SteelSeries Arctis 7 (Arctis 7P / 7X) Wireless Headset
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Product Overview
SteelSeries Arctis 7 is a premium wireless headset powered by the same 40mm hi-res drivers found across the range. It is also available as Arctis 7P for PlayStation and Arctis 7X for Xbox: either offers unique design elements, and both come with a different wireless transmitter than the base Arctis 7.
The Arctis 7 comes with the same retractable boom microphone found in the Arctis 9. However, it drops Bluetooth support, thus tying the headset to its own wireless transmitter. RGB lighting is also sacrificed to reach its price point. Still, one can expect the same audio and microphone performance for gaming.
On the plus side, the Arctis 7 offers a longer battery life, stretching it to 24 hours.
With the compact wireless USB-C transmitter, the Arctis 7P and Arctis 7X offer arguably more flexibility: While marketed for PlayStation and Xbox respectively, they are compatible with a broader range of devices.
SteelSeries also markets the Arctis 5, which is a wired headset that shares much of the same features.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Attractive design
- Good wireless gaming performance
- Good battery life
- Can be used wired or wirelessly
Cons
- Sound quality could be better
What external reviewers found***
External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great overall audio performance
- Great sound quality
- Superb build quality
- Great microphone recording quality
Cons
- Poor noise isolation
- Boom mic is prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery
- Not very portable
- No Bluetooth support
- Lackluster low-end sound
- Bulky design
Price Comparison
Specifications
| Arctis 7 | Arctis 7P | Arctis 7X | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | USB-C, 3.5mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | 2.4GHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Range | 12 m / 40 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Black or White | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivers | 40 mm, neodymium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Form Factor | Over-ear | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Headphone Type | Closed, dynamic headphones | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | Lightweight aluminum alloy and steel construction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone | Retractable Boom | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Audio | DTS Headphone:X v2.0 surround sound | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatibility | PC / Mac / PS4 / PS5 / Nintendo Switch / Mobile | PC / PS4 / PS5 / Nintendo Switch / Mobile / Google Stadia Controller | Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One / PC / PS4 / PS5 / Nintendo Switch / Mobile / Google Stadia Controller | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone Pickup Pattern | Bidirectional | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery Life | 24+ hours | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Impedance | 32 ohms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Max Sound Level | 98 dB SPL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone Frequency Response | 100Hz - 6.5kHz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Microphone Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pa | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Launch Comparison
Clear List
3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
androidauthority[1]
Reviewer score 75%The SteelSeries Arctis 7 boasts 7.1 digital surround sound using DTS Headphones:X 2.0 technology. The headband is also replaceable, which elongates the overall life of the headset. The company claims a 24-hour battery life with a recent firmware update, but SoundGuys' review cites 16 hours on a single charge.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Supports DTS Headphones:X 2.0 technology
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Bass de-emphasis can sound distorted
- Microphone quality is slightly attenuated
laptopmag[2]
Reviewer score 66%In Watch Dogs: Legion, the SteelSeries Arctis 7P was excellent at highlighting the low suspenseful beat during cutscenes. The voice dialogue was crisp and loud enough to take priority over all of the hacking sound effects. The headset doesn't feature any EQ settings, so there's no software that can help you along if you're having audio balancing issues.
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Pros
- Excellent audio performance
- Comfortable fit
- Supports PS5 and Xbox
Cons
- No EQ settings
- Slightly inaccurate sidetone
laptopmag[3]
Reviewer score 74%Series Arctis 7X's low-end is decent, yet unfulfilling. Despite its muffled bass, the vocals and instrumentals are beautifully translated. By using the 2.4Ghz USB Type-C wireless receiver, you can use the headset wirelessly with the Xbox Series X.
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Pros
- Stylish design
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Muffled bass
- No noise-cancelling
rtings[4]
Reviewer score 55%The SteelSeries Arctis 7 are decent for neutral sound. Their bass and treble delivery depend on their fit, seal, and positioning on your head. You can also tweak the way they sound to better suit your needs using their companion software's graphic EQ. The microphone records voices clearly, even in loud environments like a gaming tournament.
