INTRODUCTION

   Wireless gaming has always been a serious matter of discussion among us and although as many of you are certainly aware we just can't skip the fact that wired headsets are far more "efficient" compared to their wireless counterparts we have indeed reached a point where consumers can actually enjoy listening to music, watching movies and playing PC and console games wirelessly without sacrificing much in the process (at least not nearly as much as in the past). Granted things like battery life are not going away any time soon (huge leaps have also been made here however) so wired headsets do have the advantage there as well but at least in terms of audio quality and signal strength things keep improving by the day. Back in 2014 SteelSeries released their very first wireless gaming headset called the H (review here) and although it was a somewhat huge success among gamers it wasn't until 4 years later in March of last year that they released a new model, the Arctis Pro Wireless which after a somewhat considerable delay is finally here with us today.

   SteelSeries is a leader in gaming peripherals focused on quality, innovation and functionality, and the fastest growing major PC gaming headset brand in the US. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is a pioneer supporter of competitive gaming tournaments and eSports and connects gamers to each other, fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ team of professional and gaming enthusiasts help design and craft every single accessory and are the driving force behind the company.

   The Arctis Pro Wireless (currently available in both black and white/black colors) is pretty much identical to the Arctis Pro with GameDAC which we reviewed last year (with the addition of wireless connectivity) so once again we have ourselves a Hi-Res stereo headset that features two 40mm premium speaker drivers with high-density neodymium magnets (frequency response of 10Hz-40KHz with 32 Ohm impedance and 102dB sensitivity), a bidirectional retractable boom microphone complete with noise-cancelling technology (100Hz-10KHz frequency response with -38dB sensitivity and 2200Ohm impedance) and Bluetooth v4.1 connectivity (A2DP/HFP/HSP profiles supported). Unlike the GameDac however the Arctis Pro Wireless comes ready with a wireless transmitter/receiver (features line in/out and optical in/out connectivity) thanks to which not only are you getting lossless audio with a range of up to 40 feet (12 meters) but also support for DTS Headphone:X v2.0 7.1 virtual surround sound technology which can deliver 3D virtualization with proximity cues and support for channel-based, scene-based and object-based audio for an enhanced gaming experience. SteelSeries also bundles two 1000mAh lithium-ion batteries each of which can power the Arctis Pro Wireless for up to 10 hours (20 hours total).