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Series

Arctis1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact model heading establishes the Arctis family.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

61706, 61707, 61708, 61709, 61714, 61715, 61716, 61717, 61680, 61681, 61682, 61683, 61710, 61711, 61712, 61713, HS35R, HS35L, HS35TX, HS35C, HS35TXX1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US structured Product data and embedded colour/platform variation list. Retail SKUs 61706-61709 and 61714-61717.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026European structured Product data and embedded variation list.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory hardware models: right HS35R, left HS35L, PS transceiver HS35TX, case HS35C. Retail SKUs retained from each maker colour/platform page.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox manual regulatory section: Xbox transceiver HS35TXX. Shared left/right buds HS35L/HS35R and case HS35C.

T111241Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Charging case label in the maker's product photo: Model No. T11124. The earbud label reads Model Name NC9.

GTIN / EAN

5707119062640, 810164140098, 5707119062664, 810164140104, 5707119062688, 810164140111, 5707119062701, 810164140128, 5707119069304, 810164144386, 5707119069328, 810164144393, 5707119069342, 810164144409, 5707119069366, 810164144416, 5707119057226, 810052987132, 5707119058261, 8100529878731Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Black PS US: EAN 5707119062640, UPC 8101641400982Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox US: EAN 5707119062664, UPC 8101641401043Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062688, UPC 8101641401114Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119062701, UPC 810164140128. Listed as not orderable5Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069304, UPC 810164144386. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data6Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069328, UPC 810164144393. Launch date 2026-09-01 in store data7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069342, UPC 8101641444098Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026EAN 5707119069366, UPC 8101641444169Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black PS EU: EAN 5707119057226, UPC 81005298713210Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Black Xbox EU: EAN 5707119058261, UPC 810052987873

6971681319931, 6971681312338, 6971681312352, 69716813123691Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Variant barcodes of the store page. Black and Grey list the same barcode. The Pink, Green and Dusty Blue entries are not valid 13-digit barcodes and are left out.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

26 September 202412Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Dated opening announcement: September 26, 2024. Footer has a conflicting September 20 dateline, opening and preorder date preferred.

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Status

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026In stock at the US store

Available1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026In stock on the TOZO store on 2026-10-15.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$159.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: North American original MSRP $159.99.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€169.9912Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Availability paragraph: EMEA original MSRP €169.99.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026US regional maker product heading.9Maker product pagesteelseries.com/de-de/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026German/EU regional maker purchase page. EU priced SKU rows documented in variant verification.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White, Glorange, Yuzu, Matcha1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact parent product variation attributes Color values Black/White/Glorange/Yuzu/Matcha. Platform-specific purchase rows checked separately.

Black, Dark Blue, Matte Red, Pink, Green, Dusty Blue, White, Grey1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Colour picker: Black, Dark Blue, Matte Red, Pink, Green, Dusty Blue, White, Grey.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Store category Gaming In-Ear

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear

In-ear1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Product tags: In-Ear. The photos show a sealed ear tip.

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stemless1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product photos show stemless buds

Stemless4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: stemless, round earbuds with a drip shape that points down in the ear.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

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Either bud6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 5.2 Wearing One Earbud gives controls for L and R alone. Section 5.4: ANC is not available when using a single earbud. Both earbuds can play alone.

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source16Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/headsets-headphones/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 30 September 2026Key Specs: 6 mm neodymium drivers. Performance paragraph explicitly says a pair of 6 mm drivers. One in each earbud. Neodymium is magnet material, not a transducer-type claim.17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Transducer table and specification paragraph explicitly identify dynamic technology. Existing 6 mm/count 1 from GamesRadar preserved.

BTOZO NC9 (2024 Hybrid ANC)

Type	Diameter (mm)
Dynamic	10

Source2Maker product pagetozostore.com/blogs/news/why-tozo-nc9-is-one-of-the-most-popular-tozo-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker blog post: 10 mm dynamic drivers with OrigX Acoustic 2.0 tuning. The post links to this product. A TOZO spec table and two reviews give 9 mm or 9.2 mm. No driver count or role is stated.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic17Reviewtechporn.ph/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Technical Specifications paragraph expressly states dynamic drivers and Transducer table says Dynamic. Exact original GameBuds, not an inference from neodymium magnet. Public RTINGS comparison table corroborates Dynamic transducer.

