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SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) — Gaming · 2021 · Black
SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black)

Gaming · 2021 · Black

85
/ 100
From $169
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 10
Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) lands at 85 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 85).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 70).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 83).

Value for money

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) more score per dollar ($169 vs $1,699).

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) 85
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800S

Score breakdown

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black)
85
anc 70
sound 85
comfort 83
battery 86
features 85
Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91

Specs side-by-side

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) versus Sennheiser HD 800S — full spec comparison
Spec SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) Sennheiser HD 800S
Type
Gaming headset
Over-ear
Variant
Black
—
Release year
2021
2016

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

Sennheiser HD 800S

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Which is better, SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) worth the price? +

At $169, SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in battery.

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Does SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 85). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, SteelSeries Arctis 7+ (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.