Mate, you need to be praised for your production in these videos. Aside from the subject matter, your video work, lighting and product shots are on point. You're also covering the details that people actually want to hear which is insanely rare on the Tube. How you shoot and edit your content is up there with the RUclips big dogs, you're so deserving of many many more subs man. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I really appreciate the positive feedback. The channel has been growing a lot in the past couple of weeks and I'm enjoying getting creative and making informative content!
He left out one major plus with the pulse that takes the cake and makes them number 1.. plug the pulse into your ps5 controller and hold down volume up for 15 seconds.. a menu will pop up that allows you to customize the sound 100%. The sound quality these headsets are capable of is insane!
Great comparison. I’ve been wondering about this for awhile. I have the pulse and I like the integration, look and how loud the mic is even without the mic extension in my face.
Amazing review, so much so that I'm going out of my way to tell you that. Straight to the point, very detailed, covered everything we needed to know, totally objective and not exagerated in elements of the review (like I've heard many people say the Pulse 3D are incredibly tinny when that's not true at all), covered all sorts of things including pretty niche things I havent seen anywhere else like the shape of the 7p receiver. 10/10 review. Thank you.
Great review! Seems like the Pulse 3D headphones sound a lot more natural. The 7ps seem to be doing a lot more processing to remove external noise, but it's a bit aggressive sounding which I think makes the mic sound somewhat tinny and artificial. Similar to how audio sounds in FCPX if you crank the "noise removal" up too much. Thanks for the review 🙏🏽
Editing, lighting, shots, this review is great. I was absolutely flabbergasted when I saw that you only had 854 subscribers with this type of video quality. Seriously, this was a super helpful video and I hope you gain more traction
excellent review! While I'd go with your suggestion, the Sony Pulse headphones are $150 in Australia, versus the Arctis 7p's at over $300. I feel the hefty double pricetag isn't worth it since your review showed they were both quite good, with the major difference that i can tell is the battery life.
I just switched from the Pulse 3D headset to the Arctis 7p. Unfortunately, the Pulse 3D just didn't hold up after being used every day on both my PC (for work) and PS5 since release. I had to replace the ear cuffs, as the fake leather was peeling away from where it was glued to the inside. The head strap began to lose its elasticity, and the plastic frame of the headset itself snapped right where the rubber head band is screwed to the frame, suggesting a structural design flaw. I have to be clear, I wasn't rough with them and took great care to put them away properly after use. All-in-all I wouldn't recommend the Pulse 3D for daily prolonged use.
@@Clay44444 Personally I haven't noticed my ears getting particularly hot. I will say they are the softest ear cups I've ever worn, hands down. That may affect people differently on a case-by-case basis, though. As for the mic quality, it's perfectly "clear", but it does sound heavily processed. So IMO the quality is "low", but no one should have trouble understanding you. So if you're looking for pure sound quality compared to a studio mic, I'd say no in that regard. I've also noticed that you need to be careful tuning the EQ. The settings are saved to the headset itself, so will carry over to any other device after setting and saving it on a PC. That being said, certain settings will cause distortion. That can be mitigated by reducing in-game volume where applicable and increasing the headset volume itself.
Best comment so far. Your feedback is spot on. I've owned various Sony gaming headsets and the biggest let down is durability. They break easy and I'm a careful person. My latest one has snapped on the headband. Battery life is also poor. The leather is fake. My ears get get covered in black flakey bits. I done with Sony headsets. They do produce good sound though.
I bought the Artics 7P 3 days ago and I still prefer the Pulse 3D. They have better noise cancellation which is something I look for on every headset. With the Artics 7P, everyone in my team hears my partner playing on his phone, and with the Pulse the don’t.
There is some bug feature on dualsense to wireless Since dualsense also has mic build inside the controller it has conflict signal with 3D pulse, solution for now yes by using cord 3.5mm
I'm actually pretty impressed by the mic result on the pulse 3d, especially when it's wired. I was reading reviews that mentioned barely hearable mic results and I think it's pretty decent for what it costs.
Disappointed in lack of noise cancelation with Pulse 3D but it’s early still. I’d imagine the next version has a higher price point with ANC included in a couple of years.
@@amazoner0cks I upgraded from the originally ~$330 SteelSeries Siberia 840 to the $170 Sennheiser PC38x, and the PC38x definitely blows my old headset away in terms of spatial audio. The PC38x can compete with significantly more expensive headsets in terms of competitive gaming audio. I usually start looking at $300 or above, but this Sennheiser is just that good that it wasn't necessary this time. Brandon Taylor (his YT channel is his name) gave a very nice overview of it.
@@AKSBSU But it is wired only, is it? also the mic isn't detachable. I was looking for the best wireless headphones out there, choosing from "Arctis 7p/x or 9x, Turtlebeach 700 gen 2 or something, Pulse 3D etc..." Will use it for my PS5, would like it comfy with great sound and good battery life.
Awesome video! I've been juggling between these two headsets for weeks now and finally was able to get my hands on the Pulse 3D. I love the integration of that headset and ultimately that made my decision for me on which one to go with.
