The Arctis Game Headsets have a good reputation among players. From the entry-level Arctis 1 to the Arctis Pro, it can cover players with different needs. A new type of Arctis 9 game headset to expand the product line to a more complete state. In addition to its excellent sound level, the Arctis 9 has upgraded its lossless 2.4GHz and Bluetooth dual wireless connection to support PC and PS4, as well as the PS5 game console, it is more functional.
Review of Arctis 9 Wireless Gaming Headset
Arctis 9 wireless gaming headset adds Bluetooth connection function on the basis of Arctis 7 game headset, which allows players to synchronously connect the headset to their mobile phones without missing important calls and information, and even listen to the music in their mobile phones at any time. It has a wider range of applications. It can use both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connections at the same time and can answer and make calls while playing games, This is a function that the game earphones on the market do not have at present. Here is the evaluation content of this earphone for you.
Package
The outer package of the Xerox Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset is still the familiar Xerox style, with an orange and white design. The information on the front of the package is very complete, with the details of the headset printed on it. The headset supports low latency 2.4GHz connection and Bluetooth connection, 20 hours of endurance, and a sturdy steel headband. The package also has the PCGAMER Best Wireless Game Headset Certification Award, which shows the outstanding quality of this headset. The inside of the package is wrapped in a plastic box, which plays a good role in fixing and protecting it. There is a headset body, a Micro USB interface cable, a wireless adapter, and a sound card as well as the manual in the package.
Appearance
In terms of appearance, the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset is basically the same as Arctis 7. It uses a relatively simple and round design language and looks very elegant. The headgear and cavity of the headset use black color, which is low-key and restrained. The earphone cavity part supports 90-degree rotation, which is convenient to maintain a comfortable posture when hanging on the neck. The outer side of the chamber of the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset is made of skin-like material, which feels smooth and delicate. The experience is very good, but it is easy to leave fingerprints or dust. Users who care about the appearance need to clean it frequently.
The headband part of the headset is designed as a ski mirror. The hanging headband has very good elasticity. The weight of the headset can be evenly distributed when wearing, so as to avoid squeezing the player's head and provide higher comfort for long-term wearing. The headgear inside the headset is still made of metal, which has high strength and toughness and provides good stability.
The earmuffs of the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset are made of Airweave breathable material from sportswear, which is more comfortable than leather earphones in summer. The earmuff is equipped with a soft memory sponge, which has a good wrapping property. The most important thing is that it is very friendly to the players who wear glasses. After wearing it for a long time, it will not cause discomfort due to squeezing, which is also something that many headphones do not have.
In terms of hardware, the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset is equipped with a flagship S1 headset unit, with a unit size of 40mm and a frequency response range of 20-20000Hz. It can provide game music with rich details and a balanced sound field. In terms of style, the bass of the S1 unit is very flexible, the mid-range is wide, the treble can reach a very high height, and the sound field is very open. I believe that users who have some knowledge of Ice series earphones are already very familiar with them.
The Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset adopts a telescopic microphone, which is located on the left ear side. The microphone shell is made of mirror and ordinary ABS materials, and the wire can be bent freely. Compared with a plug-in microphone, it can save space and is more convenient for players to carry out.
Most of the functions and buttons are integrated into the right cavity of the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset, with the volume adjustment knob at the top and the microphone mute button at the bottom. The Bluetooth connection button and headset switch button are set in the middle, and the Type-C interface and 3.5mm interface are set at the bottom. A ChatMix control function knob is set behind the left chamber of the headset, which can easily balance the volume between the game and the chat voice without having to pause the game. It is a very practical function for game players. The Sirui Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset supports both 2.4G and Bluetooth connectivity, which greatly improves its functionality and enables it to adapt to more devices and scenes for use. The adapter equipped with wireless 2.4G mode also has the function of a sound card as well as line input and line output functions, which can be used to connect devices such as speakers. The adapter is flat and round in shape, with Sirui LOGO printed on the front, and the bottom can be adjusted between PC and Playstation.
Drive
The driver interface can set the 7.1 surround sound option of the headset, configure the surround sound and stereo respectively, and adjust the equalizer in detail. In the Settings section, you can change the headset's power options and Bluetooth mode.
The weight of the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset is 376g. There is no obvious advantage to the wireless game headset. However, the headband design of this headset is excellent, and the weight can be evenly distributed. In addition, the earmuffs are very soft, so you will not feel too much pressure, and it is comfortable to wear them for a long time.
The Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset continues the excellent features of the previous Steel series. Its excellent workmanship and comfortable wearing sense indicate that it is a product targeting high-end users. The synchronization of 2.4G and Bluetooth connection is enough to make it stand out from many wireless products. Its powerful functionality is also the biggest feature of the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset, which can not only play games indoors but can also be used out of the street. For users with multi-platform needs, the Arctis 9 Wireless Game Headset is a good choice.