Logitech G Pro X vs SteelSeries Arctis 7 (2021): Which Gaming Headset Is Better?

Logitech and SteelSeries are two of the top names when it comes to gaming peripherals and hardware. They offer some of the best gaming headsets in the market that can improve your gaming experience by offering immersion through excellent sound quality. The Logitech G Pro X Wireless and the SteelSeries Arctis 7 are two such products that fit this description. We compare the two to find out which one is better. To start, here’s a comparison chart that highlights their differences.

Logitech G Pro X vs SteelSeries Arctis 7 Comparison Chart

Design

Both gaming headsets have a minimalist design approach and they don’t have any “gamer” aesthetics to them, aside from some branding.

Both headphones have an over-ear and closed back design and they both feel sturdy and comfortable. The Logitech G Pro X Wireless has a metal frame and the ear cups and headband come with thick cushions. You can wear this headset for extended periods without experiencing discomfort or fatigue due to its light clamping force, as well as its comfortable memory foam ear pads. It comes with an additional pair of velour pads for bespectacled gamers.

All the controls are found on the left earcup. It has a volume dial, a mute button, a power switch and the USB charging port is located there as well. Also, it has a removable microphone. The headband has a standard notched adjusting mechanism.

As for the SteelSeries Arctis 7, the build quality is great as well. It is made with mostly aluminum and some plastic parts. The earcups are foldable and they have airweave cushions that are breathable and soft to the touch. It has a slightly more relaxed clamping force than the Logitech G Pro X Wireless, so it can accommodate heads of all sizes better.

On the left earcup, you’ll find the volume dial, mic mute and the 3.5mm audio and USB charging ports. On the right earcup are the power button and the audio/chat mix toggle. The microphone is not removable, but it is retractable. To adjust the headband, it has velcro straps on both sides. The SteelSeries Arctis 7 is available in either black or white.

Features

You’ll need to download their software to unlock their full potential.

To fully take advantage of everything that these two headsets have to offer, you’ll need to download their respective software—the Logitech G Hub and SteelSeries Engine 3. Within these software, you can customize and turn on some features like surround sound, EQ presets and more.

The SteelSeries Engine 3 has a more minimalist interface, so it is a bit easier to use. You can toggle between stereo and surround mode, as well as tweak EQ, set audio dynamic range, adjust microphone volume and more. It’s pretty straightforward and you won’t have trouble getting used to it.

In contrast, the Logitech G Hub is a bit cluttered when it comes to layout. On the plus side though, you can do a lot more tweaking and customizations, but it can be overwhelming at first. Same with the Engine 3, you can toggle between stereo and surround, tweak EQ and more.

While both of these gaming headsets are wireless, the SteelSeries Arctis 7 has a wired mode, so it can be connected to more devices. You can use it on your mobile phone, digital audio player and basically anything that has a 3.5mm audio port.

Sound Quality & Performance

Both headsets output excellent audio, however, the Logitech G Pro X Wireless has the better microphone output.

When it comes to surround sound gaming, both headphones come with DTS:X 2.0 surround. Both headsets perform very well and you’ll be able to hear and distinguish sounds from different directions. However, the Logitech G Pro X has a bit of an advantage in this regard since you can adjust the volume for sounds that come from different directions. For instance, you can increase the volume from sounds that come from your rear, which makes enemy footsteps or gunfire from that direction louder. Needless to say, this will give you an advantage while gaming.

As far as sound quality goes, they have different sound signatures. The Logitech G Pro X has a more neutral signature, as opposed to the more V-shaped sound of the SteelSeries Arctis 7. On the Logitech G Pro X, the bass and the highs are a bit de-emphasized, while the mids are slightly boosted. However, you’ll still get loud explosions, but it’s not overblown so much that it drowns out other sound frequencies.

In contrast, the bass and the highs on the SteelSeries Arctis 7 are a bit boosted and the mids are a bit recessed. While the bass is a bit boosted, it does not suffer from exaggerated lows that is very common with gaming headsets. It still sounds very good without being too much. Noise isolation on both headsets are great since they are both closed back headphones.

One area where the Logitech G Pro X outperforms the SteelSeries Arctis 7 is microphone sound quality. Out of the box, the SteelSeries Arctis 7 sounds better, but because of Logitech’s Blue Vo!ce feature, you can tweak the Logitech G Pro X Wireless microphone sound quality. There are a bunch of presets available but you can still customize it to your liking. The difference in microphone sound quality with Logitech’s Blue Vo!ce feature is night and day.

Battery Life & Compatibility

Since the SteelSeries Arctis 7 has a wired mode, it is compatible with more devices.

Both gaming headsets have excellent battery life. The Logitech G Pro X Wireless can last up to 20+ hours, and the SteelSeries Arctis 7 can last for around 24 hours. They both include USB cables for charging.

Both of these headsets are designed with PC players in mind, since both require the use of their own software to unlock all their features. That said, both will still work on consoles, although they both lose some features.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7 will work wirelessly on Sony Playstation and Nintendo Switch consoles (docked). For Microsoft Xbox consoles, you’ll need to have a wired connection since they don’t support USB audio. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to enjoy surround sound when console gaming, you are limited to stereo only.

Likewise, the Logitech G Pro X Wireless will connect wirelessly with Sony and Nintendo consoles. However, it will not work on Microsoft consoles since it doesn’t have a wired connection option. Just like with the SteelSeries Arctis 7, the Logitech G Pro X Wireless is limited to stereo output only when console gaming.

Verdict

For PC gaming, the Logitech G Pro X Wireless is slightly better. However, if you also play on consoles, the SteelSeries Arctis 7 offers better compatibility.

If you only game on a PC, then you should consider the Logitech G Pro X Wireless over the SteelSeries Arctis 7. The Logitech G Hub software offers more features, customization and options than the SteelSeries Engine 3. Also, the Logitech G Pro X Wireless outputs better sound in our opinion.

However, if you also plan on using your gaming headset with consoles or other devices, then the SteelSeries Arctis 7 is the smarter choice since it offers better compatibility. It can be used as a wired headset so you can plug it to devices that have a 3.5mm output, including Microsoft consoles and mobile phones.

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