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.

If you've read my past headset reviews, you'll know that the SteelSeries Siberia series has been my ‘go to' headset over the past few years, with my Siberia v2 still going strong after over five years of use.

Comfortable and strong build quality; Good base response for movies and gaming; Clear mic and ChatMix volume adjustment; Built in Share Jack; Adjustable ski goggle band works

Treble in music could be better (requires adjustment; No 2.5mm jack for older Xbox controllers; Not the lightest headset

Bought this headset as my old creative HS-1200 were a bit worse for wear. The difference is night and day! It has a great feature for gamers who use separate comms like mumble or discord.

Readers, I think I've found it. The best gaming headset . For me, anyway. Thanks to a simple strip of fabric, Steelseries' Arctis 7 is hands down the most comfortable gaming headset I've ever used.

Just like many others i too first discovered just how useful a good headset (or pair of headphones) can be while on the road (mainly while using public transportation) when i got my first SONY cassette player back in the early 90's.

- Good Build Q; uality; - Design (Also Available In Black & White; - Very Comfortable; - Good Audio Quality; - Bass Levels; - Engine 3 Software

- Price (Too Close To The Arctis 5; - Lengthy Procedure To Enable 7.1 Surround Sound; - 3.5mm Connectivity Only; - Positioning Audio Accuracy

With a sleek design, powerful software, and excellent sound, the Arctis 7 is the best gaming headset available, period.

Sleek; lightweight design; Flexible; collapsible; crystal clear mic; Excellent sound quality; DTS Headphone:X virtual surround; Works with any gaming system

Software and virtual 7.1 only available on PC

So at the end of the day or well end of the month and a half of testing, how does the SteelSeries Arctis 7 compare to the competition? Well if you follow the website much, you may have noticed that I have been looking for a new wireless headset for a few years now.

I've tried and reviewed different gaming headsets for the past years and so far, SteelSeries Arctis 7 hits the best spots for me. It's minimalist without a cheap plastic look, sounds excellent, and one of the most comfortable headsets I've worn so far for hours of PC gaming.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7 has some big boots to fill, that’s for sure. At $150 ( £151 ), the Arctis 7 isn’t going to hit your wallet as hard as its $348 ( £280 ) stablemate, the Siberia 840 , but can the Arctis 7 topple its pricier sibling from the best wireless headset podium?...

This review is based on a SteelSeries Arctis 3 headset provided by the publisher. The Arctis 3 is now available at an MSRP of $79.99.