Dynamic2Maker product pagetozostore.com/blogs/news/why-tozo-nc9-is-one-of-the-most-popular-tozo-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Maker blog post: 10 mm dynamic drivers.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: headphone frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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Onboard EQ

Yes18Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026SteelSeries GG and Sonar section explicitly says profiles applied for both 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth are saved to GameBuds and remain when moved to different devices. Engine hardware EQ, not Sonar host-only processing. Reviewed white PlayStation edition. Maker separate gaming/mobile saved presets corroborates.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

1018Reviewhifioasis.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-reviewRead 7 October 2026Same section explicitly says 10-band PEQ. Exact PCTuning review independently states EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, PC app required for custom creation. No count borrowed from another Arctis model or Sonar bus.25Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds software paragraph explicitly EQ with 10 adjustable frequencies, only in PC app. Independent corroboration of HiFi Oasis 10-band hardware-EQ profile description. Sonar host processing remains distinct.

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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

Flat, Deep Bass19Maker product pagesteelseries.com/blog/best-earbuds-for-the-gym-1237Read 7 October 2026Maker exact GameBuds blog explicitly says I use the Deep Bass preset. Flat is explicitly named by exact maker support article 31369371701389 as Engine EQ setting. Only verified literal preset names listed, not an invented exhaustive 300-name library.20Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/31369371701389-Why-is-the-audio-on-my-Arctis-GameBuds-distortedRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds support article says set Engine EQ to Flat when using Sonar, or set Sonar to Flat when using Engine/mobile EQ. Flat name verified as headset Engine preset, not a noise-control mode.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

360° Spatial Audio, Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial, Microsoft Spatial1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Supported (incl. Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial). Microsoft Spatial appears only on the Xbox Matcha and Yuzu pages7Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Supported (incl. Microsoft Spatial, Tempest 3 D, Sonar Spatial )

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: active noise cancellation, 4-microphone hybrid.

Yes1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Spec headline: Hybrid Active Noise Canceling.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

Hybrid1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page diagram: an out-facing microphone detects outside noise and an in-facing microphone listens inside the ear canal. Both are used for cancelling.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 6.1: an outward-facing microphone detects external sounds and anti-noise cancels them, and an inward-facing microphone listens for unwanted internal sounds. That is hybrid.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

41Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page image caption: ANC Adaptive Hybrid ANC. The adjustment conditions are not stated.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

311Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026There are three strengths to choose from

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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45dB1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: noise reduction depth of up to 45 dB. No frequency or test conditions are stated.

Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio specifications: Transparency Mode, Yes.

Yes1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature text: Transparency Mode lets you hear ambient sounds.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 6.3 Transparency Mode.

Adjustable transparency

Yes14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026App section explicitly lists ANC and Transparency mode levels as adjustable settings. Exact Xbox 61707 sample firmware 1.2.0, app 2.0.0. Not the count of selectable ANC modes.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026The app screenshot on the page shows a Reduce Wind Noise setting. This is a selectable setting, not a mesh or shape change.4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the app offers a wind noise ANC setting.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Balanced sound signature with slightly elevated bass and de-emphasized treble against the reviewer's target. Well-matched left and right drivers.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Audio Reproduction Accuracy

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Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Slightly Emphasized (1 dB). Test bench 2.3, Black (PS) unit. Full results are behind a paywall and were not read

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Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-1dB11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Public summary: Balanced (-1 dB)

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Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Speech sounds fairly natural and clear, if a little bright. The mic struggles to separate your voice from background noise with default settings.11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Our Verdict: Microphone

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

ANC	Hours (h)
No	8.53

Source14Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Battery test: 8 h 32 min, PC 2.4 GHz connection, ANC off, medium volume. Tested Xbox model 61707. Single charge of earbuds, no case total.

BTOZO NC9 (2024 Hybrid ANC)

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Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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61Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature Call Noise Reduction: six-mic ENC noise reduction. FAQ: 6 built-in microphones and ENC ambient noise reduction. All six are named for call noise reduction, so the voice count equals the total. The manual shows a Noise Canceling MIC and a MIC on each earbud.

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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61Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: 6 built-in microphones. Counted across both earbuds. How they split between ANC and calls is not stated.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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DSP1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature and FAQ: ENC ambient noise reduction for calls. ENC is a processing feature, so dsp is stored, as on the TOZO T6. No AI processing is claimed.

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons let you mute

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes21Reviewpctuning.cz/article/konecne-tws-pecky-na-hrani-recenze-sluchatek-steelseries-arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Software paragraph explicitly describes adjustable sidetone so wearer hears their own voice during calls/communications. Both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz settings separately documented. Reviewer observed sidetone interfered with ANC in its sample, firmware not stated. No universal current-firmware incompatibility asserted.

