SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
SteelSeries · Released September 1, 2026

Arctis GameBuds

Real gaming earbuds, not earbuds with a game mode.

Earbuds
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Arctis GameBuds pair a low-latency 2.4GHz USB-C dongle with Bluetooth, so you can game on console or PC and still use them on a phone. Active noise cancellation, an IP55 rating, and a deep library of per-game EQ presets in the app make them genuinely useful away from the desk. Mic quality is the weak spot, as it is on most earbuds.

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Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
Body
IP rating
IP55
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Should you buy it?

Arctis GameBuds pair a low-latency 2.4GHz USB-C dongle with Bluetooth, so you can game on console or PC and still use them on a phone. Active noise cancellation, an IP55 rating, and a deep library of per-game EQ presets in the app make them genuinely useful away from the desk. Mic quality is the weak spot, as it is on most earbuds.

Best for

Players who want one pair of buds for console, PC and commuting

Not for

Streamers who need a broadcast-quality mic

Main strengthLow-latency 2.4GHz dongle plus Bluetooth
Main weaknessEarbud mic can't match a boom mic
Reasons to buy
Low-latency 2.4GHz dongle plus Bluetooth
Active noise cancellation
IP55 sweat and water resistance
Large library of game-specific EQ presets
Reasons to avoid
Earbud mic can't match a boom mic
Separate Xbox and PlayStation versions
Case is bulky
Measured view8.8/10What the pros say.
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Launch

Released
2026-09-01
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