Customer Ratings & Reviews

When it comes to gaming, the audio is VERY important to me. Whether the sound is coming from a soundbar or a headset, I need to hear every detail that impacts the game. I have heard of the SteelSeries brand, and until now, I have never owned any of their headsets. And I am sorry to say that it will probably be a long time before I take a chance owning any of their future headsets because I was disappointed with their their Arctis Nova 7x. I mean, REALLY disappointed. Setup: Setting up the Arctis was relatively easy. It’s technically ready out of the box. You plug in the wireless dongle and pair it with the headset. But if you want the true audio experience then you will need to download the SteelSeries app that has an impressive list of games that have pre-calibrated game audio. From Fortnite to Battlefield 6. However, the app will let you know that there is a software update that is needed for the headset that can only be applied via your PC. This means that you will need to go to the SteelSeries site and navigate your way to the update, plug in your headset and the wireless receiver and then download. How Does It Sound? I have to be honest, I wasn’t really impressed with either the default or the pre-calibrated game options. There wasn’t that WHOA factor that I have experienced with other headsets right out of the box. Even with the Battlefield 6 setting, the bass sounded flat while the treble seemed hollow. I would expect this from a headset that that was bought as a last minute gift from Dollar General, not from a brand that I had heard so much about. I will give the Arctis credit for having simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth, allowing for phone calls or conversations via Discord. Comfort: This disappointment was literally painful for me. This headset is uncomfortable. I haven’t endured gaming headset discomfort in at least five years. The headband dug into the top of my head despite me adjusting it several times. And then there were the earcups that felt like they were squeezing the circulation off from my ears. Again, I tried adjusting the size, but nothing worked. I don’t have a abnormal sized head, so there isn’t a justified reason for this to happen. I even thought that maybe the headset needed to “adjust” or needed to be “stretched” out to allow it to form around my head. Nope. The irritation and discomfort was actually so distracting that I wasn’t able to concentrate during the several matches I played in Battlefield 6. Closing: I will praise the concealed microphone that slides in and out of the headset. When it’s retracted, it’s flush with the left earcup which means you don’t have to contend with moving the microphone when placing the headset around your neck. And I will say that the microphone audio picked up on my voice without catching background noises. I really wanted to like this headset. I was eager to own a pair of SteelSeries gaming headphones. It’s the shame that my expectations became torturous gaming sessions.

Actually very happy i pulled the trigger on these!