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Quick Switch between 2.4 GHz gaming wireless and Bluetooth.

Bluetooth1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 is the only connection named.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.

5.31Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature text: Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Wireless specifications: Bluetooth codec SBC.

SBC, AAC4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec list: Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC codec. SBC comes from the HiFi Report page. The maker states no codecs.5Reviewhifireport.com/tozo-nc9-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026The page says Bluetooth 5.3 supports the standard SBC and AAC codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026The Bluetooth implementation lacks high-quality codecs, fast pairing, and multi-pairing

No4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the NC9 2024 does not support multipoint. Only one device can be connected at a time.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

122Reviewpcgamer.com/best-wireless-gaming-earbudsRead 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds section explicitly says can only connect to one Bluetooth device at a time. Maximum simultaneous Bluetooth source count 1, consistent with existing multipoint false. Pairing-list memory remains unknown.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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15m1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: stable connection within a 15-meter range. A reviewer measured reliable use to about 10 m.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

Included1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box contents: USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle included.

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Receiver connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Wireless Nano-Dongle, USB-C to USB-A adapter included

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

No13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Quick-Switch Wireless p 7: modes used independently, triple tap switches between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature text: Low-Latency Mode for gaming and video. No latency figure is stated.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows, macOS, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, Android, Meta Quest1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 20262Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026Adds Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One to the PlayStation list24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Maker exact Cross-Platform Wireless Adapter section explicitly includes Meta Quest for the 2.4 GHz USB-C adapter. Existing platforms preserved. Xbox dongle must use ordinary USB mode for non-Xbox devices.

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Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ASteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Platform	Connection
PS5	2.4 GHz
Windows	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch 2	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
iOS	2.4 GHz
iOS	Bluetooth
Android	2.4 GHz
Android	Bluetooth
macOS	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Current embedded compatibility table: Switch 2 and USB-C iPhone added alongside Bluetooth phone connections.13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Gaming Device Setup p 6: common PS/PC/Mac/Switch/Android dongle routes. Xbox connectivity requires the Xbox edition. Phone USB-C routes require compatible USB-C port. newer Switch 2 from current store compatibility.24Maker product pagesteelseries.com/en-au/blog/introducing-arctis-gamebuds-1188Read 7 October 2026Added Meta Quest 2.4 GHz row from exact maker adapter compatibility list. Microphone operation is unproved for this row and omitted.27Reviewsoundguys.com/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-review-gaming-buds-that-do-it-all-126900Read 7 October 2026Exact GameBuds connection paragraph independently lists Meta Quest among devices supported through included 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle. Added Quest playback row only. No Quest microphone operation inferred. Xbox source pairing still requires Xbox edition.

BTOZO NC9 (2024 Hybrid ANC)

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Feature	Needs
ChatMix	Windows 10 and above (via GG/Sonar). PlayStation and Mac not supported.
Xbox wireless connection	Arctis GameBuds for Xbox edition with Xbox-compatible 2.4 GHz dongle. PlayStation edition has no Xbox wireless support.
USB-C phone connection	Compatible USB-C iPhone or Android device. Bluetooth also works with compatible phones.

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 202612Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Wireless adapter paragraph: Xbox support requires Xbox edition.

BTOZO NC9 (2024 Hybrid ANC)

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Official licence

Designed for Xbox23Maker product pagenews.xbox.com/en-us/2024/12/03/designed-for-xbox-holiday-gift-guide-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Microsoft Xbox official Designed for Xbox accessories guide, Audio Upgrades section explicitly lists SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. Licence applies only to Xbox edition, not PlayStation edition. Base list is union of known edition licences.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox-edition maker identity corroborates scope for licensing-authority family claim. This is Xbox platform edition only, no PlayStation licence asserted.

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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55mAh1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Earbud label in the maker's product photo: 55 mAh 3.7 V, rated.

User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	40

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Embedded Power table: 10 h earbuds per charge, 40 h buds plus case. 2.4 GHz active, Bluetooth connected, ANC off, 100% volume. 90-minute full charging claim does not identify component.

BTOZO NC9 (2024 Hybrid ANC)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	14
ANC on	No	10
ANC off	Yes	59
ANC on	Yes	42

Source1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: up to 14 h per charge with ANC off and 10 h with ANC on. The case gives up to 59 h with ANC off and 42 h with ANC on. The page headline says 60 hours, the badge says 59 hours and one image says 60 h and 40 h. The FAQ pair was used. No codec or volume is stated.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

14h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

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10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

14h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

59h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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42h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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The manual says the power delivered by the charger must be between 2.5 W and 5.0 W to reach the maximum charging speed.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Last page: the power delivered by the charger must be between min 2.5 W required by the radio equipment and max 5.0 W to achieve the maximum charging speed.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026USB-C Fast Charge: 15 mins for 3 hours use

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Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

3h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: 15 min 3 h fast charge.