@@pedro_ferreirinha Yes, I would say it could be a little louder but I have a quiet home so it gets the job done. The best feature is the way it integrates with the PS5 UI.
Matthew, I am not one to usually comment or take many reviews very seriously. This was balanced, clear, and easy to listen to. Thank you for the well spoken and clear explanation that reinforced my initial thoughts. Thank you for such a great review. I feel much better about my purchases now.
I have the pulse 3D headset and boy am I happy. Majority because of the ease of use. Just plug in the usb, power up the headset, and it connects almost instantaneously. Edit: I just picked up a pair of the Steelseries Arctis 7P and boy are they much more comfortable than the pulse 3D’s. They’re both awesome so I’ll be alternating between the 2.
Wow literally one of the best reviews out there for any product. The fact that you crammed this amount of info in a video that's under 10 minutes long is amazing
Great review.. This would probably convince me more to get the Pulse 3d over the Arctis 7p. The extra 50 bucks is not worth it, at least for me. I hate that the arctis 7p still uses that long mouthpiece / mic. This should be a thing in the past now, and i understand why they'd go for this. Probably to have a better audio quality when using in chat but as seen in this video, looks like the Pulse 3d had a better audio quality even without that long mouthpiece. The ease of access in automatically bringing back your previous audio settings once you turn off your Pulse 3d is also a small feature that would likely push me to get this over the Arctis.
I heard they’re really uncomfortable and being a gaming headset it’s definitely a problem if they hurt after a couple hours or so. So I decided to get the Steel Series Nova 7P which is newer but I got on sale for like $155
I have a Blue Yeti that I plug into my PS5 & either the sound is off or I just hate my own voice. I wanted to add a gaming headset (with a good mic). Your review might just have helped. Is it me or did the Sony headset connected to the controller sound the best (& the cleanest)? Peace & love ❤
I bought both and tbh i ended up returning the artics 7p . I really like the comfort and sound only reason I kept the pulse 3d was because of the volume game / chat . I wish the artics gave you that option the chat was either too low or too high and with out being able to adjust it was really annoying. I love my pulse 3d
i returned my arctis as wel i just could not find the right eq settings fore warzone and i had problems hearing the foodsteps and the fact that u have to connect to pc to change the settings is not fun
My Artics 7 have a slider for game chat/voice chat on the right side ear cup on opposite side of the volume slider. Are there different models of the 7?
I bought both I have to say that the 7p + is far superior. I couldn’t wear the pulse 1 hour without becoming uncomfortable. The 7p+ is soooo comfortable. As far as sound quality the EQ is more customizable on the 7p+ and I feel they have the slight edge. Build quality is hugely better in the 7p+ they have a steal band and feel less cheap. The ear cups are way more comfortable and are fabric instead of pleather so they won’t peal. If your on the fence BUY the 7p+ everything is better.
@@maddog3467 that’s true it only has controls for volume and to hear yourself which kinda sucks. But the comfort is amazing I wouldn’t go back to the Sonys for that feature.
I have both, and I prefer the Pulse 3D over the Arctis 7P. They sound about the same, but Pulse's is bit better (I hear sounds more clearly in games like Rainbow Six and Warzone), and they are much more integrated in system, as you can mix the party / game mix directly on the headset and see the volume / battery level in the UI. On the other hand the Arctis are waaay more confortable and the battery lasts much longer. The microphone also sound surprisingly the same, considering is integrated on the Pulse (which is more confortable and looks better). To me, considering also the difference in price, Pulse 3D are a better headset overall for PS5.
Same here i turned the 3d back for Turtlebeach 600 g2 i regret it and now i will buy them again…. The mic from 3D sucks but sound quallity for warzone is very good and the footsteps are very clear the 3D audio work very well only for 3D pulse on ps5 and i tested many headsets.
The wired Pulse 3Ds are the EXACT mic quality I was hoping for. I’m not really into the whole wireless thing when it comes to gaming headsets and this shows exact why 5:55
I want to buy pulse 3d but i am not sure if i will have 3d audio if used wired with my Controller. I want to use it wired. Can you please explain this to me because what i read in net about this is pretty mixed. Sorry my english 😀
OK OK OK This is great and all but there are headsets where the in game sound can be heard through the mic...does the arctic do this?please do a test while you are listening to music at full blast and talking at the same time.
Thanks for the detailed review! I went through three sets of the Gold Wireless headsets before due to poor build quality, and I'm going to try the SS set thanks to you. The mic test was very helpful, too!
Snap. I've had a few different Sony gaming headsets and the build quality let's it down. The plastic headbands are weak and the ear muffs flake. Imgoing for SS next time. Shame as I like the sound on the Sony ones.
Those back-to-back comparisons were a major key - earned my sub. Thanks for the review! Thoughts on a Turtle Beach for PS5? I like the super-human hearing button...
