SteelSeries 61471 Arctis 7P+ Wireless Gaming Headset – Lossless 2.4 GHz – 30 Hour Battery Life – For PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Android and Switch – White
30 Hour Battery Life + Quick ChargeImproved 30hr battery + 15min quick charge for 3hr play time means you never have to stop!
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Tuned To Reveal Every Detail
The soundscape of Arctis emphasizes subtle, critical sounds to give you an advantage.
ClearCast Noise Cancelling Microphone
The retractable ClearCast bidirectional microphone has superior noise cancellation and clarity.
Built For Strength; Designed For Comfort
Lightweight and durable steel combined with a comfortable ski-goggle band for an adjustable fit.
Customize Your Sound
Also known as microphone monitoring, sidetone controls the amount of mic input that you can hear.
Control At Your Fingertips
Easily adjust mic mute and volume, with additional ports to go wired or even share audio.
SteelSeries Keyboards
Every SteelSeries keyboard is built to last. Our top gaming keyboards feature industry-leading mechanical switches, per-key RGB illumination, and are all compatible with PC and Mac.
SteelSeries Mice
Our gaming mice feature advanced optical sensors, RGB illumination, and are compatible with PC and Mac.
SteelSeries QcK Mousepads
Designed for performance and durability, SteelSeries’ best-selling mousepads come in a wide variety of styles and sizes, so everyone can find a mousepad perfectly suited to their needs.
SteelSeries has fueled the gaming industry for over 20 years by creating innovative new products, designed specifically for esports and passionate gamers everywhere.
| Weight: | 711 g |
| Size: | Wireless |
| Dimensions: | 5.2 x 20.8 x 20.5 cm; 711 Grams |
| Model: | 61471 |
| Colour: | White |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Colour: | White |
| Dimensions: | 5.2 x 20.8 x 20.5 cm; 711 Grams |
| Size: | Wireless |
erster Eindruck alles Supe
Super Easy Instillation guter Klang guter Sitz melde mich dann in 1 Jahr dann kann man mehr sagen.
comfortable, good sound
Top Head Se
Geiles Teil. Spiele auf der PS4 damit. Bin zufrieden. Auch vom Tragekomfort her sehr, sehr gut. Kann mich eigentlich ber nichts beschweren.
Son buenos auriculares cumplen muy bien su funció
Me gusta en general y si tiene alguna pega un poco ms de sonido no estara mal
Comfortevoli
Avevo le cuffie Logitech G935, dopo un periodo davano problemi e ho deciso di passare alle SteelSeries 7P+ su consiglio di un amico. Comodit assurda, sia i padiglioni che la facilit d’utilizzo. Qualit audio ottima pure. Io le utilizzo per Discord e League of legends
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Benutze das Headset an der PS5, alles funktioniert einwandfrei toller Sound und gute Srachqualitt auch die Akkuleistung ist absolute Spitze,
es lsst sich auch gut tragen und drckt nicht ist angenehm leicht und schirmt uere Gerusche sehr gut ab
alles im allem ein rundum gutes bis sehr gutes Headset.
Excellent casque pour ma ps5
Il est super bien pour ma ps5 .
La reduction de bruit dchire .
Il est nerv rme la qualit sonore , j’adore .
Et je l’ai eu en promotion 109 et quelques centimes au lieu de 200 en prix standard
Surprise sur ce casque
Retour audio possible lorsqu’on parle en Discord ou en party.
Bon casque, bon so
Léger et confortable, son 3D sans fil, micro efficace et autonomie massive.
Je cherchais un nouveau casque pour la PS5 qui soit compatible 3D en sans-fil (tous les casques et couteurs sont compatibles 3D si on les branches la manette en filaire), qu’il soit lger et qu’il ne chauffe pas.
Aprs de trs nombreuses recherches je me suis tourn vers ce modle et je n’ai aucun regret, il rpond toutes mes attentes et enterre de loin mon Sony Gold que j’avais jusque l.
Great for gaming but no Bluetooth
They do work wired and wireless with a USB-C dongle.
The sound quality is great, the option to adjust the volume chat/game is great.
Software is a bit rubbish but the beta equaliser is great thing. I’ve played COD, Borderlands 3 and Tomb Raider and other games and the spatial sound was grea
They look great and sound amazing. I bought these for playing PS5 games in the living room without annoying the family and so I could get the most out of the 3d sound. They really boost the immersion and showcase the fantastic sound design in games like Returnal, Demon’s Souls or Elden Ring.
I like these so much I’ve also started using them for streaming on my PC. Dead easy to set up on both systems.
Big recommend! Plus they look very cool!
Bien sin más
Diseo y construccin de mucha calidad. Un acierto que el auricular sea retrctil, se mete dentro del auricular como si fuera una cinta mtrica, y queda casi totalmente escondido. Son cmodos, aunque como es normal, son muy calurosos. Respecto al sonido, estn bien, pero nada a destacar, ms an si se tiene en cuenta que su pvp inicial estaba cerca de los 200. He notado que, a diferencia de otros auriculares, prioriza algunos aspectos del sonido, sacrificando otros, por lo que dan un sonido muy poco equilibrado ( explosiones por encima de voces, etc). El sonido 3D esta bastante bien, y por encima de algunos de sus competidores como los Razer Kaira, pero nada que no se pueda conseguir con un auricular de calidad, porque en sonido tempest de PS5 es un envolvente simulado a travs de auriculares estreo. En definitiva es un buen auricular sin ms.
Ein gutes Headset mit kleinen Makel
Ich habe mich fr das Headset entschieden, da es eine sehr gute Acculaufzeit aufweist und ich etwas “mobiles” brauchte. Dieses kann ich auch nur besttigen. Es passt sehr gut ber mein VR Headset (HTC Vive) Der Ton ist wirklich gut. Und es lsst sich gut lange Zeit tragen.
Aber bei dem Micro wurde leider gespart. Das Micro weit ein leichtes rauschen auf. Leider wurde mir dies mehrmals besttigt. Man kann auch eine eigene Tonaufnahme machen und diese abhren. Auch hier ist es zu hren.
Wer ein Headset mit langer Acculaufzeit sucht und sehr schnen Ton haben mchte, ist hiermit bestens bedient. Natrlich wenn man auf kleine Kompromisse eingehen kann.
Great headse
sent back the Sony pulse ones, I do not recommend those they feel so cheap like you only paid a tenner for them. these are light years away and are extremely comfy
Now, I have been using the arctis 1s for a while now and I must say that from my experience, this is one of the best budget gaming headsets, sound and comfort are excellent, even if the build quality is not the best. And now for the 2 minor cons, cable is quite short, and there is no cable splitter included, but this is to be expected as it is a headset made for console’s
Work hard play hard
These headphones are amazing. I use them for work, where the switch to cut off the mic is super convenient and the mic quality is great, or so I’m told. The amazing audio quality is also great for gaming and music. Getting this was an excellent bit of consumerism.
Super casque
Le casque est super modle 7P+.
Super lger trs confortable le son est trs bon , fonctionne parfaitement sur PS5.
Je passe d’un corsair sans fil qui m’a dure 4 ans celui ci est bien plus confortable de plus , sr le site officiel vous trouverez des mousse de rechange ainsi que d’autre pice.
Je recommande.
Top top top
Produit gnial, reste juste esprer que vous n’aurez pas le mme livreur que moi qui a balanc mon colis par-dessus le portail en pleine chaleur, sans prendre la peine d’appeler ou de sonner, alors que j’tais chez moi!
Super casque
Super casque gaming qui s’adapte tout les supports (console, tlphone, PC).
Au dbut on ne comprenais pas pourquoi on entendait notre voix, puis on a vu les molette sur le ct.
Bought this as I have always preferred wireless over wired, I know wired will always have superior sound quality etc but for personal preference I will take wireless any day. Anyhow, if you game for extended sessions I cannot recommend these enough. The battery life on them is insane and the comfort is unlike any other headset I’ve previously owned. I can’t say they’re the comfiest headset available as I haven’t tried all of them, but I previously owned a few, from Turtle Beach to Corsair to Sony and I can easily say these are the comfiest.
The only negative I can give these is the sound doesn’t quite have the punch when it comes to the deep bass’ that some other headsets have. Not to say the sound quality isn’t good because it really is, crisp when you need it and I’ve always preferred an analogue volume control to digital. Also the fact that you can fade up your own voice when needed is handy (more so than I had imagined tbh).
I picked these up on sale and would say they were a steal at 129.99 but I don’t think I could ever justify paying the full price for any headset (but that’s just me) so I would always advise to get them on sale. Which in fairness they are quite regularly.
Lastly, i would highly recommend this headset as for me it ticks every box, but if you are a true audiophile looking for the absolute best sound around, these may not be for you.
Top quality headset for the money
After buying a couple of headsets for my 13 year old boy around the 30 mark one from a big brand that had to go back because the mic was quite I brought these and they are far better than anything in this price bracket well build comfy and good sound and mic volume. He if finally happy, for now.
Great quality! Once you've faffed with sound settings the sound quality get much bette
I ended up buying from amazon warehouse with “damaged” packaging. Came as brand new for 40 less!
Been really impressed with this gaming headset. I feel at full price its edging toward being a bit over priced.
Sound quality is great once you have played with your system settings.
Battery life is pretty good as well played for 2.5 hours with no issues after an initial charge and the power led remained green.
Overall I would definitely recommend this headset. Especially if you can get 40 off the amazon price!
Arctis 7p+
Metto 4 stelle perch non possibile di collegare le cuffie con SteelSeries Engine o GG per fare update del firmware sul Mac
Cuffie perfette per qualsiasi utilizzo
Partendo dal presupposto che prima di comprare queste cuffie ne ho utilizzate varie altre come Trust, Logitech e Turtle Beach nel corso degli anni ma mai mi sono trovato cos bene come con queste. Sono prime in assoluto per comodit, per me che porto gli occhiali non c’ alcun problema anche dopo tanto utilizzo. In quanto alla carica spettacolare, in media le utilizzo 8 ore al giorno sia per riunioni che per gaming su console (PS5) e riescono a durare senza problemi per almeno 3 giorni; nonostante le abbia comunque da un po’ di tempo (circa 1 anno) la batteria non si per nulla deteriorata.
Come detto in precedenza le utilizzo per qualsiasi cosa, riunioni, gaming e musica e non ho alcun problema. Per quanto riguarda il gaming offrono una spazialit ottima che ti permette sempre di capire da dove proviene qualsiasi suono. Nelle riunioni mi trovo benissimo in quanto la qualit del microfono davvero ottima (come riconosciuto anche da tutte le persone con cui parlo in chiamata).
