Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Prawn here with my long term thoughts on the SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds. I wanted to give you my long term thoughts on these in ears because I really like them. They're comfortable, the battery life is bonkers and they're super convenient too.
See my first review for more in-depth look at the overall features, but here I wanted to talk about how they've been to use for over a year.
Related videos:
These gaming in-ears surprised me - SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds review youtu.be/6twtuFcN1ns
See through earphones? Madness! SteelSeries Glorange Gamebuds
youtu.be/1cDHaDFCtxM
Features of the SteelSeries Gamebuds include:
High-speed 2.4GHz wireless plus Quick-Switch Bluetooth 5.3
Active Noise Cancellation with transparency mode
100+ PS5 audio presets with the Arctis Companion App for iOS & Android
Immersive 360° Spatial Audio on PlayStation, PC, mobile
10-hour battery with Qi Wireless Charging Case for 40h total.
IP55 Protection - Water/Dust/Dirt resistant
Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please note that products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially.
Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission.
See deals on the white SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds:
Amazon US - amzn.to/3D0Cj6I
NewEgg - newegg.io/nc81817ca9
Best Buy - bestbuy.7tiv.net/qz4KkL
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3Zbq8LX
Amazon FR - amzn.to/3Z8SI0s
Amazon IT - amzn.to/4eWL7rI
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3ZrIzgR
Amazon CA - amzn.to/3OvutVg
Amazon AU - amzn.to/3B2YE32
Buy the Glorange GameBuds here:
steelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=glorange&primaryPlatform=ps5
Specs:
Neodymium Magnetic Drivers Yes
Headphone Frequency Response 20–20,000 Hz
360° Spatial Audio Supported (incl. Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial)
Microphone Yes
Active Noise Cancellation Yes - 4 mic Hybrid
Transparency Mode Yes
In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play) Yes (WearSense auto-pause can be turned off)
Quick Switch 2.4GHZ + Bluetooth Yes
2.4GHz Gaming Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Codec(s) SBC
Battery Life (Buds) Up to 10 Hours per Charge (2.4GHz active, BT connected, ANC off, 100% volume)
Battery Life (Case + buds) Up to 40 Hours (10H buds + 30H case)
USB-C Fast Charge 15 mins for 3 hours use
Qi Wireless Charging (Case) Yes
Charging Time (100%) 90 minutes
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Prawn here with my long term thoughts on the SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds. I wanted to give you my long term thoughts on these in ears because I really like them. They're comfortable, the battery life is bonkers and they're super convenient too.
See my first review for more in-depth look at the overall features, but here I wanted to talk about how they've been to use for over a year.
Related videos:
These gaming in-ears surprised me - SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds review youtu.be/6twtuFcN1ns
See through earphones? Madness! SteelSeries Glorange Gamebuds
youtu.be/1cDHaDFCtxM
Features of the SteelSeries Gamebuds include:
High-speed 2.4GHz wireless plus Quick-Switch Bluetooth 5.3
Active Noise Cancellation with transparency mode
100+ PS5 audio presets with the Arctis Companion App for iOS & Android
Immersive 360° Spatial Audio on PlayStation, PC, mobile
10-hour battery with Qi Wireless Charging Case for 40h total.
IP55 Protection - Water/Dust/Dirt resistant
Disclosure: Shopping links within the description of this video generate a commission at no extra cost to you. These are added for your convenience but other retailers are available. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Please note that products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions. Unless otherwise stated, the videos are not sponsored financially.
Please note links listed here include affiliate links which may earn me a commission.
See deals on the white SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds:
Amazon US - amzn.to/3D0Cj6I
NewEgg - newegg.io/nc81817ca9
Best Buy - bestbuy.7tiv.net/qz4KkL
Amazon UK - amzn.to/3Zbq8LX
Amazon FR - amzn.to/3Z8SI0s
Amazon IT - amzn.to/4eWL7rI
Amazon DE - amzn.to/3ZrIzgR
Amazon CA - amzn.to/3OvutVg
Amazon AU - amzn.to/3B2YE32
Buy the Glorange GameBuds here:
steelseries.com/en-gb/gaming-headsets/arctis-gamebuds?color=glorange&primaryPlatform=ps5
Specs:
Neodymium Magnetic Drivers Yes
Headphone Frequency Response 20–20,000 Hz
360° Spatial Audio Supported (incl. Tempest 3D, Sonar Spatial)
Microphone Yes
Active Noise Cancellation Yes - 4 mic Hybrid
Transparency Mode Yes
In-ear detection / sensor (auto pause/play) Yes (WearSense auto-pause can be turned off)
Quick Switch 2.4GHZ + Bluetooth Yes
2.4GHz Gaming Wireless Yes
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Codec(s) SBC
Battery Life (Buds) Up to 10 Hours per Charge (2.4GHz active, BT connected, ANC off, 100% volume)
Battery Life (Case + buds) Up to 40 Hours (10H buds + 30H case)
USB-C Fast Charge 15 mins for 3 hours use
Qi Wireless Charging (Case) Yes
Charging Time (100%) 90 minutes
😍Special Thanks😍 to my YouTube members:
SpaceCannons,mikeinvegas1, Spandau Guy, D Shaddix, CTRLGeek, Frank “Cano” Costilla, BY TOR THE SNOW DOG, Rawrr483, Alexander Heim, Ritsaert Verstegen, James Kahn, N J, GamingAllDay, Christian, UBrickIFix, Wayne Chandler, Jeffrey crutchfield, NOTuNOTme, Tom Corrao, DaniAkiZoli, rodney mcqueen, Fred Wehbe, Paul Sheard, shaak, WireHedd, Matt Behymer, John Turley, Random Chaos, Matthew Howell, kapitan, Arik Nachmias, The 1 and Only Twix, Brian Pickel, Megan Schafer, Dr John Urquhart, Peter Qvist, PBear, Meldogss, noobmode, DidYouReadEULA, BrofNeeko, Samuel Hinojos, marc, MeatyKeyboard 83, Lance Nixon Jr, Mongo_Slade, Jay Shank 007, toxiqnick604, Mohammed Haidara, DRENU, DCgames2923, Bearxca, scotama, Alexxxolotl, jaredfrancisco8216, fallenlegion1828, onenonlycasper, David Chen, bllocher, tiplomacy58, renanmeira, WD180K, Issmacdonald, BronwellTerblance, zFreeSoul, serenitycenter1413, bl_incxgnito, fahim1866, zDark6066, melissameli8243 and you?
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Join my Discord to keep up to date or ask questions discord.gg/TCWQqb4
Follow on Reddit reddit.com/r/TheProvokedPrawn
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Get some merch - the-provoked-prawn.creator-spring.com
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