Best Earbuds for Gaming
Looking for ear buds that are also great for gaming? You found them.
Most ear buds don't pass the test when it comes to gaming. Sure, many bring awesome qualities of life, but the audio quality is lacking, and playing over Bluetooth is less than ideal.
SteelSeries is blazing into a new market. What if our amazing Arctis sound quality was contained in small, portable gaming earbuds? Wonder no more, as we are breaking new ground with Arctis GameBuds™. If you've been searching for new earbuds that are versatile enough to be good for gaming as well, on PC or PS5 or Xbox, we've got you.
The critics praise SteelSeries earbuds
PC Gamer has gushed over GameBuds in their review, giving it a 94%, praising the "incredible audio quality for earphones," which "look and feel wonderful."
The awesome audio quality is made even better with game-specific audio profiles that are "useful and easy to change." With our Arctis Companion App, you can bring over 100+ audio presets for particular games anywhere, such as on your PS5 and Xbox, which are settings that those consoles aren't capable of by themselves.
"Channeling all that makes SteelSeries gaming audio gear excellent and outrageously good for all games, the GameBuds provide brilliant audio," writes Techradar in their review with a 4.5/5 score. "...across all genres and gameplay situations, be they quiet and tense, or busy and wild."
Why Arctis GameBuds outshine the competition
Here's a couple of reasons why you might want to purchase them. Let's compare a few aspects to other earbud makers.
They tend to be less expensive
We believe the MSRP for GameBuds is fair, given how many features are packed into them. Note that some competitors have higher prices while providing fewer features, such as PlayStation Pulse Explore ($199) and Sony InZone Buds ($199) and Logitech G Fits ($179-$229). Only GameBuds provide an app with 100+ game audio presets, but that's not everything...
They have Active Noise Cancellation
Looking for earbuds with ANC? Arctis GameBuds got it. Not everyone has them, and it's a key feature these days. Tune out what you don't want to hear during your commute or while working out, and then come back home to game with them. Toggleable Transparency Mode lets you hear your surroundings when you need it.
"In my own case, I found the ANC incredibly useful for blocking out chatter on trains and transparency mode useful for hearing my partner while I strolled about the house doing chores listening to an audiobook," wrote the reviewer on PC Gamer. "That was all via Bluetooth, but I found it super easy to switch over to 2.4 for gaming on the Lenovo Legion Go, either in bed or on the sofa with it hooked up to the TV."
They have a longer battery
We've compared the competition, and our 10-hour battery life outshines most of them. While you may occasionally find some more expensive earbuds that may have a little bit longer battery life, we believe you get the usage you need with Arctis GameBuds. Plus, keep in mind that the Qi Charging Case brings 3 additional charges, at 10 hours each, so you can actually get up to 40 hours total without having to charge the case.
"Thanks to the carry pod's charging, I've never had the GameBuds come close to running out of battery, either, even on days when using them for an entire workday and then travelling or gaming in the evening," the PC Gamer review said.
They have quality of life features
Remappable buttons. Quick-Switch Wireless to take a call over Bluetooth while gaming. Water resistance! Interchangeable ear tips (3 sizes come with the box). With an attractive case and color options, Arctis GameBuds are stylish gaming earbuds packed with tons of features.
As you can see, we're making waves in the landscape of earbnuds for gaming, so it's time to consider these. If you're looking for the best earbuds for gaming, you found the right ones from SteelSeries: Arctis GameBuds.