SteelSeries Arctis 7+/7P+ review: FeaturesĪrguably the biggest selling point of the SteelSeries Arctis 7+/7P+ is that it works with a lot of different systems with minimal fuss. It’s fine for everyday listening, but audiophiles will probably need a second, even more expensive set of headphones. Handel, and found the soundscape a little flat and muddled. I listened to tracks from Flogging Molly, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Rolling Stones and G.F. On the other hand, music has always been a slightly sore spot for the Arctis 7 series, and the 7+/7P+ is no exception. Thanks to its Tempest audio support, every character’s voice sounded rich and resonant, while the music and sound effects struck a perfect balance. The highlight, though, was how the headset handled Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on the PS5. The headset acquitted itself well across all systems - except for some oddly echo-filled voices at certain points in Until Dawn. These include Age of Empires IV on the PC, Until Dawn on the PS4, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla on the PS5, Bayonetta on the Switch (both docked and undocked) and Tales of Crestoria on Android. Since the Arctis 7+/7P+ boasts compatibility with a wide variety of platforms, I tested it on a broad spectrum of games. Even so, a lot of competing headsets, such as the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT, have started to dabble in 50 mm drivers, as opposed to the Arctis 7+/7P+’s 40 mm, and it makes a difference. Like its predecessors, the Arctis 7+/7P+ isn’t quite “premium” from an audio quality perspective, but the soundscape is perfectly clear and fairly nuanced. This is because from a design standpoint, it has the same drivers as previous Arctis 7 models.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7+/7P+ provides good sound for most games, and slightly subpar sound for most music. SteelSeries Arctis 7+/7P+ review: Performance Between the cushioned earcups and the automatically adjusting headband, I was able to wear the Arctis 7+/7P+ for hours on end comfortably. This means that every time you put on the headset, it will automatically adjust to a perfect fit - and if you share the headset with housemates, it will do the same for them. Rather than steel or plastic headbands with rigid notches, most SteelSeries Arctis headsets use an elastic headband, which SteelSeries calls a “ski goggles” design.

When it comes to comfort, the SteelSeries Arctis 7+/7P+ is still basically unparalleled. SteelSeries Arctis 7+/7P+ review: Comfort The right earcup is about the same as before, with a power button and an extra dial for either ChatMix, or mic sidetone, depending on your model.

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