The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless are the updated variant of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless. They're advertised to have a longer continuous battery life than their predecessor, and we measured under 60 hours, which is outstanding compared to the listed 30 hours. That said, they otherwise perform very similarly to the 7P as they have low non-Bluetooth wireless latency, a comfortable fit, and customization features like a graphic EQ and presets via their companion software. They also have a decent overall boom mic performance, which is handy if you like to chat with others while you game.
Our Verdict
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are satisfactory for neutral sound. They're prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, and their sound profile depends on the headphones' fit, seal, and positioning. You may also experience a drop in bass if you have thick hair or wear glasses. That said, they have a boomy default sound profile that you can customize to your liking using their companion software's graphic EQ and presets.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are sub-par for commute and travel. Unless you're using them wired, you need to use their USB-C dongle to connect them to compatible smartphones as they don't support Bluetooth. They also have a gamer-centric design, and they struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines, which could be annoying during your commute or trip. That said, they have a comfortable fit, under 60 hours of continuous battery life, and great build quality.
- Comfortable and great build quality.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are passable for sports and fitness, although this isn't their intended usage. They have a bulky design, and they can fall off your head with intense head movements. They also lack an IP rating for water resistance, which is expected for gaming headphones. On the upside, they have a comfortable fit, have call and music-related controls, and are well-built.
- Comfortable and great build quality.
- Low non-Bluetooth wireless latency.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Bulky and not very portable design.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are alright for office use. Although they have a gamer-centric design, their boom mic is retractable, making them look a bit more casual. While they don't support Bluetooth, you can plug their USB-C dongle into compatible PCs with low latency. They also have a comfortable fit, a long-lasting continuous battery life, and a great build quality. Unfortunately, they struggle to cut down ambient chatter around you.
- Comfortable and great build quality.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are good for wireless gaming. They have very low non-Bluetooth wireless latency via their USB-C dongle, a long-lasting continuous battery life, and customization features like a graphic EQ and presets via their companion software. Their fit is comfortable for long gaming sessions, and their boom mic offers decent overall performance, ensuring your teammates hear you clearly, even if you're talking in a moderately noisy environment.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Decent overall mic performance.
- Comfortable and great build quality.
- Low non-Bluetooth wireless latency.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are good for wired gaming. They have full compatibility when using their Mini B 8-pin to analog connection, their boom mic offers decent overall performance, and they have a comfortable as well as well-built design. They also have sound customization features via their companion software. That said, if you use a different analog cable with their AUX port, you can only receive audio and can't use their mic.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Decent overall mic performance.
- Comfortable and great build quality.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ are okay for phone calls. They have a retractable boom mic that can capture your voice clearly, even in moderately noisy environments like a busy street. They also have a comfortable fit. However, they have a poor noise isolation performance and struggle to block out background sound. They also have a gamer-centric design and don't support Bluetooth, so you need to use their USB-C dongle for a wireless connection.
- Decent overall mic performance.
- Comfortable and great build quality.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
Changelog
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Updated Oct 31, 2024:
We updated the Xbox Compatibility box with a reference to the SteelSeries Arctis 7X+.
- Updated Aug 26, 2022: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Sony INZONE H9 Wireless in the Noise Isolation test. The SteelSeries don't block out much ambient noise, but if you tend to game in busy settings and want to block out more background sound, the Sony are equipped with a great ANC system.
- Updated Jan 18, 2022: Review published.
- Updated Jan 12, 2022: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ come in two color variants: 'Black' and 'White'. We tested the white variant, and you can see our model's label here. These headphones are also the updated variant of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless and have longer continuous battery life. Xbox gamers who wish to game wirelessly should consider the SteelSeries Arctis 7X+.
If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the comments, and we'll update our review.
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The SteelSeries Arctis 7P Plus are the upgraded variant of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless and have longer continuous battery life. That said, they otherwise offer a very similar overall performance to the 7P, with a comfortable fit, well-built design, and low non-Bluetooth wireless latency. Thanks to their USB-C dongle, you can connect them to consoles like the Nintendo Switch and compatible Android devices. On the downside, like most SteelSeries headphones with the ski-band headband design, like the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, they're very prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so it's important to take the time to adjust them to fit your head.
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The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless are the updated variant of the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless, with a longer continuous battery life. That said, the 7P+ have an otherwise very similar performance to the 7P with a comfortable and well-built design. They also have low non-Bluetooth wireless latency. However, the 7P's boom mic has a better recording quality.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless are somewhat better overall gaming headphones than the SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition Wireless. Both headphones are comfortable, well-built, have out-of-head passive soundstages, and their boom mics also have similar recording qualities. However, the 7P+ have a longer continuous battery life and lower non-Bluetooth wireless latency. In comparison, the Arctis 7 2019 Edition's mic is better at noise handling.
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless are better gaming headphones than the SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless. While both are comfortable, the Arctis Pro have have a boom mic that offers better performance, and they support Bluetooth, meaning you can be connected to your smartphone and console at the same time. However, the Arctis 7P+ have significantly longer continuous battery life.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Razer BlackShark V2. While both headphones are comfortable, the SteelSeries are wireless gaming headphones with long-lasting continuous battery life and low non-Bluetooth wireless latency. They're better-built, can be used wired with their mini B 8-pin to analog audio cable, and their mic offers a better recording quality. However, the Razer wired headphones are less prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
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