Headsets / Comparison

Sennheiser GSP 550 vs SteelSeries Arctis 9

Headset · Sennheiser

Sennheiser GSP 550

Wired
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Microphone84
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 9

Wireless · 40 mm · 2019
GEAR SCORE 74.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone72
Recency47
Verdict

Sennheiser GSP 550 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74.

  • SteelSeries Arctis 9 is wireless; Sennheiser GSP 550 is wired.
Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis 9

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sennheiser GSP 550SteelSeries Arctis 9
74Gear score74
WiredConnectionWireless
—Driver40 mm
Flip-to-muteMicrophoneFixed
—Release year2019

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Sennheiser GSP 550 or SteelSeries Arctis 9 better?

Sennheiser GSP 550 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 74 and 74. SteelSeries Arctis 9 is wireless; Sennheiser GSP 550 is wired.

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis 9 is wireless; Sennheiser GSP 550 is wired.