The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless is one of the best wireless gaming headsets on the market, regardless of price....

Great sound Great battery life Comfortable Price

Microphone is just okay Shallow ear cups

The Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless is a capable, relatively inexpensive gaming headset that enables wireless sound and communication on your Nintendo Switch. It works with nearly any other gaming device as well, and it's comfortable to wear.

Works wirelessly with the Nintendo Switch; Flexible connection options; Comfortable

Bass-heavy, slightly muddy sound; Mediocre microphone; USB dongle is inconvenient when using with a phone; No place to store the dongle

One headset that works with all your gaming devices is a lot to promise. But, for the most part, the new Arctis 1 Wireless delivers. If you don’t need something for your iPhone or Xbox, it covers all the bases.

Comfy; lightweight design; Connects to anything with a USB-C port; Removable mic boom; Good battery life and range

MicroUSB charging; No Bluetooth wireless; Sound is a bit flat

The Nintendo Switch is a terrific game system, but it has a significant weakness: voice chat. Without a microphone or Bluetooth functionality, what few games support voice chat require either a wired headset in handheld mode, or using your own phone with Nintendo's awkwardly implemented Switch Online voice chat. Steelseries has a wireless answer for this, and it's a surprisingly flexible and economical one. The $99.99 Arctis 1 Wireless gaming headset uses a USB-C dongle to connect wirelessly to your Nintendo Switch, enabling game audio with voice chat, and thanks to a USB-A extension cable and a 3.5mm connection, it can work just as well with your PC or any other game console. If you've been looking for a way to talk trash on Fortnite with your Switch without using any wires, the Arctis 1 is a compelling headset, though its audio performance doesn't measure up to similarly priced wired options. Design The Arctis 1 Wireless is built similarly to the wired Arctis 1, with a fairly s...

The Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless gaming headset is one of the very few ways you can use wireless voice chat on your Nintendo Switch, and it works with most other gaming and mobile devices, too.

Works wirelessly with the Nintendo Switch; Flexible connection options; Comfortable

Bass-heavy, slightly muddy sound; Mediocre microphone; USB dongle is inconvenient when using with a phone; No place to store the dongle

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless are decent wireless gaming headphones. They're comfortable and have very low latency thanks to their dongle, which means you shouldn't notice any delay when playing. These are a very versatile pair of headphones and can be used on many different gaming platforms.

Accurate audio reproduction; Decent boom microphone; Very good 25-hour battery life; Can be used with every gaming console.

Plasticky build that feels a bit cheap; Inconsistent audio delivery across users.

SteelSeries' Arctis headset line has become known for shaking up the headset market like a sonorous, perfectly cushioned Pac-Man and is nearly as synonymous with gaming too. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 gaming headset brings the brand to an even cheaper price point ($49.99 at the time of writing).

Strong sound for the price; Subtle styling; Comfortable and breathable; Detachable mic sounds great

No ski goggle headband; Bassier than other Arctis cans; No ChatMix control

Until Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset came along last month, Steelseries' Arctis 7 had been sitting unchallenged at the top of my best gaming headset list for absolutely yonks. I still have a big soft spot for the Arctis 7 – it's still the best wireless headset you can buy right now, after all, as...

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It's a great time to be a gamer, especially with all the different platforms we can play on. Not to mention the fact that we can pretty much game anywhere now whether it be at home or on the go.

The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless provides an excellent wireless Switch experience, but it may not be comfortable to wear for long game sessions.

Easy to use; Excellent sound quality; Long battery life

Not comfortable for long periods