In case you were wondering, DualSense has a RealTek audio chip like the ones on PC motherboards, explains the quality. Your review is very extensive and informative, overall sound quality IGN said both are on par. I'm happy with Pulse 3D but would jump into the next one with 50mm drivers, PS Platinum successor.
I’ve been using the Steelseries arctis 7p now for 2 years with my PS5. It’s beautiful, clear and spatial… the battery life is incredible and the comfort for glasses wearing individuals is amazing, but that’s it. The Arctis 7p is not an all around headset for games, multimedia and movies, it’s for games. Even after updating the firmware and choosing a great preset, the bass is so underwhelming it’s flat. I was very misinformed by Pulse 3d and arctis 7p reviews. Everyone favors the 7p and even says the mic is better. I just reluctantly bought the all black pulse 3d tonight from Best Buy (Saturday 12/10/22) and 2 hours with it, it’s simply beautiful. The standard sound preset on the eq beats the arctis 7p beautifully and the bass I was missing and wanting in the 7p is available automatically on the bass boost preset in the eq setting on the ps5. I don’t base my gaming headsets anymore on gaming spatial sound or quality, I now base it on… is it capable and worthy of watching Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray movies and sound good across the spectrum without dropping or bottoming out. The arctis 7p cannot keep up, the pulse 3d just blew my mind and for $50 less. The arctis 7p is gorgeous, but it’s not even close to the performance of the pulse 3d. The microphone clarity blew my friends away and hearing them was so crystal clear. The arctis 7p is always trying to keep up in chat. I underestimated the pulse 3d based on so many articles and RUclips channels. If you have the arctis 7p, go to best buy, by the Pulse 3d, use it for one night. If you don’t like it you can return it no questions asked for 1 month. I expected to return the pulse 3d but again, it way overshot any expectations I could have ever had for it. Arctis 7p, I love you, but I’m selling you now.
@@Jxvvimm like for example when I use my astros I can hear my voice when I speak on the headset,,,,,, is it’s the same on steel series ??? Or are the garbage ?
@@mylifeisamoviee you can hear your own voice but its not a echo coming from a party or something its a live mic monitoring, you can turn it off if you want, but it sounds very clear and theres no lag or delay, its like being in a studio with a mic and headphones and hearing your own voice so you know how loud you are to everyone in the chat
OMG why this guy only has 2K followers?Lookin' at the quality of videos,the background light effects,and also the content,it seems to me that u deserve more attention.Keep it up,mate!!! Hi from Vietnam
Um. My man. How do you have so few subscribers?? This is one of the best videos I've seen from a tech review channel. Edited well. Well-spoken. Good tempo. And actually talked about relevant things that people care about. +1 subscriber
Awesome video man! This is by far the most in depth review I've found on either of these headsets and has really helped me in my decision. Keep up the good work, I think your channel is going to be a massive hit as it grows.
I haven't tried the original Arctis 7's but I've heard they're almost identical with the only difference being the 7's have a USB-A dongle instead of USB-C and the 7's also have a game/chat slider which work on PC but not PS5.
I have the Astro A50 but the ps5 is missing an optical port so I plugged them into the tv at the cost of microphone and native 3D sound. I am thinking about getting 1 of these 2 headsets for vr gaming and it seems like the p7 are way more comfy and even usable on other platforms. That’s why I‘ll probably pick up one of those since I might buy a quest 3 later this year. But first I have to test my beautiful A50 on the psvr2. 😁
Since it’s technically RF (radio frequency) the higher the transceiver (dongle) the further the range will be. Just picture a triangle coming out of the bottom, and the higher the top of the triangle is (the dongle) the wider the base of the triangle will be. Same with all radio waves.
Thank you for the review! It was very helpful and entertaining. I will go with the Pulse 3D because in my country the Arctics 7p is double in price, and I never use the mic so that doesn't matter to me. 😄
Does your voice sound like it cracks with higher pitches on the 7p’s? You got any captures using the mic during gameplay that I can listen to? Thanks for your help
@@Gamerlife-be9ox I don’t have them, they get delivered tomorrow. But noticed some small cracks in some reviewers videos that had me wondering. Not all of them though. Could just be RUclips compression effects. Someone on TikTok had a video and it sounded good. Looking forward to try them myself tomorrow. Thank you 🙏🏼
Managed to get the arctis 7 on sale for a $100. Been a huge fan of them. Had ASTRO A50's for about 5 years and will probably always sport a steelseries from here on out
I just returned my pulse 3D. The build quality is very cheap and the ear cuffs aren’t comfortable at all IMO. Also had issues of ppl in my party saying they couldn’t hear what I was saying. Spend the extra money for the arctis 7
Thanks for this. I have both but will gift the Arctis to my brother since he will likely find more utility with them. I also dig the aesthetic more for the 3D pulse and the cups fit my ears with no problems.
Thanks for the review, man! I’m searching for a good wireless headset for PlayStation and PC. You may have just sold me on the steel series one! Keep up the great work 👌🏻😎
This is the best review I have came across.. I shall stand and clap now.
