WIRED90
The reviewer is won over by these gaming earbuds, thanks to the low-latency dongle, secure comfortable fit and solid noise cancelling.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
5 expert reviews#4 of 11 gaming headsets
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recommend
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Best gaming earbuds
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: comfort and sound quality. Most common complaint: call quality.
Reviewed by WIRED, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and 2 more
The catch: The microphone is only average, and dedicated headsets suit gaming better.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 90All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
TechRadar90
A four-week test across PC, PS5 and mobile found these earbuds to be strong performers for gaming and everyday use, with broad compatibility and features.
Tom's Guide90
Described as nearly flawless gaming earbuds, with great sound, comfort, broad compatibility and good battery life.
Trusted Reviews90
An excellent set of wireless gaming earbuds with comfortable fit, solid audio and wide compatibility at a reasonable price.
Windows Central80
Judged the best gaming earbuds for Xbox, PC and mobile, with good sound, ANC, apps and comfort for a fair price.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Comfort4 of 5
Sound quality3 of 5
Battery life2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Call quality2 of 5
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Is the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. The microphone is only average, and dedicated headsets suit gaming better.
Do critics agree about the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Windows Central) to 90 (WIRED), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
Call quality (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds?
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