I wanted a major headset upgrade and decided that I wanted to go wireless. I've been surfing multiple websites and this headset has been mentioned frequently as one of the best in Xbox wireless headsets. With me wondering if I made the right choice, I placed my order and was eager waiting for the headset to arrive.
My first impression was that the headset is really nice and minimal, with the only contrast being the black-green pattern band. I took the band off as I have an afro and it fits me well.
I really liked how they nailed some of the features of this headset, like the game/chat wheel, the red LED for a muted mic, and the bluetooth function. The bluetooth function is what won me over and it's integrated very well! I was rock solid on this headset and felt like I really made the right choice..........
...that's until I experienced the static and audio drops that this headset is criticized for. I didn't really mind it at first, but all of that changed when I walked out of my room. The headset drops audio almost immediately and if I don't come back in range after a certain period, then it fails to reconnect at all and I have to turn the headset all the way off and then back on. In my case, what use is a wireless headset for if I can't walk out of my room with it?
This was a major dealbreaker for me. This was my first time with a SteelSeries product and I was beyond disappointed, and was getting ready to return the headset the next day. In my mind, this headset nailed everything but its core feature and was really sad that I was going to return it.
BUT THAT'S UNTIL I decided to swap over from my original Xbox One to the Xbox Series X. I originally bought the xsx for my room but then I gave it to my brother to keep for himself and now waiting for another to ship to me. Before I went with returning the headset, I grabbed the xsx and put it back in my room so if anything improved, it would be in my controlled environment (I also run the Xbox One as mentioned, along with monitors, a desktop computer, and various smart home devices in my small room).
I paired the headset with the series X, hopped in a party, and well... EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! My friends mentioned that my mic quality was better, and I can walk around and out my room with no connection drops. Hell, I was able to walk around a whole 2 story house with little distortion and no audio drops from my party. Much, much, much better range when connected to the Xbox Series X instead of the Xbox One.
I was so happy that I now have a headset that fulfills all my needs and even exceeds in some ways. 2 things I wish this headset had was USB-C and a foam piece for the mic, but that can be bought for cheap. A tip is that if you are going to rock this headset, also buy a "micro USB magnetic charger" for convenient snap-on charging.
Definitely recommend this headset to current and future Series X|S owners.
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Integrated Xbox Wireless ConnectivityConnect directly to your Xbox X|S or Xbox One just like a wireless controller, and start gaming in seconds with no cable or dongle required. |
Simultaneous Bluetooth Wireless AudioSimultaneously connect to Bluetooth and the Xbox to mix in music and take calls while gaming, or use wirelessly on the go with your mobile device. |
Tuned to Reveal Every DetailThe signature soundscape of Arctis emphasizes subtle, yet critical sounds to give you an audio advantage. |
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ClearCast Noise-Canceling MicrophoneThe Arctis ClearCast microphone uses the same bidirectional design used by aircraft carrier deck crews for superior noise cancelation, so that your voice sounds clear and natural. |
More Battery Means More GamingUsing the latest power efficiency technology, Arctis 9X is optimized to provide 20+ hours of battery life, double that of other wireless Xbox headsets. |
On-Ear ChatMix ControlDial in your perfect balance of game and chat audio on the fly right from the headset without pausing your game. |
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Next-Level ComfortAthletics-inspired performance fabric AirWeave ear cushions and ski-goggle headband keep you cool and comfortable. |
Windows Sonic Surround SoundTotally immerse yourself in the native 3D spatial audio included on Xbox Series X|S and Windows 10. |
Durable Steel HeadbandPremium lightweight steel headband construction for build quality you can feel. |
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One major design flaw, but mostly a high-quality headset.
I owned this headset for 20 months, until it literally fell apart on me. The major design flaw is how they connect the earpiece to the headband. It's a very narrow connection and the head band and the earpieces have some heft to them. Just the other day, I went to adjust my mixer and volume settings and I felt a crack near the dial on the left earpiece. By the time the play session ended it suffered catastrophic failure and the earpiece was left dangling by a wire and was no longer wearable. I have some other minor issues as well. It seemed that the mixer and volume dials would constantly change between the end of one session and the beginning of another session. I have no idea how that happened, but I always hung it up after a session. It was a bit of a nuisance to have to keep adjusting it every time I started a session. The other issue I had was with band not fitting snuggly, which would cause it to slide a lot on my head. If I leaned forward or backward there was a chance of the entire headset falling off my head. I had originally ordered this for use with my XBox One X and had no issues with setting it up, but when I went to transfer it to my XBox Series X I had a bit of difficulty linking the two devices. I also rarely ran into issues with the headset turning itself off shortly after turning it on and needed to be turned on again.Some of the good was it was very comfortable. I felt it breathed nice and was much cooler than other headsets I had purchased. The cushion on the earpieces was made of a very nice material and doesn't erode and fall apart like other headsets that may use that pleather-like coating, making it all nasty. I also liked the retractable mouthpiece and how it lit up on the tip when you had it on mute.I fully expected this headset to last way longer than 20 months and thought it would last at least 5 years. I really wish I got the service plan, but that's just my luck, I guess. If it wasn't for it falling apart all of a sudden within a couple years of purchase, I would have given this my strongest recommendation. Alas, that didn't happen; and I'd only recommend buying this if you plan to get the service plan as well.
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Great headset with some small quirks
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