The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless are the updated sibling of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless. While they have a similar design to other headphones in this lineup, their chat mix wheel sets them apart, allowing you to adjust the amount of music and chat audio you hear. They also support Sonar, a software integrated into SteelSeries GG software that offers more robust features, including a parametric EQ and a 7.1 Virtual Surround feature for a more immersive audio experience. Overall, they have long-lasting continuous battery life and decent mic performance. They also have low non-Bluetooth wireless latency thanks to their USB-C dongle, and their fit is comfortable enough for long gaming sessions.
Our Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are decent for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a very boomy sound that muddies vocals and lead instruments. They also have inconsistent audio delivery, and if you have thick hair or wear glasses, you may especially notice a drop in bass. That said, you can tweak their sound to your liking using their companion app's graphic and parametric EQs as well as EQ presets.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Disappointing frequency response consistency.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are passable for commute and travel. They're not designed for this purpose as they're bulky, and you need to use their USB dongle if you want to use them wirelessly. They also don't block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines and don't come with a case to help protect them when you're on the go. However, they have long-lasting continuous battery life and are well-built.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Over 60 hours of continuous playback time.
- Disappointing frequency response consistency.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are mediocre for sports and fitness. They're not designed for this purpose as they're bulky and only support wireless via their USB dongle. They can also fall off your head with moderate head movements. Luckily, their wireless design helps eliminate the chances of something snagging the headphones and pulling them off of your head.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Can fall off your head with moderate head movements.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are satisfactory for office use. They have a comfortable and well-built fit suitable for long days at the office. They also have a long-lasting continuous battery life, so you don't have to worry about charging them back up during your workday. That said, they struggle to block out office chatter, and they leak audio at high volumes, which can bother others around you.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Over 60 hours of continuous playback time.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Leak some audio at high volumes.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are good for wireless gaming. They have a highly customizable performance, thanks to their companion software, which includes a graphic as well as parametric EQ, noise gate, and virtual surround. Their USB dongle also ensures low latency, so your audio and visuals stay in sync while gaming. They have a comfortable fit, and their battery delivers over 60 hours of continuous playback time. If you like to game with others, their boom mic has a decent overall performance, ensuring you're heard clearly, even in a moderately noisy environment.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Decent overall microphone performance.
- Robust sound customization features.
- Disappointing frequency response consistency.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are very good for wired gaming. These headphones can be used with their mini B 8-Pin to 1/8" TRRS cable with full mic and audio compatibility. Their mic has a decent overall performance, ensuring that teammates hear you clearly, even if you're talking in a moderately noisy environment. These headphones have a comfortable fit for long gaming sessions, and their companion software offers a lot of customization features to help you adjust their performance to your liking.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Decent overall microphone performance.
- Robust sound customization features.
- Disappointing frequency response consistency.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are alright for phone calls. Their retractable boom mic does a good job of capturing your voice, even in moderately noisy environments. You'll be heard clearly if you're taking a call from a busy street. However, the headphones have a poor noise isolation performance, and they struggle to block out background noise, so if you're taking a call, do so from a quieter environment to ensure that you hear your conversation well.
- Well-built and comfortable design.
- Decent overall microphone performance.
- Disappointing frequency response consistency.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
Changelog
- Updated Jan 19, 2024: Sonar software is no longer in beta mode, so we've removed mention of this across the review. You can find more information about this software in App Support.
- Updated Jul 27, 2023: We've received user reports of bugs when using companion software and have updated App Support. We have also updated Non-Bluetooth Wireless after user reports of bugs while using the dongle.
- Updated Mar 16, 2022: Review published.
- Updated Mar 09, 2022: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ come in two color variations: 'Black' and 'White'. We tested the 'Black' variant; you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions.
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The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are wireless gaming headphones with low latency and robust customization features, thanks to their companion software, SteelSeries GG and Sonar. Unlike the SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless, they also have a dedicated channel mixing wheel instead of sidetone, which is handy if you like to chat with others while you game. However, you can't use them wirelessly on Xbox consoles, so if you have this console, it's worth checking out the Xbox-oriented SteelSeries Arctis 7X Wireless instead.
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The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless and their variants are better overall gaming headphones than the SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless. While they're both comfortable closed-back headsets with non-detachable boom mics, the Arctis Nova 7 have a better mic performance and feature Bluetooth compatibility. However, the Arctis 7+ have a better build quality. Helpfully, the sound profiles of both headphones can be customized via their companion app to your liking.
Depending on your preferences, you may want to check out either the SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless or the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. The Arctis 7+ are more customizable headphones as they're compatible with Sonar, which is a software integrated inside SteelSeries GG companion software, offering even more features. It offers a parametric EQ and presets as well as adjustable levels for microphone and chat control. These headphones are also compatible with PlayStation 5's Tempest 3D AudioTech, which can help create a more immersive audio experience. However, the Arctis 9 support Bluetooth, which is good if you want to stay connected to your console and smartphone at the same time. They have slightly less non-Bluetooth wireless latency and better microphone performance.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are slightly better gaming headphones than SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable, the Arctis Pro come with a wireless dock that offers several connectivity options, as well as features like channel mixing and EQ presets that you can adjust on the fly. They support Bluetooth, and their boom mic offers better overall performance. However, the Arctis 7+ offer a lot more customization features as they're compatible with Sonar, which offers a parametric EQ among other robust customization features.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless have a slight edge over the SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition Wireless. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Arctis 7+ have a better battery performance, more robust sound customization features in their companion software, and have lower non-Bluetooth wireless latency. However, the Arctis 7 2019 have a better overall boom mic performance.
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