Name: Arctis Pro GameDAC
Brand: SteelSeries
SKU: 143226
Rating: 4.0 (48 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

foam padding is applied generously
and the cups themselves are spacious
capable of producing sounds with good characteristics and detail in all regions

The treble range is also inconsistent
these magnets could stand to be a little stronger
which is annoying and can slow down battery swaps

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 102 dB
Frequency range: 10, 40000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear
Connectivity technology: Wired

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC - Pros & Cons

foam padding is applied generously
and the cups themselves are spacious
capable of producing sounds with good characteristics and detail in all regions
The well rounded bass is complemented well by the bright trebles
produced a very capable headset for handling gaming situations
sound quality is still wonderful
40mm drivers fare well in our low-frequency testing
headroom is needed for editing without losing detail as a master recording never is
The ear cushions are relatively easy to remove and replace
sleek
subdued
and elegant
Large bass drum impacts are sufficiently crisp and level stability is good
polished steel and aluminum alloy construction convey solid build quality
The gooseneck is plenty long
and also sufficiently flexible
range sounds balanced and natural
The software is decent
and everything sounds pretty great
the headset is very comfortable for gamers who spend hours playing games continuously
The drivers are also good enough
Arctis Pro delivers a very clear and natural sound
very lightweight and durable with steel and aluminum components inside
powerful low-end and good clarity in the highs
excellent fit and good audio quality
light
comfortable fit you can wear for reasonably long periods of time
great-sounding
comfortable gaming headset
accurate and clear in-game audio
great audio and solid surround sound
sturdy
comfortable headset
The microphone quality remains quite good here too
It s extremely comfortable and it sounds great
beautiful
well-balanced sound
a classy
matte look and an ergonomic design
sound quality and great features
classy aesthetic and a stunning sound
great mid-range and a very good and detailed treble
sound signature makes them versatile for any type of music genres and also great for most games
Their imaging is also very good
sleek and simple design
excellent customization options and a good sound
good
well-balanced sound quality
Astro might feel more comfortable for some and perform more consistently on different heads
Great overall microphone performance
HyperX are slightly more comfortable and have a bit of a better build
are comfortable and well-built
spacious and have soft and breathable padding
It works pretty well
clear lows
midrange and highs
GameDAC's menu is very simple to navigate
GameDAC's usability and feature set are top-notch
the GameDAC perform exceptionally well on their own and together
fits well
feels balanced in weight and materials
do a great job of working and staying connected
rubberized texture on the control wheel is pleasant
it s super comfortable
GameDAC is great for desktop gaming setups
well-balanced sound always leads to good spatial positioning
pleasant and intuitive interface
appearance
characteristics
and main features
fast drums
powerful and multi-layered guitar
very high quality
very light
and comfortable
high-quality microphone
clarity
depth
and naturalness of the voice are good enough to use
smartly designed
and incredibly versatile
OLED display and the overall compactness of the unit
is extremely comfortable and can be adjusted

The treble range is also inconsistent
these magnets could stand to be a little stronger
which is annoying and can slow down battery swaps
The left and right rear channels
It symobilizes a website link url
GameDAC is not easy to plug in on either side
surround sound and headsets
some of the included cables are too short to be really useful
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mute button
The cords are a little short
relying on a clunky app
are no sliding cups and no stretchable headband
Sound quality is not as good if it is connected directly to
The headset does not have a wireless connection
the boom is pulled out
the sound insulation is not damaged
The cables are way too short
just a glorified stereo effects engine
headphone share port completely pointless
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
for desktop users
GameDAC only offers a proprietary headset output
headset simply does not fit well on large heads
Hi-Res Audio and High Resolution Audio are ambiguous and confusing
headband's length is not adjustable
High frequencies can be especially difficult to localize
just gimmicks if the headset sounds terrible
The soundstage is not as good as some high-end headphones
sound bassy and muddy like
have a luxurious design as the exterior is mostly made of plastic and fabric
Limited
Not a lot
unnatural and lacking spaciousness
this USB cable only gives you audio support
they lack a charging dock
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
noisy air conditioner
price tag still feels a bit steep
the light becomes very hard to see
overwhelmed with padding like the Turtle Beach Elite Pro
High-end gaming headsets can get pricey
many cost hundreds of pounds
they may not work as well as velour with glasses
it s missing one very glaring one wireless connectivity
bass lacks the emphasis you d expect of most gaming headsets
its cord is pretty short
the isolation here is pretty unremarkable
big
bulky
heavy and requires a USB power source
the placement of the mute button and the volume dial
their sound is prone to inconsistencies
Arctis Pro are bulky and not very portable
even sound too sharp sometimes for some

