


The most important feature of the Arctis 1 Wireless is its USB-C dongle.

But for everyday use, it sounds just fine. This is not an audiophile headset, or a headset for hard-core competitive players, for whom every footstep could mean life or death. As such, games sound clear and intelligible, rather than vibrant and nuanced. It's important to remember that the Arctis 1 is, fundamentally, a budget headset. It even worked with Donut County on the Xbox One, although it was a little hard to find the right volume balance through the 3.5-mm cord. It was precise enough to balance the dialogue, sound effects and orchestral music in Age of Mythology: Extended Edition on PC. It was crisp enough to follow along with the dialogue in Assassin's Creed Origins on PS4. The headset was loud enough for me to hear Dragon Quest V on Android and Final Fantasy VII on the Switch, even in the noisy NYC subway. I was extremely pleased with the Arctis 1's performance across the board.
