Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds promise a lot of capability in a tiny package. With support for all consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile, can this "fits in your pocket" audio solution be the missing piece you've been looking for? In this review I cover everything from what's included, real user experiences, sound quality, EQ tuning, and more. The GameBuds are a special product in the SteelSeries portfolio, so it's time to discuss why.
Purchase Links:
No Affiliate, direct to SteelSeries - steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-gamebuds-for-xbox-us
Amazon - geni.us/RHJE
BestBuy - bestbuy.com/site/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-gaming-earbuds-for-xbox-ps5-ps4-pc-switch-black/6594142.p?skuId=6594142
Sonar Auto-EQ Import - steelseries.com/deeplink/gg/sonar/config/v1/import?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21tdW5pdHktY29uZmlncy5zdGVlbHNlcmllc2Nkbi5jb20vdjEvMDhiOWVmMzEtNjhmMS00OWExLTg5ZDgtN2E2MTY4ZmFmODBk
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Why the delay
01:56 - Specs
03:30 - Included Stuff
05:25 - Comfort
08:56 - Connectivity and Latency
12:16 - Mic Tests
13:38 - Objective Audio
19:11 - EQ Talk
20:57 - Subjective Audio
24:32 - Apps
26:01 - Clicky Buttons
27:16 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
The SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds promise a lot of capability in a tiny package. With support for all consoles, PCs, Macs, and mobile, can this "fits in your pocket" audio solution be the missing piece you've been looking for? In this review I cover everything from what's included, real user experiences, sound quality, EQ tuning, and more. The GameBuds are a special product in the SteelSeries portfolio, so it's time to discuss why.
Purchase Links:
No Affiliate, direct to SteelSeries - steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-gamebuds-for-xbox-us
Amazon - geni.us/RHJE
BestBuy - bestbuy.com/site/steelseries-arctis-gamebuds-true-wireless-noise-cancelling-gaming-earbuds-for-xbox-ps5-ps4-pc-switch-black/6594142.p?skuId=6594142
Sonar Auto-EQ Import - steelseries.com/deeplink/gg/sonar/config/v1/import?url=aHR0cHM6Ly9jb21tdW5pdHktY29uZmlncy5zdGVlbHNlcmllc2Nkbi5jb20vdjEvMDhiOWVmMzEtNjhmMS00OWExLTg5ZDgtN2E2MTY4ZmFmODBk
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM (and TWS) Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
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Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Why the delay
01:56 - Specs
03:30 - Included Stuff
05:25 - Comfort
08:56 - Connectivity and Latency
12:16 - Mic Tests
13:38 - Objective Audio
19:11 - EQ Talk
20:57 - Subjective Audio
24:32 - Apps
26:01 - Clicky Buttons
27:16 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