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Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

700mAh13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Chinese regulatory charging-case table p 25: rated capacity 700 mAh, nominal 3.87 V. Earbud charging input 150 mA is not battery capacity.

500mAh1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Charging case label in the maker's product photo: 500 mAh 3.7 V, rated.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Charge via the included USB-C cable

USB-C4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case charges by USB-C. The case photo on the maker page shows a USB-C port.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 1.0: USB C port on the charging case, next to a Reset button.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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120min5Reviewhifireport.com/tozo-nc9-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec row: about 2 hours for a full case charge, by cable. The maker states no case charge time.

Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Power specs: Qi Wireless Charging Case Yes.

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Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Yes1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page highlights: LED Digital Display and an HD display on the case. The display shows the battery percentage.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sections 1.0 and 7.1: Display Screen on the case shows the battery level of the case and both earbuds.

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product description: on-ear physical buttons control volume and mute.

Touch4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the sides of the earbuds are touch panels.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sections 5.1 to 5.6 describe touch areas L and R. The charging case has a Reset button for resets.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026On-ear buttons control volume. FAQ: double tap + hold for volume up and down

Touch4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: holding the earbuds changes the volume.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 5.1: hold L to lower and hold R to raise the volume while music plays.

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple tap, Double tap + hold1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026FAQ wording. Single and double presses can be remapped. Triple tap and double tap + hold cannot

Tap right earbud: play or pause, Double-tap left earbud: previous song, Double-tap right earbud: next song, Hold left earbud: volume down, Hold right earbud: volume up, Tap left earbud: switch between transparency mode and ANC mode, Triple-tap left earbud: normal mode, Triple-tap right earbud: voice assistant, Tap either earbud when worn alone: play or pause, Triple-tap either earbud when worn alone: voice assistant, Tap either earbud on an incoming call: answer, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds on an incoming call: reject, Hold either earbud for 2 seconds while dialing: cancel the call4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Reviewer description of the default controls. The manual gives the left and right split and is used for the stored list.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sections 5.1 to 5.5, wording shortened. Both earbuds: tap R play or pause, double-tap L or R previous or next, hold L or R volume down or up, tap L switches transparency and ANC, triple-tap L normal mode, triple-tap R voice assistant. One earbud: tap L or R play or pause, triple-tap L or R voice assistant. Calls: tap L or R answers, hold 2 s rejects or cancels.

Remappable controls

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact FAQ accepted answer: functions remappable mobile Arctis Companion/PC GG Engine. Triple tap/double tap hold excluded.

Yes4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: about half of the controls can be changed in the app.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 8.0 TOZO App: most of the controls can be customized in the app.

Voice assistant

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Phone voice assistant6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 5.5: triple-tap wakes up the voice assistant. No assistant is named, so it is the phone own assistant.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026WearSense auto-pause can be turned off

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Sensors

In-ear detection sensor (WearSense)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Audio table explicitly names In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play), Yes, WearSense auto-pause can be turned off. No unproved optical/infrared/gyro sensor subtype added.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact Xbox Audio table identifies same WearSense in-ear detection sensor, auto-pause can be disabled. No optical/IR subtype inferred.

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

Small, Medium, Large1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Comfort section: Small, Medium and Large eartips included.

XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026FAQ: six sizes of replaceable ear tips. The manual package diagram names the six sizes. Scarbir received 3 sets of ear tips, so the retail packs may differ.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 1.0 package diagram: XXS, XS, S, M, L and XL ear tips. M is pre-installed.

Ear tip materials

Silicone12Press releasesteelseries.com/press/148-steelseries-sets-new-benchmark-for-earbuds-with-the-introduction-of-arctisRead 30 September 2026Maker launch Ergonomic Comfort paragraph expressly silicone tips included.

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

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Dust and water rating, buds

IP551Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026AquaBarrier section: IP55 water, dust and splash resistance.

IPX81Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature text: IPX8 water resistance for the earbuds.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Arctis Companion App for iPhone (iOS 15.6+) and Android (Android 9+). SteelSeries GG covers Windows and Mac

TOZO app1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature text: TOZO app with 32 preset EQs. A feature image also says TOZO Headphones app.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product feature list: Arctis Companion App for iOS and Android.

iOS, Android4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the Tozo app for iPhone and Android.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 9.0 shows App Store and Google Play badges.

