Steelseries is well known for its top-notch premium gaming headsets. In this post, we have included a detailed comparison of the Arctis Pro vs Arctis 7.
Both these headsets are premium gaming headsets. This review will help you choose better if you’re looking for new gaming headphones and confused between these two headsets.
We will analyze the features of these gaming headphones individually and then compare them together.
Arctis 7
Arctis 7
Steelseries Arctis 7 is one of the best mid-level gaming wireless headsets in this price range.
The build quality of these headsets is durable and the headsets have a premium appearance.
The earcups of these headsets are well padded and soft, which provides a comfortable fit.
The mic of the headset is retractable and you can mute the mic by clicking the mute button on the headset. The mic of the headsets is crisp and clear, which is impressive.
The buttons included on the headset allow you to control the game volume and chat volume and indicate the headset’s battery level.
The Arctis 7 provides 24 hours of playback on a full charge.
Sound Quality
The bass on these headsets is well balanced. The mids on these headsets are crisp and clear.
The high notes on these headsets are detailed and smooth without distortion, which makes these headsets ideal for gaming.
Furthermore, this headset comes with a cable due to which you can use these as wired headsets in case the battery of the headset is low.
You can tweak the mic volume with the software that comes with these headsets.
Moreover, it includes an EQ as well to tweak the sound settings of the game.
The surround sound on these headsets is remarkable and provides a larger audio environment.
The only downside we found is that when you switch on the surround sound mode, the opponent’s position gets muffled a bit, which can be a let down during competitive gaming.
Pros
- DTS included
- Value for money
- 24 hours of playback
- Premium build quality
- Surround sound is good
- Sound can be customized with EQ
Cons
- Mic quality is mediocre
- Surround sound could have been better
Arctis Pro
Arctis Pro
Steelseries Arctis Pro comes with the high res Audio certification. The build quality of the Arctis Pro is durable with a retractable mic.
The earcups of the headsets are well padded and soft due to which you can wear these headsets for long hours comfortably.
The Arctis Pro provides studio-quality mic sound with detail and background noise cancellation.
The controls included on these headsets allow you to control your chat volume, game volume and mic mute.
The software that comes with these headsets allows you to tweak the sound settings, surround sound, bass enhancement and EQ settings, thereby providing a customized experience.
Furthermore, it includes mic monitoring, which helps to customize the mic volume so that you can calibrate your mic accordingly.
Sound Quality
The bass on these headsets is punchy and powerful which makes the gaming experience immersive.
The mids on these headsets is detailed and crisp. The high notes on these headsets is precise without any distortion.
The mid-range and high notes are pushed forward to make the tiny details apparent. This feature increases the spatial awareness as well.
The clarity and accuracy of these headsets are phenomenal, which makes them stand out from their competitors.
Along with surround sound, these headsets provide the 3D sound, which is a competitive edge while gaming because of the directional audio.
Pros
- EQ settings
- Bass is good
- High Res Audio
- Premium build quality
- Surround sound is good
- Mic is clear and blocks background noise
Cons
- Priced at a premium
- Chat mix available only for PC
Comparison Arctis 7 vs Arctis Pro: Which One Is Better?
After reviewing both the headsets, we find that the Arctis Pro is better than the Arctis 7 for multiple reasons.
The Arctis pro has a frequency response of 10 Hz to 40,000 Hz, whereas the Arctis 7 has a frequency response of 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz.
Due to this difference in frequency response, the Arctis Pro can deliver sound with immense detail and clarity.
The bass response is better and the high notes are highly immensely on the Arctis Pro compared to the Arctis 7.
Additionally, the Arctis Pro comes with High Res Audio, which is not available in the Arctis 7.
The surround sound, spatial awareness, opponent positional accuracy on the Arctis Pro is way better than the Arctis 7.
The mic quality of the Arctis Pro is better than the Arctis 7 and it blocks background noise, which can be helpful while communicating.
If you play games such as Fortnite, Pubg and other competitive games, then the Arctis Pro would provide a better gaming experience because of its 3D sound.
To sum it up, the Arctis Pro is better than the Arctis 7 in sound quality and mic quality.
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