Headsets / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 vs SteelSeries Arctis 7X

Headset · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming H5

Wired · 50 mm
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
VS
Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

Wireless · 40 mm · 2020
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Connection100
Driver62
Microphone72
Recency53
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 and SteelSeries Arctis 7X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H5 is wired.
  • Driver: ASUS TUF Gaming H5 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming H5

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming H5SteelSeries Arctis 7X
76Gear score75
WiredConnectionWireless
50 mmDriver40 mm
—MicrophoneFixed
—Release year2020
—Estimated price≈ $220

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS TUF Gaming H5 or SteelSeries Arctis 7X better?

ASUS TUF Gaming H5 and SteelSeries Arctis 7X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H5 is wired. Driver: ASUS TUF Gaming H5 leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; ASUS TUF Gaming H5 is wired.