The last time I reviewed a SteelSeries headset was back at the end of 2017 and that was the Arctis 3 wireless gaming headset . They turned out to be pretty awesome and a headset that I used for a good while after.

Looking for a wireless gaming headset for Nintendo Switch? Then it isn't difficult to recommend the Arctis 1 Wireless. Despite its dull aesthetic, build quality is both sturdy and flexible.

Wireless use on Switch and other platforms is flawless; Audio is surprisingly punchy and clear for the asking price; Mic is detachable with decent speech quality

Aesthetic is bland and lifeless for the brand; No surround sound

Looking for a wireless gaming headset for Nintendo Switch? Then it isn't difficult to recommend the Arctis 1 Wireless. Despite its dull aesthetic, build quality is both sturdy and flexible. Audio presentation is loud, clear and distinctive across all the games I played, while the mic proved exceptional during multiplayer sessions across myriad platforms. You should only look elsewhere if the surround sound omission is a deal breaker.

Wireless use on Switch and other platforms is flawless; Audio is surprisingly punchy and clear for the asking price; Mic is detachable with decent speech quality;

Aesthetic is bland and lifeless for the brand; No surround sound;

SteelSeries is attempting to capture the attention of gamers on-the-go and stay at home gamers with one headset, the Arctis 1 Wireless.

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The Arctis 1 Wireless is a comfortable, high-quality headset that’s perfect for your Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Android or PC

Comfortable; Superb audio quality; Great noise-cancelling mic

USB-C transmitter is quite wide; USB-A adapter required for Xbox connection

SteelSeries' Arctis headset line has become known for shaking up the headset market like a sonorous, perfectly cushioned Pac-Man and is nearly as synonymous with gaming too. The SteelSeries Arctis 1 gaming headset brings the brand to an even cheaper price point ($49.99 at the time of writing).

Strong sound for the price; Subtle styling; Comfortable and breathable; Detachable mic sounds great

No ski goggle headband; Bassier than other Arctis cans; No ChatMix control

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The SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless provides an excellent wireless Switch experience, but it may not be comfortable to wear for long game sessions.

Easy to use; Excellent sound quality; Long battery life

Not comfortable for long periods