Every gamer knows that a good gaming headset is a must. Do you want to hear every detail while playing a video game? Then the Steelseries Arctis GameBuds ™ are highly recommended, because it has more than 150 tailor -made audio profiles for the most popular games!
In recent weeks we have extensively tested the wireless gaming ears. Steelseries is best known for gaming headphones, but for the first they have also launched wireless in-ear ears. The headset can be used on different platforms, but there are specific versions for PC & PlayStation and PC & Xbox. Thanks to the versatile connection options you can link the gamebuds to a whole range of devices including the Mac, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, Switch, etc.
Steelseries Arctis GameBuds ™
The Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds is a wireless gaming headset with a versatile design, suitable for various platforms such as PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and mobile devices. This headset offers a long battery life of up to 10 hours, active noise reduction, 360 ° spatial audio and access to more than 150 game -specific audio profiles via the special Companion app, with which users can optimize their sound experience for different games.
Package contents
- Product information manual
- Arctis GameBuds ™ Including Qi Wireless charging case
- Silcone Eartips (S/M/L)
- Compact USB-C Wireless Dongle
- USB-C to USB-A-Dongle Extension cord (1.5 m)
- USB-C-to-usb-a-charging cable (1.5 m)
- Stickers
Design Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds
The Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds have a stylish and organic design which may be an unusual shape for Apple users. The PC/PlayStation version is available in black and white, while the PC/Xbox variant is only available in black.
Just like all other Steelseries accessories, high -quality materials are used. The buds are equipped with a triangular control panel that you can physically press. On the panel, the SteelSeries logo shows off on every ear plug. The Qi wireless charging case offers space for the earbuds and the USB-C Dongle.
Wearing comfort
The Arctis GameBuds are the first in-ear headphones from Steelseries and resemble the wireless headsets from, among others, Samsung and Google. The GameBuds offer excellent wearing comfort thanks to their ergonomic design, which is based on more than 62,000 ear scans to guarantee an almost perfect fit.
The earbuds are supplied with three different sizes of silicone earplugs, so that they stay comfortable during long -term use, even after an intensive game session.
The Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds and charging case are made of plastic with high -quality finish. The buds are equipped with silicone ear cushions for solid fit. The earbuds themselves are very light, so every Bud weighs only 5.3 grams.
Quick-Switch Wireless (2.4 GHz and Bluetooth)
In the charging case you will find a USB-C wireless transmitter that you can connect to your PlayStation, PC, Mac, Xbox and devices with a USB-C connection. An iPad with USB-C is also suitable. Does your device do not have a USB-C port? Then you can use the supplied USB-C to USB-a-Adapter.
The 2.4 GHz transmitter gives you considerably better performance than Bluetooth. The audio is lossless, instead of compressed, and gives a much better audio quality. It also has an ultra -latter time, so that you hear every sound when it happens on the screen, in contrast to Bluetooth that can have considerable delays. By pressing the control panel of one of the buds three times you can switch between 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth.
Active noise reduction
The Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds use a 4-microphone hybrid active noise reduction (ANC) system, with which environmental sounds are effectively filled in for an excellent game experience. With the help of the Steelseries Companion app you can adjust the noise reduction as desired, so that users can set the level of noise reduction as desired.
Although the ANC performs well, it can sometimes reduce the bass slightly, which is noticeable in music or games with heavy bass. Hard ambient sounds remain audible, but that is always difficult to filter away with these kinds of small ears. The fit and the right choice of silicone ear tips is also important in this.
Built -in microphone
The wireless earplugs from Steelseries are equipped with four built -in microphones that support hybrid active noise reduction, which ensures clear communication during gaming and calling. The microphones perform well in silent environments, but not as good as the extensive microphones of their headphones. They lose effectiveness in noisy situations, where voices come through less clearly
In addition, the microphones offer transparency mode, so that ambient noise remains audible when necessary. This function has its necessary limitations. When using via the 2.4 GHz connection, the speech quality is better than via Bluetooth, but in general conversations are difficult to understand.
General audio quality
The Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds have magnetic neodymium drivers, with a frequency response of 20 – 20,000 Hz and offers support for 360 ° spatial audio.
