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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 694 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Arctis GameBuds' sound quality, comfortable fit, and impressive battery life. The earbuds are also appreciated for their portability. However, some users have reported connectivity issues and have found the active noise cancellation to be subpar. Additionally, a few users have noted that the bass could be improved and the volume may be low during online use.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good with some flaws

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. The EQ presets are numerous and do make a noticeable difference. Fit is not bad, even if you have smaller ear canals, though I wish the bud tips went further up the stalks to prevent irritation as these sit a little deep in the ear canal, and the hard plastic causes irritation where the silicone ear tips end. Ear fatigue can set in pretty quickly. Also wish the RF receiver worked with both these and my SteelSeries Arctis Nova so I could just swap out headphones without needing to also change the RF receiver on my console. Bluetooth pairing can be a bit awkward. About 50/50 chance these will pair the first time.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Decent gaming buds

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'd go with 4.5 but it's not an option. Noise cancelling works well and the 2.4 mode gives pretty decent sound with very little latency. Connection seemed a little wonky at first but after doing it a few time,s no issues. Wireless charging is nice too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arctis Steel series gaming buds

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the steel series gaming earbuds at the beginning of April and they have been great. Easy to pair with clear sound and the mic works well for communication. I can also use them for my phone like any other Bluetooth earbuds. Highly recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use it for gaming on my pc and it works well. I love how the buds can sense when it isn't inserted into the ear. Great quality for noise suppression and audio. The dongle is great for no loss connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best gaming headphones i have ever baught. Only reason i gave it a 4 star is because when the ANC mode is active the audio goes crazy! Random bass thumps, crackling audio, and the left one does a constant bass buzz. I never use anything but transparency mode anyway so they are fine for me, but for those who want that i would be cautious.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Anc

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent…

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was very excited for these for a while. However the ANC isnt as good as i would hoped for vs theyre actual headsets. Quailty feels plasticy. Sound sounds good. Bass isnt as good as i hoped for even when chnaged in the tuner. Mic is excellent. Annoying thijg. You have to chnage everything in your pc to make it work. Select input and output to the earbuds, unlike other devices that do it auto. Overall 3 of 5. Id stay with my steel series headset though.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy them if your debating it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    From my experience trying 4 different earbuds. from Sony, razer, steel series, and some IEM wired. These by far are my favorite earbuds. If you’re curious or on the edge of buying them. Trust me 1000% these are what you need. You will never regret it and you will never go back to a headset at all,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    lacks bass and the touch controls are not the greatest but a solid pair that work wireless for both ps5 and xbox/pc

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Steel series ear buds

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These earbuds are amazing for console and phone use but wouldn’t recommend for pc gaming works fine but the quality is better used on console

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Earbuds Review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I prefer using these over headphones as they're not as encumbersome (not to mention the squeeze of headphones can get irritating quite quickly. The only issue i got with these is how finicky they can be connecting to certain devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AMAZING

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Terry work great and sound great, super comfortable to have on

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 3d Audio Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This device is a must have for anyone with a handheld especially. The 3d audio is superb for how small the device is. I agree it’s a little pricey at Msrp but if you can find them on sale like I did then they are more than worth it. Definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    They're good sounding earbuds. Have used them for gaming and casual listening on my phone and no issues with either. No latency when gaming on my PC using the included dongle. Wish the case was higher quality but it is what it is. They also fit really nicely in my ears and I can wear them for hours without issue

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for what they are

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Portability is excellent as compared to my wireless Astro a50 headset. After a 7hr session, the Astro a50 headset does feel more comfortable as these in ear buds start to feel big in my ear canal. Overall, sound is good for what it is, not as good as the a50 headset, but worth the trade off for me to not have headset hair. Mic quality in these earbuds is poor compared to the Astro a50 and I’ve experienced sporadic mic issues and connectivity issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not great in bluetooth mode

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Arctis GameBuds offer great battery life and ear comfort but I've been experiencing bad audio quality when paired to my iPhone via bluetooth. Audio is very good and stable while using the supplied USB-C dongle for 2.4Ghz mode. Note that I've upgraded the buds to the newest firmware but I'm still having audio distortion with bluetooth connectivity. I do not recommend this if you want to switch before 2.4 and bluetooth.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arctis GameBuds is the real deal!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These Arctis GameBuds are seriously awesome. Switching between my PS5 and PC is so smooth, it’s like they just know what I need! They’re super comfy. I can wear them for hours without even noticing. Plus, the quality is spot on. If you want great sound and zero fuss, you can't go wrong with these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the price. for more than just gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Now when you think of everyday headphones, you typically do not look for a gaming pair. however I would say these are perfect for the gym and for gaming, just use the bluetooth for mode for the gym, the dongle for gaming on your device. It is easy to switch and I can not complain about the battery life either. just remember where you place the dongle lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super comfortable. Great sound. Only issue is it has sound breaking on my rode mixer bluetooth. Not sure of its mixer or buds

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Anc

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A very good surprise

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Currently I own multiple gaming headsets(Astro A50x, hyperX and etc) and also multiple Earbuds(Samsung Buds 3 Pro, Beats, and etc). This one really surprised me in terms of quality and specially lag free playing fast games like COD and Marvel Rivals. The only problem was initially pair it with my smartphone and my PC. You need to update the firmware and switch the case to PC mode to do it.(It came in Xbox mode). The ANC is not good as the other Earbuds.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    In Love

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love that is ACTUALLY wireless and can be paired with both my phone and my ps5. Easy to take on the go .. You can switch with just tapping the button . Game play is great I hear EVERYTHING. I highly recommend .

    I would recommend this to a friend