SteelSeriesArctis 7 - Lossless Wireless Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X v2.0 Surround - for PC and PlayStation 4 - Black

Amazing headset, this review is a bit late haha, but they are still holding strong and since I been taking care of them, still look nice. Of course some wear and tear slightly on the elastic head band piece, but thats expected! No tears, quality is still amazing.

Un producto de alta calidad, hago esta reseña después de utilizarlos 4 años y no tengo ninguna queja de ellos. Son unos auriculares totalmente confiables y de la más alta calidad. Los utilizo para jugar videojuegos y van perfectos. Una compra segura para quienes quieren calidad, durabilidad y buen servicio en un producto, muy recomendados.

Wireless Headsets I went through before keeping this one: (problem from memory in parentheses)HyperX Cloud Flight - Bought/Returned (pressed ears slightly?)Corsair HS70 - Bought/Returned (pressed ears)Corsair Void Pro - Tried in-store (pressed ears)Logitech G533 - Tried in-store (clunky, harsh cups)Razer Nari - Bought/Returned (heavy)Astro A20 - Tried in-store (pressed ears)Sony Gold Wireless Headset (late 2018 updated version) - Tried in-store (pressed ears)Bluetooth aptX Headsets (we'll get into why later if you're interested):TaoTronics TT-BH036 - Bought/Returned (latency)Avantree HT4189 - Bought/Returned (latency, clamping force, pressed ears)Comfort:This is the most common reason I returned/did not purchase many of the previously mentioned headsets. I apparently have a very weird head. I'm super sensitive to shallow cups (ears stick out causing pain if pressed for a long time) and clamping force (big head causes headaches if squeezed for very long). Heavy headsets can still "squeeze" my head due to weight on top of my head even if they don't have much clamping force on the sides. Due to this, I feel confident that I am as critical as it gets as far as headset comfort goes. The Arctis 7 was kept because it did not cause discomfort when wearing for many hours. There is a caveat: As it comes in the box, it has too much clamping force for me. Luckily, the headband is made out of "sheet metal" and an adjustable strap. The strap can be loosened to let the headset contact as much of the top of your head as possible (distributing weight to remove pressure points). The metal band can be bent backwards to reduce how hard it squeezes your head. I found a forum post somewhere made by an acclaimed Steelseries employee who advised this, so that is what I did, and it worked great. Just be gentle, do it a little at a time, eventually it will be perfect! There is no padding on the interior of the cups which scared me as I usually need it, but these cups do not touch my ears somehow so it is not required.Latency:This is more of a side note for the bluetooth headsets. Most everyone knows that bluetooth headsets will have higher latency than headsets with proprietary wireless transmitters. What some don't know is that there is a variant of bluetooth protocol that aims to correct this, it is called "aptX". To use it, both your transmitting and receiving devices must be aptX enabled. I will admit, the latency was very low for the aptX bluetooth headphones. When watching videos it was unnoticeable, however when playing an FPS, it was very very soft but it was there. Switching over to my wired headset confirmed this. If you are going for a wireless headset for gaming, you currently must get one designed for it. The Arctis 7 does not have noticeable latency, nor did any of the other gaming headsets I tried.Speaker Quality:I'm definitely not an audiophile but I have higher than average taste in sound. This headset sounds nice. I have not played with the EQ, but I may try to turn up the lows a little bit.Mic Quality:It's wireless, and a gaming headset, so it is what it is. It seems to pick up more depth to the sound than other mics, your voice won't sound as flat, however I suppose this comes at a cost on background noise cancellation as it seems a little more prevalent in this headset than others.Construction:This is one of the more well-built units I've got my hands on. Time will tell how it holds up, but the build quality seems upper-tier.Battery:I can't comment on this, but I highly advise that you get some magnetic micro usb cables. Basically, the cable becomes two pieces. You plug a little micro usb dongle in your headset and then you can connect the corresponding cable any way around. The dongle and cable magnetically snap together. Makes plugging the headset in so easy that you won't ever be conflicted with "should I fumble with the connector or should I skip charging for now and just do it later". Any time I set the headset down, I charge it, because it's super easy to do so now. Therefore I will never be able to comment on batter life.If you too are plagued by comfort issues, and maybe do not want to go wireless just yet (cost being the only reason I can think of), I would highly recommend the HyperX Cloud Silver. They're not cheap but they are worth it. To this day they are the most comfortable headset I have ever worn, with good sound and great build quality.