arctis 5 please also really nice vid i thought you had like 500k subs till you said thanks for 100 subs hope you get so much more have a great day and also a comparison between 5 and 7 + thanks
Picked these up the other day. Its my first wireless pair so dont have anything to compare to except wired pairs. But very happy with them. Being able to communicate with the squad while droppin a log is a game changer
I appreciate how you told all the wrong things with this headset and try not to cover up the brand. There are too many reviews that don't tell people the bad parts of it! Thank you, awesome review.
I had the artic 5 wired for 3 years and bought the artic 7+ wireless last week.. just used the wireless one once but I can say it's very comfortable, a bit heavier obviously due to battery but the sound itself is amazing. The quality and 3D thing + 7.1 work really well. While playing CS GO I noticed that it changes the guns/shooting sound a bit but I definitely could listen clearer and better and I can say I was able to hear footsteps a bit further than before.. it's only the matter of getting used to the new weapon sounds inside the game but overall I'm really happy with the headphones. Looking forward to playing more. PS: got an offer for 104£.
i love this review and have been wanting this headset for a while, although I would recommend you to pause the music (in the video) whenever you are doing a mic test so that you can hear the microphone better
My experience shopping around in the last 3 months. Penrose (too much floor noise, impossible to adjust volume through Windows only through headset, Bluetooth too gimmick); SteelSeries Pro Wirless (too much clamping force, uncomfortable after long sessions even using after market leather padded cushions; presence of floor noise unacceptable for £300 headphones. To reduce floor noise you can activate an option that limits the volume, but that limits also the dynamic range); A50 (was not happy with the sound signature. Very good for gaming, but I also use them occasionally for music, heavy metal mainly, and oh boy they suffer significantly in the bass area to reproduce sounds like fast pace drums, it all becomes muddied). I returned these expensive 3 pairs. And settled for the much cheaper SteelSeries 7+. It has the same sound signature and quality of the Pro Wireless in my opinion. Very long batter, 30 hours (no need for swappable battery as for the Pro). Fast charging through USB C. Power button controls media (I love this so much), you click once and pauses the song, you click twice and skip forward to the next song, press 3 times and you get to the previous song. And of all the 4 headset, hands down are the most comfortable for my head / ears. So happy! And saved myself a good amount of money. Hope this helps :)
I've had my 7x for a few years now and I think after using the peace equalizer and APO to make it sound insane, my left ear driver is starting to go a bit dull at higher volumes. Will be considering these if it becomes an issue. Thanks for the video
dude, nice review!! i'm getting one after watching this.....little thing, though, remember to blink sometimes, your eyes may be a bit dry due to the non-stop eye contact.....cheers!
Which do you think is better for gaming specifically for fps games. I can’t decide between the hyperX cloud 2 wireless and arctis 7+ wireless. Went to best buy and almost grabbed the 7+ but haven’t seen much reviews about it
Hi Kaze...Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I haven't tried out the HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless yet but after some research, they seem like a solid option. They are essentially rebranded Takstar Pro 80s which are studio headphones and will have an excellent audio profile. These are just modified to include a mic. Which is amazing considering they're $50 cheaper than the 7+s when I checked prices. However, they do seem like they can be a little tight, based on what I've read (I've noticed this with other HyperX headsets as well). I think you'd definitely want to try them on before committing, or at least take advantage of HyperX's or Amazon's return policy if they aren't comfortable. Just note, I mentioned in my video your ears are going to be touching the driver on the Arctis 7+, so you'll probably want to upgrade the ear cushions to larger ones anyways, so that's more money right there. Hope that helps, I'll add this headset to my list to review!
@@Risc_Tech are there usb c to regular usb adapters? my pc has a usb c slot but idk how reliable it will be vs a usb built directly into the mother board
Add a bit more money and buy SteelSeries Arctis Pro wireless insted. So worth the price. With the 2 battery system you will never be in the situation with a wireless headset on recharge and you must wait until you can play with them agian. Simply swap out the one who is empty with a fresh recharged one. Quick and easy. I was about to buy the Astro A50 but seeing that they need to be put down into some recharge holder and all you can do is wait for re-use, I bought the Artic Pro insted and did not regret it. The price on them is a bit high I admit that, but you (usually) get what you pay for and quite easy EQ program that doesn't need long to configure.
