I was able to walk from the front of my building to the back before the headset lost connection, though audio did start to cut in and out a few paces before that. SteelSeries claims a signal range of approximately 30 feet, and my testing confirmed this.

There was also no noticeable lag or sound degradation. For those worried about the wireless connection, audio over the 2.4 GHz dongle connection proved lossless and crystal clear. The Arctis 1 Wireless offers excellent audio performance for gaming, music and movies, and sounded great during my time with it. iPhone users are left out in the cold, however. It simply worked out of the box with no secret handshakes required. With this plethora of options, I used the Arctis 1 Wireless with my PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Android phone with no fuss. Charging, meanwhile, occurs through the MicroUSB-to-USB-Type-A charging cable. You get a 3.5mm cable and a USB Type-C 2.4 GHz wireless dongle with a USB Type-A adapter for PCs without a USB-C port and the PS4. The Arctis 1 Wireless offers a wealth of connectivity options. For further comfort, the earcups swivel and allow the headset to rest on the neck when not in use. For comparison, the Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero, another set of wireless cans, is 1.8 pounds. The headset itself is remarkably light, weighing in at only 0.55 pounds, making it easy to wear for extended periods of time without fatigue.

Your experience may differ, but my ears were frequently jammed against the speakers. But the earcups themselves are a tad on the shallow side, which led to discomfort over long periods of use. The Arctis 1 Wireless also features solid padding in the earcups.

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