Over on the right earcup is the power button and the chat mix dial. On the left ear cup is the retractable microphone, micro-USB cable, 3.5mm port, mobile cable jack, volume dial, and a mic mute button. The sizing on the headphones can be adjusted with the strap. A flexible metal headband keeps the structure while a ski-goggle-like strap rests on your head. Large earcups hold all of the controls around the perimeter of the cans. The overall size and shape of the earcups look identical to the Arctis 9X. Right in line with other headphones in the Arctis lineup, the 7X has a relatively simple overall design. Should I buy the SteelSeries Arctis 7X Wireless headset? Buy it if.Snuggly housed in simple packaging, the Arctis 7X also comes with the USB-C wireless dongle, USB-C to USB-A extension cable, micro-USB charging cable, and a 4-pole 3.5mm audio cable.

But don’t expect the 7X to compete with the best wireless headphones for music. It’s not a dealbreaker at all if you’re after just a gaming headset, and the tunes sound fine. Complex layering on tracks can see the 7X struggle a bit, without the width and detail needed to pull out all facets of a song. Where the SteelSeries Arctis 7X is a bit weaker is with music. The mic, comfortably and adjustably placed, was excellent too, clearly delivering chat to pals without too much sibilance or pop. It handles directional audio well too – playing a preview of the new Aliens: Fireteam Elite game on Xbox saw the SteelSeries Arctis 7X keenly highlight any creeping xenomorphs ready to pounce from behind our marine. With a great max volume level, it balances booming explosions and sharp dialogue with accurate and pleasing results, giving a cinematic mix to action games and sports titles alike. Audio and microphone performance are exemplary when it comes to gaming.

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