Unica piccola pecca il suono che su console non riesce ad essere altissimo, pur impostando al massimo il volume sulla console e quello delle cuffie non si raggiunge un livello taleda spaccarti i timpani. Nonostante ci il suono assolutamente di alto livello.
Il punto di forza resta la comodit che non ha eguali, hanno un peso davvero esiguo e un tessuto ottimo che non porta a sudare. Valgono il prezzo che hanno.
Autonomie et confo
Etant gamer sur PS5 j’ai besoin d’un casque confortable avec une bonne autonomie. Contrat rempli avec une bonne qualit sonore et une bonne rduction de bruit autour de moi. Mes partenaires entendent les cigales chanter alors moi non sauf j’enlve le casque. Le moins pas de possibilit de regalge chat jeu et chat discussion mais c’est certainement car ce n’est pas un produit natif de Sony avec la PS5. Je ne l’ai pas essay sur ordi.
Léger et polyvale
Le casque est trs lger et confortable
Le micro est de bonne qualit
Le son est bon mme si je trouve qu’il manque de bass.
Superbe autonomie
Je l’ai compar au gprox qui a un meilleur son mais larctis est bien plus agrable porter.
I tried the Arctis 7 but found I had problems with connectivity and was not impressed by the sound on PS5, so returned it. The 7+ is a huge step up in terms of quality. Games sound clear, with very crisp in-game effects and nice separation for music. It makes games such as Destiny and Jedi: Fallen Order sound extremely immersive. Sound isolation is also great – it comes with sidetone so you can raise or lower the volume on the right cup to hear if someone is talking to you in the same room, which is nice and convenient. The mic is top quality and adjustable and retractable, and provides very clear communications. The adjustable headstrap is robust and the band can fit all head sizes without problems. The whole headset is very solidly constructed and probably could withstand being dropped (which I haven’t!). I highly recommend this if you own a PS5!
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Ich habe sehr lange berlegt welches Headset es werden sollte. Ich habe mit dem Original PlayStation Headset geliebugelt, wollte dann aber doch mehr Qualitt was den Sound angeht. Ich war lange sehr skeptisch was dieses Headset anging weil ich eigentlich nicht so viel Geld ausgeben wollte. Er lange Rede kurzer Sinn, als es ankam , ausprobiert und gestaunt. Preis Leistung stimmt hier einfach! Super Verarbeitung und super Sound. Der Akku hlt auch relativ lange ! Lnger als viele anderen Headsets in diesem Preissegment. Und groes Plus fr Steelseries : es gibt Einzelteile zu bestellen die man bei Bedarf auswechseln kann und man muss nicht gleich ein neues Headset bestellen.
Also alles in allem bin ich sehr zufrieden.
Boy loves them
Highly sensitive, with a good number of ways to control volume, mic , etc. Very happy for now.
Pretty good!
Confortable and decent headset. This is not the best sound or mic quality I ever had but it’s quite good. And I never realised how much I needed wireless headphones!
My first gaming headset. Really impressed. Can hear things I never heard before!
Also works for music with my phone and pretty good.
Mahlzeit,
ich musste mein Set Up zuhause ein wenig umstellen und daher auch ein neues Headset anschaffen. Ich kam vorweg von einem Astro a50, also bin ich gutes gewohnt. Ich htte nicht gedacht, dass ein headset das deutlich weniger kostet und nur mit einem USB c dongel arbeitet, tatschlich mit dem astro mithalten kann. also wirklich wirklich. zwar nicht out of the box, aber wenn man 5 Minuten googelt, stolpert man ber allerhand einstellungs tutorials, wie man das arctis ber den PC fr shooter, rpgs, mmos etc. einstellen kann, und was soll ich sagen: es funktioniert! Ich merke wirklich null unterschied zum astro. NULL! Das konnte ich am Anfang auch nicht glauben und hab beide ca. 2 Tage getestet. Wirklich, null Unterschied. Die Leute mit denen ich gespielt hab sagen sogar, dass das Micro vom Arctis einen ticken besser ist als das vom astro. Das hat mich dann nebst dem mega tragekomfort vollends berzeugt.
Ein kleiner Hinweis noch: Das Astro mit den geupdateten Ohrmuscheln schluckt mehr Gerusche als das Arctis. Strt mich persnlich nicht, gaming Room, tr zu und gib ihm, aber fr Leute mit Kindern vllt ganz interssant, dass man seine Umgebung durchaus noch wahr nehmen kann.
Great produc
Very comfortable and easy to use only downside is the dongle blocked the USB port on ps5 so had to use USB adapter but that is included .
Gutes Wireless Headset mit annehmbaren Sound
Nach langer Suche bin ich nach dem Corsair HS80 beim P7+ gelandet.
Eines Vorweg es ist Optimiert fr Gaming und das ist es auch das was es soll, fr Musik aus meiner Sicht unbrauchbar!
Tragekomfort ist toll fhlt sich angenehm Leicht an.
Microphone Qualitt geht fr diese Preisklasse voll in Ordnung. Top ist die Sidetone Funktion (Monitoring) was jedes Headset mitbringen sollte.
Sound ist sehr Neutral kann aber per Software verbessert werden (PC/Mac)! Empfehlung LinusTechTips Einstellung.
Akku mit 30h optimal!
Verwendung PC/PS5
Good sound, good noise cancellation. Sometimes I get a buzzing noise which I don’t know why, maybe it’s a wire problem . But overall very good and comfortable headphones
Good quality
These are good quality,I use them on my ps5,and can customise the frequency on my laptop via there website, I’ve swapped the cushions for wicked ones from amazon,although it isn’t necessary as the ones provided are dece
Great head se
I have had SteelSeries headsets before with the P800, great product although can be a little expensive.
I don’t game as much as I have in the past, however, the headset is comfortable to wear for at least 3 hours likely much longe
Feel cheap but fantastic headset.
Plastic feels a little cheap and software is still in beta, but they’re super comfy and have great sound in my opinion. I like that I can use them with nearly all my devices and the surround sound works really well with my PS5 and with Halo Infinite on PC.
Wow wow wow
The Steelseries Arctis 7p+ are a awesome headset for gaming.
The design of these looks amazing, the colours go with the PS5.
They are so light, sometimes you forget they are on your head.
They are so comfortable to wear too, the ear cups are so soft.
The band that sits on your head is also good, you hardly notice it’s there at times,
The sound is phenomenal on these too, you hear stuff in the background and it’s so clear, loving the 3D sound from them too.
The microphone is great too, had no issues with other players hearing me, all have said they can hear me clearly,
These are clearly the best I’ve used on the PS5, and probably the best out there at this moment in time.
Would I recommend this? Hell yea I would, you certainly won’t be disappointed.
Personal Earphones
The dongle that came with the earphones was not the same one featured in the instructions and was not synced as indicated which took time to set up. Apart from this, the sound was excellent and very easy to use with its own volume control. Interference is almost eliminated making the earphones very personal.
Went through a number of cheaper options including two Xbox wireless headsets (painfully tight and had a buzzing noise in both on Xbox SX), in ear ear buds (too uncomfortable and buzzed on SX), Apple wired earbuds (buzzing and mic wouldn’t work on SX if I remember correctly) and got fed up.
Decided to spend too much (160), but these are excellent. Brilliant sound and mic quality, no buzzing on wired or wireless on SX. Work with my IPad perfectly for pubg mobile, wired and wireless. Completely comfortable (although every so often they hurt my left ear if they’re in a certain position Edit: they no longer hurt at all a couple of months later).
There’s no sound cancellation (it does block out background sound a little), but I see that as a positive because I couldn’t get used to not being able to hear my own voice when talking online with sound cancellation sets.
Brilliant headphones.
Fabulous headset for PS5
Just plugged it in and it worked.
One of the most comfortable headsets I’ve worn, and I have Sony, Bose and Apple top of the range headphones.
Sound quality is great and the sound pass through so you can hear yourself speak and others in the room is excellent and easily controlled if you prefer noise cancelling.
Definitely recommend.
Very comfy for big head! Lol
Grest sound quality and bass response is punchy! The comfort for me is amazing and feels like i havent got headphones on at all…so soft! The look is very sleek and well designed. Overall, these are the best headphones ive ever had. Also comes with a bluetooth usb c to go into phone so can listen to music and relax. 10/10 must buy for the price!
I have had mine for exactly 2 years today and I swear by them.
Everyday in COD SnD i call out posistions of the enemy team to people on my team and they thank me.
They ask how I knew and I say I heard them and they don’t believe me.
I have many online friends with a vast majority of the competitive gaming headsets and they’re hear 8/10 of the footsteps around corners that I hear.
This just proves they are unbeatable (especially for XBOX gamers)
I’m even looking around at a new gaming headset just because I have the odd loose part within the headset (general wear and tear) but I literally don’t want to buy anything else. I would literally buy this again so I am waiting until the day the headset officially dies on me so I can just buy it again!
Hope this helps, Happy to answer any questions on this..
Purchased these approx a year ago now and they are holding up strong.
Footsteps are clear as day
Far away collectibles that jingle sound like they’re right next to you
Music is loud and clear, as are movies etc
Mic is perfect, picks up your voice but barely any background noise if positioned correctly
Battery lasts 4/5 days or an entire weekend which is convenie
Sincèrement très qualitatif
Acheter pour une utilisation sur ps5, ce casque dispose d’un son plutt riche en dtaille assez puissant prcis et il ne grisaille pas mme volume maximal, il a quelque options assez intressante mais aussi utile comme le retour de voix ou encore son application pour bidouiller les rglages du casque selon ses prfrences. Cependant Il a quand mme quelque lgers inconvnients pour une utilisation sur ps5 comme par exemple la cl usb type-c qui une fois brancher la console met le son de la tl par dfaut dans le casque (et a tout le temps mme aprs un redmarrage de la console) et qui au passage gne aussi l’entre usb situer juste au dessus ou encore le fait qu’on ne puisse pas via le casque grer la balance du son de la party vocale ou du son du jeux. Mis appart ses quelques inconvnient le casque est globalement trs bon a fais dj environs 1 mois que je m’en sert et je sent vraiment que j’ai entre les mains un steelseries qualitatif et surtout que le produit vaux son prix chose qui se fait de plus en plus rare malheureusement. Je conseille fortement le casque moi qui hsiter au dbut de mettre une telle somme sur un casque j’ai finalement dcider de mettre le prix pour avoir un casque qui me satisfait et qui dure sur le long terme et je pense clairement que c’est bon avec celui l.
Very comfortable and good 3d sound
Very comfortable headset and the sound is perfect for me the only thing I find a little annoying is I can hear myself echo a little when talking but a few hrs of chatting I was used to it, definitely a good headset and would recommend .
