The Arctis 7 and Arctis 7+ share many core features, but the Arctis 7+ includes updates to battery life, charging, and connectivity.
Shared Features
Both headsets include:
- Signature Arctis sound
- Noise-canceling ClearCast microphone
- ChatMix functionality
Key Differences
Arctis 7+
- 30+ hour battery life
- USB-C charging
- Fast charging (up to 3 hours of use from ~15 minutes of charging)
- Compact USB-C wireless dongle
- Expanded compatibility (including Nintendo Switch handheld and supported Android devices)
Arctis 7
- Micro-USB charging
- Larger USB-A wireless transmitter
- Limited compatibility compared to Arctis 7+
Connectivity
- Arctis 7+ uses a USB-C dongle with a USB-A adapter for broader device support
- Arctis 7 uses a USB-A transmitter
Which one should I choose?
Choose Arctis 7+ if you want:
- Longer battery life
- USB-C charging
- Fast charging
- Better compatibility with modern devices
Choose Arctis 7 if you:
- Already own it and do not need the newer features
- Prefer a USB-A-only setup
Summary
- Battery: Longer on 7+
- Charging: USB-C (7+) vs Micro-USB (7)
- Dongle: USB-C (7+) vs USB-A (7)
- Compatibility: Broader on 7+
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