SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs Arctis Pro Comparison

Are you a mid-level or top-level gamer struggling to decide on a new headset for casual or pro-gaming? Read on to see the Steel Series Arctis 7 vs Steel Series Arctis Pro and make that decision today!

Arctis 7 vs Arctis Pro Compared

Steel Series are industry leaders in the esports and gaming industry. They have been leading the way in gaming tech since 2001, winning countless awards on the way. Steel Series are the number one choice for esports and pro gamers worldwide.

Their Arctis headset series provides the highest quality sound, noise cancelling technology and innovative wireless technology for an immersive gaming experience.

But if you are here reading this article you probably know all of that already and your main question is Arctis 7 vs the Arctis Pro?

To help you make that decision today, I have broken down the features of each product, and finish with a side-by-side comparison of these 2 similar yet distinct headsets.

The Steel Series Arctis 7

The Arctis 7 headset is for you mid-level gamers out there. It uses Lossless 2.4ghz wireless technology via a USB-C dongle, giving you a seamless gaming experience. The Discord Certified ClearCast bidirectional retractable microphone makes sure you can be heard clearly. While the superior noise cancelling technology will give you the immersive experience you are after. This is the same technology used by air-craft carrier crew, so you can be sure its up to the task of blocking out the unwanted noise around your gaming station, at home or during competitions. The DTS X v2.0 will give you award winning sound with a range of 20-20000hz, so you won’t miss a second of the action.

This headset means marathon sessions are no issue. With 24 hours battery life with one charge and earcups purposely built with your comfort in mind, your only concern will be toilet breaks. Choose from leather, velour or air weave material to add to the comfort provided by the adjustable steel headband with a ski goggle suspension design.

The Arctis 7 headset is for you mid-level gamers out there. It uses Lossless 2.4ghz wireless technology via a USB-C dongle, giving you a seamless gaming experience. The Discord Certified ClearCast bidirectional retractable microphone makes sure you can be heard clearly. While the superior noise cancelling technology will give you the immersive experience you are after. This is the same technology used by air-craft carrier crew, so you can be sure its up to the task of blocking out the unwanted noise around your gaming station, at home or during competitions. The DTS X v2.0 will give you award winning sound with a range of 20-20000hz, so you won’t miss a second of the action.

This headset means marathon sessions are no issue. With 24 hours battery life with one charge and earcups purposely built with your comfort in mind, your only concern will be toilet breaks. Choose from leather, velour or air weave material to add to the comfort provided by the adjustable steel headband with a ski goggle suspension design.

The Arctis 7 is compatible with:

  •     PC
  •     Mac
  •     PlayStation 4 (PlayStation does not support wireless surround sound and ChatMix features)
  •     PlayStation 5 (Playstation does not support wireless surround sound and   ChatMix features and you will need to follow these instructions on how to connect your headset to your PS5)
  •     Switch
  •     Mobile

Additional Features

The Arctis 7 headset has a ChatMix feature controllable from the headset allowing you control over how much you listen to your fellow players advice or heckling.

Pros
  • Compatible with nearly all gaming consoles
  • Attractive comfortable design
  • Great sound quality and noise cancelling technology
  • DTS X v2.0 surround sound technology
  • 24-hour battery life
  • Enjoy seamless connectivity with the state-of-the-art lossless technology
  • Easy-to-use and access controls found on the earcups
Cons
  • Not all features are available for Playstation or Xbox
  • Headphone Frequency Response only reaches 20000Hz and headphone sensitivity is at 98db

 

The Steelseries Arctis Pro

The Arctis Pro headset is the Arctis 7 with benefits. Designed for pro gamers and audiophiles.

The Arctis Pro uses the same Lossless 2.4ghz wireless technology as the Arctis 7, but also Bluetooth connectivity for your mobile devices. Also instead of using a USB-C dongle, the Arctis Pro uses a transmitter base station to connect to the console. You can adjust all your settings using the base station. But why would you when you can just use the controls on the earcups? The Arctis Pro also comes in a wired version with easy access controls and unlimited battery life.

The Arctis Pro will give you the same Discord Certified ClearCast bidirectional microphone, but with superior voice clarity and noise cancellation than the 7. The headset also uses the same surround sound technology. The biggest difference is the higher density neodymium magnets in the speaker drivers providing hi -res audio from 10-40000hz…nearly double the spectrum of other headsets.

Another significant difference is the dual battery system. Keep one on charge while you use the other. Each battery has 10 hours of playtime on full charge. In total this gives 20 hours, 4 hours less playtime than with the Arctis 7.

The design is steel and alluminium alloy so a better build quality than the 7, but with the same adjustable steel headband and earcups, providing the same comfort over extended periods.

Pros
  • Added Bluetooth connectivity
  • Transmitter Base Station
  • Wired option
  • Superior voice clarity and noise cancelling technology perfect for multi-player gaming and streaming
  • Hi-res audio from 10-40000hz providing better bass response and crisp higher frequencies
  • Dual battery system
  • Better build quality
Cons
  • Even with the dual battery system only 20 hours playtime on one charge
  • Some features like surround sound and voice chat mix are not available on Xbox One or PS4 (PC only)
  • Expensive

 

So, which should you choose? The Arctis 7 vs Arctis Pro

Steel Series makes quality headsets designed specifically for gamers’ needs. Whether you choose the Arctis 7 or the Arctis Pro guarantees great sound quality and an immersive gaming experience.

The Steel Series Arctis Pro is for top-level gamers and audiophiles. With superior sound quality, noise cancellation and fuller spectrum sound these really are the best the market has to offer. The Transmitter Base Station allows for complete customisation in your gaming and the best wireless technology for seamless connectivity and ultra-low latency.

But is the Steel Series Arctis Pro overkill? The Arctis 7 delivers high quality sound with the same Lossless 2.4ghz wireless capabilities, ChatMix technology and 24 hours of battery life. So for those of you who don’t have the extra cash to splurge on the Pro headset, you won’t be disappointed by the Arctis 7.

If you are a pro-gamer who regularly invests in your tech or a serious audiophile with some money to burn, the Arctis Pro headset is your best choice.

Due to the magical immersive power of these headphones, they would also be great for use with a digital piano  or bass guitar. Practice like you have never practiced before with the Steel Series!

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Paul Goral

I am the founder of North Creek Music and I have a master’s degree in Engineering Acoustics. Sound is my passion. I wanted to start this blog and share my passion with others.

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