Ottime cuffie ma manca qualcosa per essere al top
Ho comprato queste cuffie in sconto perch alla ricerca di un paio di cuffie entro un budget di 200 , il prezzo al acquisto 149 , facendo una ricerca mi sono accorto di questa fantastica cuffia allora ho deciso di fare l’acquisto, i materiali sono di ottima fattura il suono davvero ottimo ( faccio una premessa erro alla ricerca di un paio di cuffie per la mia PS4 ovviamente senza fili ) ma queste cuffie hanno una mancanza mi sono accorto che questa una costante per un sacco di marche tipo HyperXHX-HSCF-BK, ASTRO Gaming A40 TR, che ho provato di persona, chi gioca da console ha bisogno di una funzione che viene chiamata party/game ed una funzione che tratta con un tasto due volumi audio gioco e audio party con gli amici , ahim un peccato che una cuffia di questo genere non sia completa anche di questa funzione, ma vi posso indicare dopo un mese e mezzo di ricerche e prove della marche sopracitate di aver trovato una cuffia qualit prezzo e con tutto ci che si vuole il modello e marca LucidSound L$41 le consiglio davvero.
Perfekt zum Zocken mit der PS5
Sehr guter Klang und gute Konnektivitt!
Leider berdeckt der Bluetooth Dongle den 2. USB Port an der Front der PS5.
Daher bentigte ich noch einen Adapter fr den USB A Port auf der Rckseite. Funktioniert aber super!
Sitzt sehr gut und drckt nicht. Umschliet die Ohren sehr gut und cancelt bei Bedarf die Gerusche und Stimmen der Umgebung.
Zur Akkulaufzeit kann ich nach 26 Stunden Spielzeit noch nichts sagen.. musste das Headset noch nicht aufladen!
Top Gaming Headset!
Am Anfang war ich vom hohen” Preis doch etwas abgeschreckt , entschied mich aber dann dennoch das Headset aufgrund von vielen Empfehlungen aus meinem Umfeld zu kaufen.
Eine Entscheidung die ich nicht bereut habe, da ich auch denke , wer billig kauft, kauft zweimal.
Nutze das Headset fr die PS5. Die Tonqualitt ist sehr gut und die Sprachqualitt per Mikrofon ist auch sehr gut.
Alles in Allem ein sehr gutes und vor allem von der Verarbeitung her, hochwertiges Headset!
Klare Kaufempfehlung!!
High quality
Bought these on a gamble they would live up to the quality they claimed and love them. I can wear them all day with minimal discomfort which is a first for me with headsets. Love the sounds quality and seemlessly works across different devices
Qualità audio e materiali di livello superiore.
Cercavo delle cuffie compatibili con Ps5, senza dover comprare quelle di casa sony.
Ho optato per questo modello steelseries, dedicato proprio alla console, con colorazione bianca/blu in tema.
Realizzate con ottimi materiali, fra cui l’archetto in metallo (indistruttibile), sono molto comode ed avvolgenti.
La resa audio ( anche il 3d sound sony) perfetta grazie anche al software che permette da pc di settare molti parametri.
In sostanza ottimo rapporto qualit prezzo (pagate in offerta 150).
Pi delle Pulse di sony.
Ma la differenza di prezzo ampiamente giustificata dalla qualit del prodotto.
Tolles Headse
Hallo,
Habe mir das Headset fr Ps5, Handy und Arbeitslaptop gekauft.
ber einen Usb Adapter ist es mit Playstation 5 und Laptop verbunden.
Sound an Playstation und Handy ist top.
Fr das Chatten im Teams funktioniert es auch hervorragend.
Vom Tragekomfort kann ich nur sagen, dass ich nur einen geringen Druck an meinem Kopf spre und trage es mehrere Stunden.
Preis ist mit 150 Euro sehr gut.
Great for gaming, but not great for listening to music. The sound quality is good but the bass does not go very low, no presence below 50hz. So for music not very good. But for gaming i find them very good for long duration gaming the do not fatigue your ears which is probably a possitive about the bass not being so strong. Mic seems good. Not had any complaints from friend, and the mute button is very useful for blocking sneezes etc. Range is reasonable and battery life is very good. Overall very happy with them
Bereue diesen Kauf nicht!
Ich hatte vorher das Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Headset, wo ich jahrelang sehr zufrieden war, mir aber nun das Micro abgebrochen ist. Wollte mir danach direkt die neue Version des Turtle Beach kaufen, aber nach langer Recherche habe ich bemerkt, dass es viel besser Alternativen gibt. Die nicht zwingend teurer sind (mein. Budget war bis 150). Meine wichtigsten Faktoren zum Spielen von Shootern, war natrlich der Dolby Surround, da ich wissen muss, woher der Gegner kommt, die Tonqualitt und natrlich das Micro, wenn man im Team spielt. Ich kann nach 2 Wochen definitiv sagen, dass dieses Headset es erfllt. Zudem ist der Tragekomfort sehr gut an keine heie Ohren und auch keine Druckgefhl irgendwo (zur Info: habe einen groen Kopf). Also bis dato kann ich dieses Headset nur empfehlen, da es zudem endlich auch USB-C hat und man es laden kann, whrend man spielt.
Costano ma la durata della batteria è imbattibile
uso queste cuffie per lavoro/gaming e a volte mi scordo quand’ l’ultima volta hce le ho caricate: durano circa 4/5 giorni usandole almeno 6 ore al giorno di seguito. Costano ma valgono (a differenza di razer)
Great: Syncs with Series X effortlessly, Syncs with PC effortlessly (with Microsoft Dongle & Bluetooth), Really comfy even during long gaming sessions, The sound is great (way better than the official Microsoft headset), Great for knowing what direction an enemy is coming from, Pull out microphone is really useful when just playing SP games, being able to tune your mic monitoring through the headset is great. Also these look nice, not to gamer(y) so you won’t look like a nerd wearing on public transport etc.
Neutral: Can edit equaliser settings, though it has to be done through the PC app.
Bad: Sometimes pics up my breathing, even when mic isn’t close to mouth. Having to plug into PC and modifying equaliser with Steelseries Engine, Micro-USB.
Perfect Headse
Comfortabe with great sound and easy to switch between devices. Mic is decent but not perfec
Toller Raumklang für die PS5 / Wertig verarbeite
Als Besitzer der PS5 und der XBOX S X hatte ich bis dato nur fr die XBOX ein wirklich hochwertiges Headset (das Arctis 9X fr XBOX) und wollte aber auch fr die PS5 gleichermaen gut ausgestattet sein. Zumal Sony mit seiner 3D Tempest Audio Engine wirklich ein tolles Feature gebracht hat aus dem ich das Beste herauskitzeln wollte. Das Pulse 3D Headset von Sony hat mich nicht ganz berzeugt und ich war bereit noch ein paar Euro mehr zu investieren. Aufgrund der erstklassigen Erfahrungen mit dem Arctis Headset bei der XSX habe ich diesem Hersteller wieder mein Vertrauen geschenkt und es nicht bereut. Als Testreferenz hat Horizon Forbidden West hergehalten. Zum Vergleich hab ich mein altes Hyper X Cloud II genutzt (welche auch ein gutes Produkt ist). Aber der Unterschied zum Arctis war dann doch direkt eindeutig. Der Klang ist sehr satt und rumlich, Stimmen sind schn klar. Man hrt jeden Grashalm raschen und jeden Wassertropfen. So macht die neue Audio Engine von Sony und NextGen richtig Spass! brigens: Der Anschlu des Headsets ist denkbar easy: Einfach Dongle vorne in den passenden USB-Port stecken und Headset einschalten. In den Sound-Einstellungen der PS5 wird das Headset dann direkt namentlich erkannt. Und weil es immer wieder erwhnt wird: Ja der Dongle verdeckt auf der Vorderseite teilweise einen USB-Port. Das ist meiner Meinung nach aber zu vernachlssigen, da die PS5 auf der Rckseite noch 2 weitere besitzt und man ansonsten die Mglichkeite hat, das Dongle per beiliegendem Adapterkabel auch an der Rckseite anzuschlieen.
PS5 Apex
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7p : 64 180 500 1.4K 3.9K 11K (6)
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Muy buenos para la PS5
Personalmente lo mejor para m es la comodidad y ligeros que son, funcionan muy bien con la PS5 y adems la batera dura mucho.
La nica pega que dira es que es un poco caro, o sea los auriculares oficiales de la PS5 son 100 ms baratos y pues mira, si te da igual ese plus de comodidad, ms ligeros, ms batera, pues te ahorras 100.
Otra mini-pega es que aunque apagues los auriculares debes cambiar en el men de PS5 de audio la salida HDMI para la TV, los auriculares oficiales de PS5 lo hacen automticamente y tambin el sonido de chat vs juego los oficiales de PS5 tienes un botn que lo hace, con estos hay que hacerlo desde el men en la PS5.
Yo estoy contento porque son muy cmodos y no me import pagar un poco ms 🙂
anfangs umgewöhnung wenn man vorher das 7ener hatte
war anfangs etwas etntuscht weil das heatset deutlich weniger einstellmens hat,aber man merkt schnell das es ein besseren klang hat als der 7ener,vermisse etwas den 7.1 sound vom 7ener aber der klang ist trotzdem mega und 30 stunden accuzeit ist da perfekt.
Here is a list of headsets I have gone through before finding these and loving them.
Logitech G Pro X Wireless
Hyper X Cloud 2
Steel Series Arctris Pro and dac (wired)
After using all these headsets I always found something that I didn’t like from the sound to the comfort.
This headset for me has everything, the sound quality in game is very nice and seems very balanced.
This headset also comes with a USB C charging port and beta access to Sonar which is the new EQ software which is very good in my opinion although it can bug out sometimes.
If you are looking for a headset I would suggest trying out this one.
Positives
– Sound quality is very good
– Very comfy compared to others I’ve tried
– Sonar software is very good (comes with the headset and works with the Arctis Engine)
– Better wireless length then others (I can go in the kitchen and still hear)
– I don’t charge this headset as much as I did the g pro x wireless which is nice
– USB C Charging port
Cons
– The Mic doesn’t sound the best but it’s passable (I don’t use the mic anyway)
– Sonar software at first was buggy but it seems to have settled down for me
I admit these are not exactly ‘cheap’ headphones, but I wanted a set of headphones that I could use on my XBOX as well as PC, and to be honest, 99% PC use is how it is.
Previously I owned a pair of TB Stealth 600’s which were good but unfortunately decided one day to just not power on ever again, and so thinking the Stealth 700’s would be a good upgrade, I got those – but they were too ‘tight’ on the head if that makes sense!
This review is about 3 months after purchase, so it’s given a bit of time to get used to them.
