Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile — Quick-Switch 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 — Active Noise Cancelling — Mobile App w/Sound Presets — Water Resistant IP55 — 40H Battery with Qi Charging Case
Original price was: $199.99.$159.99Current price is: $159.99.







Price: $199.99 - $159.99
(as of Jan 16, 2025 00:01:54 UTC – Details)
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
Customers say
Customers appreciate the headphones’ sound quality, value for money, comfort, and ease of use. They mention good noise canceling, a nice microphone, and easy controls. Many find them comfortable to wear and nice to rest their heads after wearing over-the-ear headphones for a few hours. The user interface is easy to use on both PC and mobile devices. Customers also appreciate the charge speed, Bluetooth connectivity, and battery life. However, opinions differ on functionality.
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12 reviews for Arctis GameBuds for Xbox/PC/PS5/Switch/Mobile — Quick-Switch 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 — Active Noise Cancelling — Mobile App w/Sound Presets — Water Resistant IP55 — 40H Battery with Qi Charging Case
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Original price was: $199.99.$159.99Current price is: $159.99.
Asking for a friend –
Incredible Sound, User Interface, and Battery
This is for potential buyers, as I’m sure this company doesn’t need my review, but these headphones are incredible. I did a bit of research looking for some 3D audio gaming buds while using my Legion Go, and I’m beyond thrilled I got these. Not sure where to begin. So many great features between the ANC and transparency modes, these can cancel out some real noise. I work in a noisy environment and had no problem hearing everything going on in Call of Duty. Usually footsteps would be muffled and drowned out by the noise but the ANC is next level. The quick tap features allow for switching between ANC/ Transparency modes or Bluetooth and the 2.4hz connector flawlessly. I can go from gaming and waiting in a lobby to watching something on my phone to pass time without a hitch. The battery is also insane. I played for a solid hour with ANC on and the battery only got to 88%! I’m tempted to use these for my console gaming, they’re that good. I haven’t even scratched the surface of the app features. I would highly recommend these for gaming and everything in general. The charging case is very minimal and ease to pocket. Absolutely worth the price of admission.
lc –
it has everything i wanted
2.4ghz dongle for gaming & other lower latency purposes on my laptop setup, bluetooth for everyday use with my phone or ipad.iâve been thinking of getting soundcoreâs vr p10âs until i found out about this online. one of the best in the market so far for my niche needs.sounds way better than what i have now, which are my koss ksc75âs. i know the comparison between the two are too distinct and thus incomparable (as the ksc75âs lack in bass) but i also like that i donât have to worry about my wires being in the way of my arms anymore while on my keyboard & mouse. i also like its potential, cus u could customize the eqâs through the companyâs software on pc or through their app on ios (im sure android has it too, 100%) and i doubt the majority of the <3 star reviews havenât known about this.10hrs battery uptime and 30hrs in case (as it claims). i doubt iâd be on my laptop for that long for the battery to fully deplete. and iâd be wanting to take a breather from earbuds after (as i always do with heavy headphones & earbud use), so less the worry of instantly connecting my earbuds to my iphone or anything like that (iâd be letting it charge afterwards)
Juan Aleman –
Good but not perfect
Ok so these buds are nice. They fit well in my ears and feel comfortable. Sound quality is ok. The ANC isnât the best. I can hear some background noise when itâs silent.The dongle works very well. No lag at all. Iâve used the dongle on an Xbox series S and have no issues when it come to gameplay and chat.I also tried to connect to a Nintendo Switch. No issues when it come to gameplay but there is no chat available.Iâve been using the soundcore vrp10 and while playing Fortnite I am able to chat with team no issues.The same goes for the PrismXR earbuds. No issues.Very disappointed that these Gamebuds by a very well known headset maker wouldnât have a way to get this issues resolved.Software, steelseries. Gg, is easy to use on both PC and mobile.
Klarna –
3rd Pair Many issues Better Than INZONE When They work
need to preface this by saying that these are great gaming earbuds, but they degrade very quickly, especially for heavy users like me who are not particularly hard on their gear.My first pair lasted about a month and a half before the microphone quality dropped significantly. It went from sounding crisp and clear to sounding like I was underwater, with the volume reduced by about 80%. This made the microphone completely unusable, and my voice sounded like a garbled, blabbering character from Animal Crossing.I purchased these earbuds from a brick-and-mortar retailer with a protection plan, so I was able to exchange them for a new pair. However, the replacement only lasted three weeks before the microphone developed the same issuesâlow volume, incomprehensible sound, and an overall blown-out quality.I returned them again for another replacement, but it’s incredibly frustrating how quickly these earbuds degrade. When the microphone works, itâs one of the best on the market, but the lack of durability ruins the experience.I do not recommend buying these earbuds from Amazon. If youâre a frequent user, the microphone will likely stop working within 1-2 months, maybe slightly longer if youâre lucky. While you could buy them through Amazon with a protection plan, the replacement process takes 1-2 weeks. Instead, I suggest purchasing them from a brick-and-mortar store that offers a good protection plan. Unfortunately, despite their excellent microphone quality when functional, these earbuds simply donât hold up over time.
Eric –
Solid
Comfortable in ear, sound quality is great. Lacking a bit in functionality, connectivity, and tuning. The app gives the ability for sound presets for most games, but doesnât allow for full customization and tuning. Charge time is very quick. Overall a solid product depending on your preferences
zico325 –
not wotth it
i give those buds 2 because the sounds qualitry is pretty good , but until the can figure a way to make volume up and down and anything else so easey to control almos like an airpods , no way i give those a go gaming buds should be about easy mute and easy volume control those two only, and after that eq selections , ok but for about all those other things, take a page from apple airpods you dont have to be close but make control eassy , everyting is so easy to control that s why people are buyng apple and then when i keep pressing i lost where am i in settings that s a problem i m coming from nova wireless , these buds not there yet if you have to add a volume worker that s fine , because during a game if i have to press more than 3 seconds i lose ,
Brett K –
Worth the investment
These are a really good alternative to an over ear headset. They have a noise cancellation feature and dozens of presets for EQ settings.Theyâve also got a sound limiter thatâs decent. I use these with a Xbox X and pairing was no hassle. I would highly recommend these.
ANTONIO EVERS M. –
La calidad del sonido es excelente. La supresión activa de ruido es muy buena.Son muy cómodos y se mantienen bien en el oÃdo.El software también es muy bueno.
D. Cardona –
TenÃa curiosidad por probar unos auriculares in-ear que realmente fueran buenos para jugar, y los SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds X no me han decepcionado. Si buscas algo cómodo, compacto y que además suene genial, aquà tienes una apuesta segura.Lo primero que me sorprendió fue lo bien que se ajustan. Al parecer, SteelSeries diseñó estos auriculares basándose en 62.000 tipos de orejas diferentes (¡vaya paciencia!). ¿El resultado? Almohadillas de silicona súper cómodas que vienen en varios tamaños y no molestan ni después de horas jugando. Además, tienen certificación IP55, asà que si los usas para algo más que jugar, como salir a correr, tampoco te preocupes.El audio es lo que realmente brilla. Tienen 360° Spatial Audio, asà que puedes identificar perfectamente de dónde vienen los sonidos, ya sea en un shooter o en un RPG lleno de detalles. Además, desde la app puedes ajustar el sonido a tu gusto con más de 100 perfiles diferentes. Yo probé el de shooters y me ayudó bastante en partidas intensas.Otro punto fuerte es su doble conectividad:- 2,4 GHz: Ideal para jugar en Xbox o PC con el dongle USB-C.- Bluetooth 5.3: Perfecto para escuchar música o atender llamadas en el móvil.Cambiar entre dispositivos es súper fácil con un triple toque, algo que valoro mucho porque a veces paso de la consola al móvil en un momento.¿Y la baterÃa? ¡Una maravilla! Tienes hasta 10 horas por carga y 40 horas más con el estuche, que además soporta carga inalámbrica. Si se te olvida cargarlos (como a mÃ), con unos minutos de carga rápida ya tienes varias horas de uso.Un par de “peros”: La cancelación de ruido funciona bien en general, pero no es tan potente como esperaba en ambientes muy ruidosos. Y el estuche de carga… bueno, mejor trátalo con cuidado porque parece algo frágil.¿Valen la pena? ¡Definitivamente sÃ! Estos auriculares son ideales si quieres algo compacto y funcional para jugar en Xbox o cualquier plataforma. No solo tienen un diseño cómodo, sino que su calidad de audio y conectividad versátil los hacen destacar en el mercado. Desde ya, mis in-ear favoritos para gaming.
Ren –
Picked these up after trying a load of cheaper alternatives including in ear monitors. All the others were vastly inferior to these buds. Easy to connect on the series x. Having 2.4 for the Xbox is a blessing. The app is great, with hundreds of eq settings for games built in. The Bluetooth works great for calls but I cannot comment on the music quality as I only use them for gaming. I use BETWEEN ANC buds for music which are magnificent.There are a couple of things to bear in mind. To update the buds you need a pc and if you receive a call when gaming, the gaming audio cuts of while the Bluetooth call takes place. By no means a deal breaker but the option for dual audio would have been nice along with the ability to update through the app.I can’t recommend these high enough.
Dennis –
So convenient to have the same earbuds for my phone, my Xbox, my PS5, my Switch, my Steam Deck and my PC.Highly recommended!
Sabine München –
Endlich kabellose Earpods mit der Qualität von Over-Ears! Ich habe seit Jahren Over-Ears von SteelSeries, darum war ich bereits hohe Qualität gewohnt. Ich war sehr skeptisch, was die kleinen GameBuds können. Ich verwende sie übrigens auf PC, der Sensor muss mit dem USB Verlängerungskabel verbunden werden. Die Verbindnug ist stabil, die Akku-Laufzeit solide, die Tonqualität super und auch das Noise-Cancelling kann mit anderen Premium-Marken mithalten.Lediglich die App…. puh… ich hab mich nicht länger damit befasst weil ichs nicht gecheckt hab. Für meine Zwecke brauche ich sie aber nicht.