INTRODUCTION

   Once upon a time many years ago i started looking for the best gaming headset but no matter how many models i was able to get my hands on till this day i wasn't able to find one that ticks all boxes. Some offered impressive audio quality, others sported build-quality second to none, some had very good battery life (when it comes to wireless models) and a few others were even packed with remarkable microphones but none delivered on all of these. Of the top of my head the 3 best that I’ve used/reviewed to date were no others than the Steel Series Arctis Pro (both the wired and wireless versions) and the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 670. Still neither of these 3 ticked all boxes either (due to severe nitpicking on my part) and so i still find myself looking for the best with just a few days left before we say goodbye to 2021 and the latest Arctis Prime High Fidelity Esports Headset by SteelSeries on my desk.

   SteelSeries is the worldwide leader in gaming and esports peripherals focused on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments, connecting gamers and fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ family of professional and gaming enthusiasts are the driving force behind the company and help influence, design, and craft every single accessory and the brand’s software ecosystem, SteelSeries GG. In 2020, SteelSeries acquired KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. To learn more about SteelSeries, visit SteelSeries.com and join the conversation at @SteelSeries.

   What separates the Arctis Prime from most wired gaming headsets by SteelSeries is the fact that it uses the same 40mm premium speaker drivers as their Arctis Pro line that feature high-density neodymium magnets which help deliver a very wide frequency response of 10Hz-40KHz with 32Ohm impedance and 92dB sensitivity. We also find the same ClearCast bidirectional retractable boom microphone as the Arctis Pro line meaning you can expect features like noise-cancelling technology together with a frequency response of 100Hz-10KHz, -38dB sensitivity and 2200Ohm impedance. Design, build quality (aluminum alloy and steel used), comfort (elastic fabric headband) and even the rear audio controls are also identical so the Arctis Prime is basically an Arctis Pro without the wired/wireless controllers (that's a good thing by the way). So, time to check and see how the Arctis Prime performs not just in games and movies but also music and calls.