I went with these along with a Microsoft Windows dongle so I can bluetooth it to the PC, and have been impressed ever since! I haven’t tinkered with any settings, just tend to use it for COD:MW online custom games with friends, and the sound is fantastic, I keep looking over my shoulder to see if my partner is in the room, as the sounds just come from all angles!
Battery life has been fine, stability fine, I can’t say I use these constantly, they are used 2 or 3 times a week for a couple of hours at a time, but they have been solid.
Would recommend!
Great sound
Had other gaming headphone they gave me an ear ache after a while, these are so comfortable to wear best ever worth the money
Espectacular en diseño , acabado y sonido.
Los auriculares son un espectculo, la calidad de sonido y la comodidad son sobresalientes. En cuanto al acabado tambin es sobresaliente, la diadema metlica, el ajuste igual de calidad superior. Y el ser compatible con todas la plataformas tambin es un punto a favor. Lo he probado con ps5, PS4, switch, android…. Y en todas la calidad de sonido y el funcionamiento es espectacular.
FANTASTICHE
Cuffie spettacolari, sono comodissime e si sentono benissimo.
Confezione e materiali premium.
Fantastica anche la possibilit di trasformarle in cuffie con filo.
La batteria dura un’infinit, assurdo.
Ho provato vari giochi cod, battlefield 5,che ha l’opzione audio 3d con cui si raggiungono livelli altissimi; assetto corsa, gt, resident evil. Insomma le ho provate fino in fondo, e sono assolutamente soddisfatto dell’acquisto. Sento ogni cosa. Per chi dice che si sentono basse, il volume e l’eq bisogna regolarli tramite il software engine, unica pecca con mac non si avvia ed ho dovuto far risuscitare un pc con windows. Per chi abituato ad avere la rotellina che regola la priorit dell’audio/chat di gioco anche li bisogna fare tutto via software. Il microfono funziona benissimo e mi sentono con voce cristallina. Le straconsiglio.
Purchased as they compatible with the PS5 3D Sound.
Fit better then the Sony Pulse Headphones due to the shape.
Extremely comfortable and 30hrs battery life.
Strap adjustment can be a bit fiddly but once mastered most comfortable headset I’ve owned.
Ich habe das Headset bestellt da ich nach einem Kabellosen Headset auf der Suche war fr mein PC, PS5, XSX, Switch und Handy.
Das habe ich mit diesem Headset eindeutig gefunden. Ich habe viel gesucht ob das 7P+ mit der Xbox oder dem iPhone kompatibel ist. Ich bin oft darauf gestoen das es nicht der Fall ist. Ich wre froh wenn ich eine Rezesion wie diese online gefunden htte.
Es ist Wireless mit allem was auf der Internetseite steht kompatibel. Wenn man es mit der Xbox oder dem iPhone verbinden mchte, geht das auch allerdings mit dem beigelegtem 3,5mm Stecker. Das finde ich persnlich nicht schlimm da ich hauptschlich PC und Ps5 spiele. So kann ich das Headset fr alles nutzen.
Einen Stern Abzug gebe ich fr den Lieferumfang. Fr 200 ist die Verpackung recht billig gemacht. Es ist weder eine Stofftte” noch ein Case fr das Headset dabei. Das bekommt man bei der Konkurrenz fr den Preis schon. Allerdings finde ich es ist kein Kaufkriterium und somit im Groen und Ganzen eine Kaufempfehlung!
Top Headset für die PS5
Ich fange mal mit dem Negativpunkt an: Benutzt man das Arctis 7P+ an der PS5, so schaltet diese den Ton nicht automatisch auf Headset um oder umgekehrt. Dies muss man manuell im Homescreen der PS5 umschalten. Das liegt m. E. daran, dass die PS5 nicht das Headset an sich, sondern den Dongle als Headset erkennt. Erst wenn man diesen entfernt oder verbindet, klappt die automatische Umschaltung. Dies ist fr mich selbst jedoch kein groes Problem, da die Umschaltung mit 2 Besttigungen erledigt ist.
Der Dongle lsst sich vorne am USB-C Port der PS5 (was jedoch den USB Port “versperrt”) oder per beiliegendem Adapterkabel an einem USB-Port auf der Rckseite anschliessen. Um mir dieses Kabel zu ersparen habe ich mir hier auf Amazon einen USB-C auf USB Adapter gekauft, was ausgezeichnet funktioniert.
Das Wichtigste ist wohl aber der Sound und der ist fr mein Empfinden sehr viel besser als der des Pulse 3D von Sony. Der Sound ist um einiges rumlicher und detaillierter. Spiele wie Ratchet & Clank, Spider-Man oder Demons Souls machen nochmals mehr Spass. Auch die Mikroqualitt ist sehr gut – auch wenn man das Mikro nicht aus dem Headset rauszieht.
Die Verarbeitung ist ebenfalls sehr gut und das Headset liegt sehr angenehm ber den Ohren und auf dem Kopf so dass auch lngeres Spielen Problemlos mglich ist – auch fr mich als Brillentrger. Dazu kommt eine ordentliche Akkulaufzeit von bis zu 30 Stunden, die ich aber selbst noch nicht ausgereizt habe. 🙂
Ich wrde das 7P+ auf jeden Fall wieder kaufen!
Sehr gutes Headset für die PS5
Ich kann die ganzen negativen Bewertungen hier nicht nachvollziehen.
Habe das Headset mit dem HS80 sowie mit dem Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen. 2 verglichen und es ist denen deutlich berlegen. Der Tragekomfort gefllt mir deutlich besser. Auch der Sound ist absolut in Ordnung – gerade bei Shootern ist die Ortung der Gegner absolut klasse.
Von mir gibts 5*.
Ottime cuffie
Ottime cuffie l idea del volume separato discutibile comunque molto comode ed avvolgenti il microfono funziona bene difetti l aggancio usb c che come fatto occupa parecchio spazio e mi chiude una delle poche porte usb sul portatile in dotazione , usando il cavo si risolve ma rimane una brutta soluzione
Most comfortable headset I have ever owned, the soft ear cups and headband make it almost unnoticeable, even when I’m wearing my glasses which is a huge plus for me. Great sound quality and the 3D/Tempest sound is as immersive as I’d hoped for in the PS5. Battery life is amazing and I actually use these at work every day as well as for gaming, only had to charge them a handful of times since I bought them weeks ago! Worth the money.
Update 21.01.2022:
Nachdem das Headset bei einem Akkustand von weniger als 50% einen dauerhaften hochfrequenten Ton auf dem linken Ohr abgab, musste ich es umtauschen lassen. Bei meinen Ersatzgert ist der o. g. Ton nicht vorhanden und Amazon hat innerhalb von 2 Tagen Ersatz beschafft.
Ursprngliche Bewertung:
Nachdem das Sony Pulse 3D ein total Reinfall war, habe ich mich fr dieses Headset entschieden. Im Gegensatz zu den Pulse 3D ist hier Sound, Mikrofon und Komfort gut. Klare Empfehlung zum Spielen, fr Musik nicht so. Wer keinen Notkauf machen muss, der sollte warten bis sich der Preis bei ca. 150 einpendelt.
Very comfortable, long battery life, good sound quality.
Liked the styling in simple black/blue/white. Very comfortable over the ears. I’ve got other headphones with better sound but they cost double these so no complaints. Plug ‘n play on PC and PS5 with no problems. Microphone for voice chat comes through clear with no complaints on that front either. Overall would recommend.
Eben angekommen, guter erster Eindruck - 2 Monate später immer noch ein super Headset!
Die Kopfhrer sind eben angekommen, ist angenehm zu tragen. Soundtest auf YouTube laufen auch ganz gut. Fhlt sich nicht so schwer an. Leider ein Grundrauschen, wenn man bei den Kopfhrern auf maximale Volumen macht. Wenn man etwas runterschraubt, hrt man kein Rauschen mehr. Ist auch so laut genug.
Mal sehen, ob sich der erste Eindruck hlt.
2Monate spter:
Die Kopfhrer waren am Anfang etwas gewhnungsbedrftig, aber mittlerweile merke ich sie kaum und sie sind echt angenehm. Der Sound ist echt gut und vollkommen ausreichend. Das Mikrofon habe ich selten genutzt, aber es ist doch trotzdem gut noch ein relativ okay Klingelendes Mikrofon zu haben, wenn das normale ausfllt. Der Akku ist echt beeindruckend gut. Fr 2 bis 3 Tage fast durchgehend am PC mit dem Kopfhrer und die Kopfhrer halten gut aus. Wenn der Akku mal leer gehen sollte, kann man nur mit 5-10min laden gefhlt wieder fr einen Tag oder bis zum nchsten Tag laden. Bin echt beeindruckt und es hat sich gelohnt! Schade drum das es die am Anfang nicht in Schwarz gab. (ist mein erstes Headset, das ich behalten habe, der Rest wurde zurckgegeben)
This is perhaps one of the most versatile headsets I have ever owned. Not only does it use lossless wireless, it also supports a bluetooth connection so you can connect directly to your phone or laptop without needing the transmitter base.
It is very comfortable thanks to the strap that at first I almost did not want to buy it due to the strap. However, strap was easy to adjust (far easier than I expected) and it only took me two attempts to get it just right. The strap also makes the headset feel a lot lighter on the head as you do not have anything hard pressing resting on the top of your head. The earpads bend all sorts of ways so you can get that perfect angle you want to have it on your ears to suit the shape of anyone’s head.
Comfort aside, the hot swap batteries work so well, shockingly I do get the advertised +-10 to 9 hours of usage per charge per battery. The batteries charge very fast in the transmitter base and tend to be fully charged long before your current charge is empty on the battery you are using (fun fact: the design of the batteries is pretty much identical to that of the much loved G7 Logitech gaming mouse, so if you have used that then this will feel all too familiar!)
In terms of sound quality this is far better than any headset I have ever owned and I think you actually will not be able to find a headset that can beat the sound quality on this device!
The reason I say that is that the drivers in this headset are clearly designed to perform well regardless what you toss at them – music, movies or games it just can take it and then some!
Using the official SteelSeries software you can get the most out of it though and can setup mutiple set sound profiles so if you prefer it one way for one game or for music and then another way for a different game or for movies for example you can just rightclick on the SteelSeries app and select the profile you have setup in advance.
The sound really changes drastically depending on the settings you put in the app but regardless of settings you can really hear how well these drivers perform. The output is just such a high fidelity regardless of what you are listening to that nothing can outperform this headset.
There is also a clear distinction when you enable and disable the surround sound not just in games but also even in music. If you are listening to any music that has an orchestral background for example the surround really helps you hear the depth of the orchestra versus the surround off it will sound a lot more bland.
This is also why this headset shines in that any audiophile headset a- will not have a built in microphone (which all my friends on Discord say sounds extremely clear) and b- will not perform equally good on all sound usage. Audiophile headsets tend to perform best at music but then if you give them a game or a movie their performance just is not as good as a gaming headset.