Ik
I shall say thank you and courteously bow then hope you chant encore and watch my next video.
@@MatthewMora touché
@@MatthewMora 😂😂😂
Okay, now clap with your hands.
That transition @0:11 was perfect I blinked and didn't even realize
lol thanks, I actually shot this a few times to try to lineup the transition perfectly. Glad it was noticed (or not noticed?) haha.
Thank you for this comment. I totally missed it it too. Very cool.
Mate, you need to be praised for your production in these videos. Aside from the subject matter, your video work, lighting and product shots are on point. You're also covering the details that people actually want to hear which is insanely rare on the Tube. How you shoot and edit your content is up there with the RUclips big dogs, you're so deserving of many many more subs man. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I really appreciate the positive feedback. The channel has been growing a lot in the past couple of weeks and I'm enjoying getting creative and making informative content!
this has been the level of detail I wanted for a ps5 headset/mic review and you nailed it
This guy even gave us the mic level omg , nice !
the Pulse 3D have EQ now, with presets like "shooter" for fps or you can tweak it yourself, makes a big difference and sounds awesome
Can you give me a good custom preset for the Pulse 3D?
@@assassinmaster_8118 search up Daniel ZH pulse 3d eq presets
He left out one major plus with the pulse that takes the cake and makes them number 1.. plug the pulse into your ps5 controller and hold down volume up for 15 seconds.. a menu will pop up that allows you to customize the sound 100%. The sound quality these headsets are capable of is insane!
Great comparison. I’ve been wondering about this for awhile. I have the pulse and I like the integration, look and how loud the mic is even without the mic extension in my face.
Facts
Amazing review, so much so that I'm going out of my way to tell you that. Straight to the point, very detailed, covered everything we needed to know, totally objective and not exagerated in elements of the review (like I've heard many people say the Pulse 3D are incredibly tinny when that's not true at all), covered all sorts of things including pretty niche things I havent seen anywhere else like the shape of the 7p receiver. 10/10 review. Thank you.
Thanks for the feedback! Hope this helped you make a decision between the 2 headsets.
Thank you so much for testing the Pulse 3D plugged into the controller
A month or so I was looking for this exact comparison, but all the reviews on RUclips sucked.
Subbed because of this stellar, in-depth review 👍🏾
Great review! Seems like the Pulse 3D headphones sound a lot more natural. The 7ps seem to be doing a lot more processing to remove external noise, but it's a bit aggressive sounding which I think makes the mic sound somewhat tinny and artificial. Similar to how audio sounds in FCPX if you crank the "noise removal" up too much. Thanks for the review 🙏🏽
Finally! I've been waiting on this .
lol sorry for the long wait. I wanted to use both headsets for an extended time before giving a full review.
@@MatthewMora arcits 7
Working 7.1 in ps5 ?
Finally a thorough and explanatory review. Best review by far and I've been SEARCHING.
Editing, lighting, shots, this review is great. I was absolutely flabbergasted when I saw that you only had 854 subscribers with this type of video quality. Seriously, this was a super helpful video and I hope you gain more traction
Thanks for the feedback! We recently made it to 1k and I have some videos lined up for the new year so stay tuned.
If you’re going for the Arctis be sure to get the 7X instead of 7P. It’s the same price and will work with ANY Xbox, PS4/PS5 and PC!
Is it compatible with Tempest 3d audio?
Best review found comparing the two popular ps5 headsets 👍
Hey Matt, great to see this pop up, you're on your way!
Thanks Andrew!
excellent review! While I'd go with your suggestion, the Sony Pulse headphones are $150 in Australia, versus the Arctis 7p's at over $300. I feel the hefty double pricetag isn't worth it since your review showed they were both quite good, with the major difference that i can tell is the battery life.
Poor guy goes cheap always!
you covered everything, thank you for putting this review together guy!
Best breakdown I've seen so far. Thanks
Which one is better ?
@@leo2o915 the arctic 7
Thank God, a review that isn't 30 plus minutes long, to the point and informative. Gracias !
Lmao I know and 25 mins are just the intro
I just switched from the Pulse 3D headset to the Arctis 7p. Unfortunately, the Pulse 3D just didn't hold up after being used every day on both my PC (for work) and PS5 since release. I had to replace the ear cuffs, as the fake leather was peeling away from where it was glued to the inside. The head strap began to lose its elasticity, and the plastic frame of the headset itself snapped right where the rubber head band is screwed to the frame, suggesting a structural design flaw. I have to be clear, I wasn't rough with them and took great care to put them away properly after use. All-in-all I wouldn't recommend the Pulse 3D for daily prolonged use.
Hows it going so far with the artic 7p? Like do your ears get hot easily? Is the mic good when in a party?
@@Clay44444 Personally I haven't noticed my ears getting particularly hot. I will say they are the softest ear cups I've ever worn, hands down. That may affect people differently on a case-by-case basis, though. As for the mic quality, it's perfectly "clear", but it does sound heavily processed. So IMO the quality is "low", but no one should have trouble understanding you. So if you're looking for pure sound quality compared to a studio mic, I'd say no in that regard.
