Customer Reviews for SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds Wireless Active Noise Canceling Earbuds, Bluetooth, Black (61706)
Item # : IM1SE4708
Model # : 61706
- In-ear wireless gaming earbuds, designed for versatile use across gaming consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.
- Connect wirelessly via 2.4 GHz low-latency wireless (with USB-C dongle) or Bluetooth, offering flexible play styles.
Price is $199.99
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72 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 27, 2026
Great Buds
Bought these a month or so ago and I have been super impressed with the sound quality, microphone capabilities, and most importantly, battery life. This was my third pair of ear buds for testing aand these will be the last
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Nov 18, 2025
Good idea behind the product but very bad product
- sound was bad, not clear no matter how much I played with EQ, trying to fine tune it
- ANC was poor, and there was a lot of static white noise in the background
- transparency mode bad as well, also had a background white noise
- from time to time I coudl hear a crackling sound, especially when nothing was playing
- case is very poor quality, the lid is a bit off...
- ANC was poor, and there was a lot of static white noise in the background
- transparency mode bad as well, also had a background white noise
- from time to time I coudl hear a crackling sound, especially when nothing was playing
- case is very poor quality, the lid is a bit off...
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FierceLlama
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Posted Feb 27, 2026
Great Buds
Bought these a month or so ago and I have been super impressed with the sound quality, microphone capabilities, and most importantly, battery life. This was my third pair of ear buds for testing aand these will be the last
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Moof
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Posted Feb 26, 2026
Love it!
Gave the earbuds to hubby as a gift. He already had a headaet. He loves it. Works well with his gaming computer n phone. He always has it in his ears whether is is playing games or playing with dogs. T
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Kntate
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Posted Feb 24, 2026
Very comfy and easy setup
I won them and ive never been happier, samsung for my phone, these for my consoles!
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antysk
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Posted Feb 24, 2026
Outstanding Engineering
I did expect that it would be good, but not that good.
The ergonomics of these buds are unbelievable until you put them on. They claimed that many ears were tested in the process of designing the buds, they are being very honest I believe :)
These earbuds aren't just an alternative to the SONY's own "PULSE EXPLORE" earbuds, they are an upgrade instead ! The audio ...
The ergonomics of these buds are unbelievable until you put them on. They claimed that many ears were tested in the process of designing the buds, they are being very honest I believe :)
These earbuds aren't just an alternative to the SONY's own "PULSE EXPLORE" earbuds, they are an upgrade instead ! The audio ...
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Malreyn
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Posted Feb 23, 2026
Arctic Gamebuds – Small Size, Big Sound
Really impressed with the Arctic Gamebuds! The sound is clear and punchy, with surprisingly strong bass for such compact earbuds. They’re lightweight, comfortable even during long gaming sessions, and the low latency makes a noticeable difference in gameplay. Setup was quick and hassle-free, and the battery life easily lasts through extended use.
Overall, a great cho...
Overall, a great cho...
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Chrisisaac
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Posted Feb 20, 2026
Nice headset
I got mine through google play i'm liking it right now. The only feature I didn't like was a feature that could be switched on or off, and it was the feature that if you moved your head too much, it would pause something that you were listening to but other than that, I like to sound the quality. The noise cancelation.
The feedback of changing from playstation to phone
The feedback of changing from playstation to phone
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Erand
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Posted Feb 17, 2026
Great Headset Alternative
These ear buds are great. I got these as an alternative to my headset when I am not in a voice chat and they work great. The mic is not the best but that is to be expected from ear buds so I just don't use them for chatting. For general gaming and music they have performed fantastically however.
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whydavid
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Posted Feb 17, 2026
Great sound and comfort
Only gripe is that the case closes way too easily. A bit of a hassle when it closes while you're putting the buds back in.
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Marvin G
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Posted Feb 16, 2026
One tiny issue!
These earbuds are perfect. Great fit, quality of sound, even controls, all excellent.
Its just the switching from devices to different ones I run into problems. But overall 4stars!!
Its just the switching from devices to different ones I run into problems. But overall 4stars!!
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Story
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Posted Feb 15, 2026
Amazing for all devices!
I got these a few weeks ago, use them daily across my PC cell phone gaming consoles and work computer. They switch seemlessly have all the features I could ask for and battery life was clearly made with long gaming sessions in mind. 10/10
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slyforms
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Posted Feb 13, 2026
My favorite pair of wireless headphones
I have to say that these headphones are stupendous! We are the best sounding true wireless headphones I've had and I split time between using them in Bluetooth mode and using them in 2.4 mode and either which way they sound really good. I'm mostly use them on my phone and my only complaint is that I don't hear my ringtone in the headphones when I get calls which is negl...
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Xauxus
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Posted Feb 12, 2026
Instant connection!
Works great and connects instantly to my console when using the provided receiver. Sound quality is great as well
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Rake
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
Escape life
My kids broke my steel series arctis nova wireless headset so I got these to be able to travel with and sit down at my battle station and relax of an evening. Never would I have thought I could drown out the noises of my children arguing about who has taken the bigger bite out of their sandwich. Never would I have thought for a couple minutes of time I was truely escapi...
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CatBlack
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Posted Feb 11, 2026
Very nice quality
Very nice earbuds, love that it comes with an optimizer app that changes the audio settings to the game you pick from the list.
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Isk27
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Posted Dec 11, 2025
Good for pc use
Good for pc use, needs some firmware optimization for smart features, the wear sense is to sensitive. And goes to sleep much quicker, unless connect to pc with Bluetooth and change settings. Changing while connected to pc with 2.4 didn't change for mobile use
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mgulis
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Posted Nov 18, 2025
Good idea behind the product but very bad product
- sound was bad, not clear no matter how much I played with EQ, trying to fine tune it
- ANC was poor, and there was a lot of static white noise in the background
- transparency mode bad as well, also had a background white noise
- from time to time I coudl hear a crackling sound, especially when nothing was playing
- case is very poor quality, the lid is a bit off...
- ANC was poor, and there was a lot of static white noise in the background
- transparency mode bad as well, also had a background white noise
- from time to time I coudl hear a crackling sound, especially when nothing was playing
- case is very poor quality, the lid is a bit off...
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ProFan2k
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Posted Nov 17, 2025
AMAZING
I didn't expected that the product is such amazing product. Buds can be weared whole that and you can still have no pain in ears. Sound is so clear.
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Jimtown
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Posted Nov 15, 2025
Noise canceling very nice
Enjoy these earphones they are nice convenient and are good I can't hear nothing but the music
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Noufb
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Posted Nov 10, 2025
Excellent THE BEST OF THE BEST
My Grandson is happy and that makes me happy. I heard him tell his friends they're the best from steel.....then arctis... he saw me and gave me another big hug. So YEP TOP line they're number 1.
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Bowdrie
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Posted Nov 10, 2025
Great ear buds
These work well and are comfortable to wear definitely enjoy them
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