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When the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds were first announced, I was intrigued.

But the idea of a lighter pair of earbuds I could pop in and out was interesting.

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds

The receiver is plugged in using the USB-C to A adapter

After using them for around six weeks, I cant imagine life without them.

The real surprise for me, though, was how well they actually performed in a party chat situation.

However, my party could hear me perfectly via the mic on the GameBuds.

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds

The receiver is plugged in using the USB-C to A adapter

Going from a cinematic RPG with a soaring soundtrack to a stealthy FPS?

You just tell the app, and it boosts certain sounds.

Bunch of audio presets on these for games, no Dragon Age yet but Diablo 4 is there!

SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds

But these have completely won me over, and I cant see myself going back to a traditional headset.

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The receiver is plugged in using the USB-C to A adapter

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