


While I wasn’t able to directly compare both headsets, the sound output of the Arctis 1 surprised me positively. The Arctis 1 Wireless uses the same speaker drivers as the award-winning Arctis 7 headset and according to SteelSeries, it features the same signature Arctis soundscape, which emphasizes subtle details to provide an audio advantage. I’ve asked several persons in my household to wear the Arctis 1 and everyone found it to be a comfortable ear warmer.

Combine this with the headset’s relatively lightweight and adequate adjustable headband and you’ve got yourself a headset that hits the sweet spot when it comes to offering the right fit. The earpads are made of soft mesh and flexible enough to provide a comforting feel. Due to its plastic build, the Arctis 1 Wireless lacks the 'premium' feel that other sets from the brand offer, but personally, this didn't bother me at all.įeatures and design are nice and all, but how does the Arctis 1 Wireless feel and perform? A lot of headsets just don’t feel comfortable during long gaming sessions. While the inside of the headband is made of steel, the headset mostly consists of solid plastics - probably to be more competitive when it comes to pricing. The microphone is detachable, which allowed me to go outside without drawing too much attention from my surroundings. The Arctis 1 Wireless only comes in black and SteelSeries seems to have opted for a modest mat design that matches the headset’s on-to-go intentions. On the headset, we find its on/off button (which also controls media functions when using an Android-powered device), a micro-USB port for charging, a volume wheel to adjust the output volume and a physical microphone mute button. Xbox One owners are also able to use this headset but only in wired mode through an Xbox controller that comes with a 3.5mm headset jack. As the PlayStation 4 doesn't come with a USB-C port, connecting the headset to Sony's console is accomplished by using the supplied USB-A adapter cable. Plug the dongle in the USB-C port, power on the headset and it automatically connects wirelessly - no pairing is required. The Arctis 1 easily connects wirelessly with the Nintendo Switch, Android Phone and PC through the supplied USB-C dongle. So what's inside the box of Steelseries' wireless Arctis 1? The following items are included:
