
The left ear cup has a spot to plug in the included detachable microphone, a plug for the included optional 3.5mm cable, a port for the included USB cable for charging, a volume wheel, and a switch to mute or unmute the microphone. The Arctis 1 Wireless is an extremely light headset. This means it likely won't be a great fit for all head shapes, especially since it's designed to pull the ear cups toward the middle when not being worn. One downside is that the headband is not elastic at all, only the pieces connected to the ear cups extend. My HyperX Cloud headset that usually gets stuffed in my bag is very bulky and leaves a big lump on my back when stored. The ear cups rotate cleanly to lay more flatly while in a bag, which is extremely useful.

You can just unplug the mic and wear them to listen to music while commuting or walking around and easily stick them in a backpack for travel. The smaller form factor is likely a big reason why the audio quality isn't up to par with higher-priced models on the market, as expected, but it does mean they're much more usable in a normal everyday setting. The Arctis 1 is blessed with a very light, low profile, as well as an unobtrusive design that is frankly much smaller and thinner than what you would typically expect out of a "gaming" headset. Headsets are functional, but they're also something you wear on your body - often in public - so design is a crucial factor. No Bluetooth required.īefore we get into the nitty-gritty details of performance and tech specs, it's important to analyze the visual design. It can also plug into anything else you own with the included 3.5mm cable.

For $100 you can get a headset that easily works with your PC, Switch, Android device, and PS4 wirelessly. Good gaming headsets are often regarded as expensive and far too cost-prohibitive to be worth purchasing for the average consumer, but a headset like this changes the conversation a bit.
