Foreword:
As a leading brand in the peripherals market, SteelSeries has always been committed to creating great gaming audio equipment. Among them, the cold ice series headphones have always been loved and respected by the majority of gamers. As high-quality headsets designed for gamers, they excel in terms of sound quality, wearing comfort, and multi-platform compatibility. For example, this Arctis Pro Wireless headphones are the culmination of a combination of technologies. It combines superior sound quality, wireless freedom, long-lasting battery life, and a host of user-friendly features. Today, I'm going to give you a full and in-depth review of this award-winning headset and show you how it performs.
Unboxing: The outer packaging of the headset is still the classic style of SteelSeries, creating the style of e-sports products, which is also the characteristic of the SteelSeries brand. On the front of the package, you can see the features of the Arctis Pro Wireless wireless headphones, such as excellent workmanship, Hi-Res level drivers, dual audio (Game+Chat), dual-mode connectivity, and DTS:X2 support0 surround sound effects, etc., make it easy for gamers to grasp the features of the headset before using it. Although it is SteelSeries' flagship wireless headset, it is still ahead of the current gaming headset on the market in terms of parameters and functions.
The top layer of the box is the earphone body, and the lower layer is equipped with various accessories, including wireless signal transceiver, spare battery, USB to DC power cable, optical fiber cable, microphone windscreen, USB data cable, earphone charging cable, and earphone 35mm line, as well as instructions and thank-you cards.
Design: Arctis Pro Wireless Earbuds continue the design style of the Ice series, with its unique appearance and excellent performance, it has become a new force in the market. The headset has a significant change in design, undoubtedly providing gamers with a visual experience that is both familiar and new. This pair of headphones has a soft, rounded line on the outside, and the black matte scheme looks even deeper.
Unlike the twitch headband of traditional headphones, the Arctis Pro Wireless headset is designed to increase the comfort of the gamer, and the ski goggle headband runs through the entire steel headband, and the leather SteelSeries nameplate is attached with Velcro to adjust the headband tightness. It makes me very comfortable to wear, not easy to directly press on the top of the head, does not feel too tight or too loose, and can enjoy the ** or game process more relaxed.
The use of steel headbeams provides a strong and stable structure for the headphones, which is more durable than the plastic or alloy material of traditional headphones, which can withstand greater pressure and weight, and is not easy to deform or damage. And, the steel headband at the top is paired with a ski goggle headband, which makes it even more distinctive.
The ARCTIS Pro Wireless earbuds are connected to the headband by a two-stage adjustable component, allowing the earcups to rotate left and right, allowing gamers to find the most suitable position for them, ensuring a tight fit between the earcups and the pinna, providing a better fit.
The shell of the earbuds is made of high-strength plastic, which is lightweight and durable, ensuring that the earbuds remain stable during use and more comfortable to wear. And its surface is painted, which not only enhances the appearance and texture of the earphones, making them look more high-end and fashionable, but also enhances the anti-wear and scratch performance of the earphones.
It can be said that SteelSeries pays great attention to the user experience of players, and the left and right earcups of the Arctis Pro Wireless earbuds are fixed by magnetic suction, and a decorative plate is designed on the outside of the left earcup, which can be easily accessed by magnetic attraction. If you need to replace accessories such as ear cups or headbands, you can also purchase them on SteelSeries' website or third-party platforms. Underneath the right earcase, there is a battery compartment with one battery inside and the other in the accessory box. Each battery has a capacity of 1000mAh and is capable of providing up to 10 hours of 24G battery life. By alternating between the two batteries, the earbuds can be used for long periods of time without having to be charged frequently, improving the ease of use.
Since it is a head-mounted design, the unit size of the headset will definitely not be small. The ARCTIS Pro Wireless headphones are equipped with a 10Hz to 40kHz Hi-Res driver, with an impedance of 38 and an inspiration of 102dB, which has a good high-frequency and low-frequency transient response, and the THD total distortion rate is less than 1%, which is a great tool in the game!
Another interesting design is that the headset has a 15° tilt design on the unit housing, which prevents the player's ears from coming into direct contact with the unit housing, which not only improves the comfort of the headset, but also brings better acoustics.
The material of the ear cups is a hexagonal texture, and the material is significantly better than ordinary leather materials in terms of breathability, so it is not easy to feel stuffy when wearing it for a long time. Large pieces of memory foam are wrapped inside the earcups to provide a better fit and physical sound isolation.
