SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds GameBuds
The dual 2.4GHz wireless for lag-free gaming and Bluetooth 5.3, custom neodymium dynamic drivers, and 4-mic hybrid ANC deliver console-quality sound in a true wireless earbud with 10-hour battery life. 100+ game audio presets via the app and IP55 water resistance add practical customization and on-the-go durability. Best for multi-platform gamers needing low-latency wireless audio and active noise cancellation across PS5, PC, Switch, and mobile.
form factor in-ear
driver type Dynamic Driver
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.3
battery life hours 10
case battery hours 40
water resistance IP55
67 Overall Score
Price MX$3,591
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong mic (90th percentile) 90th
Cons
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 140 |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | hybrid |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes for 3 hours usage |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 40 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | SteelSeries Arctis Companion App |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IP55 |
vs Competition
| Spec | SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds GameBuds | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 | SoundPEATS H3 H3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 40 | 24 | 28 | 54 | 18 | 37 |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IPX4 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds GameBuds | 91.9 | 90 | 91 | 27.3 | 89.8 | 70.6 | 48.9 | 98.4 | 45.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99 | 94.2 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 78.9 | 93.3 | 0 | 99.8 | 64.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 86.1 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0050 Compare | 96.7 | 80.1 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 46.9 | 93.3 | 0 | 97.7 | 97.6 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.9 | 80.6 | 70.6 | 91.9 | 89.9 | 94.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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