But where previous gaming headsets failed at music, this one really shines especially with the simulated surround sound using DTS X v2.0 it just somehow processes the stereo sound in such a way that your ears perceive it as being far deeper than a regular stereo headset.
I have used other surround headsets but DTS-X v2.0 just is a massive improvement in the technology over previous surround headsets.
The specs speak for themselves if you compare them to audiophile headsets you really see how great the drivers are in this headset added on to this what DTS X v2.0 can get out of them is why so many people rave about this product.
Brilliant headset, so comfy on your head and doesnt give you sore ears like some headsets after prolonged use. The mic pulls out of the cup sort of like a wheel based mechanism which is just so cool. And the mic glows red when muted so you are aware, which is also pretty cool
The sound is that sharp I have had a few hacking accusations due to hearing one faint footstep, suddenly turning round and chasing the kill (honest!) Worth it.
The only 2 complaints I have however – The main one is if there is too much wifi interference your headset will keep connecting and disconnecting which is really frustrating.
Example being visiting my parents and my room has the house CCTV in, as well as my xbox, the headset kept periodically disconnecting due to all the wifi interference.
No issue in my living room however.
So not ideal if there is a lot of that or if you have a box room
2nd the volume wheels are located on the back of the headset. If you are leaning back and playing the wheel will move which can result in a nasty loud (or quiet) shock, having to re adjust the wheel mid game is also not ideal.
However after a few adaptations no problems whatsoever. Fantastic headphones for sound and comfort. Totally recommend them from a gamer myself. The bluetooth feature is also.cool as you can hook.your.phone up simultaneously and play music or take a phone call.
But yeah I’m happy
Having Bluetooth headphones is the most comfortable thing at a chair with arms and these certainly do not sacrifice in any departments, i use them 70% of my awake day if not more and they have never felt uncomfortable the range is also really good as i can walk around the house without issues battery life is absolutely amazing, they always last me a full day of usage (10-16 hours) and if i forget to charge them they can sometimes last me two, they sound just as good as my old arctis 5 wired (if not better) and are alot more snug and comfy on my head, had them for about 6 months now and the only thing i can complain about is sometomes out of no where (im talking about 10 times total) they will just bleep and disconnect, and you just have to turn them off and on again, another reason for not giving 5 stars is the steelseries gg software doesnt seem to like my headphones and doesnt work with them though i suppose this is a one time issue with me and most likely wont be the same for others, this doesnt bother me too much as i can use external software instead, in general id say they’re worth the price and would reccomend to anyone.
Just bought the headphones and tested them out today (Phone only)
Mic: Not too good but not too bad neither. Literally sounds average lol.
Pros:
– Is decent for casual use
-Great for adjustment and comfort, it stays in place.
Cons: – When you breath it can be loud/definitely noticeable,just try not to breathe heavy lol.
– Idk if this is a con but when the mic is close it becomes loud and basically inaudible (great for toxic players lmao)
– Bending the mic it felt like there was a creak idk
Headset:
Pros:
– Really comfortable, you’ll never ache wearing these
– Buttons on the side for mic options are placed greatly
Cons:
– Headset material is plastic, feels kinda cheap but not too cheap.
– Inside of the headphones is like some sort of silky material. Idk if all gaming headsets are like this but it just feels cheap lol
Audio:
Pros:
– Pretty balanced, bass is there for music
– Can hear people well through headset
Cons:
– Cant find anything, I guess if you like music with hard bass then youd find the bass 3/5
Overall: 4/5 Stars because it’s only 40 and the headset comfort is great + mic is decent. However, the headset felt kinda cheap in some parts and the mic is abit sensitive. The audio is balanced (as some people may like) but I like abit more pound to the bass although it ain’t bad so I cant complain. Maybe I’m picky but I’d pay about 30 for these not 40.
I bought these as a replacement for my Razer Nari Ultimate that had started to cut out intermittently on one ear. Compared to them the sound quality is like night and day, these sound like high end headphones, maybe not as good as the pro but up there with some of the best gaming headset. They’re also comfortable due the the ski goggle band type strap that rests on your head. My only niggles (and they small ones) are that the bass is a little underwhelming, but that could be because I’ve come over from a pair with haptic feedback that do exaggerate the bass a little, and I didn’t think much of the DTX Positional Audio. I ended up buying Razer’s THX Spatial Audio, which, in my opinion is worlds apart in terms accuracy and worth the 19.99 extra if you play a lot of games like Warzone or Black Ops Cold War. The mic is crystal clear and natural sounding and loud, unlike some of the mic’s you get on a cheaper headset. All in all though, it’s a cracking little headset and after a little tweaking it’s almost perfect for me. Definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a new headse
I had been on the hunt for a replacement of my aged Astro A50’s that I’ve been using for the past 6 years. I did try the Sony Pulse 3D’s but really couldn’t get on with them and returned them for a refund; I found that they didn’t have enough adjustment for me, they got really uncomfortable after a short period of time and the ear cup material made my ears sweat, it was like my head was being gripped by a troll . Although the 3D sound on them may be a new thing for some people, it really wasn’t that impressive compared with what I was used to on the Astro A50’s. But, I suppose I was asking a lot compared with the price between the two.
Anyway, after reading a few reviews and recommendations, I opted to try the Steelseries Arctis range, I’ve gone with the Arctis 9’s over the 7P’s for a few reasons that I won’t go into at this point, but for me they deliver the whole package. Connecting? They’re straight forwards plug ‘n’ play on the PS5 and immediately I could feel the comfort, I felt like my ears were being kissed by angels , rather than being gripped by trolls. There’s no discomfort, sweating, or ear fatigue from wearing them for long periods of time. This said, anything over 6-8 hours then I can get a little discomfort where my glasses are behind my ears with these.
As regards the sound; brilliant, approaching audiophile region when it comes to sound quality. I found that turning off the 3D option on games that have it and letting the Arctis 9’s take over was a better option, the sound was actually a lot better.
As regards the controls; all very easily navigated whilst wearing the headphones, something that cannot be said for the Sony Pulse 3D’s which left me fumbling about to adjust.
On the Arctis 9’s, the left ear-cup contains the Chat-Mix control wheel and the retractable mic – which I must say has amazing background noise cancellation and also lights up red when muted, a feature that I do find very useful. The right ear-cup holds the power button, Bluetooth pairing button, mic mute and a volume control wheel, all of a decent size. There are also the ports for charging and an analogue connection.
One thing I would have preferred, if the charging port to have been ‘C’ type to make things slightly easier, rather than the one that’s on them which can be a little awkward to plug in. Also, there’s no stand/hanger with them, which for the price I would have thought they could have included one.
Battery life is exceptional, around 20 hours from a single charge.
Price; Ok, so the price tag is in the upper reaches of the gaming headset market. What is quality worth to you? You decide.
If you can afford it though, I would go for the Astros for the maximum comfort.
UPDATE: 2 extremely important things to be aware of that are not specified in the listing;
The Chat-Mix feature only works on PC – It is NOT available on PlayStation or Switch.
Also: The Arctis 9 will only work on Nintendo Switch while in docked mode.
I love this headset, and have been using it for my XBox Series S, Switch, PC and PS5. It comes with all the required components, and I have had zero latency on any of the devices. The Steelseries Engine app on PC also has some robust equaliser features. It’s not the cheapest headset on the market, nor the most expensive, but I can vouch for the build and audio quality. I also find the headband very comfortable and the cloth ear cups are great for a sweaty guy like me compared with the usual leatherette ones which get sticky or gross. My ears can breathe, whereas with my Pulse 3D set get very hot after a while. I will update this if I encounter any issues, but as of now I am very happy with the purchase.
First thing is first, these are comfortable – straight up there’s no getting around it. To me this is almost the most important aspect of a gaming headset. I upgraded to these from a pair of cheap Razer Kraken X lite, these are on another level (as you would expect for the price hike) but to reiterate, these are so comfortable it’s almost worth the price already.
The sound quality is good out of the box, and very easily tuned in Steel Series engine to make it that bit better. While these do not claim to have a noise cancellation feature, because of the lovely air foam around your ear you can barely hear around you (much to the annoyance of my girlfriend having to shout in my ear)
As a wireless headset these are fantastic in that aspect, the signal has never cut out and I have never experienced issues while using these with my set up the range is impressively long and I can walk around my house without losing signal or experiencing any jittering while taking to my pals. I love the pass through you can use for external speakers as well so while your headset is turned off it will route the music/film to your speakers which means no more messing around in windows with the sound output – fantastic!
The sound and functionality of these is great. Everything works well and they are comfortable.
I’ve tried a pair of Razer Nari Ultimate (RNU) prior to these and overall the Arctis 9x are far superior.
Stand out feature of the Arctis 9x?
Being able to connect a 2nd device via Bluetooth like your phone and use it simultaneously whilst gaming. So you can listen to music or take a phone whilst you enjoy the sound coming through from your game. The buttons work well and they are comfortable. Battery life is good too.
The ear pads could be thicker for those of us with bigger ears – although these are easily replaced, the RNU was better here and the RNU has this immersive vibration option to make things feel more intense – most of the time this was good. But RNU has a terrible microphone which made talking to people in game/party chat an extremely frustrating experience. And it’s a know problem with the RNU so stay away from them. They also have connectivity issues with regular sound distortion affecting gameplay.
After much deliberation on spending so much money on a gaming headset for the Xbox, reading and watching countless reviews the Arctis 9x proved the winner and I wasn’t disappointed. The connectivity with the Xbox is easy to set up and stable.
Sound: This is clear and well balanced. You also have 4 EQ presets you can switch between or you can go further and customise these on a computer. This is a cool feature. You have the chat mix / game volume dial, master volume dial and mute switch. The dials are a little sensitive but are ok.
It’s easy to forget how good they sound until I go back to trying my friends 200 Bose headphones or JBL’s.
Comfort: The ski band is comfortable, no sweaty ears, the ear pads are comfortable, but with my big ears I do find I’m just touching the drivers with the tips of my ears. I’d prefer a little more space around my ears but this isn’t a big issue – and I can always get replacement pads that are bigger and thicker.
If you’re willing to pay this price for a gaming headset for your Xbox One / Series S/X then get these. They win awards for a reason and that reason is they are superb.
My first gaming headset.
Also my first over ear headset since I was a nugget.
Not used the mic yet.
I got these because I needed a more versatile pair of headphones. I have unreasonable noisy neighbours, which is hell on my autism, so headphones became a necessity.
You can use them wired with any device, wireless with many devices, the mic can be detached, they last all day.
They really have all the things that I need.
