I tried the headset alongside the Arctis 7, 9X, and Pro and found very little in terms of difference, though the Arctis 1 felt a little more punchy with bass. Whether you're playing PUBG and need to hear enemy footsteps or wish to crank up the soundtrack in The Witcher 3, it all sounds excellent with the Arctis 1. These are the same 40mm drivers you'd find in the Arctis 3, 5, and 7 headsets so the sound output is exceptional for gaming. Once the Arctis 1 is connected, the audio quality is really good for a headset in this price range. Once plugged in, you're good to go to connect the Arctis 1 to your favorite platform.Īs good an Xbox headset as you can get for $100. The latter two require the use of the USB-A to USB-C cable unless your PC has USB-C ports available. Not only can it be connected to your smartphone, but also a Nintendo Switch, your desktop or laptop PC, and Xbox. Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central) While this port is ancient by today's standards, SteelSeries opted to go with USB-C for the included dongle, and this dongle will become your new best friend. The cups, hinges, and headband are all sturdy enough even with some twist and bending attempts, the Arctis 1 refused to buckle.Ĭontrol-wise, the Arctis 1 has a power button on the right cup, while the left cup houses controls, mic mute, the 3.5mm jack, and a micro USB port. The large, comfy earcups can swivel so the headset lies flat, which is handy if you're packing them into your bag, and the microphone is detachable, so you could use them outside for music via Bluetooth. SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless can connect to Switch, PC, and Xbox using a single dongle. Even if you plan to spend a few hours in front of the big screen, you'll be in good hands with the Arctis 1. You can notice the difference when switching between the two, but it's worth noting that the Arctis Pro is considerably more pricey. For ear padding, the Arctis 1 comes with thinner foam pads than what you'd find on more premium Arctis headsets like the Pro line.

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