I've also noticed that you need to be careful tuning the EQ. The settings are saved to the headset itself, so will carry over to any other device after setting and saving it on a PC. That being said, certain settings will cause distortion. That can be mitigated by reducing in-game volume where applicable and increasing the headset volume itself.
Built quality on Sony Pulse's has always been bad.
I had the Pulse on Ps3 and the plastic frames snapped after few months of normal use.
Best comment so far. Your feedback is spot on. I've owned various Sony gaming headsets and the biggest let down is durability. They break easy and I'm a careful person. My latest one has snapped on the headband. Battery life is also poor. The leather is fake. My ears get get covered in black flakey bits. I done with Sony headsets. They do produce good sound though.
4K subs?? Wow I was expecting at least 100k with the detail of this video. Underrated!
Subbed, your production in this is off the charts. How did you do it? Bravo to you sir!
I bought the Artics 7P 3 days ago and I still prefer the Pulse 3D. They have better noise cancellation which is something I look for on every headset. With the Artics 7P, everyone in my team hears my partner playing on his phone, and with the Pulse the don’t.
Pulse 3-D wired to the controller sounded the best Imo
Agreed!
Yes but not wirlessly saddly
It's probably Dualsenses Mic Or either Just 3Ds but improved by wired Connection
It’s because it switched to the controller mic
There is some bug feature on dualsense to wireless
Since dualsense also has mic build inside the controller it has conflict signal with 3D pulse, solution for now yes by using cord 3.5mm
I'm actually pretty impressed by the mic result on the pulse 3d, especially when it's wired. I was reading reviews that mentioned barely hearable mic results and I think it's pretty decent for what it costs.
@Natedogg_360 No it sounds like trash
@@Rico24337 yea 😂 im always getting clowned for my mic quality with it
The usb c dongle decides it for me, it means I can use it with my switch, iPad and others
I'm really loving the versatility of these. They work perfectly on every platform and can really be your one headset to rule them all.
Get the 7x instead, identical performance to the 7p but also fully compatible with the Xbox consoles.
I don't think 7p will work wit switch get the 7x or 9x which is 50 bucks more but only provides bluetooth to take phone calls
@@jbizzy508 I have the Arctis 7s and they work great with Switch in docked mode.
Can it be connected to a pc with a normal usb??
FYI - The Pulse 3D Headset does have a EQ software directly on the Playstation. A software update fixed this.
Disappointed in lack of noise cancelation with Pulse 3D but it’s early still. I’d imagine the next version has a higher price point with ANC included in a couple of years.
How were you so right 😭😭
Looks great for Arctus 7p until you consider for $20 more you could have the Drop/ Sennheiser PC38x.
Sennheiser PC38x? is that better?
@@amazoner0cks I upgraded from the originally ~$330 SteelSeries Siberia 840 to the $170 Sennheiser PC38x, and the PC38x definitely blows my old headset away in terms of spatial audio. The PC38x can compete with significantly more expensive headsets in terms of competitive gaming audio. I usually start looking at $300 or above, but this Sennheiser is just that good that it wasn't necessary this time. Brandon Taylor (his YT channel is his name) gave a very nice overview of it.
@@AKSBSU
But it is wired only, is it? also the mic isn't detachable.
I was looking for the best wireless headphones out there, choosing from "Arctis 7p/x or 9x, Turtlebeach 700 gen 2 or something, Pulse 3D etc..."
Will use it for my PS5, would like it comfy with great sound and good battery life.
@@amazoner0cks You plug it directly into 3.5mm jack in the controller, which is wireless.
@@AKSBSU
Does it has better sound than the models i've mentioned?
mic is detachable?
Awesome video! I've been juggling between these two headsets for weeks now and finally was able to get my hands on the Pulse 3D. I love the integration of that headset and ultimately that made my decision for me on which one to go with.
Are you satisfied with the Pulse 3d?
@@pedro_ferreirinha Yes, I would say it could be a little louder but I have a quiet home so it gets the job done. The best feature is the way it integrates with the PS5 UI.
@@pedro_ferreirinha which one do you have
Great video. I’m definitely considering buying the pulse 3D headset hopefully today 🔥
Matthew, I am not one to usually comment or take many reviews very seriously. This was balanced, clear, and easy to listen to. Thank you for the well spoken and clear explanation that reinforced my initial thoughts. Thank you for such a great review. I feel much better about my purchases now.
Great review! Definitely helped me in my choice, I went with the pulse 3d. Thanks again!
How ur 3d pulse bro? Are they good ?
I have the pulse 3D headset and boy am I happy. Majority because of the ease of use. Just plug in the usb, power up the headset, and it connects almost instantaneously.
Edit:
I just picked up a pair of the Steelseries Arctis 7P and boy are they much more comfortable than the pulse 3D’s. They’re both awesome so I’ll be alternating between the 2.