Hi nice video, my mic is sounding like when u first show it with the sonar, but the most i try i dont seem to make it sound like yours after the sonar, could you give me the equalizer config if you can please?
question, i see your review on razer blacksharks v2. what headset should i get blackshark v2 or hyperx cloud 2. currently own steelseries artics 5, audio is terrible in my opinion
@Perry Plays Hey, thanks for the question. Although I have yet to review the HyperX Cloud 2, let's see if this helps. There are a few areas to touch on quickly. Audio: If you're looking for a new headset primarily for audio and you're between these two, hands down the Blackshark V2 is the way to go. Mic: The Mic on the Blackshark V2 was very sensitive and easily picked up tons of background noise. Maybe with more tweaking of the software, you can significantly reduce this. But based on the audio samples of mic tests I've heard from Cloud 2, it seems like Cloud 2 definitely wins in this regard. Note, however, that Cloud 2 doesn't have app software like Razer does. Build Quality: Cloud 2 has solid build quality with the materials. I'm not a fan of exposed wires just for the purposes of them getting snagged and ripped from the headset, so I definitely don't love Cloud 2's wire setup. Blackshark V2 also has exposed wires but at least it's down the middle between the metal wires connecting the band to the ears. However, I'm worried about how sturdy those metal wires are. Long story short, it's basically 50/50 to me without having reviewed the Cloud 2 personally but if audio is your determining factor then I would go with Blackshark V2. Hope this helps!
Have the artictis 9x thats almost broken headband stretch out fast so Got out the duck tape an made one my self and Wow stil working 1 year+ Only looks wonky works great
Am I going to be losing sound quality if I connect this headset through the USB C to A Adapter? My gaming pc is 7 years old and doesn't have a usb c connection?
Narrow head people: this headset will not work for you. The combination of the cloth material on the headband and the low clamping force will have it sliding straight off the front of your head. If I dipped my head even 2 degrees downward it would just slip off. Otherwise, pretty good headset. The volume didn't go that loud and the mic quality wasn't the best while wireless. I would not try to stream on this mic, while the HS80 is borderline studio quality. My friend with regular 7 has VERY GOOD mic quality so I was surprised to see this 7+ didn't quite measure up. Positives are awesome sidetone and mic position. Good battery life and high quality feel. The tuning out of the box is excellent for Valorant. Punchy bass and brings the sounds alive in game. As I mentioned I exchanged for the Corsair HS80. Build quality feels a LITTLE lower, but the headset is very comfortable, sounds good, and gets really loud. The mic quality is exceptional for any headphone mic let alone wireless. I also prefer the flip up to mute feature as compared to all the other styles and the button for mute on the 7+ was tiny, YMMV.
So i have been looking between this Headset and The Logitech G Pro X Wireless , Which do you think is better between these 2 headsets , i dont really care about Microphones
they would be nice if they worked. for some reason recently playing halo infinite, this time I can hear others but they can't hear me. I had this issue with the turtle beach 800x on COD but turns out I needed to change a setting from 8 down to 3 but this is not an issue with this game or headset.
@Mavstorm, I unfortunately don't have an Xbox to test these against but from what I've read it seems like they don't work. SteelSeries website also doesn't show Xbox being supported. However, the Arctis 7X was designed specifically for Xbox, so I would maybe look towards those.
I'm fairly happy with my purchase, but there are definitely annoying changes to be had. For example, on the Arctis 7 2019 the mic light was pulsing while charging when the headset was turned off. Now they changed the indicator to the power button, which (at least to me) makes it a lot less clear if the headset is off and charging.
I tried this one on the store today and it couldn't fit my head. Even if I loose the band all the way through and tried adjusting the metal frame from a vertical position of my head to a bit closer on my forehead bc it's the lower part to put than the back., but, sadly, it made no difference. The pads are still squishing the bottom part of my ears. And my ears are small. And it felt like this would cause fatigue when used for hours. Also, I tried arctis 9 and Pro but they are all the same length. The only comfortable I got to wear was the Arctis 1 wireless. Really, comfortable, a little lighter bc is more plastic. But it keeps my ears tucked in nicely. 🎧😌 I just like the retractable mic on the 7+.
