In terms of the on/off function, it all works well, however it’s also a fairly small button, one that is super flush with the outer unit. This is not just used for turning the headset on and off, but also for answering phone calls and controlling music, with one, two and three pushes pausing, skipping and going back a track. The same goes for the power switch itself. Is this really a game killer? Nah, but it’s occasionally frustrating. It’s taken a power down of the headset and a retry in order to let the connection flow. On a few occasions I’ve fired up my Xbox, switched on the Arctis 1 and found little in the way of audio. Firstly, even though the unique 2.4 Ghz lossless, lag-free, wireless connection between headset and console (and mobile phone, Nintendo Switch and laptop for that matter) via the included adapter is super solid, it does at times prove a little tricky initially establishing that connection. But there are a couple of little things that could possibly be better – after all, nothing is perfect in life. On the whole, the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox One is a stunning headset. With the power switch hiding away on the underside of the right earcup, everything else is present on the left – the detachable mic, the micro-USB charging port, the 3.5mm jack for when wired audio takes your fancy, the full volume control rocker and simple to hit mic mute. The same is true in regards to the majority of button and switch placement too. Perhaps this is something that has been unique to me and my time with the Arctis 1 Wireless, but once more there has been nothing but ease of use here. It’s been full-on plug and play too, with absolutely no need to go messing in the Xbox audio settings to find the sweet spot. It sounds great too, with friends in party chat remarking just how clear communications between the team have been when using this headset.
Fully detachable – and this could well be an issue for some as retractable mics can’t get lost – this is a Discord-certified microphone one that utilises a bi-directional design to ensure noise cancellation is at the fore. The same is true for the mic that sorts out the outgoing sounds. Rarely have I felt wanting from anything this headset delivers. They are super clear, even at full volume, and even though I’d personally like to feel a bit more bass come through, they are totally acceptable in terms of the sound delivered.
Inside the Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox are the same drivers as found on SteelSeries’ top-end headsets like the 9X, providing access to some of the most subtle of audio details to give you an advantage across the gaming landscape.
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