If I'm only buying one which one would I get
Wow literally one of the best reviews out there for any product. The fact that you crammed this amount of info in a video that's under 10 minutes long is amazing
i found the 3d audio on the pulse headset to be better but the 7p are so much more comfortable.
THANK YOU i have been looking for a comparation with these 2 headsets!
Glad I could help! Which one are you leaning towards?
@@MatthewMora pulse 3D headset
It would be really cool to see a comparison between the Arctis 7P and Astro A20!
Great review.. This would probably convince me more to get the Pulse 3d over the Arctis 7p. The extra 50 bucks is not worth it, at least for me. I hate that the arctis 7p still uses that long mouthpiece / mic. This should be a thing in the past now, and i understand why they'd go for this. Probably to have a better audio quality when using in chat but as seen in this video, looks like the Pulse 3d had a better audio quality even without that long mouthpiece. The ease of access in automatically bringing back your previous audio settings once you turn off your Pulse 3d is also a small feature that would likely push me to get this over the Arctis.
I heard they’re really uncomfortable and being a gaming headset it’s definitely a problem if they hurt after a couple hours or so. So I decided to get the Steel Series Nova 7P which is newer but I got on sale for like $155
Straight up been asked why mic quality so shit, thanks so much man, hasn’t really been mentioned but you smashed it!!!
I have a Blue Yeti that I plug into my PS5 & either the sound is off or I just hate my own voice. I wanted to add a gaming headset (with a good mic). Your review might just have helped.
Is it me or did the Sony headset connected to the controller sound the best (& the cleanest)?
Peace & love ❤
Wired on the pulse sounds the best in my opinion, I reckon they will be the ones I will get
Huh? They're wireless though
@@TheeDevilWearsPrada they can be wired tho
They come with a wire
I bought both and tbh i ended up returning the artics 7p . I really like the comfort and sound only reason I kept the pulse 3d was because of the volume game / chat . I wish the artics gave you that option the chat was either too low or too high and with out being able to adjust it was really annoying. I love my pulse 3d
They sound of both are similar or you do prefer the Pulse 3d?
How's the sidetone?
i returned my arctis as wel i just could not find the right eq settings fore warzone and i had problems hearing the foodsteps and the fact that u have to connect to pc to change the settings is not fun
My Artics 7 have a slider for game chat/voice chat on the right side ear cup on opposite side of the volume slider. Are there different models of the 7?
I bought both I have to say that the 7p + is far superior. I couldn’t wear the pulse 1 hour without becoming uncomfortable. The 7p+ is soooo comfortable. As far as sound quality the EQ is more customizable on the 7p+ and I feel they have the slight edge. Build quality is hugely better in the 7p+ they have a steal band and feel less cheap. The ear cups are way more comfortable and are fabric instead of pleather so they won’t peal. If your on the fence BUY the 7p+ everything is better.
Not worth the price if you can't manage game and party chat independently on the head set.
@@maddog3467 that’s true it only has controls for volume and to hear yourself which kinda sucks. But the comfort is amazing I wouldn’t go back to the Sonys for that feature.
@@maddog3467 Yeah that was the deciding factor for me, you have to turn chat down sometimes to hear those footsteps better.
3D pulse has bad sound quality
I have both, and I prefer the Pulse 3D over the Arctis 7P. They sound about the same, but Pulse's is bit better (I hear sounds more clearly in games like Rainbow Six and Warzone), and they are much more integrated in system, as you can mix the party / game mix directly on the headset and see the volume / battery level in the UI. On the other hand the Arctis are waaay more confortable and the battery lasts much longer. The microphone also sound surprisingly the same, considering is integrated on the Pulse (which is more confortable and looks better).
To me, considering also the difference in price, Pulse 3D are a better headset overall for PS5.
Same here i turned the 3d back for Turtlebeach 600 g2 i regret it and now i will buy them again…. The mic from 3D sucks but sound quallity for warzone is very good and the footsteps are very clear the 3D audio work very well only for 3D pulse on ps5 and i tested many headsets.
But the leather of pulse is horrible, peeling off even if not frequently used
The wired Pulse 3Ds are the EXACT mic quality I was hoping for. I’m not really into the whole wireless thing when it comes to gaming headsets and this shows exact why 5:55
I want to buy pulse 3d but i am not sure if i will have 3d audio if used wired with my Controller. I want to use it wired. Can you please explain this to me because what i read in net about this is pretty mixed. Sorry my english 😀
OK OK OK This is great and all but there are headsets where the in game sound can be heard through the mic...does the arctic do this?please do a test while you are listening to music at full blast and talking at the same time.
Subbed because of the no nonsense approach. Great job man!
Thanks for the detailed review! I went through three sets of the Gold Wireless headsets before due to poor build quality, and I'm going to try the SS set thanks to you. The mic test was very helpful, too!
Snap. I've had a few different Sony gaming headsets and the build quality let's it down. The plastic headbands are weak and the ear muffs flake. Imgoing for SS next time. Shame as I like the sound on the Sony ones.
Those back-to-back comparisons were a major key - earned my sub. Thanks for the review! Thoughts on a Turtle Beach for PS5? I like the super-human hearing button...
