Steel Series Arctis GameBuds, Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Gaming Earbuds for PC, Xbox - Black

Wireless Earbuds, Now Playing. For Glory.

Many have tried, but never without compromise. And there’s no compromise in glory. The future of gaming earbuds is finally here.

2.4GHz Wireless + Bluetooth

Instant access to high-speed gaming on PC. Quick-Switch to Bluetooth 5.3. Up to 7x Faster Than Bluetooth. 2.4GHz Wireless is the only standard for gaming. Bluetooth is great for tunes and calls. Quick-Switch between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth with a triple tap of the earbud.

One Dongle, Multi-platform

Plug-and-play on Xbox, PC, PS5, Switch, VR, tablets, & more. USB-C to USB-A converter included.

100+ Xbox Audio Presets

Control your audio in real-time without leaving the game, and access presets specifically tuned to enhance each individual game.

Immersive 360° Spatial Audio

From footsteps to heals, to deep roaring crowds and engine sounds, hear the sounds that matter most. Tempest 3D fully supported.

Separate Presets for Gaming and Mobile

Automatically switch between saved gaming and mobile presets.

Active Noise Cancellation

Mute outside noise, or keep it with transparency mode, with 4-mic hybrid ANC.

10 Hours Per Charge

Up to 40 hours total with the charging case. Based on 2.4GHz connection with noise control off. Charge via the included USB-C cable or your own wireless charger. Fast charge 15 mins for 3 hours of play.

Software

Arctis Companion App

iPhone (iOS 15.6+) & Android (Android 9+)

Arctis Companion App – Support

Arctis Companion App – Support

GG + Engine

Windows 8.1 and above, Mac OS 10.13 and above

GG + Sonar Audio Software Suite

Windows 10 and above (required for ChatMix on PC)

Audio

Neodymium Magnetic Drivers

Yes

Headphone Frequency Response

20–20,000 Hz

360° Spatial Audio

Supported (incl. Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial)

Microphone

Yes

Active Noise Cancellation

Yes - 4 mic Hybrid

Transparency Mode

Yes

In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play)

Yes (WearSense auto-pause can be turned off)

Quick Switch Wireless

Quick Switch 2.4GHZ + Bluetooth

Yes

2.4GHz Gaming Wireless

Yes

Bluetooth

5.3

Bluetooth Codec(s)

SBC

Power

Battery Life (Buds)

Up to 10 Hours per Charge (2.4GHz active, BT connected, ANC off, 100% volume)

Battery Life (Case + buds)

Up to 40 Hours (10H buds + 30H case)

USB-C Fast Charge

15 mins for 3 hours use

Qi Wireless Charging (Case)

Yes

Charging Time (100%)

90 minutes