SteelSeries Arctis Prime

The SteelSeries Arctis Prime are decent for wired gaming. They have a comfortable fit, and their wired design ensures a virtually latency-free gaming experience. Their boom mic also does an excellent job of recording your voice, even in moderately noisy environments. However, the headphones are prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery and don't have companion software to help you adjust their sound to your liking.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
SteelSeries Arctis Prime 1

Product details

  • Advanced sound drivers calibrated for maximum detail separation at the highest competitive levels of gameplay.Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
  • Lightweight steel and aluminum alloy construction offers maximum durability and a consistent fit
  • Premium soft ear cups allow you to hear less background noise so you can focus comfortably
  • Advanced bi-directional mic design for superior noise cancellation and crystal-clear voice comms
  • Universally compatible with all gaming platforms and detachable cable at both ends for easy transport and damage protection

PROS

+ Comfortable, well-built design.
+ Excellent recording quality.

CONS

- No companion software.
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on July 15, 2021
The SteelSeries Arctis Prime are decent for wired gaming. They have a comfortable fit, and their wired design ensures a virtually latency-free gaming experience. Their boom mic also does an excellent job of recording your voice, even in moderately noisy environments. However, the headphones are prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery and don't have companion software to help you adjust their sound to your liking.
73
By Tom's Hardware on August 15, 2021
The SteelSeries Arctis Prime is a stripped down, pro gaming-grade headset with a curious mix of features.
70
By IGN on May 25, 2021
The Arctis Prime does the essentials incredibly well. At $99.99, it is more expensive than other headsets that I’d describe as basic, but its performance shows that simplicity doesn’t have to be a vice in headset design, but a choice.
80