I wish we’d get a quick update to this video since the EQ setting are able to be changed for the pulse 3Ds on the PS5
I love the minimalist design of my Pulse headset.
Facts
I love the minimalist look too only reason I’m going with the 7p is for comfort
I have nothing and Sony is more comfortable for me. So it depends...
Excellent review. Much better than the people who have just been trying to slap content out.
In case you were wondering, DualSense has a RealTek audio chip like the ones on PC motherboards, explains the quality.
Your review is very extensive and informative, overall sound quality IGN said both are on par. I'm happy with Pulse 3D but would jump into the next one with 50mm drivers, PS Platinum successor.
Is that why the mic-quality is so different with wired vs. wireless? Sounds like a pilot when wireless, much more natural when wired.
@@siggenx Could be. The vibration in DualSense is sound-based, that's its main job.
I’ve been using the Steelseries arctis 7p now for 2 years with my PS5. It’s beautiful, clear and spatial… the battery life is incredible and the comfort for glasses wearing individuals is amazing, but that’s it. The Arctis 7p is not an all around headset for games, multimedia and movies, it’s for games. Even after updating the firmware and choosing a great preset, the bass is so underwhelming it’s flat.
I was very misinformed by Pulse 3d and arctis 7p reviews. Everyone favors the 7p and even says the mic is better. I just reluctantly bought the all black pulse 3d tonight from Best Buy (Saturday 12/10/22) and 2 hours with it, it’s simply beautiful. The standard sound preset on the eq beats the arctis 7p beautifully and the bass I was missing and wanting in the 7p is available automatically on the bass boost preset in the eq setting on the ps5. I don’t base my gaming headsets anymore on gaming spatial sound or quality, I now base it on… is it capable and worthy of watching Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray movies and sound good across the spectrum without dropping or bottoming out. The arctis 7p cannot keep up, the pulse 3d just blew my mind and for $50 less. The arctis 7p is gorgeous, but it’s not even close to the performance of the pulse 3d. The microphone clarity blew my friends away and hearing them was so crystal clear. The arctis 7p is always trying to keep up in chat. I underestimated the pulse 3d based on so many articles and RUclips channels.
If you have the arctis 7p, go to best buy, by the Pulse 3d, use it for one night. If you don’t like it you can return it no questions asked for 1 month. I expected to return the pulse 3d but again, it way overshot any expectations I could have ever had for it.
Arctis 7p, I love you, but I’m selling you now.
Lol the mic sounds like trash
Great comparison video! 👍
🙏
Waiting on my 7p to arrive. Great video!
Love the review. Only review I’ve found that gets straight to the point!
Just got the 7p for ps5 and I love them, the mic monitoring is top tier to hear your own voice
Does it have the amp voice ??
@@mylifeisamoviee what do you mean by that?
@@Jxvvimm like for example when I use my astros I can hear my voice when I speak on the headset,,,,,, is it’s the same on steel series ??? Or are the garbage ?
@@mylifeisamoviee you can hear your own voice but its not a echo coming from a party or something its a live mic monitoring, you can turn it off if you want, but it sounds very clear and theres no lag or delay, its like being in a studio with a mic and headphones and hearing your own voice so you know how loud you are to everyone in the chat
OMG why this guy only has 2K followers?Lookin' at the quality of videos,the background light effects,and also the content,it seems to me that u deserve more attention.Keep it up,mate!!! Hi from Vietnam
Great review, the mic tests were really helpful!
You deserve so much more for the quality of videos you make 🤦🏽♂️
amazing review bro, extensive and to the point. you are really good at this
I wonder when their gonna finish the construction at the tower (those who know know)
Hi UpgraiDD ✋, can you please explain to me what this RUclips comment is in reference to? Thank you very much 😁.
@@maxpayne4107 the tower is destiny 2 its the game being shown in game there has been construction for a while on a part of the tower
just got mine and your video helped me to pull the trigger amazing headset thank you
Glad I could help!
Which one did you get
@@bellamccall6337 arctus 7p
@@Ajd-wy5ib is it worth 150 for ps5
I have relatively big ears and wear glasses... kinda leaning towards the 7P
the 7p is a better headset trust i have the arctis pro for pc and steel series have the best headsets
Dude, thank you for this review. All business, no fluff, and you covered everything I needed answered. Thumbs up!
Um. My man. How do you have so few subscribers??
This is one of the best videos I've seen from a tech review channel. Edited well. Well-spoken. Good tempo. And actually talked about relevant things that people care about.
+1 subscriber
Awesome video man!
This is by far the most in depth review I've found on either of these headsets and has really helped me in my decision. Keep up the good work, I think your channel is going to be a massive hit as it grows.
Underrated Channel great review
Just looked up (in Australia )
$159-pulse 3D
$350-7P steel series
Not 50 bucks more but double that’s crazy
good review do you know how the Arctis 7ps compare with the normal Arctis 7s?
