Comment on Can someone recommend me a wireless headset?
terraborra@lemmy.nz 2 weeks ago
I have both the Steelseries Arctis 1 & 7 headsets. I’d happily recommend either of them, though 7 might be out of your budget.
The 1 is my office pair. It has long battery life, the wireless range is decent, and the usb c dongle means you can use them with a cell. The sound insulation is good considering it uses mesh pads and as a glasses wearer they’re pretty comfortable.
The audio quality isn’t amazing, it’s a bit boomy for my tastes. There is also a physical mute button on the back of the cup that sometimes gets knocked to mute when I put them down which is a bit embarrassing in calls. Otherwise I haven’t had any issues with them.
I was a big Arctis 7 stan two years ago. I had three pairs at one point
But then they started pushing Steelseries GG and the experience just deteriorated from there. The new Arctis models are just awful, it’s like they didn’t understand why people liked chat mix
I also have an Arctis 1- I paid ~$70 USD- and I’d recommend them as well. They’re very comfy, and the mesh pads mean they’re reasonably breathable. I have zero complaints with the battery life- I’ve never had it manage to die during a very solid day of use. Though if I forget to charge them overnight they usually die sometime the next day. And that’s after nearly 2 years of use- I bought them in June 2023.
Interestingly, I’ve had a very different experience with the mute switch. I find it pretty stiff. Which I’d say is a good thing. The volume wheel next to it, however, is really easily moved. I occasionally turn the volume down accidentally just taking the headset on and off.
Also: If you have a phone case the USB C dongle might not fit. I have to remove my case to use them with my phone. Not a huge deal, but worth mentioning.
Maybe a plus, maybe not depending on your preferences, but I think they look normal. They’re not explicitly gamer-y, or anything. I wouldn’t feel embarrassed wearing them in public like I might some jagged RGB’d monstrosity.
I bought the Arctis 5 back in 2020 and its been solid. I’ve used it for meetings basically every work day since then and it is still going strong, never had any issues. I agree about the audio quality not being the greatest, its fine for voices but not good for music.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
I gotta disagree with you. I’ve tried the Arctis 1, 5, and 7 and they were all trash at audio conferencing - lots of complaints of static and audio cutting out from my clients. When I contacted their support they said that their headsets aren’t meant to be “business quality” and only to be used for gaming. I returned them and went Logitech.
BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Sounds like there was something wrong with your audio jack. I’ve had stellar comments about all of my Steelseries.
Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 weeks ago
They’re wireless. Other brands worked fine. Steelseries used to be godly in the 2000s but they’re trash now.
BigMikeInAustin@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lol. Guess you’re just cursed. Lol. I have multiple styles, wired and wireless, and work perfectly on multiple computers. Lol.