Good sound. Good range too. When listening to stuff on my PC, I can go downstairs to the room below and I barely get any signal drop.
The downsides, after a year of use, are:
*They don’t grip my head as tightly as they used to. They slip off if I’m moving around too much. But I’m mostly sitting when I use them so that’s not a huge problem.
*The cushioning on the band is sort of unsticking a little. It won’t fall apart though. Unlike the outer coating on the leatherette material.
*The audio dial, which is extremely useful, is having a spot bother. At certain positions it doesn’t give even sound to both ears and I’m going to have to go to the manufacturer to have them repaired probably.
All in all though, if you need a gaming headset these are pretty worth the money. Unless you want to spend a teensy bit more on one of their better pairs. Look at the cost of the other sets that this company does.
I bought a 2nd pair a 18 months later so I have a spare pair while I see about getting the first pair serviced. Using a program called “VoiceMeeter” you can run 2 pairs of headphones simultaneously. You’ll need both dongles connected tho.
I’ve been researching headphones to use with gaming and Skype calls for a while. I read all the reviews on a number of different headphones and decided on the Arctis 9 wireless headphones. They cost more than I originally wanted to spend but I feel they were worth the money. The range doesn’t seem great but I just wanted some headphones without a cord so they do the job very well as I don’t need to roam the house when gaming or in meetings unless I pop to the fridge in a meeting but it cuts out :/
The build quality is great. They have a nice texture and feel comfortable on. They do not feel poor quality to hold. Maybe more on the large size than expected but they don’t feel to heavy when wearing them. The hideaway mic is brilliant as you can use them with your mobile phone and not look a wally. Again a tad big but worth it for the quality. If I had the money and knew the quality was better I would have probably gone for the top of the range but they cost around 250. The volume buttons on the earpieces can easily be knocked when putting them on and taking them off which can be a little annoying. Really cool that the mic lights up red to indicate it’s off. Really helpful when you need to tell the kids to shut up!! 😀
Battery life seems really good. You can use them with the USB cable plugged in.
I would recommend a soft case for storing when not in use. keeps dust off them and stops them from getting damaged.
Bought these as an Xmas gift for my other half, I’ve gotta say, I’m JEALOUS. Having semi-shunned the wireless Arctis headphones of the past (plus many other wireless HP brands), I’m really happy to report, these are a PHENOMENAL! Comfy, sturdy, light, great battery life, shall I go on? With the same drivers and readily admitted better connectivity then a pair of older Arctis 7s, these puppies sound top-notch and are highly usable to boot! I’m soo glad I chose them, my beautiful lady is going to have an absolute ball with this gem of a product!
Thank you SteelSeries for smashing my skeptical expections, once again!
Edit: Here are some more thorough additions. Even considering their cheaper price, apparent downgrade from the lack of SS’s trademark adjustable ski band system, comfort isn’t an issue, if anything, they stay on your head a bit more securely, even with a mass of hair! The microphone is as clear as it has ever been, bonus for removability just, be careful not to lose it, it’s easily done… the arrival of a type-C dongle is something I thought was restricting, apart from taking up the charging slot on your phone or Switch for example, it keeps the connection steadier then I’ve even seen with other wireless gaming headsets, no latency at all (i.e. no laggy music/out of sync audio). The future is now guys n’ gals, affordable, reliable wireless gaming headphones/headsets are here, these in particular blast out fantastic, high fidelity sound that is just hard to beat at this price point. If you’re on the fence, don’t be, aslong as you have type-C devices, hop off that proverbial partition and it frolick through the golden, cascading fields of STEELSERIES products
Edit 2.0: I forgot to mention, easily tweaking these headphones with decent surround sound software on your computer is a MUST. The free, built-in ‘Windows Sonic’ is a great choice for games and movies. For music, is your lucky enough to be able to use a decent equaliser, please tweak to taste, you won’t regret it.
It’s a great headset that works great wirelessly like I hoped. The game sound quality is great, however, the sound quality for music isn’t great but if you are buying it for just gaming then that shouldn’t be a problem, just keep that in mind. The sound quality can be adjusted in Steelseries headset software, it works pretty well and it can be adjusted to different sound profiles based on what you are looking for. The mic quality itself is good for a wireless headset. The headset itself is really comfortable on, the cushions fit around your ear and don’t put much pressure on the side of your head. I’ve worn them mostly every day for a couple hours in the last two months and have no complaints about the comfort. Battery life seems to be good too, I don’t have to charge them all too often.
*Pros*
– Good gaming sound
– Good wireless connectivity
– Comfortable to wear
– Looks good aesthetically
– Steelseries software works well with it
– Good battery life
*Cons*
– Music quality isn’t the best out of the box (due to a lack of bass)
I tried this headset and I liked quite a lot of the features.
– The ChatMix dial is a brilliant feature, and combined with the connectivity options this headset provides really adds value.
– Bluetooth, 2.4GHz and cable connections make this a really versatile headset, and as it’s not as brash as many of it’s competitors you can genuinely use it as just headphones without it being obvious they’re anything more.
– The retractable mic is another feature that I wish more headset designers included, both to protect the mic when not in use and for when in use just as headphones as mentioned above.
– The ski style headband really is very comfy and makes the headset feel very light, and I’m sure that it would remain comfortable over many hours of use. For me personally I like my headset to feel a bit more planted on my head though and this headset felt like it was going to move around on my head quite a bit, as it has very little pressure on the side of the head. For some people this will be what they are looking for, for me it’s not unfortunately.
– The sound quality was good but not amazing, and I feel that for a headset that costs this much the sound really should be very good. Some of this is I’m sure is down to the use of 40mm speaker drivers where most competitor use 50mm drivers. This was to replace a Razer Man’O’War headset that I’ve had for some years where the plastic has broken on one of the ear cup connectors, and to me the sound from the Razer headset had more volume and was a bit more rounded.
– One thing I was wary of is the earcup hinges as this is where my old headset failed and I found that there was more play around the hinge than I felt comfortable with. The ear cup itself rubbed against the hinge relatively easily which put me off too.
Ultimately I returned this headset as it just wasn’t as good as I wanted for the cost, which is a shame as I really like Steelseries ki
They might be the ‘budget’ option in the Steelseries range but these are still a great quality stereo headset!
I needed a headset with a mic for gaming and after a fair amount of online research reading reviews (both customer and professional editorial) I decided to go with these for their quality brand and ‘studio’ like sound reproduction … and by that I mean a flat and well balanced EQ (no bass heavy mess) all the frequencies seem to be well represented and come through crisp and clear to present a well rounded and balanced sound environment, both in-game and (surprisingly) for music/media too … needless to say I was refreshingly impressed and very happy with my purchase. (My previous non-gaming headphones were a ‘budget’ Sennheiser but these Steelseries sound better)
They are also very comfortable, even for long periods of use, with true over-the-ear cups. The headband adjusts easily and has plenty of range so should be good for most head shapes and sizes. I haven’t had these for long yet so I cannot comment on their longevity, but I can at least rest easy knowing that spares are (currently) readily available in the form of replacement ear pads, detachable mic and y-cable for PC.
Other PC gaming headsets I considered in similar price range (~50):
– Corsair HS50 Pro
– Razer Kraken
– Hyper-X Cloud
If you’re looking for a gaming headset I would absolutely recommend the SteelSeries Arctis 3 – the overall sound, mic and comfort are great and you won’t have any problems hearing and communicating during your sessions. That said outside of gaming the headset fairs differently for different occasions. For watching shows and films the headset again is great with a solid sound space, but music is where headset really struggles – the audio never reaches those highs and lows feel rather muffled, you eventually get frustrated by how much you’re missing out on. Those frustrations coupled with a lot of sound leakage when the volume is loud enough to hear the sound space makes you really wonder why you don’t just listen to the music without the headset on. Overall it’s a great headset for gaming, and consuming shows and films, however, if you’re looking to listen to music with these, be warned there’s a lot of sound leakage and the overall music experience isn’t great.
I had a set of Astro A50’s connected to my XBox One via optical audio, then it was announced that the XBox Series X would not have a optical audio port, requiring a bit of a rethink on my part.
I’ve tried several different manufacturers/models and for me, this is the best combination of price, features and general quality out there.
Unlike several competitors, these are the only XBox certified wireless I’ve found that work seamlessly with both the Xbox One and X Box Series X (obviously on that last one I’m taking SteelSeries and XBox word for it, as today is Halloween, and I’ve got 10 days to wait for shiny new Series X, though you tubers vids look promising).
Many that claim to be wireless still require you to run a 3.5mm cable to your controller for mic usage in games, this model does not – it pairs to the Xbox in exactly the same way as your controller – press button on headset, press ‘pair’ button on front of X console, ‘et voila!’ (you even receive an official message on screen at this point ‘ ‘headset assigned’).
Further features –
– Discord certified mic (very clear)
– Dolby Atmos (just download the XBox Dolby Atmos app and set up for brilliant sound)
– Allows Bluetooth connection, so you can listen to music / take phone calls at the same time as a gaming session)
– ‘Ski Goggle’ style headband, which I’ve found very comfortable in long gaming sessions
– Windows PC can be connected by purchasing a XBox wireless adaptor for your PC (similar to that used to connect an XBox controller to a W10 PC)
All in all, I highly recommend this product! – Happy gaming
My mum bought these for my sons 8th birthday after I did a lot of research on wireless headsets. The reviews on this brand were fantastic. We’ve not been disappointed at all, he absolutely loves them. He says they are really comfortable (I’ve tried them on and agree!) The sound quality is great too apparently. I’ve added photos so you can see how they fit an average 8yo. He has them on the tightest setting, so plenty of growing room. Highly recommended this product.
UPDATE: I had to return these headphones and lucky for me they were just inside warranty. The reason they had to go back was the hinge had broken loose from the housing. There was a piece of plastic rattling around inside the cup and the headset became a little uneven when place don my head. Really disappointed in having to return them. I would also like to mention I have never dropped these, neither have they ever been thrown down. I have no idea how this fracture came about as I try to look after all my kit. I am reluctant to get another pair, so keeping my eye on the market for a replacement ,tried 2 sets of ASTRO A50 were but they were rife with issues on the series X. The Base station kept freezing and switching off at random (was fine on PC though).
Purchased these so I would have a dedicated pair of wireless headphones for my XBOX X. Previously used Sennheiser Game One (wired). But time and time again the jack port on the controller would end up cutting out the sound. So wireless it was. I looked at numerous products, bought a set of Plantronics RIG 800LX, they were DOA so returned them. Then I looked at gaming DACS to use with my Sennheiser. No dice as feedback was they were great but didn’t work with XBOX chat (unless using on your phone?) So naturally ended up looking at top of the range solutions. So AS50’s were my next port of call. Numerous reviews with people trashing them and others saying they were interstellar sound. My finger must have hovered over the purchase button numerous times. I thought no, 300 quid for some headphones just not paying it.
BUILD QUALITY & AESTHETICS
So I looked at Steelseries. Various products and many reviews later I opted for the 9x. For my first steel series headset must say very impressed with it. Build quality is excellent, A metal headband frame, with a velcro adjusted elastic support band (this comes into contact directly with your head). Almost like a ski goggle band. I think these can be swapped out for other designs if you like to change things up.
The ear cups are closed cup design (I’m used to the soundstage of open back) I prefer open back but these are great at reducing sound bleed so if playing in a room with other people it prevents others hearing them. The microweave cushion is very very soft and so comfortable long gaming sessions and no ear-ache from headphones pressing on your ears (you can buy velour or pleather replacements) . I imagine that depends on the size of your ears. But as a whole my ears fit within the ear cups. As per the headband you can change up the design on the outer part of the cups (purchased separately). Closed cup also prevent external sound getting in, not completely but enough. The earcups swivel so they can be laid flat on a table/shelf when packed away, which is a nice design feature.
The battery life states 20 hours which is pretty accurate. I do have quite long gaming sessions at weekends, 3-4 hours during the day and possibly another 5/6 in the evening. So a single charge will hold. However you will need to keep on top of it. The XBXOX dash has an icon on battery along with the controller.
SOUND
The sound itself, at least to me is very good. I’m no audiophile but for gaming they work well. I use DOLBY ATMOS (sonic works just as well) with them and no complaints. There are 4 presets; Flat, Bass Boost, Smiley, Performance. I tweaked these to my liking, as we all look for something different in sound. A lot of people say the sound is poor on these until they tweak the profiles. In all honesty the ‘Smiley setting’ is a happy medium. You will however need to plug these into a Laptop or a Computer to adjust EQ within the ‘Steelseries Engine software’. If you don’t have a computer to do so the smiley setting is the all round setting. Nice clarity and not too muddy bass. I have sensitive ears from years of diving so keep the bass quite neutral. Which is also why I prefer open back headphones.
MICROPHONE & EAR CUP CONTROLS
The Microphone has an adjustable wire neck which coils up into the ear cups. Unlike other gaming sets where you flip the MIC boom up to mute the mic you have a button on this set. The mic has a red LED which illuminates once muted. If I am totally honest the MIC works and is very sensitive. However I think it could do with a foam microphone cover as it can be a little too sensitive. You can adjust this in the Software as well as the side tone. The sidetone allows you to hear yourself through the MIC, this is great so you don’t end up shouting whilst using the MIC. As mentioned close cup headphones reduce the sound around you this includes your own voice.
The Headphone volume is a small dial on the right earcup. The layout of the dials is clear and after a few uses you will navigate to them with ease. It is functional and works but from a design point of view, the actual dials could be bigger and less sensitive. More like click on each volume level would be better. Every time I take off the headset it is always at a different volume. So it is easy to move it by accident. A minor gripe but a gripe none the less. The EQ presets are on the right ear cup these are a single click of a button. You get a clear beep in the ear ranging from one to four to indicate the appropriate profile.
The headsets works on the same tech as the XBOX X controller and pairs the same. It also powers the XBOX X on when the headset is powered up. The bluetooth works parallel to it so you can receive calls or listen to music via phone or ipad. This is a feature I didn’t think I would use much but have actually really started to use it more with Lockdown. I stream music from my phone whilst training. Works really well, connection wise it is seamless and have no issues at all.
The Chat volume/Game volume ratio is on the left earcup and this is a great feature. You can adjust the balance of the two on the fly. So if you have someone in your chat who is really quiet you can increase the chat bias or vice versa.
Overall I would say this is a really good headset, now and then when powering on the connection can be a little funny. But nothing a headset restart doesn’t fix. This isn’t all the time maybe one every ten times I use it. The sound quality has a fair bit of depth and can be adjusted to your liking, coupled with Windows sonic or if you wish to buy ATMOS. There isn’t much between them really. But they do make a difference and some games specifically support ATMOS. The price point, hmm I would say yeah maybe a little steep but they do have some decent features and wireless is great coupled with bluetooth. If you can pick them up for 150 even bette
Disclaimer: I don’t like gaming headsets.
I own several pairs of superb headphones for music, and reference – and every time I don a set of “gaming” headphones they tend to feel like a toy – that said, I felt these warrant a review.
The build quality on the Arctis 9X are great – the sound quality is also very nice, but at this price point – you expect that. Different pre-sets subtly change the sound from more natural, through to some that are more bassy which are good for movies – but on the whole, they don’t have any gimmicky features like my old turtle beach set, which branded “saturated midtones that make my ears bleed, as a trade off for hearing footsteps louder” as “Superhuman hearing” or something similar.
Connectivity:
On my Xbox One X – I don’t think these have ever dropped out other than one time I forgot to charge them.
Whilst my One. was being repaired, I temporarily re-used my old regular Xbox one. I noticed a fair few dropouts, needing me to turn the headset off and on again.
– This was an issue I had read in some reviews after buying the headset, and I was concerned – I was never able to recreate the issue until I used an OG Xbox One, so in my personal experience. Perfect on the OneX – frustrating on a standard Xbox One.
Volume: 10/10
They are not deafeningly loud, (except in COD – which has the worst sound mix of a game ever.) but they definitely dont suffer with being too quiet. If they don’t go loud enough for you, then you’ve probably already done some damage to your hearing.
Sound Quality: 8/10
Comparing them to a set of high end reference headphones is unfair, they don’t reproduce a huge wide soundstage, with intricate highs mids and lows, however… after burn in – ive found that they perform better than most closed back headphones I own, the mids are far clearer on these for example, than on HD25s, HD280Pros, or aiaiai DJ headphones.
Overall – I was surprised at how good these sound.
Comfort: 10/10
Aside from a pair of AKG702s i own – which is like wearing a pair of pillows on your head – these are the most comfortable headphones I own. I can play games in them for hours on end, and then settle into a movie before taking them off. Being over ear they are comfortable as they dont put pressure on you, the elasticated headband makes a clever snug fit to your head, without being tight – and they are heavy enough that you trust them not to fall apart, but not so heavy that they induce fatigue.
Sound isolation: 8/10
No complaints here, the isolation is really good, so if someone is sleeping next to you, and you are watching tv – you probably wont disturb them unless you have it cranked right up, or take them off to break the seal to your head.
Battery Life: 10/10
Incredibly long battery life. Since covid kicked in and we’ve all been working from home, ive had these on all day every day almost – as they pair to your phone to be a bluetooth headset too. There is an indicator light that changes colour depending on how much battery you have left.
Connectivity: 9/10
Being able to play games and listen to music off your phone, or take phone calls whilst gaming is almost seamless (with 1 caveat ill address in the downsides).
Microphone: 10/10
I’ve had several people join parties and query what mic I have because its so clear, they assume im using a dedicated mic like streamers use. It’s also very easy to mute the mic with the button just behind your right ear, and the mic has a light on it so you can see in your peripheral vision if you are muted.
Price: 6/10
I paid 130ish for these on Amazon in the sale. There are better “headphones” available for that pricerange, but in terms of gaming headsets, I dont know. they are feature rich, with a long battery life, and great reliability, but for 190 that they are currnetly listed at, Id rather they were more than just a gaming headset, which they could have done with some aesthetic changes – which would have pushed this score up to a 9 or 10.
Ergonomics: 7/10
On either headset cup at the back,there is a jogwheel, the left one changes chat+game mix (very useful when your super loud friend crashes the party) and the overall volume on the right one. The chat mix also has a marker point for the mix at 50:50 that you can feel without looking. The power button is convex, and the bluetooth/answer call buttons is convex. Without looking, you can easily feel exactly what is what.
In principle – everything about the design is perfect.. Until you lean back against the sofa/pillow, and the jogwheel catches the seat/pillow behind you, and either turns the sound off, or cranks the volume to the max.
Placing these controls under the earpieces, or on top of them instead of at the back would have made them perfect.
Aesthetics: 6/10
They nearly got this perfect, the earcups are minimally styled, and the matte black looks sleek – however they have a truly gharish green pattern to the headbands that makes them look a bit childish. It is also a real shame that the microphone doesnt sit flush when it retracts into the headset. This would be the difference between them being a set of headphones that never leave the house, and being a set of headphones that never leave my side… I just dont want to be on the tube in a set of headphones with a boom mic, and a gharish pattern on the headband.
Charging: 7/10
The problem I have with the charging isnt that it takes long, they seem to charge really fast! The issue is that if you are using them and put them on charge without turning them off, I dont really understand what they do.. but it doesnt seem to charge. Ive found that once i finish using them I either have to turn them off, then plug them in, or plug them in, and immediately remove the charger, and plug them in again. This could be by design so that when you first plug a usb in it works to connect to a PC or something, but it does mean that occasionally if you forget, you can plug your headset in – but it doesnt charge. Once you realise you need to see the slow pulsing light to know its charging, then you’ll probably be ok.
Overall: 9/10
My first headset from this company, due to the build quality I cant see myself replaceing them any time soon, and if in the same position again I wouldnt hesitate to get these. If you are looking for a great gaming headset thats comfortable to wear, these are my shout.
If you want a set that doubles up as something you would use as wireless headphones out and about – the non-detachable/hidden mic might put you off, as it did me. If you are less vain than I am, then youll have a nice sounding set of headphones for your travels too. 🙂
These were bought to be used with my sons switch so that he could chat his friends were playing fortnight online.
They do the job well, he is very pleased with him and can be heard well and I’ll see is friends.
Features that we particularly like are the fact that you can turn voices down and gameplay up and vice versa, see you can get it to just the right level especially if you’ve got a particularly noisy friend playing!
I liked the fact that it came with the attachment you need to plug into the switch. This meant he was able to get going straight away with it and I didn’t have to pay out front thing else. It was an all in price. We also discovered that the attachment fits the bottom of an iPhone, and into the side about Mac book laptop. These are added bonuses and places where we can also use headphones.
Another handy feature is the fact that you can have it wired if you wanted to, and you can remove the microphone as it inserts like a headphone jack. This means that you can use them as Bluetooth headphones on listening to music et cetera.
I should’ve had a little at the price, but they are undoubtedly great quality, versatile and therefore definitely worth the outlay.
I read all the reviews before going ahead with the purchase, and you can get bogged down in the detail. At the end of the day they do what they meant to, sound quality is good, and the microphone quality is too. It says on the box that they are and microphone also used by long haul freight flights because of their excellent noise cancelling capabilities, I have no idea if this is indeed the case, however it made my son extremely excited!
