The Arctis 7+ are more customizable headphones as they're compatible with Sonar, which is a software integrated inside SteelSeries GG companion software, offering even more features. The signature Arctis soundscape emphasizes both subtle and critical in-game sounds, allowing you to hear every detail for an audio advantage. The SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless are slightly more versatile for day-to-day use than the Logitech G PRO X WIRELESS LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset. They have better battery and Bluetooth connectivity performances, and their boom mic delivers a better recording quality.

They filter out almost no ambient noise in the bass range, so you'll hear noise like traffic outside your window. While both headphones are comfortable and have great overall mic performances, the Arctis 7X have a longer continuous battery life. The ear cups swivel to fold flat, but their headband doesn't fold inwards to reduce their footprint. The SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless is a wireless gaming headset for PC also compatible with PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It affords Bluetooth connectivity, which is unique to gaming headsets, and the quilted headband fabric is extremely comfortable.Dial in your perfect balance of game and chat audio using on-ear headphone controls on the fly without pausing your game. The SteelSeries Arctis 9's peaks and dips performance is satisfactory, so the headphones can control their sound profile well, although there are some notable deviations.

The SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless doesn’t have the same dongle-free experience as the 9X, but it’s compatible with PC, PlayStation 4 (and 5), and Nintendo Switch. For most gaming headsets this isn’t an issue, as the sounds of the home rarely get that loud for very long. Thankfully, they're quite effective at cutting down higher-pitched sound, which is good news if you have a noisy computer fan.

Sound seems to come from the room around you rather than from inside your head, and you'll perceive the soundstage as quite spacious.