Think for a second, about what you would want from a set of gaming earbuds. Versatile but fast wireless connections? Powerful ANC? A long battery life? A wide range of EQ options? Now let me show you the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds. They’re everything I’ve ever wanted from a set of gaming buds, and more.

The truth is, I’ve been waiting for this moment. This is the brand behind some of the best audio in gaming - its Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has topped the best gaming headset charts since release and even cheaper options beat others in their respective markets. I’m shocked that these in-ear drivers are the brand’s first stab at the world of the best gaming earbuds, it feels like SteelSeries has been making them all its life.

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Key Specs

Price$159.99 / £159.99

Connection2.4GHz / Bluetooth 5.3

Drivers6mm neodymium

Frequency response20 - 20,000Hz

MicrophoneInbuilt

ANCYes

ControlsTap gestures (volume, mic mute, ANC, connection toggle, call controls, playback)

Battery10 hours per charge (40 hours in case)

Weight5.3g per bud

CompatibilityPC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, mobile (Xbox version available), Meta Quest

I received both the white PlayStation and black Xbox versions of the SteelSeries GameBuds - both look great, but the white is just so much cleaner it has to be my favorite. Coated with a soft-touch matte finish, and stored inside a compact pill-style case, these buds feel every bit as premium as high-end mainstream offerings from Bose and Sony.