I’ve had this headset for a while and used it for listening to music, watching movies and most importantly online gaming on a PC where I’ve used the microphone extensively. I’ve broken my review out into different sections so it’s easier to read.
PHYSICAL OVERVIEW AND IMPRESSIONS:
Out of the box I was impressed with the look and feel of the headset, the ear cups feel very comfortable and I appreciate that they’re fabric covered and not imitation leather which I’ve found tends to disintegrate rather quickly.
The adjustable top worked great for me, I was able to find the perfect level of comfort with only a minor adjustment out of the box. It maintains the size you set the headset at perfectly so you won’t need to keep altering it.
The Microphone being retractable and also adjustable to any position around the left side of your face is really a nice feature and the Microphone includes a light visible in your peripheral vision which only shines when you have the Mic muted (using the tactile button on the rear of the left ear cup) this is a nice touch.
The headset feels quite light considering it contains two large drivers, batteries and no doubt a lot of electronics. SteelSeries have done well to choose construction materials and methods that are light so that there is some weight budget left over for those heavier electronic components.
With those good aspects out of the way there are a few downsides to the physical parts of the headset which I will now list.
1. It doesn’t have a USB-C charging port and instead opts for Micro USB.
2. There are so many buttons and dials on the ear cups (both sides!) that you will almost always click a button or move a dial inadvertently when putting the headset on or off. This is annoying especially if you put them back on only to have the volume now set much higher than before.
So with that out of the way lets get to the meat and potatoes. How do they sound, what’s the battery life like and how good is the wireless performance.
OUTPUT SOUND QUALITY:
Firstly sound, out of the box these sound like garbage. And I’m not mincing words here, they sound very tinny and everything you listen to sounds like it’s coming through an FM radio. I’m no audiophile and I only own one other pair of headphones which are strictly intended for music but even I can tell that these sound very poor out of the box.
But it is mostly fixable. Firing up an application like EqualizerAPO (Free and Open Source) and searching online for an appropriate Equaliser profile (or dialling one in yourself if you’re feeling adventurous) changes the sound quality on these immensely. It’s like a night and day difference. They really do go from sounding bad to sounding great. Not excellent or perfect, but great.
MICROPHONE SOUND QUALITY:
The microphone is the main reason that I needed such a headset to begin with, to be competitive in online games you need to be able to converse with your team mates. I play my games in quite a noisy room and so a Microphone close to my mouth with some kind of noise cancelling was paramount.
In this regard the headset delivered exactly what I wanted. I recorded myself speaking and it sounds to me crystal clear. It will of course pickup wind noise if you have a fan blowing directly at your face but that’s to be expected. Overall I’d give the Microphone audio quality a solid 8 out of 10 and the noise cancelling is more than adequate.
Something to note here is if you install the SteelSeries 3 software you can set it so that the headset will broadcast what it hears on your Microphone directly into the headset so you can hear yourself talking. This is a must-have feature for a closed back over-ear headset like this one which will assist you in talking at a normal sound level to your team mates. I found this worked without any kind of discernible delay, it’s a faultless implementation.
The last thing to mention about the Microphone is that the headset does have a dial on the right ear cup which allows you to adjust the mix between the system/game sounds and the chatter from your team mates. This feature relies on the game or software you’re using being able to send game/software audio to one audio source and the chat audio to another.
For the games I play we use Discord chat which is able to send the voice chat to the chat channel of the headset and then any game I’m playing can target the game channel. These audio channels are clearly defined in all the software you use once you install the SteelSeries 3 software and this is a clever feature for quickly adjusting your audio balance without having to minimise a game to alter audio settings and it too works faultlessly.
BATTERY LIFE:
The headset boasts 24 hour wireless battery life and I’ve found that to be a completely accurate statement. The battery life is great and if the headset does happen to run out of power you can simply plug it in with the included cable and keep using it while it charges.
The headset doesn’t get noticeably warm even while being used during charging so the only inconvenience to charging it while playing is the cable dangling down your left side.
WIRELESS PERFORMANCE:
Whenever purchasing a wireless anything (Keyboard, Mouse, Headset etc) it’s often been the case that the manufacturers stated performance and range estimates are wildly optimistic. It seems most companies idea of testing consists of placing the product in an open field with no other wireless transmitting devices or perhaps any trace of civilisation at all.
So it will come as no shock to say that the stated 12 meters is likely only possible with a direct line of sight between the headset and its transmitter/receiver unit. I found through obstacles (one floor or a single wall) the range is about 3 to 4 meters.
But I will say if you’re staying in line of sight of the transmitter/receiver or you’re within those 3 to 4 meters the sound quality (when adjusted as noted above) is perfect. It suffers from no drop-outs or quality degradation. That is to say the bitrate remains high and the latency low.
So I have no concerns about the wireless performance of the headset for any of its stated usage scenarios (PC or Gaming Console). If you’re in the same room as your gaming machine you shouldn’t have any problems at all.
CONCLUSION:
I like this headset a lot when taking its cost into consideration and while its out of the box sound quality is poor after a few tweaks to your audio equaliser it does sound great. I think the price at 119.99 (as of review) is about right for this headset. Just keep in mind you may only be able to adjust your equaliser settings on a computer. You may not have that capability on a games console like an XBOX or Playstation.
Now if you were to spend that same amount of money on a wired headset you will definitely get better sound quality (especially out of the box) but the convenience that the wireless feature provides is to me at least, worth the sound quality sacrifice.
If there was one addition I would like to see in the package it would be some kind of carrying case. Just a drawstring cloth bag to store the headset in when not in use to keep it from getting dusty would be a nice value addition in my opinion.
PROS:
+ Good value for a wireless headset with Mic
+ Great sounding microphone
+ Tactile buttons that are easy to feel for
+ Quite light and feels comfortable for extended play sessions
+ Great wireless performance
+ Great battery life
CONS:
– Out of the box sound output quality is very poor
– Volume dial placement can lead to unintended adjustments
– No USB-C port on the headset for charging
Bought this for my sons PlayStation and pc. Usb connection to ps4. there’s a seperate 3.5mm input on the headset he also plugs into his pc. Out of the box there’s no way of sending your own voice back to your headset for feedback but we figures out if you download the steel series software on your pc – plug your headset into your pc temporarily – then you can make a multitude of personalisations to the headset like voice feedback, graphic equaliser and even customizer the colours of the headset. He’s altered the colour cycling to match his led lighting. He’s very happy with these and says they are loads more comfortable than his previous turtle beach. I will buy a pair when my turtles eventually fail!
I’m very fussy about my audio set-up as I stream, game, love to watch movies, create music, and video edit. However, I’ve not just bought another 400 pair of headphones, so my review is based on the quality for value.
BAD: (Because it’s not that bad)
These ARE NOT actually 7.1 (which I knew) but simulated. However, at least in windows, they only show up as a 2 channel device, which means some software will downmix the audio to the headphones, losing detail. I’m hoping this is fixable in future software.
I can’t be certain if this is why the surround isn’t as good as other DTS headphones that do show as multi-channel but for this price and what I’m using them for (gaming, some music, some Netflix) there is an acceptable difference with simulated DTS on.
The microphone suffers a little from being a bit too happy at picking up high frequency ‘S’ sounds, whch is typical of most noise cancelling mics I have tested. I don’t know if this is tunable in the software but if it is, I promise to try and remember to update this review.
The software isn’t really helpful for set-up, perhaps there is a manual there somewhere but some tooltips would be nice!
GOOD:
Let’s start with the EQ presets. I should hate them but coming back to price, and that EQ is hard (for some) the ‘out of the box’ software EQ settings are really rather good! The EQ is fully adjustable, even from a preset, so you can fine tune it.
The chat/voice game mixer is also fantastic in the way it works. In the operating system, you actually get two devices, one for the actual game/video/windows sound and a mono device that you can set discord/teamspeak/mumble/skype (etc) to use. After that, the dial on the headset is a fader which you can then put the bias from full game to full voice comms.
The microphone is very flexible and gives a good range of placement and the noise cancelling really does seem good. What’s also fantastic is the microphone mute is a proper on/off type pushbutton, rather than a press to toggle.
The extra band that suspends the frame is elastic and very comfortable, I don’t feel the weight of these headphones on the top of my head that much at all. Also, the foam of the ear pads isn’t too hard, so I don’t feel pressure on my ears (and I’ve not got small ears, and also wear glasses and I’m not feeling my ears pressed into the glasses but outside sound is nicely removed)
There is a ‘live preview’ feature available in the software itself, which is useful for setting up your levels, rather than having to do this in the operating system. However, this lets you know what your operating system hears, there is a small amount of latency. So there is a ‘party trick’ in the software. A feature called ‘Mic Sidetone’ routes the microphone directly inside the headphones, with 4 levels from off to high, meaning you can test, or always get to hear yourself, without needing to set this in the OS)
On the subject of controls, you can adjust the auto power off setting from the software from 5, 10, 30, 60, or 90 minutes and, of course, disable this function)
A quick final note, the software allows you to save multiple configurations, which means you can fine tune your audio environment for different usage (games/video/video conferencing) and recall these settings quickly, rather than needing to find a ‘one setting for all’ or having to tweak the settings every time!
GREAT, but how do they sound?
Well, they don’t sound like a 400 set of headphones and they have no right to at this price! However, even without all the extra utility and gaming features, the sound is better than some playback only headphones I have bought at this price and up to the 200 mark. If you’re happy (and able) to play around with the EQ settings I think you’ll find a sound that fits what you want, I certainly have and in a fairly short space of time. I’ve already done some gaming, movie play back (Star Wars Episode 2 sounded really good after a couple of minutes creating a movie profile) and made my brain light up with some Prodigy, Disturbed, and Beethoven (yes, I’m that nerd!)
Final Notes:
The USB sound card is very clean, I’m not seeing any noise coming through that shouldn’t be there. The USB cable for this is about 1.5m so is long enough for anywhere I need it, without having too much cable to worry about. It also has a fairly effective anti-slip rubber ring on the base. There are line in and line out ports, which I have yet to test, so no idea if this just plays to/from the headphones, or if that sound goes in/out of the operating system as well.
You get an OK length USB charge cable, which is just long enough for me as I have my PC close to my chair but if you need something longer, go buy a good long Anker cable for it. You also get a ‘smart phone’ 3.5mm (if you’ve still got a phone with a 3.5mm) that connects stereo and mic to a usb input on the headphones, meaning you can go analogue if you need to (but again, I’ve not tested this as I don’t really need to)
VERDICT
Well, when my wife finally gives up on her Logitech ‘real DTS’ headset, she’s already said she wanted a pair of these and while I’d happily let her pay more, or buy her something more expensive myself, I think we’ll be owning a second pair of these in the not too distant future, so yes, I’m very happy with them!