CONCLUSION

   Just like many other people (our live-action Witcher included) I too was never into game consoles, at least not ever since I got my first PC back in 1991. So just like every other gaming headset I tested the Arctis 7X with all my PCs and as expected it’s almost identical in audio performance as its predecessor, the Arctis 7. Mids and highs are very accurate and crisp and in terms of bass, well, the 40mm drivers are not stellar in that regard but for the most part they are doing well, especially in games and even movies. When it comes to music however yes, delivering average bass levels means that the Arctis 7X would obviously not be my 1^st choice (or my 2^nd for that matter). The Arctis 7X also lacks the DTS Headphone X feature found in the Arctis 7 (it does support windows spatial sound) via the Engine software but this is probably due to the fact that Xbox users are its main target audience (and they’d be unable to use it). Comfort levels thanks to the flexible headband are high, build quality is pretty much excellent and as for battery life I may have been unable to hit 24 hours but I did record just over 19 and that’s a very good number. Now I can’t say I used the microphone as much as I’ve used others before but it performed well in online games so no problems there either.

   Roughly 18 months after its official launch the Arctis 7X Wireless Gaming Headset by SteelSeries currently retails for USD149 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 169.85Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). This price tag puts it on the higher end of similar headsets and unless you own an Xbox, I think you can set your eyes to other SteelSeries models like for example the 9X. That being said however the Arctis 7X does deliver as advertised and for that it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Design (Available In Black & White)
- Very Comfortable
- Audio Quality (Clear & Accurate Mids & Highs)
- Wireless Range (12 Meters / 40 Feet)
- Battery Life (24 Hours)
- 2.4GHz Lag Free Wireless, USB & 3.5mm Connectivity
- Engine Software (PC)

CONS

- Price (For Some)