• Reviews around mic (4.20 of 5)

    SteelSeries Arctis 3 All-Platform Gaming Headset for PC, Playstation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, VR, Android and iOS - White

    • The retractable mic is pretty cool, and deploys and retracts easily.
    • The retractable mic is pretty cool, and deploys and retracts easily.
    • Retractable mic, mute button, and volume control
    • The roll away Mic tends to not like to hold position very
    • The mic is amazing
    • Amazing audio and mic, plus I can retract the mic if I'm eating or drinking
    • These have the best audio quality ive seen in a while and have a great mic
    • You can use the headset without the drivers but you will not get the promised effect (which was undetectable to this user).My biggest issue with the headset is that the retractable mic picks up a lot of background noise and static
    • Pros:-The mic is able to slide in and out of a slot which is
    • The mic is pretty clear and sound is decent
    • No base, no game and chat mixer, not very loud, mic is quiet and people have a hard time earing
    • I like the retractable mic, sound quality is solid given the price, I also really like the look of the white model
    • Sound quality was ok, but the mic was horrible
    • My only complaint is the retractable mic
    • The mic is decent and can retract into the headset allowing you to use it as just headphones
    • The mic is very clear and crisp too
    • Mic sounded terrible in discordUpgrade the driversThe instructions are terrible
    • It doesn't come with a foam boom mic cover so you do get that sharp effect on certain sounds, but this is easily fixed
    • I liked the retractable mic as it proved to be a very helpful feature
    • And the retractable mic is a nice touch
    • Mic also worked well for phone calls
    • I use mine as headphones more then anything since the mic is not great.
    • The retractable mic is really slick, as is the quick mute button on the left ear.
    • The compact mic makes them wearable for everyday use as well if you need headphones to go with your headset
    • and when he talk the mic is good
    • I love the mic,its very light and clear,
    • Has some cool features like a retractable mic and volume dial on the headset so if you want the mic out of your face it's quick to push back in
    • Mic is cool and functional
    • My mic sounds great with it retracted, but you can extend it for late nights when the missus is
    • Flaky MIC.
    • The retractable mic works awesome
    • The mic is decent and can retract into the headset allowing you to use it as just headphones
    • The mic is decent enough for gaming chat.
    • My only complaint is the retractable mic
    • They block out noise quite well and their mic picks up extremely well in Skype calls and or Discord voice chat.
    • These headphones are different and are actually comfortable, sound good, and have a good mic
    • The mic is retractable, which smoothly comes out and in, or seamlessly, if you would prefer
    • The retractable boom mic is a plus
    • The retractable mic works awesome
    • Feels great to wear, sounds incredible, and has solid mic quality
    • I like that the mic is retractable and, most importantly, that the mute is on the headset itself, not the cable
    • but then the hassle of the smaller cord getting unplug became a minor annoyance and sadly as unique as the retractable mic is, it puts off a very harsh static that only others can hear.
    • but I really love how clear my mic is too
    • the mic refuses to pick up anything and trying to fix it is driving me crazy
    • A good-quality, retractable mic and unbelievable comfort headline this offering from SteelSeries
    • The mic is great, works fine sounds on par with what most gaming headsets should be
    • They are comfortable, adjustable, and I love the retractable mic.
    • Lastly the Mic is extremely quiet and everyone has a hard time hearing me
    • As for the microphone, my friend on the other end of a standard Discord server said "That sounds nice" which I think is a pretty good sum of what the mic sounds like
    • mic is barely audible
    • , he said sound quality was great and talking to him online is much better with the better mic.
    • The retractable mic and mute button for the mic are
    • Its light weight, has amazing mic and sound quality
    • The retractable mic is a nice touch and the sound quality on that is great too
    • Amazing audio and mic, plus I can retract the mic if I'm eating or drinking
    • I have had this mic about 5 months and the Mic suddenly stopped working
    • so far this pair of head phone are a blast they sound great and the mic is fantastic.
    • While a setup like audiophile grade headphones and a good quality stand-alone mic is superior, these will get the job done in a pinch, and pretty affordably at that.
    • The retractable mic rattles even when fully extended.
    • My favorite features are the retractable mic, and volume control on the headset.
    • The retractable mic is a great feature
    • Me, I’m a right-hand mic guy
    • Look great sound great mic works awesome
    • Sharp and crisp, and the bass is full and deep*Professional build quality, and super comfortable to wear*Mic retracts and goes back into the headset for protection*Mic quality is top notch and sounds great for phone calls and even recording*Voice-game is built-in and
    • The sound is impeccable and the features make it super accommodating - retractable mic, on-ear mute, and perfect comfort (I love the suspension headband on the
    • The mic on these is pretty good
    • The mic is very convenient in the way it can tuck away and go unseen
    • What i do like about it is the retractable mic
    • The mic is extendable and retracts into the left earpiece...really nice for getting it out of the way when not in use
    • I'm not sure if they have improved the mic dramatically since then, or Frank is skewing the results with his recording method
    • pretty good - friends say mic is quiet.
    • The mic works especially well for intimate talking in public transport
    • The mic works especially well for intimate talking in public transport
    • yeah, the mic died
    • I was surprised the mic was not better.
    • The mic on this thing is ridiculous
    • Surround sound is good and mic is exceptional
    • When it works the mic is crystal clear and my friends tell me it sounds like i'm right there in the room with them
    • Based on the flaky mic and the poor design choice for the cables, I would never recommend this headset
    • They sound great and the mic is clear
    • The mic is extendable and retracts into the left earpiece...really nice for getting it out of the way when not in use
    • Headphones work fine, and the mic still picks up something, so it has to be the mic as well
    • This headset is great on my PC!Sound quality is great and the mic is easy to use...
    • SO if you want something quiet, good, and wireless, these are awesome, but if you want that sound quality and a game/chat mixer with a good mic find something else.
    • They sound like the gamezero but with a better Mic and more comfortable it is great!
    • the mic being both clear but way too sensative, even after maxing out the noise gate and Noise Reduction
    • The mic is very good as well, with it sounding nice an clear while recording at studio quality in Audacity
    • The mic died on my old headset so I decided to purchase this one
    • i am fully satisfied with the artis 5 build sturdy and had sidetone and good mic and good drivers easy setup
    • Very clear mic and the most comfortable headphones I have ever had.
    • All of the Arctis (3, 5 , and 7) work exactly the same, as in how they sound and how good the mic is
    • Sound/Mic through the 3.5mm connector for games like Fortnite but also do Switch