The SteelSeries Arctis 7 is a phenomenal-looking, customizable wireless headset equipped with high-quality 40-millimeter audio drivers capable of delivering stereo and DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound.

Great audio performance; both for music and serious gaming; Beautiful design and excellent build quality; SteelSeries Engine 3 software is easy to use and filled with useful features; ChatMix Dial; built into the right ear cup; is a fantastic addition; Mic Sidetone setting used for microphone...

Unimpressive microphone quality (when connected to the supplied wireless dongle/sound card; Poor virtual 7.1 surround sound; Blinking of the white LED on the wireless receiver when the headset is off is distracting

Ski goggles. That's the inspiration for SteelSeries's new Arctis line of headsets, including the wireless Arctis 7 I've been using for the past few weeks. Take the floating headband that SteelSeries popularized on its old Siberia line, replace it with the elastic you'd use to strap on ski goggles...

A few weeks ago we reviewed SteelSeries' flagship mouse, the Rival 700, but today our attention turns to gaming headsets, and the Arctis 7. A wireless headset, the Arctis 7 has a metric ton of features including virtual 7.1 surround-sound, ChatMix support and on-ear volume controls to name just 3.

Good audio quality; Excellent mic; ChatMix feature is simply brilliant; Stylish; Can be used via wireless or wired connection; Good battery life

My ears pressed against the drivers when in use which was very uncomfortable; Definitely more expensive than your average gaming headset

The Arctis 7 makes up entirely for the sins of its cheaper brother the Arctis 5 with a headband that actually fits the way you want it to, and doesn't weigh you down throughout the day.

Due to severe time restrictions we may not be as much into gaming as we used to but that doesn't mean we've given up our search for the best gaming headset in the market (nor for the best gaming peripherals in general).

- Very Good Build Quality; - Design (Available In Black & White; - Very Comfortable; - Audio Quality; - Bass Levels; - Positioning Audio Via DTS Headphone X; - Wireless Range; - Battery Life (15 Hours; - USB & 3.5mm Ports; - Engine 3 Software

- Price (For Some; - DTS Headphone X Only Available For PC

The SteelSeries Arctis 7 is an outstanding headset that isn't only visually pleasing, but its design is also functional which makes it an excellent gaming headset for continuous gaming sessions.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7, as we expected, is a killer gaming headset. It features an awesome design, tons of flexibility thanks to the fact that it works both wirelessly and in wired mode, and a pretty great sound quality. Of course, at $150, it has some pretty intense competition.

Wired gaming gear has been a must in the past when playing reaction based games. Especially those fast-paced, action games that require quick, zero-lag responsiveness. However, the cable-less, clutter-free appeal of wireless has always been there, waiting for the technology to improve.

Comfortable and adjustable ski goggle headband; Superb surround sound quality; Retractable and high-quality mic; The ear pads are snug and remain so for hours; +24 hour battery life; Lagless connection through the dongle

Great headset ! Really confortable with the Ski Google Suspnesion Band. Really good DTS 7.1 quality without audio lag. The battery keeps the charge for a long time. The auto speaker switching is really good too.

With a remarkably comfortable elastic band and great, balanced sound, the Arctis 7 is the wireless gaming headset to beat.