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7 is a well-made, wireless, and aesthetically pleasing set of headphones. I originally bought this because (1) I needed a new set of headphones, and (2) it was recommended by a friend.I am writing this review after four (4) months of almost daily usage.AESTHETICS/PACKAGINGThe packaging of the product and the aesthetic of the product itself is great. I have zero complaints as I have received the package in brand-new condition. I absolutely love the white colour of the headphones -- it is sleek, matte, and clean.There is no RGB feature, so if you are an RGB junkie, this product is not for you.FUNCTIONALITY(1) PC: I use a Windows 10 system, and so far the functionality has been fine for me for the most part. At first, I didn't know why it just turned off after 30 minutes of being idle. It took me a while to figure out the fact that I can set up the headphones to automatically shut off, or just to leave it on (although that'd drain my battery). The nice thing about these headphones is that if you forget to power it off after shutting down your PC, it'll automatically power down after a solid 10-15 minutes, which is great for power-saving.I also love how I can go back and forth with Game and Chat mode on my headphones. At first it was confusing, but with some time and usage, I got used to it and became handy when I utilise Discord and whatever game that I am playing.The fact that I can mute myself without using a mute function on my software has to be the best thing. Sometimes my friends find me suspicious or weird when I mute myself (I... don't know why), or sometimes if I have to sneeze/cough a lot because I'm sick, this is a quick and easy way to excuse myself from others during a voice call.As for usage with gaming, it is very smooth and does not break or disrupt. The only time when it will is if you have a connectivity issue with your wireless hub that's provided (probably with your wire or USB), or your Internet connection (for any voice calls).(2) OTHER ELECTRONICS: I have tried using this for my phone, but the only issue is that your phone will not work with the wireless functionality, as it must be wired (wire for 3.5mm jack is provided in the package). I've used it for my phone once, and never again. The headphones are kind of bulky for me to carry it around unless if I bring it for conference calls in business trips.COMFORTAs a female, my head is smaller than an average male head and so sometimes I find my headphones slipping off here and there. The ear cushions are soft and comfortable -- I've never found an issue with the cushions regarding comfort.CONNECTIVITYThe fact that these are wireless are life-changing. If you've never used wireless anything, it's really time to change. I can go from my room to the restroom (which usually causes disruption) to another room that's at least 15 feet away, and there is no disturbance or disruption. In fact, I went outside (right by my back door to the back yard) and I can still speak and listen to music/audio clearly.COMPATIBILITYI can only speak for Windows 10 (PC). It works perfectly with the system and I've had no problems with it so far.BATTERY LIFEObviously with any system, the battery life is pristine the first time you use it. The headphones have lasted me about 3 days of an average of 4-6 hours of usage/day. I would say that's pretty solid for a set of wireless headphones. The great thing about this headset is you can tell when the battery is going low by the power button light (will not be green) and the sound it makes when you power on/off the headset (will have a slower sound when power is low). Currently, I use the headphones for 4-6 hours a day, for about 3 days of usage, with just a single full charge. I charge my headphones when I do not use my PC (with my PC on since it is USB charge).NOISE-CANCELLING FEATURESThis is the one feature I dislike about this product, which is why I'm giving this product 4-stars. I've noticed that the noise-cancelling feature is the weakest point of this product -- the sound leaks A LOT from the headset to the point where if I were to just leave my audio running with my headset off with medium volume, I can hear the music from about a 5-10 feet distance. I'd say, that's not a good sign if you want noise-cancelling features. Luckily I do not care so much about this feature and my room's door does that job, so I'm okay with it.OVERALL4/5 rating, mostly because of the noise-cancelling feature and my grip with these headphones. Otherwise, the general functionality, compatibility, and aesthetic features of the product is very satisfying. It's a great overall product, and I'd recommend it to anyone who isn't sensitive about noise-cancelling features.