the audio on this headset is amazing best that i have ever heard in a long time HOWEVER the microphone on this headset sounds so bad you may aswell try shout to the person your speaking to as they will probably hear you better, the instructions are crap they tell you to hold down the bluetooth...

My product didn't work at all. I tried it on my computer, no sound came out. Tried them on my iPad, no sound. Used my old pair of headphones on both computer and iPad and I get sound! I'm pretty sure it's a product defect, but I'd expect better from a company like Steelseries...

Excellent Headset, clear sound and decent range on the wireless. Battery lasts about 2 days between charges with regular use. Extremely comfortable and very light, great for long time use.

The Arctis 3 is SteelSeries' new gaming headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound. The Arctis is designed to look subtle and classy compared to other gaming headsets. It's a reasonable headset but if your budget will stretch then we'd recommend buying the Arctis 5 instead.

Great looks and incredibly comfortable; Lovely sound range

Bi-directional microphone can pick up background noise without specialist software; Headsets with similar features are far cheaper; Incredibly annoying software; Arctis 5 costs only a little more and is better

Decent but not perfect comfort, passable audio and nearly unrivaled versatility makes the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth an great pick for the right customer.

Works in almost any situation; Clear microphone pickup; Long-lasting battery even with Bluetooth

Some build and comfort issues; Proprietary connector; Weak high tones

I truly believe we are in the golden age of gaming. Video games have never been more intense, and pressure-filled. In-game maps are more massive than ever, enemies are increasingly ferocious and graphically games are more life-like than ever before.

Very comfortable; Light; Versatile; Solid sounds

No USB connection; No color; Finicky software; Not the best headset on the market

UPDATE: This review was originally published in late February 2017. We updated this page on December 14, 2017 in order to draw attention to the Arctis 3's Bluetooth variant . This version of the Arctis 3 is much more expensive, but its Bluetooth capabilities make it helpful for both PC and mobile...

Comfortable fit; Good sound quality; Clear mic

Hard to customize; Music sounds great only on PC; Weakest headset in Arctis line

SteelSeries' Arctis range of headsets are known for their versatility, coming with a 3.5mm headphone jack that allows the headsets to connect to pretty much any device. The SteelSeries Arctis 3 Bluetooth takes this one step further, however, giving users the ability to connect to two devices at once...

Good audio quality; Bluetooth feature is versatile and innovative; Can connect to a wide variety of devices; Good battery life

Ear cups are shallow and can result in some discomfort; Microphone could be a little better for its price; Quite expensive

The Arctis 3 is another in a long line of headsets from peripheral manufacturer Steelseries, with the company releasing a series of updated headsets designed to suit a range of budgets.

I purchased these a few weeks ago so only just got around to the review, these are lightweight and comfortable to wear for long periods, easy set to set up I use a PS4, the sound is crisp and clear , battery life is good , I was a bit unsure about the cost but now I have used them it is worth the...