The tip of the retractable mic will glow red to indicate mute, but other than that it's a sleek-looking affair. It is always nice to see a gaming headset adopt a simple approach to aesthetics and if you prefer not to stand out on the train, you'll like the fact that, in an effort to save battery, the Wireless headphones are the only ones in the Arctis Pro range not to feature RGB lighting. Your ears do inevitably get hot after prolonged use, as is the case with all over-ear designs, yet we'd happily wear these for a few hours uninterrupted. The cushions are fantastically soft and wrapped in an Airweave fabric, while the ski-goggle headband continues to do an admirable job of finding the right fit. We've tried our fair share of gaming headsets over the years and it wouldn't be a stretch to say that Arctis Pro Wireless is one of, if not the most comfortable to date. Aluminium alloy and steel construction contribute to the robust construction - there are no squeaks whatsoever - while weight is kept to an agreeable level. Available only in black, the headset has the look and feel of a quality unit. Those who have been keeping tabs on the Arctis range will immediately recognise the Pro Wireless cans. We have the flagship in for review today.

At the top of the range lies the Arctis Pro Wireless, a £300 offering the ability to roam free on PC, PS4 or mobile. Up next is the Arctis Pro GameDAC, which for £250 adds an ESS Sabre digital-to-analogue converter and high-res audio certification. The most basic model, dubbed simply the Arctis Pro, is a wired solution priced at £180. The trio arrive as high-end successors to the hugely popular Arctis 7 line, and with multiple flavours to choose from, pricing can vary considerably. SteelSeries has updated its range of award-winning headsets with three new models launched under the Arctis Pro umbrella.

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