When I got my hands on the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for the first time a little over a month ago, apart from being surprised that they actually fit my weird little ears, I was also surprised by how premium they look, feel, and sound. Now that I've had time to thoroughly test them, I'm pleased to say my initial impressions weren't skin-deep. These are incredible gaming earbuds that more than justify their admittedly steep price tag.
They're not expensive next to the PlayStation Pulse Explore and Sony InZone Buds, but they are pretty expensive compared to other options. After all, we're PC gamers 'round here, so we can swat aside all that "console" nonsense. And in the realm of earbuds for PC gaming, the Arctis GameBuds do face some competition at their $160 MSRP price point. The JBL Quantum TWS earbuds, for instance, do a lot of what the GameBuds do and often go on sale for a lot cheaper than their standard $150 price tag.