I'm actually reviewing the Arctis 1 now. I've had a different experience myself but thanks for letting others and myself know your thoughts, it definitely helps!
@@Risc_Tech do u need to power on the headset when use the 3.5 cable? If not, then, does the mic still function as well as mute, play/pause, skip/previous on the power button? I'd like to see Arctis 1 wireless! Please, let us know if this sonar is also available with that. Sub! I wanted to find which one of these two is worth buying. 7+ or arctis 1 wireless.
The arctis one needs to be plugged in with the 3.5mm jack to work/power it. The Arctis 1 doesn't have a power button. Yes the Arctis 1 does work with Sonar, it's okay, not great. Doesn't have all the same features like when the Arctis 7+ is plugged in (e.g. no bass boost, no treble boost etc...)
Got one a day ago, worst headset by far, I originally had the normal 7s and they were much better. Not sure if I had a defective headset but the beep noise it makes when turning off/on is VERY annoying, the beep pierces through your eardrum, compared to the 7s which is a medium noise beep. And the mic sidetone is turned on for a few seconds when you turn it on, even though I have it off in the settings. Would had been a good upgrade if they kept the same noise and other things from the previous arctis 7 instead of changing things up which weren't an issue to begin with.
I really REALLY wanted the Arctis 9 but having no type C charging is a deal breaker, I really wish they would've come out with a 9+ idk what they're waiting for.
Certainly not. This is by far the worst headset for the price I have had a chance to use. Constant hissing in a $180 headset? That a joke? Refund in progress.
Any headset you can think of that beats this one for under $200?
Hyperx Cloud II Wireless
@@sentr7124 hell nah i hate the sounds on them tried on for a few hours. Worst sound in gaming headset i have ever used
The HS80 by corsair, does not have chat mix but the mic is way better than the steelseries mics
Just got the nova 7x for $125 and those are better.
arctis 5 please also really nice vid i thought you had like 500k subs till you said thanks for 100 subs hope you get so much more have a great day and also a comparison between 5 and 7 + thanks
Picked these up the other day. Its my first wireless pair so dont have anything to compare to except wired pairs. But very happy with them. Being able to communicate with the squad while droppin a log is a game changer
Priorities, love it
thats exactly what i thought
💀💀💀
Are these only wireless or can it be used with a cord to?
@@izaihacobian5565 they come with a cord you can plug into controller and there wireless
the eye contact while reviewing the headset, is one of the reason why I will buy this headset 😂
Hahaha, thanks for the support! 🤣
I appreciate how you told all the wrong things with this headset and try not to cover up the brand. There are too many reviews that don't tell people the bad parts of it! Thank you, awesome review.
Thanks for the kind words Kittyxy! Glad I was able to help!
Thanks for showing how the mic sounds when using the sonar. That was something missing from other reviews. Great review!
Thanks for the support! Glad I could, Khadijah!
I had the artic 5 wired for 3 years and bought the artic 7+ wireless last week.. just used the wireless one once but I can say it's very comfortable, a bit heavier obviously due to battery but the sound itself is amazing. The quality and 3D thing + 7.1 work really well. While playing CS GO I noticed that it changes the guns/shooting sound a bit but I definitely could listen clearer and better and I can say I was able to hear footsteps a bit further than before.. it's only the matter of getting used to the new weapon sounds inside the game but overall I'm really happy with the headphones. Looking forward to playing more.
PS: got an offer for 104£.
why do people keep calling it arctiC when it's arctiS?
i love this review and have been wanting this headset for a while, although I would recommend you to pause the music (in the video) whenever you are doing a mic test so that you can hear the microphone better
Thanks Emmessarey, appreciate the support! And great tip, I've been wondering if I should do that.
