SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

81 reviews

May, 2024

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sound (46)
comfort (40)
usability (18)
price (17)
durability (7)

Negative
bass quality (4)
treble quality (1)
soundstage (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 81 reviews of SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the portability and price. The usability and comfort are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the treble quality and soundstage. Opinions are divided on the durability.

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bass quality, soundstage, treble quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Tom Bruce (expertreviews.co.uk)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox review: A top-quality gaming headset

The Arctis 1 Wireless is a comfortable, high-quality headset that's perfect for your Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Android or PC

Comfortable ; Superb audio quality ; Great noise-cancelling mic

USB-C transmitter is quite wide ; USB-A adapter required for Xbox connection

Jun, 2020

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Expert review by : Joe Julians (RadioTimes.com)

Steelseries Arctis 1 wireless gaming headset review

Is this under £100 gaming headset worth a purchase?

Fantastic price ; Feel comfy to wear ; Microphone can detach ; Sound quality does the job well

The quality of the microphone needs improvement ; Bass levels too low at times ; The earcups swivel which can cause frustration

It may not be the best quality headset you can choose, but that is expected with the price. However, if you just want something cheap and cheerful that will do the job to an acceptable level. The Steelseries Arctis 1 wireless should be strongly...

Sep, 2021

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Expert review by : Nate Rand (tomshardware.co.uk)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset Review: High Quality, Affordable

A more accessible set of wireless cans

High quality audio ; Simple, elegant design ; Superior build quality ; Ample connectivity options

Mic picks up lots of background noise ; Shallow earcups can cramp the ears ; No surround sound effect

SteelSeries' Arctis 1 offers a more affordable wireless option while still delivering a pair of cans that live up to the Arctis name. The headset lacks the ability to detail subtle sound cues, like footsteps. But there are few headsets in this price...

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Matthew Hodgson (vortez.net)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 & Arctis 1 Wireless Review

The SteerSeries Arctis 1 range is available wired and wireless, with the wireless version boasting compatibility for the Nintendo Switch. Today we look at both and evaluate their performance....

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless

The Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless gaming headset is one of the very few ways you can use wireless voice chat on your Nintendo Switch, and it works with most other gaming and mobile devices, too.

Works wirelessly with the Nintendo Switch. Flexible connection options. Comfortable.

Bass-heavy, slightly muddy sound. Mediocre microphone. USB dongle is inconvenient when using with a phone. No place to store the dongle.

Bottom Line: The Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless gaming headset is one of the very few ways you can use wireless voice chat on your Nintendo Switch, and it works with most other gaming and mobile devices, too.

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Review

Excellent wireless; Several included adapters; Comfortable ear cups; Software with EQ settings; Solid overall gaming sound ; Dongle is wide for most laptops; A little big; Muddy bass ; The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is the first gaming headset to...

Dongle is wide for most laptops; A little big; Muddy bass ; The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is the first gaming headset to use a USB Type-C dongle. Oh, and it sounds great and feels good, too.

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is the first gaming headset to use a USB Type-C dongle. Oh, and it sounds great and feels good, too.

Sep, 2019

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Expert review by : Jean-Simon Bonneterre (rtings.com)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Review

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 are the wired version of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and are decent gaming headphones with an excellently-performing boom micropho...

Decently comfortable. Comes with a Y-splitter. Excellent microphone performance.

Bass and treble delivery varies significantly across users. Sensitive to glasses. Lacks software support for customization options. Cheap, plasticky build.

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 are alright for neutral sound. While they fall a bit flat of reproducing a thumpy bass, they bring a bit of boom to their sound. Their mid-range is also well-balanced and neutral, although their treble is underemphasized across...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Jake Thauvette (rtings.com)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Review

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are good gaming headphones that can be used both wired and wirelessly. They come with a wireless dongle that provides minimal l...

Accurate audio reproduction. Very good 25-hour battery life. USB-C dongle can be used with compatible Android devices. Can be used with every gaming console. Decent boom microphone.

Unstable and wobbles with head movement. Plasticky build that feels a bit cheap. Inconsistent audio delivery across users. Poor noise isolation. Sub-par soundstage.

The are decent for neutral sound. The overall sound profile is fairly well-balanced and accurate, although they struggle to deliver a consistent audio reproduction across different users, which means that your experience may vary. On the upside, these...

Jul, 2020

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Expert review by : Kyle Funk (techaeris.com)

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset review: A 4-in-1 USB-C gaming headset

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset allows you to use it with the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Android devices.

Same Arctis design ; Comfy earcuffs ; Easy to use ; USB-C ; Great sound quality

Some echo when talking to others ; Discomfort when first using ; May need to take case off of Android device

SteelSeries has kept a similar design aesthetic for the Arctis gaming headsets the same and, personally, I don’t think they don’t need to change it. If they do, those small changes are more than welcome. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless Gaming Headset...

Dec, 2019