Arctis 9 headset from SteelSeries lets you game all day

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You can game all day with the new Arctis 9 headset from SteelSeries.

SteelSeries Arctis 9
SteelSeries Arctis 9 (Image credit: SteelSeries)

What you need to know

  • SteelSeries announced the Arctis 9 headset.
  • The headset features a suspension headband and Airweave fabric ear cushions for all-day comfort.
  • The Arctis 9 is available now for $200.

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro + earned our top spot as the best PC gaming headset, but it features a wired connection. Now, SteelSeries adds wireless headset to its lineup with the Arctis 9.

The Arctis 9 uses 2.4GHz to connect to either a PC or PlayStation. Like some other headsets from SteelSeries, including the Arctis 9X and Arctis Pro Wireless, the Arctis 9 can simultaneously connect to a smartphone through Bluetooth and to a gaming device with its 2.4GHz connection.

The bidirectional ClearCast microphone on the headset is Discord-certified. The Arctis soundscape emphasizes certain in-game sounds to improve gameplay.

If your PC supports it, it can take advantage of DTS Headphone:X v2.0, which delivers accurate surround sound positional cues on PCs.

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