You can also use them wired if you have a 1/8” cable, as they do have the appropriate jack for it, although this option won’t support voice chat. This technology is built into all Xbox One consoles, and you can also purchase an adapter, like we did, to make them work on a PC. You can use them wirelessly via Bluetooth or with the Xbox Wireless Technology. The Arctis 9X are fairly versatile, as they have three different connection options. Latency: 77ms (with Xbox One Wireless Adapter) Wireless Range: 41ft (with Xbox One Wireless Adapter) You can connect them via USB to your PC and customize their sound and microphone profiles to your liking, and use these settings on the Xbox One. They also support the SteelSeries Engine app. This means you can use a spare cable, if you have one, to use them passively. Additionally, even if they don’t come with an audio cable, they do have a 1/8” jack. They also don’t take much time to charge fully and they can also be used while doing so, which is very convenient. The SteelSeries Arctis 9X have a very good 28-hour battery life, which is going to last you for a few gaming sessions without the need to recharge them. Passive Playback: Yes (but don’t come with a cable)

When not using it, you can retract it, giving the headphones a more outdoor-friendly look. You can easily mute the microphone with the on-cup controls. The mic is also great at handling ambient noise, which means it can separate speech from environment noise like in a gaming event. This will be great to communicate effectively in online multiplayer games or with your friends on a third-party voice chat program like Discord. The recording quality is great and your voice will sound full-bodied and clear, but it might be a bit sharp for some. The retractable boom microphone of the Arctis 9X is very good. SteelSeries Arctis 9X Microphone Frequency Response.

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