Each cup's colour can be set independently, which is a nice touch, and though pretty lightweight elsewhere, there's a reasonable amount of settings for the GameDAC itself. Last but not least, the earcups are ringed with subtle RGB lighting that can be controlled by the SteelSeries Engine app. It makes sense here because most gamers, right-handed in nature, won't need to let go of the mouse for a quick volume change.
There's only two, actually, one for muting the microphone - visually identified by a red light on the tip of the microphone - plus a wheel for adjusting the volume. Keeping the minimalist theme going, SteelSeries has all buttons and inputs on the left-hand side, as well. That said, even the stowed tip remains visible, so some may prefer a detachable mic instead, especially if venturing, dare we say, outside. Don't want to use it? Just push back and it stows away neatly into the left-hand cup: we wonder why more companies don't adopt this method. Sound quality is top notch, with Skype recipients commenting on the clear audio and intelligent directional pick-up. The fully-retractable mic is another good idea, and the mechanism works well, enabling exact positioning with ease. As is the case with these types of design, ears do become toasty after a mammoth session, but I had little problem in keeping them on for an entire working day without undue pressure or ill-fit fatigue. A combination of the flexible band and super-soft, ear-enveloping cushions feels right, even with a pair of specs on, and you almost forget you're wearing them after a while. This is one of the most comfortable gaming headsets around. Adjustments aren't huge, mind, but you can get a really good fit easily. Rather, around the main steel section connecting the earcups there's a second, ski-google-type suspension band adjusted by moving the Velcro fastening - where the SteelSeries logo is shown above - to exactly the right spot. Unlike most, the 350g Arctis Pro doesn't use micro-adjustable sides for fine-tuning fit on your noggin. It's understated without looking cheap, with a high-quality matte finish to the steel headband and plastic, fully-articulated cups.
Straight off the bat, it's clear that SteelSeries knows how to make an attractive, comfortable gaming headset.
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