In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7x and Skullcandy PLYR. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless - USB-C | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack | |
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Height | - | 18.9 cm | |
Width | - | 19.2 cm | |
Depth | - | 9.5 cm | |
Weight | - | 315 g | |
Colour | - | Black digi hype | |
Earpad Material | - | Memory foam | |
Headband Material | Steel | - | |
Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
Design | - | Games | |
Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, portable electronics, computer | |
Gaming | - | Yes | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 12 m | 10 m | SteelSeries Arctis 7x have a greater operating distance than Skullcandy PLYR. |
SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Headphones Form Factor | On-ear | Full size | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Foldable | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR can be folded. |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Skullcandy PLYR are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
Sound Effects | - | Skullcandy Supreme Sound®, Enhanced Sound Perception | |
Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
Max Sound Pressure | 98 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | Skullcandy PLYR have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 7x. |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Form Factor | Headset microphone | Built-in & removable boom | |
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Type | Boom | Boom | |
Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Bi-directional | |
Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 7x microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | - | |
Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | - | |
Impedance | 2200 Ohm | - | |
Microphone Features | Retractable microphone | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Controls | - | Volume, mute button, equaliser preset |
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CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable Audio cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A adapter - detachable |
Headset cable - detachable - 1.2 m USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m |
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Cable Length | - | 1.2 m | |
Detachable Cable | - | Yes |
FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Features | - | Mute LED indicator, Tile finding technology, Multipoint Pairing, automatic device switching, Clear Voice Smart Mic |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Battery Type | Headset battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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Battery Life | 24 hour(s) | 24 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (with 10 min charge): up to 1.8 hours |
CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Connector Type | - | Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 7x | Skullcandy PLYR |
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Included Accessories | Wireless transmitter | Headset cable, USB-C to USB-A cable | |
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Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Windows, Android tablet | |
Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |