Customer Ratings & Reviews

These ain't it.. Compared to the Asus Cetra SpeedNova, no contest. The only thing the Gamebuds have going for them is the game profiles and a slight comfort level. Sound is what matters. The Gamebuds sound laughably low compared to the SpeedNova. The ANC also isn't up to par. I would rank the Gamebuds third in terms of gaming earbuds.... 1- Asus Speednova, 2- Sony Explore, 3- SS Gamebuds. I need my game buds to be loud and punchy. I'm just not getting that with the Gamebuds. The Gamebuds have a slightly more controlled/refined sound, but also sound whisper quiet in comparison to the competition. I need my music to over power my TV in the background with/without ANC, these don't do that. If I'm listening to Rock at volume. I shouldn't be able to hear a casual YT video of a product review playing on my TV/laptop. If you value your hearing. I guess it's not much of a concern :) The dongle and 2.4ghz tech is just okay.. Depending on your environment you'll get that SS metallic/robotic interference noise from the 2.4ghz connection. In dual mode, the phone takes over and cuts out sound way too often.. Dual mode needs a lot of work, and will cause complete disconnects (yes my firmware is up to date) probably a good idea to disconnect BT after setting sound profiles. I would recommend these overall. I think they're comfortable; but ear tips could be better. I don't think they're quality. I think third party ear-tips would provide better noise isolation. The sound is good, but if you're looking for loud and punchy, look elsewhere. Good battery life from the case and buds. Nice first attempt by SS.

Let me start by saying that I generally despise earbuds because they seriously lack in every single way possible acoustically. Unfortunately I am a migraineur with Trigeminal Neuralgia which means that I can no longer wear headphones because they put pressure on the trigeminal nerve and trigger my migraines. I looked at several brands of in ear headsets and read reviews before coming across these gems. I know Steelseries from other products I own and eventually decided to take these over the ROG set due to the incompatibility with the PS systems. I have been listening to many different styles of music for about 3 hours now, only using about 2% of the battery so far (with the sound processing and active noise cancelling running) and I am impressed. The clarity is impeccable, distortion is undetectable, highs are crisp, lows are punchy, mids are resounding, vocals are clear and understandable even at high volume... The 3D emulation is precisely on point and executel perfectly. This was only on the bluetooth by the way... I expect that the 2.4Ghz digital connection will be even more incredible. As someone who was expressly AGAINST earbuds for ANY audio, I highly recommend these, if for nothing else than to listen to music with. Gaming will be at a whole new dimension.. The app is a fantastic touch as well for keeping track of charge, e.q. settings, and other tweaks and customization settings. Highly recommend!

I bought these to replace my Logitech G935 gaming headset. The G935s started to have a problem with powering on the first time. Sometimes well more than the first. I'd been looking for something I could use with my PS5 and PC. I also travel with a laptop from time-to-time and use the headsets with it. Since I have been using my AirPods Pros for a while with my phone I thought I'd look for some in-ear option for gaming. First a shout out to BB for always being there when I need/want something! Great price and ordering online and picking up in the store was a breeze. The main reason I bought these was the ability to connect to the PS5, PC and my iPhone. It does all of that. What I didn't know was the extended battery life these have. I've used them throughout the day for the past two days and have not managed to get them below 25% in a single use. My first connection was with my iPhone. Followed the instructions and was connected immediately. I had looked at a number of reviews and noticed all had said to turn off the limiter in the app. I haven't listened with the limiter on, but it gets very loud with it off. I've used these in Warzone with my phone and it has made the game much more enjoyable. Footsteps are very distinct and the sound is very immersive. I've also watched some videos on YouTube on listened to music. I'm debating on if these will become my everyday earbuds. I have used the mic in phone calls and was told it sounded good. I have not used it in-game or recorded it. Next was on my PS5 to check out the 2.4Ghz. They were very easy to pair and within minutes I was playing COD: BO6 and these truly shined. I clearly hear and distinguish the locations and types of sounds. The G935s were very good, but this is on another level. Lastly, I connected to my laptop. We're traveling so I thought it'd be a good test. They quickly connected with the GG software which seems really good, so far. Overall, these are a good option for me so far. I like the convenience, the long battery life and really good sound. I would recommend these if you are looking for great earbuds for gaming.

Man ol man I grabbed these right before pitch the Nova Pro wireless after my Pro wireless started going out. These are amazingly good and come with tons of presets to use for so many different games. You still have the freedom to take calls while playing just like their big brother and they fit in ear so comfortable. I’ve had so many headphones and steel series has impressed me by far!

Steelseries is my go to brand for any gaming products and I will always choose them if they have something available. That being said, I was extremely excited when I heard they were releasing gaming earbuds. I picked them up from my store immediately upon release. The first thing I did when I got home was connected them to my PC to update the firmware on Steelseries GG app. I then tinkered with the settings and it sounded phenomenal whether it was gaming, or music, or just watching Youtube. Everything was loud, crisp, distinguishable. So imagine my surprise when I go to test them on my PS5 and the sound is....well...nonexistent. No matter what I did, everything on the PS5 sounded extremely low volume despite all of my settings being at max. Fortunately I'm not the only one who was having this issue and I found some threads on Reddit, however no one has found a solution yet and that's a shame. And don't even get me started with the mobile companion app. For an app that only supports two products (Nova 5 and the Gamebuds), what an absolute headache it was trying to get the app to recognize the Buds. I tried on multiple occasions and it was a 10+ minute effort each time despite my phone being connected via bluetooth already. As the title goes, these are amazing for PC and Switch, but absolutely STAY AWAY if you're trying to pick these up for Playstation. I wonder if the Xbox version actually works on Xbox now.

Works great Good quality look and feel No issues whatsoever so far Price is a bit crazy, but so are most peripherals in PC gaming market these days. Work great with Sonar, easy to configure like other Sonar devices Decent range if you need to step off for the fridge Tested wirh Discord and many AAA titles along with some Indi.

Honestly i love these things and I just bought them today 12/26/2024. The audio customization is amazing, the sound is phenomenal (coming from someone whos had airpods), and the case is a little on the “bigger” side but i dont mind that either. Harder to lose lol. The battery life is also great. Overall 10/10

Pros: + Bluetooth 5.3 & 2.4GHz connectivity + Includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter + Toggle ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and transparency with the push of a button + Clear phone calls to listen and Cons: - Custom EQ presets requires modifying via Sonar software on computer I'm not typically a big fan of in-ear headphones. I have used the likes of JBL, Pixel Buds, and other types that would never stay in my ear. I have had great success with these! The first use of these after a full charge in 2.4GHz mode (connected to a desktop PC) lasted me about 13 hours. This included listening to music, gaming, watching social media vids, and more. I'll be testing in bluetooth mode soon to see how they fair, but first impressions are great for these GameBuds!

I love these things. Some reviewers have bad things to say but honestly I don’t see it. Just remember to change the EQ preset to whatever game you’re playing. I give these bad boys 5 stars.

Struggled to pair them to my PC initially but once I got them hooked up they work wonderfully. Solved all my issues with one product (being tethered, cable clutter, connection issues effecting sound quality). They sound amazing and happy not to have a clunky headset anymore.

These are comfortable earbuds has 3 different silicone sizes so that helps, quality is good, don’t use it for the mic, it’s good enough to hear at best mic wise.

Awesome earbuds i use them for my ps5 and pc battery life is good as well

Best earbuds for gaming noise canceling is so good. I give it a 10

Bought these a day or two ago, two pair of them. Haven’t even gone through a whole charge yet. My set literally only plays bass and not even the bass with the song or show, random loud bass out of the left earbud, and my wife’s just crackle and disconnect on and off. I’ve tried other phones and consoles but it’s all the same, I’m so disappointed because my other steel series stuff is wonderful.

Overall, I quite like these. I will be using them anytime I play Tarkov. Or just in general want something that is comfortable that I can wear for a long time and don’t want to mess up my hair. Or want some OK noise cancelling to get work done. SOUND 9/10: Sound to me is the most important part of any headset/earbud. These are incredibly sensitive to EQ where it is make or break for these guys. It comes with 100+ premade EQ’s. Which work great. You can make your own EQ but you have to do it through the Steelseries GG Desktop App and then import it in to the App. Which is cumbersome. If what I was playing had a preset EQ these sounded great. If not, it was hit or miss. I would classify them more as surgical immersive. Where I can easily tell everything apart and location over it all blending together. Which is exactly what I like. But for others comes across as a bit too clinical. I mostly tested them on Escape From Tarkov and I’ve never heard the game sound so good before. I was able to have pinpoint accuracy of where people were at, was hearing things I’ve never heard before, and weapons sounded great. Music was solid on “Movie: Immersive” mode. Where I really have no complaints. Bass isn’t as impactful as I think most are used to. More mid and treble focused. But again, could pull apart the different parts of songs, location of instruments, etc. Movies followed a similar trend. Again, “Movie: Immersive” preset. I could hear all the different parts. Bass was present and satisfying enough but wasn’t jaw dropping. Directional audio was superb. Vocals were clear making it easy to hear people. I could pull apart all the different sounds during action. And in general constantly felt quite immersed in all there categories. I do not recommend using “Volume Limited” as it dramatically changes the sound by limiting dynamics. Meaning if there is a loud explosion vs a quiet brush of leaves both will be similar in sound. Making everything sound a bit cloudy. Also, made adjustments in volume less impactful. But does help in competitive situations. TLDR: In general had great imaging (could hear how close/far a sound was), layering (pick apart a bunch of different sounds), and directional (pinpoint accuracy where a sound was coming from). Good dynamics. Fantastic for competitive gaming, great for immersion/causal gaming, music, and movies. But more surgical/clinical in sound. CONNECTION 5/10: Connection results were all over the place for me. 1. Triple pressing the right earcup will switch between Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4 GHz mode. Appreciated. Would have preferred to see dual mode where I could get audio from both at the same time. 2. Hit and miss where sometimes both earbuds wouldn’t connect correctly making me have to put one or both back into the case for them to pair correctly. Often would hear one connect followed by 1 – 3 seconds for the second to connect. 3. Often on my iPhone 14 Pro Max they would not play, despite being connected via Bluetooth, on Bluetooth, and connected in the Steelseries App. 4. When connected to a laptop/PC via 2.4 GHz it wouldn’t always play like my iPhone but happened a lot less often. But often did require manually going into sound settings to switch them to the correct device (would not happen automatically). 5. Did have several occasions of drop outs. My environment is saturated. But clear line of site. Milage will vary here. 6. They do connect to the dongle/Bluetooth quickly when you first take them out of the case. With the exception of left/right pairing separately. Which I haven’t seen in wireless earbuds since they originally came out. 7. Latency is solid with 2.4 GHz where you can easily play games with it. Much faster than Bluetooth. Even Bluetooth didn’t have issues when watching media on Bluetooth mode. 8. 2.4 Wireless dongle can cover up other USB ports. COMFORT/CONTROLS 9/10: 1. Excellent fit and comfort. Can wear for long periods of time without any issues. Very similar to the shape/design/comfort as Jabra’s. 2. Physical buttons for control. Left earbud you have your transparency, off, and noise cancelling via single press. On the right play/pause single press, double press for skip forward, triple press for 2.4/Bluetooth mode. Quite responsive with minimal delay (maybe 200 – 500 ms). ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLING/TRANSPARENCY 7/10: 1. It’s solid. You get some passive noise isolation from them being earbuds. Then the active part helps eliminate say fan noise from a PC or air conditioner or any other similar sound which is constant. Along with lowering the overall noise floor of an environment. It isn’t the best I’ve heard and doesn’t compete with say dedicated noise cancelling earbuds. But is great for a gaming environment where you just want to focus on the game/media/music. 2. Transparency mode is similar. Solid. I can hear a lot more of what is going on around me. But isn’t to the same level as AirPods Pro. But equal to other companies that aren’t Apple. 3. Did not notice a difference in sound with it on/off. 4. Like how it announces the setting to you so you know exactly what it is. Voice sounds pretty good but still slightly robotic. CASE 8/10: 1. Is on the larger end but not terrible. Can easily fit in pocket. 2. Houses the earbuds that are held in via magnets. Along with housing the 2.4 GHz dongle. Also, magnetic shutting cover. 3. Plastic top with plastic hinge. Which feels cheap and not very satisfying to open/close. As there is a lip that you have to force past to get it to stay open. 4. USB-C Charging. 15 minute quite charge for 3 hours of gameplay. 5. Also supports qi-charging. 6. LED light on the front to notify you of stuff. Such as current battery level. 7. Comes with a nice USB-A to USB-C connector. Steelseries Phone App 10/10: 1. Used on iPhone 14 Pro Max. Basic utility that is easy to navigate. Similar to any other Steelseries software. 2. From top to bottom. Shows the earbuds, left, right, and case battery percentage left. Then you can select audio modes. What equalizer. The noise control and strength of said noise control. Microphone volume, and sidetone. Which I didn’t notice much of a difference with. And last volume limiter. 3. I has wear sense which worked alright. With about a second or two delay. 4. Do have some controls of what the buttons do (mute/unmute mic, volume down, volume up, cycle noise control, toggle audio mode, mobile voice assistant, play/pause, next tract, previous track).

These earbuds are pretty cool. They not only serve a purpose for gaming but also serve a purpose for general use on my phone. I use these to play BO6 on my PS5 through 2.4 mode with the include USB C receiver and listen to music or watch something on my phone through Bluetooth mode which is toggled with 3 presses of either bud. That capability for me divides these into gaming/general use category for headphones. Gaming: They aren't the best for gaming but if I didn't have my main headphones with me while traveling and wanted to game on a gaming laptop, they would be good enough. Let me explain. I mainly noticed that this pair of headphones wouldn't get loud enough for me. There is a setting on the app that makes you choose if you're in the EU or not because of some laws they have limiting the volume output on your earbuds or headphones. You can also toggle this in the app through the volume limiter. I personally could not hear a difference when this was toggled and when it wasn't except at the highest volume. When compared to my main headset, 100 while gaming on these Arctics is like 75 on my Razer Blackshark which was actually nice for a bit but still didn't have nearly the same impact. What is nice about these earbuds is you're able to choose your sound profile from a large set of games. I didn't see BO6 on there so I'm hoping these improve when there is a preset available. I will say though that you can create your own preset and customize it but you're not able to do this through the app itself. You have to download Steelseries GG separately on your computer and then import it onto the app. With a customized preset, I was able to game more comfortably knowing I was getting just the right audio output I wanted. General Use: Just like for gaming, these won't be the best for watching movies or listening to music but they are good enough in my opinion to carry around with me as a travel option backup. They won't take away my main set I use for music and movies while traveling but they're a good back up. The noise cancellation is good but sound does bleed in a little. I could faintly hear the clicks on my keyboard while writing this and listening to music with ANC on. I do like the transparency mode which is a more common feature these days allowing you to hear your surroundings so they're great for a work environment. Overall, I really like these earbuds. They'll be in my bag as that second option for general use and stay in my bag for when I game on laptop. However, I don't see myself using these for my daily gaming use set up at home. I did get ear fatigue after about an 1 hour and resorted back to my headset. The microphone for chat is decent but nearly not the same as from a headset with an extending mic so I muted myself after about 30 minutes since it was also catching some music that my wife was playing at the desk right next to me. I am now using these more often at work to use the transparency mode and I will say it makes work more enjoyable.