User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 30 September 2026FAQ entry about updating the Xbox version from a PC

Yes4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the app can update firmware.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 8.0: the earbuds firmware can be updated in the app.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the app records and translates spoken sentences with the earbud or phone microphone. This is not a streaming interpreter.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Product Weight: Buds 5.3 g (each)

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Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

48.7g(1.7 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Box Contents Product Weight explicitly separates Buds 5.3 g (each) from Case 48.7 g. This is the case alone, not buds-plus-case or retail package mass. Xbox table gives same separate case figure.26Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Fresh Xbox-edition maker serialized Box Contents table independently separates Buds 5.3 g (each), Case 48.7 g. Same case figure as PS5, no case-inclusive mass.

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Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

ZHK-HS35R, ZHK-HS35L, ZHK-HS35TX, ZHK-HS35TXX13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Regulatory section p 14: right/left earbuds and PlayStation transceiver FCC IDs.15Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/arctis_gamebuds_x_digipig_en_us_web.pdfRead 30 September 2026Xbox transceiver FCC ID ZHK-HS35TXX. PlayStation transceiver ZHK-HS35TX. Each variant explicitly lists its edition-specific FCC IDs.

2ASWH-T111247Regulatory filingfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124Read 21 October 2026FCC grant 2ASWH-T11124, Wireless Earbuds, Shenzhen Worgo Technology Limited (TOZO), models T11124 and T11141, granted 2026-05-26. Its user manual is the TOZO NC9 manual. Grants 2ASWH-T11124E and 2ASWH-T11124C also name model T11124, but their manuals are for the TOZO NC9 Pro, so they are not stored.

Other certifications

Qi (Qi ID: 22505)13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed regulatory page 15 displays Qi logo and Qi ID 22505. Exact Xbox guide gives same identifier. Maker-declared Qi registration, independent WPC database retrieval not verified. No stronger third-party re-verification claim.

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In the box

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In the box

Arctis GameBuds, Charging case, USB-C wireless 2.4 GHz dongle, USB-C female to USB-A male dongle adapter, USB-C to USB-C charging cable (0.3 m), S/M/L ear tips13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5: USB-C-to-C charging cable. Conflicts with maker store A-to-C box table, manual preferred. Xbox edition has same listed cable.

Earbuds with M-size ear tips pre-installed, Charging case, USB-C cable, Extra ear tips, User manual, Quick guide4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 3 sets of ear tips, USB-C cable, English manual. The stored list follows the maker manual.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 1.0: the package contains the NC9 earbuds preinstalled with M-size ear tips, a charging case, a USB-C cable, extra ear tips and instructions. The diagram shows a User Manual and a Quick Guide.

Cables included

ASteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C	0.3	1

Source13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026General p 3 and Accessories p 5 specify one 0.3 m USB-C-to-C charging cable.

BTOZO NC9 (2024 Hybrid ANC)

Type	Count
USB-C	1

Source4Reviewscarbir.com/tws/tozo-nc9-2024-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: USB-C cable. The other end is not stated.6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026Section 1.0 diagram shows one USB-C cable with a USB-A plug. No length is given.

Links

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Product page

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Canonical maker product page. The query selects the real PlayStation variant.

www.tozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026TOZO official store page, titled TOZO NC9 Upgraded Wireless Earbuds. The URL slug says 2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbuds. TOZO also sells an older NC9 (40 h, IPX6, wireless charging) on a different page. That model is not this one.

Spec sheet

steelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebuds1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-in-ear-headsets/arctis-gamebudsRead 7 October 2026Exact maker page contains the full Audio, Quick-Switch Wireless, Power and Box Contents specification tables. Public serialized table text read without executing scripts.

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Manual

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdf13Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/HS_arctis_gamebuds_digi_pig_en_us_web.pdfRead 7 October 2026PlayStation Product Information Guide, exact earbuds and case. Xbox edition guide also read.

fccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdf6Owner's manualfccid.io/2ASWH-T11124/User-Manual/User-manual-9328213.pdfRead 21 October 2026TOZO NC9 user manual, a copy filed with the FCC by Shenzhen Worgo Technology Limited (TOZO) under FCC ID 2ASWH-T11124. The cover says Model No.: T11124, which is the NC9 case label model. No manual PDF was found on the maker site.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1.5years1Maker product pagetozostore.com/products/2024-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-wireless-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Store banner: 12+6 months hassle-free warranty. Stored as 1.5 years for the TOZO US store.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.