Headsets / Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7X vs THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back

Headset · SteelSeries

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

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

THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back

Wired · 50 mm
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Connection70
Driver84
Verdict

SteelSeries Arctis 7X and THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76.

  • SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back is wired.
  • Driver: THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).
Pick this

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

If you care most about connection.

Pick this

THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back

If you care most about driver.

Spec-by-spec comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7XTHIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back
75Gear score76
WirelessConnectionWired
40 mmDriver50 mm
FixedMicrophone—
2020Release year—
≈ $220Estimated price—

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 SteelSeries Arctis 7X or THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back better?

SteelSeries Arctis 7X and THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 76. SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back is wired. Driver: THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back leads (50 mm vs 40 mm).

Which one is wireless?

SteelSeries Arctis 7X is wireless; THIEAUDIO Cypher Open-Back is wired.