The Gamebuds show a lot of detail. The sound is clear, clear in speech and the midtones are well deposited against the layer. These low tones are well present, perhaps not like a subwoofer, but convincing.
The low tones will not drown out the high, because they are needed for the details. The balance of the Arctis Gamebuds is very good and ensures that you hear the smallest details of your environment. Especially the active noise reduction ensures that you get a compelling game experience.
The gaming headset has support for 360 ° spatial audio. With the free sonar virtual surround sound for Windows you can hear everything from every direction. In addition, the headphones are fully compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for the PS5, Microsoft Spatial for Xbox and other spatial audio solutions from third parties (available separately).
Battery life and charging
The Arctis ears have a use time of 40 hours in combination with the charging case. The earbuds themselves offer a playing time of 10 hours (with ANC) and by charging them with the charging case you can extend this to 40 hours. When you place the gamebuds in the charging case, 15 minutes of charging is sufficient for 3 hours of listening time. You can charge the charging case using the supplied USB-C cable or wireless on every Qi charger.
Compatibility Arctis GameBuds
Do you want to use the Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds on a PlayStation 5? Then it is advisable to buy this version, the same applies to the Xbox variant. In addition, you can also use the headset on a PlayStation 4, Android, Switch, iPads with USB-C, Oculus Quest 2 and more devices that offer support for audio, Bluetooth and USB-C.
Arctis Companion App
New for the headphones of Steelseries is the Arctis Companion App For mobile devices such as iPhone and Android. This app offers users access to more than 150 game-specific audio pre-settings. These profiles have been carefully compiled by audio engineers, eSports professionals and game developers. With the app you can adjust the audio settings while playing in real time without leaving the game.
Thanks to the presets you can immediately optimize the audio for more than 150 popular games, which provides a clear competitive advantage for various popular games such as Fortnite, Apex Legends and Minecraft.
With the optimization you immediately notice that audio is an important part of a game. It is necessary to be able to hear all the details well. The Arctis Companion app optimizes this well and ensures an overall improved user experience.
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You can operate the Arctis GameBuds using the control panels in every ear. You can therefore physically press and work with Touch. That is nice, so they are less sensitive to unintended touches.
With the buttons you can perform actions such as adjusting the volume, switching between active noise reduction and transparency mode, pausing or playing music, skip content, hiring or terminating conversations. With the help of the Arctis Companion app you can change and personalize touching. There are many options, so the learning curve is high.
Gaming and music
You will not only use the Steelseries Arctis GameBuds while gaming, but you can also use it while listening to music. This is because of their neutral audio profile and the ability to adjust EQ presets via the SteelSeries Companion app, so that you can optimize sound quality to your own preference, such as more bass or detail in higher frequencies.
Conclusion: Steelseries Arctis GameBuds
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Are you looking for a versatile in-ear headset to play for hours without problems? Then the Steelseries Arctis Gamebuds are a must. The design is organic, matte and have a light carrying weight. The ears are also comfortable and you can adjust the fit by using one of the three sizes of silicone tips.
The Arctis Gamebuds have good active noise reduction (ANC) to dampen environmental sounds, while you are completely absorbed in the game. You can operate the ears with the help of the physical control panel, but this requires the necessary exercise.
The Arctis Companion app software brings out the best in the gamebuds when using the in-ear headphones. This app offers users access to more than 150 game-specific audio instruments and profiles, specially tailored to the most popular games. You can also change the degree of noise reduction and transparency and fully personalize the buds.
The buds have everything a gamer wants. The 10 -hour battery life is good and with the help of fast charging in the supplied Qi wireless charging case you can charge the ears in 15 minutes for 3 hours of listening pleasure. In this way you can stretch the battery life to 40 hours.
- Organic design with good fit
- Compatible with a lot of devices
- Long battery life of 10 hours + 30 hours with charging case
- Good active noise reduction with 360 ° spatial audio
- Support for 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
- Arctis Companion app with 100 audio profiles
- Firmware updates only via Steelseries Desktop app
- Transparency mode too weak to have good conversations
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