My experience shopping around in the last 3 months. Penrose (too much floor noise, impossible to adjust volume through Windows only through headset, Bluetooth too gimmick); SteelSeries Pro Wirless (too much clamping force, uncomfortable after long sessions even using after market leather padded cushions; presence of floor noise unacceptable for £300 headphones. To reduce floor noise you can activate an option that limits the volume, but that limits also the dynamic range); A50 (was not happy with the sound signature. Very good for gaming, but I also use them occasionally for music, heavy metal mainly, and oh boy they suffer significantly in the bass area to reproduce sounds like fast pace drums, it all becomes muddied). I returned these expensive 3 pairs. And settled for the much cheaper SteelSeries 7+. It has the same sound signature and quality of the Pro Wireless in my opinion. Very long batter, 30 hours (no need for swappable battery as for the Pro). Fast charging through USB C. Power button controls media (I love this so much), you click once and pauses the song, you click twice and skip forward to the next song, press 3 times and you get to the previous song. And of all the 4 headset, hands down are the most comfortable for my head / ears. So happy! And saved myself a good amount of money. Hope this helps :)
@Marco Awesome write up, great to hear you're enjoying the Arctis 7+!
The price is right and your pragmatic review put it over the top. Thanks dude!
Thanks for the kind words and watching, hope you enjoy them!
i cracked a smile with the metal band. it was out of no where. lol and i just purchased mine a couple of days ago.
@josh haha, glad you got a kick out of it. Let us know what you think after you've tried them out for a bit. Also, dont forget to try it with Sonar!
this guy is for sure a metal music enjoyer 👏👏👏
Definitely picking these up, thanks for the amazing review!
@Shemar S Thanks for the support and glad I was able to help. You're gonna love them!
Thanks for the review! I bought the Arctis 7 and this headset is amazing
@Jan Domiński Glad the review helped and happy to hear you're liking the headset! Thanks for the support!
I've had my 7x for a few years now and I think after using the peace equalizer and APO to make it sound insane, my left ear driver is starting to go a bit dull at higher volumes. Will be considering these if it becomes an issue. Thanks for the video
Thanks! best review. I've needed this review for so long time! haha
Glad I was able to help!
Really nice review, excellent details that others didn't include. Thanks dude!
dude, nice review!! i'm getting one after watching this.....little thing, though, remember to blink sometimes, your eyes may be a bit dry due to the non-stop eye contact.....cheers!
I don't have a pc/laptop. Can i use the software on phone
Which do you think is better for gaming specifically for fps games. I can’t decide between the hyperX cloud 2 wireless and arctis 7+ wireless. Went to best buy and almost grabbed the 7+ but haven’t seen much reviews about it
Hi Kaze...Thanks for the question. Unfortunately I haven't tried out the HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless yet but after some research, they seem like a solid option. They are essentially rebranded Takstar Pro 80s which are studio headphones and will have an excellent audio profile. These are just modified to include a mic. Which is amazing considering they're $50 cheaper than the 7+s when I checked prices. However, they do seem like they can be a little tight, based on what I've read (I've noticed this with other HyperX headsets as well). I think you'd definitely want to try them on before committing, or at least take advantage of HyperX's or Amazon's return policy if they aren't comfortable. Just note, I mentioned in my video your ears are going to be touching the driver on the Arctis 7+, so you'll probably want to upgrade the ear cushions to larger ones anyways, so that's more money right there. Hope that helps, I'll add this headset to my list to review!
@@Risc_Tech thank you. Very professional response. great job!
Thank you
I have been wondering about the USB C dongle as my PC doesn’t have a USB C port
But it is nice to know you can use the USB C To USB Cable :)
Glad this helped!
@@Risc_Tech are there usb c to regular usb adapters? my pc has a usb c slot but idk how reliable it will be vs a usb built directly into the mother board
best and honest review i've ever seen.
Nice review, I just picked these up for 100€ on amazon
Awesome, hope you enjoy them as much as I did!
Add a bit more money and buy SteelSeries Arctis Pro wireless insted. So worth the price.
With the 2 battery system you will never be in the situation with a wireless headset on recharge and you must wait until you can play with them agian. Simply swap out the one who is empty with a fresh recharged one. Quick and easy. I was about to buy the Astro A50 but seeing that they need to be put down into some recharge holder and all you can do is wait for re-use, I bought the Artic Pro insted and did not regret it. The price on them is a bit high I admit that, but you (usually) get what you pay for and quite easy EQ program that doesn't need long to configure.
Amazing, is this the only unit they have which supports Sonar?
Sonar actually works with any stereo headset, not just SteelSeries!
Hi nice video, my mic is sounding like when u first show it with the sonar, but the most i try i dont seem to make it sound like yours after the sonar, could you give me the equalizer config if you can please?
