SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile — Quick-Switch 2.4GHz+Bluetooth 5.3 — Active Noise Cancelling — Mobile App — Water Resistant IP55 — 40H Battery with Qi Charging Case – Black

Comfortable, Earbuds for Gaming & Everyday Use
These SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds have been a fantastic addition to my gaming setup! The quick-switch 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity makes it super easy to jump between Xbox, PC, PS5, Switch, and mobile without any hassle, I just switch modes and continue playing. The pairing process was quick and seamless every time.The active noise cancelling is surprisingly effective for earbuds and really helps when I’m trying to focus in noisy environments. The sound quality is clear and balanced with good depth for both games and music. I also appreciate the mobile app support because it lets me fine-tune EQ settings and customize controls to my liking.The battery life is excellent, I’m getting close to the advertised 40 hours with the Qi wireless charging case, which is super convenient. The case itself feels sturdy and life on the go is much easier because I can top up the battery without cords if I need to.I also love that they’re water resistant (IP55) perfect for workouts or rainy days, and they’ve held up great so far. Comfort is also top-notch; they stay in well during longer gaming sessions and the fit feels secure without being tight.Overall, these are high-quality gaming earbuds that combine excellent connectivity, great sound, long battery life, and convenience. Highly recommend for anyone who games across multiple platforms or just wants a reliable all-around set of earbuds.

Great wireless option for pc / console
These earbuds are comfortable and have good sound overall. (I don’t use the SteelSeries software so they could quite likely be even better.)They can connect via bluetooth or the included dongle and switching between the modes is easy. I am able to have them connected to my PC via the dongle and my phone via bluetooth at the same time. While I am not able to use both devices simultanesouly (could be a me problem) if I receive a phone call while gaming it does play ring sound in the earbuds and I am able to switch / answer quickly. So it does have at least some sort of simultaneous connection to both.I do notice that if I am connected to my phone via bluetooth and I walk too far from my pc it will play the “disconnect” sound when it loses connection to the dongle which can be a bit confusing.I did have one of the earbuds fail. The left bud had sound but was much quieter than the right using both connection menthods and various devices. I tried updating the software, firmware and completely factory resetting them to no avail. I reached out the SteeleSeries and they replaced them for me. The process was quick and easy. They even had me provide pictures of the defective ones destroyed, which they do to ensure people aren’t selling bad product privately which I appreciate.I have owned several SteelSeries over ear headphones as well and have been greatly impressed. The GameBuds were another great addition.

Yaklaşık 3 haftadır yoğun şekilde kullanıyorum ve artık rahatlıkla söyleyebilirim ki mükemmel bir ürün. Almadan önceki en büyük soru işaretlerim batarya süresi ve oyun performansı üzerineydi ama ikisinde de beklentimin üzerine çıktı. PC başında kesintisiz 10 saat oyun oynama şansım oldu ve bu yetmezmiş gibi 10 saatin ardından yalnızca 15 dakika kutusunda şarj ettikten sonra 70 dakika daha kullanabildim ve hala şarjı vardı. Ayrıca R6 ve Valorant gibi ses kasmanın önemli olduğu FPS oyunlarında da uzun uzun denedim, gerçekten kulaküstü kulaklıklardan farksız. Bunda en önemli etken Steelseries’in kendi yazılımı ki onu da mükemmel yapmışlar. Kolay bir arayüzü var ve gerçekten seçtiğiniz oyuna göre en iyi ayarı yapıyor. Ayrıca 2.4 ghz alıcısıyla inanılmaz bir mesafede kesintisiz çalışıyor, 2 oda uzaktan bile bağlantısı aynen devam ediyor. ANC özelliğini hiç kullanmıyorum; çünkü kulaklık tasarımı sebebiyle kendiliğinden üst düzey bir gürültü engelleme sağlıyor, toplu taşımada kullanırken bile ıssız bir odada dinliyormuşusunuz hissiyatı veriyor. Mikrofonunun oyun için çok zayıf olduğunu zaten herkes söylemiş ama telefonla arama yapmak için gayet yeterli, gürültülü ortamlarda dahi karşıya sesinizi net iletiyor. Sonuç olarak standart oyuncu kulaklıklarından bıkanlar için mükemmel bir ürün, kulaküstünden farksız gerçek bir oyuncu kulaklığı.

I was really impressed with these earbuds; they work well overall.*Audio Quality*: The Bluetooth audio quality is great, and I didn’t experience any issues. I watched streams and YouTube videos, including some gaming content, and the audio was impressive—especially with Dolby Atmos. I read an article that claimed SBC could actually outperform AAC in terms of lower latency and better battery life, so I think these buds are better & suited for Android users.*Wireless 2.4 GHz Audio*: At first, the 2.4 GHz wireless connection felt a bit strange, but with Dolby Atmos enabled, the difference was immediately noticeable. I was impressed by how well the earbuds handled ambient sounds, allowing me to hear all the intricate details in the game.I also tried SteelSeries’ 3D audio on my laptop, and it was amazing.I tried to disable Dolby atmos, and enabled the Equalizer on steelseries app. You will notice difference.*Volume Concerns*: Initially, I was worried about the low volume, especially for some games that require higher audio levels. Unfortunately, the 2.4 GHz wireless connection has lower volume than the Bluetooth connection. To fix this, I switched to the “Movie sound mode setting” in Dolby Atmos. You can also customize Dolby Atmos by enabling the “Volume Leveler” and “Surround Virtualizer,” which makes a significant difference.(Note: If you’re using SteelSeries’ app for choosing specific sound equalizer, I recommend leaving the “Dolby Atmos Equalizer” untouched ( for a custom sound ) and just enable “Volume Leveler” for better experience.Also turn off the audio limiter on steelseries application for more volume.)*Noise Cancellation (ANC)*: The ANC isn’t perfect, but it does a good job of reducing background noise in most environments.*Transparency Mode*: The transparency mode is excellent, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings when needed.Note : there’s a little noisy buzzing sound when the transparency mode enabled, I switched off every sound mode to get rid of the issue.*Microphone*: I don’t have much to say about the microphone, but it does the job well enough for calls or in-game communication.*Comfort*: The earbuds are comfortable, but after long gaming sessions, you might start to feel them in your ears.*Battery Life*: The battery can handle about 8-9 hours of gaming without all features enabled. With Bluetooth, I think it lasts closer to 9 hours. I haven’t noticed any major issues because I always take breaks, so the battery life has been more than sufficient for me.One thing that bothered me slightly is that sometimes one of the earbuds shows a slight difference in battery life (around 2-3%) compared to the other, which is a little annoying.*Conclusion*: These earbuds are great for daily use and perfect for those who mainly play single-player campaigns (though they’re still good for multiplayer). I chose these earbuds because I’m not a fan of bulky headsets, and I wanted something I could use anytime, anywhere. Big thanks to SteelSeries for delivering on this.

I am really impressed with these.I have used numerous over-ear headphones for gaming for a long time. My current over-ear headset is a pair of Audeze Maxwell for XBox and, while I love them, they are heavy on the top of my head for long sessions.The Arctis buds are surprisingly very, very good! The ANC is very effective and the sound quality for gaming is executed really well. I do not use these for music, I do not use these with Bluetooth to my phone – I use them for gaming which is their intended purpose.The microphone quality is fine. Teammates say they can hear me clearly though, sometimes, a little distant. But still effective for our casual gaming style. My Audeze have a much better microphone, of course. If I am playing more competitively then I will use those.Single player game sounds are excellent. I would easily recommend these and I am surprised at their sound quality.