SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless

Sleek, lightweight design ; Flexible, collapsible, crystal-clear mic ; Excellent sound quality ; DTS Headphone:X virtual surround ; Works with any gaming system

Software and virtual 7.1 only available on PC

This Arctic 7 is by far the best choice for wireless PC headsets, and one of the best overall gaming headsets, period. While using it on a console narrows its functionality, it still outperforms most console headsets, while its comfort, style, and...

Comfortable, sleek, and stylish ; Very inexpensive for wireless audio ; Built-in chatmix controls

Headset might not fit the largest of large heads ; Mute button is a bit too small and inconspicuous ; Audio quality is solidly middle-of-the-road

Excellent sound tuned for gaming ; Colourful and bright RGB lighting ; Bluetooth very convenient

Subwoofer can be overpowering ; Expensive for a 2.1 system ; Power switch being on the sub is inconvenient

Compact and powerful speakers that deliver surprisingly well-balanced audio, with RGB lighting that’ll slot perfectly into any gaming setup.

Robust sound customization features. Decent overall microphone performance. Over 60 hours of continuous playback time. Well-built and comfortable design.

Leak some audio at high volumes. Poor noise isolation performance. Can fall off your head with moderate head movements. Disappointing frequency response consistency.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are decent for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a very boomy sound that muddies vocals and lead instruments. They also have inconsistent audio delivery, and if you have thick hair or wear glasses, you may especially...

Versatile and durable design. ; Low latency for gaming and home theater. ; Good active features and app support. ; Good audio and microphone reproduction.

Subpar noise isolation. ; Slightly bulky. ; Can be a bit tight for some listeners. ; Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses.

Great design, with really good sound and loads of features. The ski-goggle headband and Airweave earcups are incredibly comfortable even for long gaming sessions. The overall design is one that can easily be worn outside of game time too.

The volume dials took a bit of getting used to so I wouldn't hit them every time I put on or took off the headphones.

If you’re looking for a pair of gaming headphones that are great not only for gaming but will fit nicely outside of your game time, give the SteelSeries Arctis 7 a look. They’ve been out of stock pretty frequently, but that just reaffirms what I’ve...

Great sound ; Comfortable fit ; Reasonable price ; Seamless wireless

Fine-tuning music takes some work ; Roundabout phone and speaker functionality

The SteelSeries Arctis 7 sets the standard for what a wireless gaming headset should be: functional, versatile and practical.

While the wasn't one of the overall top performers, it is by far our favorite of the wireless headsets, offering the best combination of performance and price, without any major drawbacks.