The microphone of the headset is a flexible bidirectional noise-canceling microphone, with a response frequency between 100Hz and 10000Hz, and an impedance of 2200. In addition, a microphone sponge cover is also included in the box to provide better sound recording.
All of the headset's controls and connectors are integrated into the ear shell, allowing you to quickly adjust the volume, switch songs, and more, making it especially useful for gaming or entertainment, as well as providing a convenient one-handed experience.
In order to meet the different needs of gamers, the SteelSeries gaming headset supports Bluetooth and wireless dual-mode, and is suitable for multiple gaming platforms such as mobile phones, PCs, and PS, which can achieve lower latency audio transmission performance. And the SteelSeries gaming headset also supports DTS Hesdphone:X v20 surround sound, which can give you more accurate positioning sound, listen to the sound and eat chicken one step faster.
The transceiver device of the Arctis Pro Wireless headset is a black box, which is similar to the transceiver of SteelSeries' classic Siberia 800 wireless headphones, but with a more boxy appearance. The transceiver supports multiple connection modes, such as 24GHz, Bluetooth, etc., can meet the different usage scenarios and needs of players. With a built-in receiver and antenna, the transceiver is able to receive signals from headphones or other audio devices and transmit them to players' devices, ensuring the quality and stability of audio transmission.
The transceiver is controlled by a button and a knob, providing gamers with a simple and intuitive way to operate. With this knob, you can adjust the mixing ratio of game sound and voice call sound to suit different usage scenarios and needs. For example, in games, players can increase the ratio of game sound as needed for a more immersive gaming experienceAnd when it comes to voice calls, players can adjust the ratio of voice call sounds to ensure clear call quality.
On the side of the transceiver, there is a slot for charging the battery, which is used alternately with two rechargeable batteries to ensure that the headset continues to work.
In addition to the common Line-in-Out, USB and power supply ports, the ARCTIS Pro Wireless headphones are equipped with optical signal input and output interfaces that can only be found in professional equipment, which provides more connectivity options and functional expansion.
Experience: The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless headset is a dual-mode Bluetooth and wireless headset that works on multiple platforms including PCs, game consoles, and laptops. The goggles-style headrest structure makes it comfortable to wear without feeling too tight or too loose. The steel frame also provides better structural support for the earbuds, making them more stable and durable, quite leathery!
SteelSeries transceivers are feature-rich and can be switched between multiple devices, such as PS4, PS5 PC, and more. The volume control knob at your fingertips, the mixing ratio adjustment of game sounds and voice call sounds, EQ and other adjustments all bring great convenience to players when gaming.
Thanks to DTS Hesdphone: X v2With the blessing of 0 surround sound, the ARCTIS Ice Pro Wireless wireless earbuds have a pretty good overall spatial performance whether it is for gaming or ** movies, and the bass aspect is also very outstanding. Especially for FPS shooters that require hearing and hearing, you can hear the footsteps of enemies or gunshots from afar. The sense of spatial positioning of the headset is fascinating, the sense of low-frequency volume is quite abundant, and the majestic background sound effect of the game is fully in the ears, making people immersed in the world of the game. The microphone of the headset is also able to communicate with teammates without stuttering. It is worth mentioning that 2.4G and Bluetooth can be used at the same time, and it can also be connected to the game**, which further improves the user experience.
In terms of battery life, the official advertised battery life is about 24 hours (the two batteries are used alternately). According to my actual use, I use it every day to listen to songs and games, and it is charged once every 2 days on average, which is very Buddhist, and I basically don't have to worry about the situation that half of the use suddenly runs out of power.
Summary: Overall, SteelSeries' Arctis Pro Wireless Wireless Earbuds are indeed a pretty good peripheral product. Its excellent sound performance and the introduction of spatial sound provide players with a more immersive experience, whether it is playing games or videos, they can be fully enjoyed. In addition, excellent workmanship and comfortable wearing are also one of the highlights of the headset, plus the full convenience of a retractable noise-canceling microphone with good radio performance and a transceiver that can adjust the mixing ratio of game sound and voice call sound with one click, so I highly recommend this Arctis Pro Wireless wireless headset to you. As a former flagship gaming headset, the price is nearly 3000 yuan, ** is indeed a bit high, but now 1999 yuan**, I think it is very fragrant, and now it is very worth starting!