One interesting design element is that despite being a wireless headset, it has a 3.5mm jack and there's a compatible cable included which lets you use it as a wired headset for consoles or mobile devices. The headset works right out of the box, connecting to its USB wireless transmitter via a 2.4GHz connection rather than Bluetooth the transmitter and headset are paired out of the box. More on its performance in the next section. The microphone arm is bendy enough to position in front of your mouth just so, and the microphone itself is bi-directional. Both earcups also rotate to lay flat, making them easier to stuff in a backpack or to rest on your chest between matches.Ī retractable microphone sits at the ready on the left earcup, so it can disappear into the earcup when it's not needed. The headset is rated for 15 hours of battery life, but you can use it without battery power via the audio jack. Also on the left earcup is a micro-USB port for charging the headset and a proprietary port that SteelSeries calls the Mobile Cable Jack that connects to a 3.5mm audio jack on a game controller, phone or tablet. On the right earcup is an identical volume dial in the same spot for the ChatMix, that lets you balance the volume of the voices in a group/team chat with the sounds of the actual game. On the left is a dial for master volume with a mute button above it. Volume controls are easily accessed on each earcup. If you're not into the AirWeave there are velour replacement ear cushions available as well for $14.99. The outside of the earcup has a pleasing, soft-touch coating that feels almost rubbery. The fabric feels soft against your skin - softer than microfiber cloth - and yet breathes more than leather. The stock units are oval shaped and fit my ears nicely, and feature what SteelSeries calls AirWeave fabric. The earcups themselves are exceedingly comfortable. Title=The%20Best-of-the-Best%20Hardware%20%26%20Tech&type=articles%2Cvideos&tags=tech-roundup&count=6&columnCount=6&theme=article Best to try on the headset before purchase (Best Buy sells them). Because of the small amount of adjustment the ski-goggle band provides, however, small and narrow heads may find the fit of Arctis 7 to be too loose. The relaxed fit provides comfort during extended gaming sessions, but it makes it possible to wear glasses with the headset without my glasses being pressed hard against my temples. Still, the headset fit just fine and felt extra light thanks to the suspension the ski-goggle band provides.Īlso, the headphones are "over ear" but were not super tight against my ears, which I loved. I have a large head - 7 3/4 inches for a fitted baseball cap, to be exact - and had to adjust the Velcro so that it was barely holding on to create enough room. A Velcro fastener lets you adjust the fit somewhat, but it may not provide enough bandwidth for extra-large heads. The ski-goggle band loops around the metal headband and stretches to create a comfortable hold on your head. The cloth, "ski-goggle" headband features a gray-and-black pattern SteelSeries sells more colorful replacement bands for a reasonable $14.99 each if you want to customize your look. The black version I received for review features matte black surfaces with a silver SteelSeries logo printed on the outside of each earcup. SteelSeries offers the Arctis 7 in either black or white, and both designs are simple and understated. It eschews cheap attractions such angular plastic molding, aggressive logos, and a garish color scheme. I’m a gamer of a certain age and can appreciate the "mature" look of the headset. Right out of the box, I liked the look of the Arctis 7. It has an MSRP of $149.99 and features lag-free wireless audio, virtual 7.1 surround sound, and a versatile modular design that lets you use it with PCs, Macs, gaming consoles, VR, and even mobile devices. We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.The SteelSeries Arctis 7 (See it on Amazon) / (See it on Amazon UK) is a wireless gaming headset that sits on the the top perch of the company’s Arctis line of headsets. The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon. Our testers have started testing this product. We've updated the microphone category text. We've updated the breathability section of the review to better reflect a typical use case for an average user. We retested the wired connection of this headset on Xbox One. We've updated the Build Quality text to better clarify the materials used in their design. Retested 'Connection' and 'USB Audio' in our Wired test. The headphones' build quality was reevaluated based on widespread complaints about the hinges cracking and breaking from regular use.
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