Super cool review!!!
Thanks Edvin, glad you liked it!
Can i get the mic settings
I just bought these last month and arrived yesterday, I was wondering if I can use USB Typc as audio connectivity?
Does the usbc cable also carry audio instead of the 3.5mm?
question, i see your review on razer blacksharks v2. what headset should i get blackshark v2 or hyperx cloud 2. currently own steelseries artics 5, audio is terrible in my opinion
@Perry Plays Hey, thanks for the question. Although I have yet to review the HyperX Cloud 2, let's see if this helps. There are a few areas to touch on quickly.
Audio: If you're looking for a new headset primarily for audio and you're between these two, hands down the Blackshark V2 is the way to go.
Mic: The Mic on the Blackshark V2 was very sensitive and easily picked up tons of background noise. Maybe with more tweaking of the software, you can significantly reduce this. But based on the audio samples of mic tests I've heard from Cloud 2, it seems like Cloud 2 definitely wins in this regard. Note, however, that Cloud 2 doesn't have app software like Razer does.
Build Quality: Cloud 2 has solid build quality with the materials. I'm not a fan of exposed wires just for the purposes of them getting snagged and ripped from the headset, so I definitely don't love Cloud 2's wire setup. Blackshark V2 also has exposed wires but at least it's down the middle between the metal wires connecting the band to the ears. However, I'm worried about how sturdy those metal wires are.
Long story short, it's basically 50/50 to me without having reviewed the Cloud 2 personally but if audio is your determining factor then I would go with Blackshark V2.
Hope this helps!
@@Risc_Tech great response bro thank you very much left a like
Have the artictis 9x thats almost broken headband stretch out fast so
Got out the duck tape an made one my self and Wow stil working 1 year+
Only looks wonky works great
I know its an old vid but i got my buddy to ditch the tutle beach and switch to the arctus 7+ awesome headset.
Hey just wondering how do you connect it wireless because my currently isn’t working wireless I don’t know if it’s the fact that I’m using a MacBook
do these come with a 3.5 to 3.5 audio cable or does it come with a 3.5 to micro usb cable ?
Does it keep the settings since i play on ps5 so i hope it keeps the settings from the software
Thank you man
Am I crazy or did you just end up using your desktop mic during the mic test portion where you use sonar??
Nope, that's the actual headset mic with Sonar!
Am I going to be losing sound quality if I connect this headset through the USB C to A Adapter? My gaming pc is 7 years old and doesn't have a usb c connection?
awesome review - i bought one
Appreciate the kind words!
Narrow head people: this headset will not work for you. The combination of the cloth material on the headband and the low clamping force will have it sliding straight off the front of your head. If I dipped my head even 2 degrees downward it would just slip off. Otherwise, pretty good headset. The volume didn't go that loud and the mic quality wasn't the best while wireless. I would not try to stream on this mic, while the HS80 is borderline studio quality. My friend with regular 7 has VERY GOOD mic quality so I was surprised to see this 7+ didn't quite measure up. Positives are awesome sidetone and mic position. Good battery life and high quality feel. The tuning out of the box is excellent for Valorant. Punchy bass and brings the sounds alive in game.
As I mentioned I exchanged for the Corsair HS80. Build quality feels a LITTLE lower, but the headset is very comfortable, sounds good, and gets really loud. The mic quality is exceptional for any headphone mic let alone wireless. I also prefer the flip up to mute feature as compared to all the other styles and the button for mute on the 7+ was tiny, YMMV.
Does it work on ps5?
So i have been looking between this Headset and The Logitech G Pro X Wireless , Which do you think is better between these 2 headsets , i dont really care about Microphones
bro which one u got??
they would be nice if they worked. for some reason recently playing halo infinite, this time I can hear others but they can't hear me. I had this issue with the turtle beach 800x on COD but turns out I needed to change a setting from 8 down to 3 but this is not an issue with this game or headset.
do these off offer dts? can't find anything
Hi
I want to buy this hedset for my iPad pro 2021
Are they compatible?
Yeah they are. Theyre compatible with everything that has bluetooth or a 3.5mm jack
bro is staring at my soul
Is it suitable for ps5?
If u are still alive please can i have the settings u put for the mic
Do these work on xbox series x??