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Pros
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Long continuous battery life
- Great microphone recording quality
- Good noise isolation performance
Cons
- Bass delivery varies depending on who's wearing them
- High latency
- Not very portable
rtings[5]
Reviewer score 51%The SteelSeries Arctis 7P have a boomy sound profile by default and are prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery. Their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help tweak their sound. While they're comfortable, well-built, and can look more casual thanks to their retractable boom mic, they don't block out almost any bass-range noise like bus or plane engines.
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Pros
- Comfortable, well-built design
- Great overall audio performance
- Good battery life
- Very low latency on PC, PS5, Xbox One, and PC
- Superb build quality
Cons
- Boom mic is prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery
rtings[6]
Reviewer score 47%The SteelSeries Arctis 7X are satisfactory for neutral sound. Right out-of-the-box, they have a boomy and excited sound profile. While they're comfortable and well-built, they can fall off your head with more intense movement. They don't support Bluetooth, so they need to be used wired or with their wireless USB-C dongle.
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Pros
- Well-built design
- Comfortable fit
- Great overall performance
Cons
- Poor noise isolation
- No Bluetooth support
- Bulky design
t3[7]
Reviewer score 75%The SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless headset is versatile and works with a range of different devices, thanks to the USB-C dongle. The 40mm drivers have a controlled dynamic range varying from 20 to 20,000Hz, so lows are well-defined while highs are really crisp. The retractable mic is noise-cancelling and impressed with how well it filters the sound, it doesn't pick up much external noise at all. We wouldn't recommend the headset to replace your headphones when it comes to music.
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Pros
- Great noise-cancelling
- Comfortable fit
- Easy to set up
Cons
- Expensive for what you get
t3[8]
Reviewer score 80%The SteelSeries Arctis 7X Wireless come with the same 40mm speaker drivers that were used on the Arcti 7. There's strong audio reproduction across the soundscape, and mid-range and treble is specifically fine and clean. In terms of mic there's no doubting that SteelSeries delivers, even if the design is not really to my taste. The mic is Discord-certified ClearCast unit with bidirectional design and noise cancellation.
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Pros
- Strong audio reproduction across platforms
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Nothing in particular
techradar[9]
Reviewer score 85%The SteelSeries Arctis 7P is a great gaming headset that's ready for the PS5 right out of the box. It includes a retractable Discord-certified microphone and 24 hours of battery life. Music quality is serviceable but a bit on the flat end despite bass and mids sounding good. Not supporting virtual surround sound on PC in favor of offering compatibility with Sony's Tempest 3D Audio Tech makes sense.
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Pros
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable for long gaming sessions
- Wireless connection dongle
- 24 hours of battery life
Cons
- No virtual surround sound
- Ski goggle adjustment strap may be uncomfortable for some users
techradar[10]
Reviewer score 80%The SteelSeries Arctis 7X is available now, and is priced at $149 / £174.99. Versatile support for multiple devices, solid sound and reliable connectivity add up to a comfortable and easy-to-recommend gaming headset. But don't expect the 7X to compete with the best wireless headphones for music, and the tunes aren't quite as sharp.
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Pros
- Comfortable and easy to use
- Solid audio and microphone performance
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Doesn’t support any Xbox models
tomsguide[11]
Reviewer score 74%The SteelSeries Arctis 7P/7X works beautifully with every game genre. It employs a USB-C dongle for pairing rather than USB-A. The mic itself is a retractable design with a red light that lets you know when the input is muted.
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Easy to use
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- Dongle is a little small
tomsguide[12]
Reviewer score 73%The SteelSeries Arctis 7 runs on the SteelSeries Engine 3 software. Music sounds good, and everyone but the most dedicated audiophiles could use it as an everyday music headset. The headset also comes with a retractable, flexible mic in the left ear cup. While some of the features require a little legwork, everything works exactly as it's supposed to.
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Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Easy to use
- Comfortable fit
Cons
- No wireless features
- No RGB lights on ear cups
tomshardware[13]
Reviewer score 79%Arctis 7 is considerably more breathable than the Alpha, thanks to that elasticated headband and materials used at the contact points. The headband's slightly more substantial than in older iterations, now matching that found in the pricier Arctis Pro headset. DTS Headphone:X v2.0 virtual surround technology made for an impressive stereo spread with a just barely perceptible ring of digital artifice.
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Pros
- Sleek design
- Comfortable fit
- Great sound quality
Cons
- Lackluster low-end sound
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References
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- ^ SteelSeries Arctis 7P review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/steelseries-arctis-7p. 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
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