The Arctis GameBuds from SteelSeries are a fantastic set of wireless earbuds. Aimed at gamers in particular, they nonetheless represent all around excellence for just about any use. Even casual gamers should strongly consider these, given the features and performance. The headphones are loaded with features: 2.4Ghz wireless support for low latency, Bluetooth, active noise canceling with a transparency feature, loads of audio presets and the ability to create more, IP55 water resistance, and wireless charging. All great–but do they sound good? Yes, they do. Setup can be done via the Arctis companion app on a mobile device, or you can download the SteelSeries GG PC app. The latter has the ability to create presets via Sonar, and is the only way to update the firmware unfortunately. The app does give plenty of other options though–179 total presets, with music and movie presets along with an enormous list of presets for popular games. ANC and transparency settings can be toggled here along with mic levels. The app will also show whether the earbuds are connected via Bluetooth or wireless. Thankfully the app still communicates with the earbuds over Bluetooth while in wireless mode, so you can adjust settings in the app regardless. The initial setup with my Galaxy S23 Ultra was rocky (but that’s par for the course with this phone and doesn’t reflect upon these), but after a few tries they finally synced up and worked fine. One thing to note: when using the earbuds with a Bluetooth device, the volume control is integrated. If you adjust the volume via your mobile device, it’ll control the volume. But when you are using the 2.4Ghz wireless dongle with the device, there are two independent volume levels: the device and the earbuds themselves. So you’ll want to adjust both your device volume (console, PC) and your earbuds (a tap and hold–right for increase, left for decrease). In use, I found these comfortable to wear for extended periods, which isn’t always true for earbuds for me. There are multiple tips to adjust for ear size, and I found the default ones to be perfect for me.The fit is snug and they don’t feel like they’ll fall out, and the seal is tight enough for a good ANC experience. These definitely aren’t the best with noise canceling I’ve ever heard, but they do a very good job. Overall audio performance was really good–I was surprised by how much I enjoyed listening to them. For music playback testing I used Spotify over Bluetooth and found that I really like the Music:Punchy preset for most popular music. Everything from Andre Rieu to AC/DC sounded excellent and lively. For gaming, you use the included Type-C wireless dongle. You tap the earbuds three times to quickly alternate between wireless and Bluetooth and the switch is very fast. For devices that don’t have a Type-C port, a Type-C to Type-A adapter was helpfully included. For both the PS5 and my gaming PC they were instantly recognized. In reading some of the documentation, I saw that some audio enhancement settings on a device might interfere with the earbuds’ own settings, so I made sure to disable those. I tested games that were included among the 179 included presets: Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 and Forza Horizon 5 on PC. I thought for wireless earbuds they sounded excellent and offered great clarity. Are you going to mistake it for a dedicated 7.1 channel audio system? No, but I came away impressed, particularly in Forza Horizon 5. Mic quality in testing worked well and should be good for most people. My final judgment? These are great earbuds, period, and for gamers who want a more compact audio solution than a large headset, these are a slam dunk. They sound fantastic, have just about every feature you’d want, and offer the versatility of low latency wireless or Bluetooth connectivity along with excellent ergonomics. I’d actually say that even if you had zero interest in gaming that these are worth looking at, just because they sound good. Highly recommended

Who would’ve thought such tiny earbuds could deliver such incredible performance? The Arctis Steelseries Gamebuds, the tiny almighty. These are my first pair of Artics gaming peripherals and now I experienced what the hype is all about. These earbuds not only look sleek with their black-and-white trim and SteelSeries logo, but they’re also built for comfort and durability. Features like 360 spatial audio and active noise cancelation (ANC) take the audio experience to the next level. With 10 hours of battery life and an additional 30 hours from the wireless charging case, they’re designed for extended use. Charging is easy, with support for both USB-C and wireless charging. Setting them up couldn’t be easier, just pair them via Bluetooth on your device, or plug in the included wireless receiver for automatic connection. SteelSeries also offers an accompanying app available for PC, Android, and iOS. The app allows for extensive customization, from adjusting audio settings. While the mobile app is straightforward, the PC version offers advanced customization options for users who want more control like tweaking spatial audio positioning. When it comes to sound quality, these earbuds excel. The audio is well balanced, delivering impressive bass for their size. Using the Sonar setting on my PC, I found the sound quality to rival that of traditional over-ear headphones. The microphone also exceeded my expectations, providing clear communication during online gaming sessions and even phone calls. What really surprised me was the earbuds’ ability to seamlessly switch connections while gaming on my PC. I received a phone call, and the earbuds automatically switched over to my phone. When done it switches back to the game. It’s a convenient feature, even if it temporarily interrupts game audio. These GameBuds aren’t just for gaming, they’re versatile enough for music and phone calls, too. They’re incredibly lightweight and comfortable, sitting snugly without creating a “clogged” feeling. I didn’t need to swap out the default ear tips, which fit perfectly. The noise-canceling feature effectively blocks out external sounds, and the transparency mode lets you carry on conversations without removing the earbuds. The only drawback I found was the design of the wireless receiver dongle. While it conveniently fits into the case with the earbuds, its shape can be impractical. When plugged in, it tends to block adjacent ports unless you use a corner USB-C port. Fortunately, SteelSeries includes a USB-C to USB-A adapter, which offers some flexibility. However, a straight dongle design would have been more practical. I included a picture in my review to show how the dongle was blocking my HDMI port. While I do have a USB-C port in the corner, the design of my Alienware makes it impractical to use that spot. Flipping the dongle to place it there would have blocked another USB port. Fortunately, I use a docking station, so it’s not a major issue, but it’s worth noting. Overall, the Arctis SteelSeries GameBuds are outstanding. They offer excellent build quality, sleek aesthetics, and fantastic sound performance. Packed with features like spatial audio, ANC, and impressive battery life, they’re a great choice not just for gamers but for anyone looking for versatile, high-quality earbuds. In the box, you’ll find the earbuds, a charging case, a USB-C wireless receiver, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, a USB-C charging cable, spare ear tips, and a regulatory information manual.

