SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless

SteelSeries’ Arctis 7+ ($169.99) is a quality wireless gaming headset. It's high-end, but a step or two down from the company’s flagship models (the Bluetooth-enabled Arctis 9 and the dual-battery Arctis Pro Wireless, both a few years old). It feels good, sounds good, and can wirelessly connect to a wide variety of devices besides PCs, including the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Android phones with USB-C ports

I currently use the Steelseries Arctis Pro (no game dac) and I also have some Sony WH-XM3s and Galaxy Buds for on-the-go listening. Budget is preferably under 150$, but I am willing to stretch it a bit if it means significant improvement to sound. I mostly listen to various genres of rock, 70s/80s pop and a little bit of rap.

They are comfortable for long periods of use. I wear them for 4-8 hours, mostly for gaming. I have a large head with big hair and am still able to get them to fit comfortably. (They have an adjustable stretchy strap for fit) The bluetooth connection is very good (for me it seems to only connect if used with it’s included dongle that attaches to your audio source, but I may not have figured it out yet)

You can also use the headset on its own over Bluetooth, by powering it on and holding the Bluetooth button down until it flashes. It can handle audio sent simultaneously both by the transmitter and the connected Bluetooth device, so you can keep your phone on hand while gaming. It also works standalone without the transmitter in Bluetooth mode, or wired with the included cable.

Honestly I expected more, I probably shouldn't have given the price. But with all the amazing reviews i really thought I was going to get that 500 dollar quality for 150. But this 3 star review isn't based on my unrealistic expectations, it's based on what you get for the price. These really are just average in about every single way

Most of their models share the same ski-goggle-inspired headband design, which features an elastic strap inside a frame that's fixed in place. This design is quite comfortable if your head fits within the rigid frame, but if it doesn't, there's not much you can do. It can also be tricky to get the tension on the elastic strap just right - how tightly they seal affects their bass performance, so depending on how they fit, they can sound different to different people. SteelSeries provides sound customization options in their companion software to help you find a sound profile that works for you, and some of their more premium models even have an onboard EQ

The noise canceling and other features are AMAZING. Sonys Pulse 3D headphones are JUNK, even after adjusting the settings within the PS5 audio software. I've also tried many different brands such as Astro's, Turtle beech, xcloud, and Razer. Trust me when I say NONE of those are better than these SteelSeries 7P+

Sound Quality: BETTER BUT NOT THE BEST IT COULD BE - I would say that I agree the sound quality in general has been a little improved, HOWEVER the rest of the reviews on Amazon here are indeed telling the truth - there is a slight "HUM" sound that happens when you're wearing the headphones and they are powered on and you are not playing any sound. HOWEVER AGAIN, the noise canceling capabilities are significantly improved as other people talking around me were noticeably muffled. To be honest im not doubting the other amazon reviews but I think that the "HUM" is more noticeable only because of how much more Noise-canceling these headphones are. If you have zero hum tolerance than I would stay clear of these

No complaints on the battery life. The mic quality is whatever, but that's to be expected. However I write this review to explain an issue which, although not at all a big deal, is frankly inexcusable in current year. 1 month after getting the headset, on a morning right before a meeting, I found out that the headset wouldn't turn on

Due to the above experience that I still consider highly preventable if the design around the earphone support was more secured, reinforced, and possibly double or even triple ensured to not have the earphone ever get loose, I'm now watching for structural sturdiness in the next gaming headset. At this point, high on my list is Logitech G PRO X Wireless Gaming Headset with Blue Voice. While it's missing the DAC battery swap out, it does have other features that I like, and out of most other wireless headsets, its design looks sturdy and resilient against earphone coming off loose due to chafing/grinding and breaking of cheap or low-quality plastic. There are other gaming headsets that I wouldn't even consider because their design looks very prone to earphones eventually coming off, just like with this Arctis Pro Wireless one

Doesn't blow me away or anything but gets the job done, no complaints. These are super comfy on the skull and ear cupping is fine. It's not super breathable but not uncomfortable. I don't game in long sessions anymore but have worn for about 3 hours with no complaints

While they're very comfortable, they have one huge setback. They're not noise cancelling. I thought that noise cancelling ear muffs were industry standard, because of how important that is to immersing yourself in the game. I can hear my brother on the Xbox in the other room, my dogs barking downstairs, my mom listening to podcasts and my dad walk through the door

The battery life is something like 20 - 30 hours? Charges in a respectable 3 or so hours.

Hands down one of the best features of this headset is having 2 batteries. I would say each battery nets you between 7-10 hours of battery life depending on the usage. Swapping batteries is incredibly easy and takes about 10 seconds due to the magnetic coverings on the cans. Another great feature of this headset

Really solid choice for the price range. Genuinely top quality coming from some A40s but wanting to go wireless and not break the bank

My only gripe is the price, which seems to have increased to full retail for the holiday season. It's very expensive, but it definitely feels high quality at least from our limited testing so far. My wife loves it, so to me it was worth it. I'm curious to find out if the bluetooth pairing is done at the base, or if it could also be used on the go paired to a phone to take with me on the go