None existent support Just wanted to share my recent ordeal with the SteelSeries Arctis Pro headset. Honestly, it's been a bit of a nightmare. The left earbud keeps lowering its volume and then it just cuts out entirely - not to mention this annoying beeping noise that comes and goes. I reached out to SteelSeries support hoping for a quick fix or maybe a replacement, but my ticket got auto-closed without any real help. It’s super frustrating not having a working headset and dealing with support that just doesn’t seem to care. For a headset that cost this much, I expected way better, both in product quality and customer service. If you’re considering the Arctis Pro, you might want to think twice unless you want to gamble with potential issues and lackluster support.

The ol' runaround Don't bother trying to get Steelseries themselves to back their own products. If you can't resolve any issues related to purchased products with the retailer, you're screwed. Steelseries support made me jump through countless hoops with the promise that they would replace a Sensei Ten mouse which developed a defect within three months of purchase. After successfully completing all the steps, including uploading a valid proof of purchase, clear photos of the product from every imaginable angle etc., they just left me hanging for over a year, never once restocking their own product so I could actually get a replacement, until it finally got discontinued, at which point they simply closed my already approved RMA ticket without further comment. Ultimately I ended up getting my replacement from the retailer, who were being difficult at first (which is what prompted me to try my luck with Steelseries directly), but at the end of the day still nowhere near as difficult as the manufacturer. Thankfully we do have consumer protection laws in place here. I would not purchase another Steelseries product if that wasn't the case.

Arctis Nova 3 My headphones keep disconnecting on their own and it is very annoying. Also, for some reason, I need to set them up over and over again. Lately, they have been making some horrible noise from time to time for no apparent reason, and it's very scary.

Short Shelf Life with Biggest Purchase I've had a number of headsets from SteelSeries in the past which I have enjoyed, but sadly my most recent has been disappointing. The Arctis Pro, which is close to their top of the line, seems to have a weak connection between the headband and the earpieces as the plastic cracked and caused the right earpiece to completely detach after ~8-10 months of use. I have had to hold it together since with hot glue as I consider what to replace it with.

Low quality headset Have used a Steelseries Arctis 3 Wireless for four years. Its low quality quickly become apparent with use. Withinin a year the volume knob and the balance knob started to be loose, and have deterioted further since then. The gooseneck to the microphone broke at one place, without any excessive bending. The silk screen on the led power button was quickly worn off.