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	426 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Connectivity technology	Wired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Depth	3.54 in
Height	7.36 in
Weight	15.03 oz

Microphone type	Boom microphone
Microphone sensitivity	-38.0 dB
Microphone frequency	100 - 10000
Microphone direction type	Omnidirectional Bidirectional

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Volume

Colour of product	Black White
Acoustic design	Closed
Control type	Buttons Rotary
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Aluminium Steel

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 102
Frequency range	10 - 40000
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)	1.0 %

Type of connector	3.5mm USB
USB	no
Other connectors	Digital optical input

Battery operated	no

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SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC SteelSeries - Editorial Reviews (19)

4.3

Based on 19 reviews

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CNET

Published: 24.05.2022

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review: Great but Imperfect Gaming Headset

The company revisits its excellent gaming headset line with a fresh look for 2022 and a lot of improvements.

Gadget Review

Published: 20.07.2020

SteelSeries Arctis Pro Review ~ | Gadget Review

4.7

If you’re in the business for the gaming gear to compliment your setup, then look no further than the SteelSeries Arctis Pro, equipped with a game DAC for

eTeknix

Published: 22.03.2018

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Headset Review | eTeknix

Arctis Pro The latest headsets from SteelSeries are here at last, and they're ready to decimate the competition. We already had the pleasure of reviewing their flagship Arctis Pro Wireless, and despite its $300 price tag, it proved to be one of the best investments any PC gamer could make. Their slightly more affordable Arctis Pro + GameDAC is on the testing block today and promises high-end performance for those who prefer to keep their headset on a cable for ease of use. What SteelSeries Had to Say 'The Arctis Pro + GameDAC was designed as a complete Hi-Res gaming

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Review

TweakTown

Published: 28.04.2020

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Review

4.7

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro + DAC is the perfect example of a gaming headset that doesn't fall off when music is played.

RTINGS.com

Published: 22.05.2020

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC Review

4.0

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC are good wired gaming headphones that are comfortable enough for longer gaming sessions and come with a DAC that offers a lot ...

PCMAG

Published: 16.03.2018

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Review

4.0

SteelSeries' high-end wired Arctis Pro + GameDAC headset offers excellent performance and plenty of connection and audio processing options in an understated, comfortable package.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Review: PS4 & PC gaming headset

businessinsider.my

Published: 16.07.2020

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Review: PS4 & PC gaming headset

The Arctis Pro Headset and GameDAC work together to deliver high-end wired audio capabilities on the PS4 and PC. Here's our full review.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC Steelseries Arctis Pro + GameDAC review | Stuff

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Steelseries Arctis Pro + GameDAC review | Stuff

Gaming audio goes hi-res with this fantastic-sounding headset

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC SteelSeries Arctis Pro and GameDAC review: Hardwired

Android Authority

Published: 28.04.2020

SteelSeries Arctis Pro and GameDAC review: Hardwired

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro and GameDAC is a valuable bundle. Does it justify this headset's high price, or should it have just gone the software route?

SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Gaming Headset Review - TechWalls

techwalls.com

Published: 01.01.2019

SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC Gaming Headset Review - TechWalls

4.0

I've used many SteelSeries headsets but none of them is as good as the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC. Here is my full review of the gaming headset.