On the Arctis 9x, it is possible to toggle through presets by pressing the power button once, but that’s not an option with the 7X. SteelSeries Arctis 7X: How does it sound? They’re not wrapped in premium leather, don’t clamp your head like a vice, and the Arctis 7X feel like a pair of slippers cuddling your ears. There isn’t anything crazy going on on either of these headsets they are just very simple and comfortable.

It reminds me of the Black Shark V2 line from Razer. I really think these are some of the most comfortable gaming headsets I’ve tried. Just like the 9X, out of the box, the cushions sit softly on my ears while the headband springs and wraps around the top of my head. Where I think the Arctis 7X really shines is comfort. It appears that the chat mix dial only works on Xbox systems, but everything else is functional on other devices. So, you can use the 7X with your Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Android device, PC, Nintendo Switch, and even Playstation consoles.

The dongle has a unique shape, but that’s because it is also made to snap on to the USB-C port on mobile devices. While it lacks Bluetooth connectivity like the older and more expensive $200 9X, the SteelSeries Arctis 7X is a more universal gaming headset thanks to the wireless dongle. Rotating 90 degrees, the cans can lay flat on your collar bones when not in use, which is always preferred in my opinion. 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. 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.

Arctis 7x