Hi Aleczander, unfortunately these do not work with Xbox units.
i just oreder those headphones and it comes without Wireless Transmitter is that normal or what ?
It should have come with a USB dongle.
So these don't work with Xbox ?
Will the arctis 7 P plus work on Xbox series X if wire connected?
@Mavstorm, I unfortunately don't have an Xbox to test these against but from what I've read it seems like they don't work. SteelSeries website also doesn't show Xbox being supported. However, the Arctis 7X was designed specifically for Xbox, so I would maybe look towards those.
@@Risc_Tech does the arctis 7x support 3D audio on ps5 though? I need one that works for both
@@mavstorm4588 The Arctis 7X appears to be compatible with Playstation 4 and 5 as well, according to their website!
i hear my voice in this headset ... how can i resolve this?? @risc
Is the software also available for an iphone or ipad? And which mic is better: logitech g733 or the steelseries arctis 7+?
I'm fairly happy with my purchase, but there are definitely annoying changes to be had.
For example, on the Arctis 7 2019 the mic light was pulsing while charging when the headset was turned off. Now they changed the indicator to the power button, which (at least to me) makes it a lot less clear if the headset is off and charging.
heyoooooooo
not 100% sure but i think there was a setting that could be changed on that direclty from the steel serise GG program
@@Oblivionpma Thanks for the info, but i couldn't find anything like that. Maybe i missed it, idk
@@Drake1701 sure thing!
Ahhh i think its the year, i noticed my 2021 arctis 7 had the option, my bad!
steelseries arctis 9 wireless or steelseries arctis 7+ wireless?
Nice review and all, but why you gotta stare into my soul like that?
🤣 Haha, thanks for the support!
I tried this one on the store today and it couldn't fit my head. Even if I loose the band all the way through and tried adjusting the metal frame from a vertical position of my head to a bit closer on my forehead bc it's the lower part to put than the back., but, sadly, it made no difference. The pads are still squishing the bottom part of my ears. And my ears are small. And it felt like this would cause fatigue when used for hours.
Also, I tried arctis 9 and Pro but they are all the same length. The only comfortable I got to wear was the Arctis 1 wireless. Really, comfortable, a little lighter bc is more plastic. But it keeps my ears tucked in nicely. 🎧😌
I just like the retractable mic on the 7+.
I'm actually reviewing the Arctis 1 now. I've had a different experience myself but thanks for letting others and myself know your thoughts, it definitely helps!
@@Risc_Tech do u need to power on the headset when use the 3.5 cable? If not, then, does the mic still function as well as mute, play/pause, skip/previous on the power button?
I'd like to see Arctis 1 wireless! Please, let us know if this sonar is also available with that. Sub! I wanted to find which one of these two is worth buying. 7+ or arctis 1 wireless.
The arctis one needs to be plugged in with the 3.5mm jack to work/power it. The Arctis 1 doesn't have a power button.
Yes the Arctis 1 does work with Sonar, it's okay, not great. Doesn't have all the same features like when the Arctis 7+ is plugged in (e.g. no bass boost, no treble boost etc...)
I just ordered 1 and got it for under 100 bucks
thanks
Got one a day ago, worst headset by far, I originally had the normal 7s and they were much better. Not sure if I had a defective headset but the beep noise it makes when turning off/on is VERY annoying, the beep pierces through your eardrum, compared to the 7s which is a medium noise beep. And the mic sidetone is turned on for a few seconds when you turn it on, even though I have it off in the settings. Would had been a good upgrade if they kept the same noise and other things from the previous arctis 7 instead of changing things up which weren't an issue to begin with.
Can we connect this to iPhone 14pro max
ye
How?
I really REALLY wanted the Arctis 9 but having no type C charging is a deal breaker, I really wish they would've come out with a 9+ idk what they're waiting for.
Yeah, I've seen a lot of people asking for this as well. Not sure what the hold up is as SteelSeries hasn't given any indication yet.
Giffgaff I use that company also
used on eBay you'll get them for around $100
steelseries headsets are so0 overrated, i think HyperX headsets are much better.
Certainly not. This is by far the worst headset for the price I have had a chance to use. Constant hissing in a $180 headset? That a joke? Refund in progress.