Good sounding ANC earbuds with almost all the right features. They’re light, compact, and comfortable enough to wear all day without irritation. The sound quality is good, but nothing really remarkable. Bass response is clean, but doesn’t thump. Vocals and dialogue are clear with a seemingly neutral response. The Active Noise Canceling is a bit underwhelming. It does well eliminating fan noise, but everything else is audible, just at a lower volume. It’s not really that noticeable when you’re playing media, but don’t count on it to totally block out noises when nothing is playing (except fans). Connecting to the SteelSeries GG app opens up a plethora of tuning options with a customizable EQ, spatial audio, mic tuning, and over 100 presets which range from specific games, music, and movies. I’ve honestly been living on the presets, so I can’t comment on the manual EQ tuning, but it offers a good experience all around. They’re designed to be used as both gaming and daily use earbuds, which is a great thing if you intend to use up all 10 hours of battery life in the earbuds. There’s supposedly another 30 hours of recharge power in the case, which itself can charge wirelessly or through the USB-C port. Earbud connection comes by way of a 2.4GHz USB-C wireless dongle or bluetooth 5.3, both of which provide a reliable experience without any noticeable delay. The button controls are responsive with good tactile feedback. Their operation is slightly customizable, but pretty standard for wireless earbuds. I’m surprised that with a wireless USB dongle and bluetooth that I can’t use both connections at the same time. I’m forced to switch between my phone or PC, which I don’t have to do with my other gaming headphones. This means no streaming music from my phone while running around Night City or racing Laguna Seca. Not that big of a deal, I can just stream from my PC instead, or connect my phone to my PC, but it would be nicer if each device could maintain their own autonomy. The case plastic also feels a bit thin, but it’s been holding up well with regular abuse. Overall, the SteelSeries Arctis gamebuds are a solid set of gaming and day to day headphones. The sound quality is good with a 2.4GHz and bluetooth connection and a ton of presets. Unfortunately the noise cancelling is only ok. It blocks fan noise well, but mostly just reduces everything else. However, with 10 hours of usage time and a comfortable fit, it’s easy to enjoy these earbuds all day. PROS - Good sound quality - Decent bass response - Clear dialogue - Over 100 EQ presets - Buttons and controls work well - Earbuds are compact and look good - Comfortable for long hours - Works well as daily and gaming headphones - GG Sonar works well - Spatial audio with GG app - SteelSeries GG app has neat features - 10+ hours playtime in earbuds - 30+ hours of recharge time in case - Case holds USBC receiver too - Compact case - Wireless Q case charging - Includes 4 sizes of ear cushions CONS - Can’t play both bluetooth and 2.4 source at same time - Active Noise Cancelling doesn’t block loudest sounds - Case plastic feels a little cheap - A little confusing setting up between Sonar and EQ - Not audiophile sound quality

My "Call of Duty" game has been stepped up so much because of these earbuds.( I still suck pretty bad, but not nearly as much.) I can hear the enemy coming up from behind me of even above my on the next floor. It's almost like cheating. It's not cheating, but I'm really feeling like I have a better edge on my opponents. So, let me tell you how I really feel. Lol! Out of the box, you get a fully charged pair of bluetooth earbuds( At least I did.), a small type C to type C cable & there's an adapter for it underneath that box for updates(we'll talk about that in a bit.) The buds come in a wirelessly chargeable case that also houses the dongle you'll be able to use for connecting to your PS5, Nintendo Switch, or VR headset. You cannn also use it on your PC(if your PC doesn't have bluetooth capabilities ). But as I am fortunate enough to not need it, it stays snugged in the case whi;e I game or talk on my phone. Yes. These do connect to your smartphones and tthey sound great. You've got 4 sets of ear gummies to make sure that you have the best fit for sound and Noise canceling comfort. They are dust and water resistant and have a 10 hour charge and 3 more full charges in the case. This means that I could go for two hours of cardio and still go home a endure another 8 hours of gaming. This is a serious no brainer. There is an app that ypu should definitely install for firmware updates and preset options. ( I had a problem with the update, but the tech team at Steelseries helped me out in spades. I was up and running in no time. These are just awesome. Get'em.