4/5 stars
My perfect gaming headphones would have a form factor that works fine outside the living room. I can wear them on a run and then take them with me to the office. When I return home, they can handle games with no problems.
Essentially, my ideal gaming headphones have the tech to specialise in gaming while boasting the versatility to be a daily driver. With the Arctis GameBuds, SteelSeries hits a near bull’s-eye.
The device is light: the earbuds are 10.6 grams, with buds plus case coming in at 59.3 grams. The case is bulkier than its peers because it has a USB-C dongle inside.
The earbuds fit snugly and comfortably in the ear. I have run with them and they do not fall out. The IP55 protection means that sweat will not be a problem, but do not expect them to survive a dip in the pool.