Corsair HS55 SURROUND vs SteelSeries Arctis 7X
Corsair HS55 SURROUND
Wired · 50 mm · 2022SteelSeries Arctis 7X
Wireless · 40 mm · 2020Corsair HS55 SURROUND and SteelSeries Arctis 7X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.
- SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; Corsair HS55 SURROUND is wired.
- Driver: Corsair HS55 SURROUND leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Corsair HS55 SURROUND
If you care most about driver.
SteelSeries Arctis 7X
If you care most about connection.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Corsair HS55 SURROUND | SteelSeries Arctis 7X | |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Gear score | 75 |
| Wired | Connection | Wireless |
| 50 mm | Driver | 40 mm |
| Flip-to-mute | Microphone | Fixed |
| 2022 | Release year | 2020 |
| ≈ $60 | 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 Corsair HS55 SURROUND or SteelSeries Arctis 7X better?
Corsair HS55 SURROUND and SteelSeries Arctis 7X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; Corsair HS55 SURROUND is wired. Driver: Corsair HS55 SURROUND leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Which one is wireless?
SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; Corsair HS55 SURROUND is wired.
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: Corsair HS55 SURROUND ≈ $60, SteelSeries Arctis 7X ≈ $220. Current prices vary by store.