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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality, especially for music listening, is a top priority for you, and you're willing to invest more, the 7hz Timeless earbuds would be a superior choice due to their high-fidelity audio reproduction. However, the Steelseries TUSQ, while more budget-friendly, offers a unique advantage for gamers with its integrated microphone and design features aimed at gaming scenarios. If you frequently engage in online gaming and need a mic for communication, or if cost is a major factor, the Steelseries TUSQ would be the practical option. Keep in mind the 7hz Timeless may not include features such as a microphone which is typically desired for gaming or calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- Very good for music
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Very good for gaming
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
8.6
7.6
The 7hz Timeless is very good for music, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Gaming
6.6
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
5.2
The Steelseries TUSQ and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Steelseries TUSQ is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
4.7
The 7hz Timeless is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Steelseries TUSQ is only fair for noise reduction, while the 7hz Timeless is poor.
Cost
$185
$44
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The 7hz Timeless has a price of $185 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $44.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
7.8
7.3
The 7hz Timeless and Steelseries TUSQ are both good for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The 7hz Timeless and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$185 | $44 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
Shopping
7hz Timeless
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Headphonesty
Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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