They don’t become too warm on your ears either – unlike most over-ear headsets. If you’re planning a long gaming session then you’ll really appreciate it. Add this to the sumptuous construction of the earpieces, and the Arctis 3 is one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve ever worn. Made predominantly out of matte-black plastic, they feature some gloss-black highlights.Ī ski goggle-style strap rests on top of your head, taking the weight of the headset in the softest way possible. The first thing you’ll notice about these headphones is their grown-up look the design is pleasingly understated. Related: Best Headphone 2016: 15 great headphones for any budget SteelSeries Arctis 3 – Design, Build and Features

It’s a reasonable headset but if your budget will stretch then we’d recommend buying the Arctis 5 instead. The Arctis is designed to look subtle and classy compared to other gaming headsets. The Arctis 3 is SteelSeries’ new gaming headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound.

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