik vom Telefon über Spotify macht Spass und stellt jeden normalen Kopfhörer in den Schatten. Klang von spielen, gerade zb. CoD Cold War super und sehr Räumlich mit Dolby Atmos Aktivierung auf der Xbox. Leider Liegt dazu kein Code dabei. Wie bei meinen Plantronics RIG 800. Anbindung direkt ohne Zubehör, jedoch wie bei anderen dadurch nur ein Kurze Reichweite bis max 10m, ein unserer Plattenwohnung gerade mal im Wohnzimmer, schon im Flur ist die Verbindung weg. Im Vergleich, meine Plantronics RIG 800 mit USB Dongel an der Xbox reichen über 15m und bis in die Küche, haben einen Dolby Atmos Code dabei und lassen bei fast gleich gutem Siitz Umgebungsgeräusche durch. Dafür und auch etwas durch die nicht so starke Umgebungs Abschirmung ist der Klang bei Musik etwas schlechter. Gibt in meinen Augen kaum Alternativen, einzig klanglich beim Spielen (Cod test) wäre das Astro Gaming A40 Tr oder A50 etwas besser noch und Räumlicher (inkl. Atmos Code) aber bei diesem ist dann der Sitz unbequemer bei meinem Kopf mit Brille und der Preis noch höher. Zudem geht kein Verbindung zum Handy.

I had the turtle beach stealth 700 which had major issues staying connected to my Xbox. This headset has the same sound quality without any connection issues.