Steelseries Arctis GameBuds

Overview

The SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds are simply fantastic and raise the bar in what a pair of wireless buds can offer. Quality sound, intuitive controls, great features, and even wireless charging all combine to make an incredibly compelling package.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

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7.8

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Based on 71 reviews
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Last revision on January 9, 2025

Reviewers Liked

Long battery life
Plenty of gaming EQ presets
Comfortable
Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity
Nearly 200 game profiles
Earphones and charging pod both look and feel wonderful
Qi wireless charging

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bluetooth only supports the SBC codec
No custom EQ on mobile (PC only)
WearSense (auto-pause when earbuds are removed) is a little sensitive

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Expert reviews and ratings

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are near-perfect for a plethora of consoles and devices, offering mindblowing sound quality, 100+ game-tailored presets and effective ANC. All of this is packed in a stylish, lightweight yet sturdy body. They’re also extremely comfortable and come with a very user-friendly app. However, they have a couple of quirks worth knowing before you buy.

By Tom's Guide on January 09, 2025

The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds combine the functionality of a gaming headset with the design of true wireless earphones to solid effect.

By PCMag on December 09, 2024

Before trying out the Arctis GameBuds, I wasn’t convinced that “gaming” earbuds needed to be a thing. Now? I’m more convinced. The 2.4-GHz dongle, the audio profiles, and the impressive Transparency mode all helped make my gaming sessions easier and more comfortable than I would normally get wearing a full-size headset.

By Wired on November 13, 2024

SteelSeries has an impressive set of gaming-centric earbuds in the Arctis GameBuds, sporting fantastic sound quality, battery life, and supporting features. It may have a few minor inconveniences, but very few earbuds are able to cover every base as competently as the GameBuds.

By IGN on October 30, 2024

By TechRadar on October 29, 2024

The Arctis GameBuds have a long battery life and solid sound, plus they make gaming on-the-go as good as it can be.

By Gizmodo on October 26, 2024

If you’re heading on a plane and want to game with your portable gaming console, the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds knock it out of the park. For a first-gen set of wireless earbuds, they don’t feel like the company’s first foray into this niche area. While they’re designed for listening to your gaming, I’ve also been using them for listening to music on the fly.

By Forbes on November 02, 2024

Steelseries Arctis GameBuds

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