SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch 2.4GHz+Bluetooth 5.3
About This Earbuds
A true gaming headset can fit right in your pocket; Arctis GameBuds bring gaming-grade 2.4GHz wireless with the ability to Quick-Switch into Bluetooth 5.3. A small L-shaped dongle connects you to Xbox, PC, handheld, Steam Deck, Switch, VR, mobile, and more. Immerse yourself deeper with ANC (toggleable with transparency mode) and 360° Spatial Sound. Find 100+ finely tuned audio presets for top games in the Companion App. With 10-hour battery life, it will last through your gaming session, and get up to 40 hours of use with a total of 3 charges from your Qi Charging Case. Use 3 sizes of ear tips and customizable ear controls to take them with you everywhere thanks to IP55 water resistance.
- QUICK-SWITCH DUAL WIRELESS — High-speed 2.4GHz wireless specifically for Xbox and console gaming, or switch to Bluetooth 5.3 for mobile
- ACTIVE NOICE CANCELLATION — 4-mic hybrid ANC provides true gaming immersion; ability to switch transparency mode for awareness
- 100+ GAME AUDIO PRESETS — Easy-to-use SteelSeries Arctis Companion App contains 100+ presets to boost critical sounds in game on your Xbox, PC and more
- 360° SPATIAL AUDIO — Immersive sound puts you right in the action with directional awareness, enhanced by custom Neodymium Magnetic Drivers
- LONG BATTERY — 10-hour battery satisfies marathon sessions, extendable with a Qi Charging Case using 3x extra charges for up to 40 hours of use
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average mic (10th percentile) 10th
- Below average battery (22th percentile) 22th
- Below average comfort (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average sound (28th percentile) 28th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | In-Ear |
Audio
| Impedance | 120 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 40 |
Features
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch 2.4GHz+Bluetooth 5.3 | Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds EAH-AZ100-S | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | In-Ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | magnetic fluid | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 10 | 6 | 30 | 5.5 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 28 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile Quick-Switch 2.4GHz+Bluetooth 5.3 | 71.1 | 9.8 | 91.3 | 28 | 21.9 | 27.8 | 48.9 | 56 | 40 |
| Technics Reference Class Hi-Fi True Wireless Earbuds EAH-AZ100-S Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 78.9 | 94.7 | 82.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.7 | 89.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) Compare | 96.5 | 80.4 | 78.9 | 96.4 | 47.2 | 93.4 | 79.2 | 97.8 | 94.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.5 | 99.7 | 33.3 | 91.9 | 97.7 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 89.4 |
| Sony LinkBuds Fit WFLS910N/B Compare | 96.5 | 65.8 | 78.9 | 98 | 66.7 | 93.4 | 79.2 | 97.3 | 69.4 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.5 | 96.8 | 91.3 | 99.8 | 96.3 | 70.4 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 80.2 |
Usage Scores
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