Headsets / Comparison

Fantech HG26 Alto vs SteelSeries Arctis 7X

Headset · Fantech

Fantech HG26 Alto

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

Fantech HG26 Alto and SteelSeries Arctis 7X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75.

  • SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; Fantech HG26 Alto is wired.
  • Driver: Fantech HG26 Alto leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

Fantech HG26 Alto

If you care most about driver.

Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

If you care most about connection.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Fantech HG26 AltoSteelSeries 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 Fantech HG26 Alto or SteelSeries Arctis 7X better?

Fantech HG26 Alto and SteelSeries Arctis 7X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 75. SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; Fantech HG26 Alto is wired. Driver: Fantech HG26 Alto leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; Fantech HG26 Alto is wired.