And since all the Arctis models have the same microphone and audio characteristics, it sounds and records as good as the more expensive 9. It has a really good range though, at least in my apartment, and I didn't lose signal anywhere. It lacks the dual-wireless (2.4GHz and Bluetooth) capability of that model as well. I find the 7X I tried a lot more comfortable than the Arctis 9, probably because it doesn't have the more durable but head-squishing steel in the headband, which makes it lighter and better with glasses as well. As of right now, Sony is not licensing USB surround to third-party manufacturers, but that could change. SteelSeries says it's because the PS5 lacks an optical audio port, which is how it circumvented the problem on the PS4. On the 7X you use it to change game/chat balance, and on the 7P it lets you adjust sidetone (hearing yourself talk).Ĭolor coordinated for your console of choice.īut if you're wondering whether the 7P supports PS5 surround sound, the answer so far is no.

There is another difference between the 7X and 7P: the function of the dial on the right earcup. Both headsets are the same as the PC-only Arctis 7, except for the USB-C connection and slightly enhanced battery life - up to 24 hours rather than 20.

It's the same dongle that's used by the budget Arctis 1, which launched about a year ago. The 2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle for the Xbox is bigger than the PlayStation's, and it has a switch to pop between PC and Xbox modes. It all comes down to the size of your dongle. Actually, the 7X is compatible with all platforms - Xbox (through Series X and S), PC, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation (through PS5) - while the 7P won't work on an Xbox.

Following last month's Arctis 9 launch, SteelSeries is adding a couple of new flavors to its 2020 wireless headset lineup, the Xbox and PC-compatible Arctis 7X, and the PS4 and PS5-compatible 7P.

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