I haven't tried the original Arctis 7's but I've heard they're almost identical with the only difference being the 7's have a USB-A dongle instead of USB-C and the 7's also have a game/chat slider which work on PC but not PS5.
@@MatthewMora cool thanks
@@valhallaoutcast you don´t really need that you can mix your game/chat in the ps5
I have the Astro A50 but the ps5 is missing an optical port so I plugged them into the tv at the cost of microphone and native 3D sound. I am thinking about getting 1 of these 2 headsets for vr gaming and it seems like the p7 are way more comfy and even usable on other platforms. That’s why I‘ll probably pick up one of those since I might buy a quest 3 later this year. But first I have to test my beautiful A50 on the psvr2. 😁
Yup I ended up returning my PS Pulse 3D headset and got the Steel Series Arctic’s 7p. They’re very comfortable and worth the extra 50 bucks.
Are they 50$ more comfortable tho?
@@saucyx4 yes. They also pick up less surrounding noise than the Pulse. They also last longer.
@@A.Malkosh honestly comfort is at the top of my list so I’ll drop an extra 50 for something that’ll last me some years
Loved your review bro! Can’t wait for future reviews!
This helped me a lot to decide what to get. Thank you so much
Excellent review. Thanks.
Since it’s technically RF (radio frequency) the higher the transceiver (dongle) the further the range will be. Just picture a triangle coming out of the bottom, and the higher the top of the triangle is (the dongle) the wider the base of the triangle will be. Same with all radio waves.
Thank you for the review! It was very helpful and entertaining. I will go with the Pulse 3D because in my country the Arctics 7p is double in price, and I never use the mic so that doesn't matter to me. 😄
Includes the cost in CAD? immediate thumbs up lol this was a solid af review.
This man deserves more subs
The best and most fair review i have seen so far. Kudos
As a videographer myself, the visuals are elite. Your definitely slept on
I have the 7p’s for the ps5 and the 9x for the series X and they are amazing!
Does your voice sound like it cracks with higher pitches on the 7p’s? You got any captures using the mic during gameplay that I can listen to? Thanks for your help
@@darthdeezy I don’t have any captured. Try updating them. I haven’t had any problems.
@@Gamerlife-be9ox I don’t have them, they get delivered tomorrow. But noticed some small cracks in some reviewers videos that had me wondering. Not all of them though. Could just be RUclips compression effects. Someone on TikTok had a video and it sounded good. Looking forward to try them myself tomorrow. Thank you 🙏🏼
@@darthdeezy I love mine.
~271k views with just ~4k subs given this excellent review.. You sir deserves more subs!
how do u not have 1 at least a mil subs. underrated af
thanks! Just started the channel but we got a long way to go. 🙏
@@MatthewMora I just came here for headset review, if u had some advice on video production, or gameplay videos I might have subscribed.
Quality stuff. Glad to be in the under 1k club before you blow tf up!
I'll remember the OG squad 🙏
Straight into it without having to fast forward. Nice
Dis is what ive been looking for!, right now im just plugging in my 6 year old in ear seinheisers cx200 into my controller. Still sounds great.
I’m still running my sennheiser game one and also sound great!
Good thing about headphones- a great pair will always sound good. no need to update.
I have a razer kraken neon pro but sound on cod sound muffled, like I’m in a room closed off from every sound. Is it simply because it’s ‘OLD’?
Managed to get the arctis 7 on sale for a $100. Been a huge fan of them. Had ASTRO A50's for about 5 years and will probably always sport a steelseries from here on out
By far one of the comfiest headsets I've ever owned, I'm a little bummed that it took me so long to buy a pair.
The pulse 3d mic is good and fine, why everybody say its bad? I might get one now but its out of stock everywhere
I just returned my pulse 3D. The build quality is very cheap and the ear cuffs aren’t comfortable at all IMO. Also had issues of ppl in my party saying they couldn’t hear what I was saying. Spend the extra money for the arctis 7
@@iiNeVeRCluTcH ive had the same problem with mic too. the audios amazing but the mics terrible
@@iiNeVeRCluTcH Is The Arctis 7 good?
@@iiNeVeRCluTcH the sound is amazing in cold war, hear foot step from miles away and coming to you. The only downside is its a bit uncomfortable
What is all the complaint about the mic quality? When using the cable, the quality is perfect. Wireless is barely usable though. 5:23
Thanks for this. I have both but will gift the Arctis to my brother since he will likely find more utility with them. I also dig the aesthetic more for the 3D pulse and the cups fit my ears with no problems.
How the mic quality, I know he covered it. Just interested in your opinion :D
Fantastic review, thank you for taking the time to really put a quality comparison together here. @PS5drop sent me
My dude! Hope he's helped you secure the bag.
@@MatthewMora not yet but it'll happen
I found this to be very informative thanks for the info!
excellent comparison, I am looking to change my gaming headset. thanks alot.
Thanks for the review, man! I’m searching for a good wireless headset for PlayStation and PC.
You may have just sold me on the steel series one!
Keep up the great work 👌🏻😎