
Part of me wishes I could try the Penrose X to see the difference in sound but I can’t justify spending double to get more bass. The reviews were pretty spot on and if you need a pair of cans for multiple gaming uses this is a great purchase. So all in all, I’m mostly happy with these. Is it so hard to have a headset that works with everything? Honest question…

No Bluetooth: I knew this wasn’t included but wish it was. Music: given I mostly listen to Rap, Hip-Hop and Pop I was disappointed, my phone earbuds are better! Vocals are okay but with the aforementioned lack of bass, treble also struggled at times and sound became muddy Even playing around with the Engine software I could not get it to a point where it ever wowed me Gaming sound: really clear, not to sound hyperbolic but I’ve heard things using these that I never did on my 7.1 HT setupīass: Sadly if you like the thumping of bass this headset is not for you. Gaming soundstage: I’m no audiophile but am impressed by the directional abilities both with Dolby Atmos on XSX and 3D Audio on PS5 With that in mind, here are my thoughts:Įase of use: Worked flawlessly between my XSX, PS5, Switch and MacĬomfort: Headband works well and cups are soft (note: my ears were a bit hot to begin with but that’s more about me) I was looking for the best all-in-one headphones for gaming and general use and ultimately was won over by a bunch of web and YouTube reviews praising compatibility, sound and comfort. When I look at my Xbox Series X, and note the cable hanging out of it just to attach the receiver makes me wonder if there couldn't have been a better solution.I picked up the Arctis 7x on the weekend. The elongated design is clearly meant for a smartphone, which is fine, but it means that it won't fit directly into a laptop or other device without using the cable, which just seems like an odd solution. I do have a minor bone to pick with its shape, though. As more of us than ever take serious gaming on the go, thanks to an influx of higher-quality mobile experiences, having a headset that can do multiple platforms wirelessly at once, without Bluetooth is a great feature. Indeed, the 2.4GHz receiver is far superior to Bluetooth, and there just aren't many wireless headsets out there that use 2.4GHz radio, instead of Bluetooth. Experience crystal clear sound with the Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset and 360° Spatial Audio for your Xbox, providing you with a fully immersive experience.

At this price, I think there are either equal, or better headsets out there for Xbox and PC, unless you plan to use the 2.4GHz receiver extensively with your smartphone. but also suggests that it's significantly better than other similarly priced headsets out there. In the UK it hits £160, which, not only doesn't give it parity with the $150 price point in the U.S. Perhaps my biggest gripe with the SteelSeries Arctis 7X is its price. Source: Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Windows Central)
