Think for a second, about what you would want from a set of gaming earbuds.
Versatile but fast wireless connections?
A long battery life?
A wide range of EQ options?
Now let me show you theSteelSeriesArctis GameBuds.
Theyre everything Ive ever wanted from a set of gaming buds, and more.
The truth is, Ive been waiting for this moment.
Ive used the buds on numerous rainy dog walks, and theyre still as fresh as ever.
The case is just as sturdy, though the plastic shell feels a little thin around the top.
Perhaps more importantly, theyre effortlessly comfortable.
Weve come a long way, and the soft edges of the Arctis GameBuds meld beautifully in the ear.
They plug in neatly, with a reliable seal and lightweight feel.
Features
These are some seriously stacked earbuds.
You really cant get much better than that.
Ill kick things off with the most unique feature - something you wont find in competitors arsenals.
At first glance, its your standard earbud software - providing access to battery levels and ANC controls.
you might also set different profiles for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections.
One of my favorite features is the physical buttons on each bud, though.
Ive been crying out for a full button, and SteelSeries implementation nails both basic and more sophisticated functionality.
Podcasts regularly continued playing in my pocket while I paused my listening.
A 10-hour per bud charge meant I never dropped out of power during day-to-day usage either.
Its why many opt to use slower but more dynamic mainstream buds from Sony, Bose, or Apple.
Lower ranges are punchy and clear, with no distortion at higher volumes.
That detail is particularly well translated in The Last of Us Part 2s claustrophobic The Descent mission.
The same is true of Horizon: Forbidden West.
Wider environments sound incredible, cut-scenes are rich and booming, and individual effects sound crisp and clean.
The Arctis GameBuds perform better in this test than any others in my pool, though.
Should you buy the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
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