SteelSeries’ Arctis GameBuds are the first gaming earbuds I actually want to buy. Sony, Razer, and Logitech all offer similar gaming-focused earbuds, but SteelSeries is the only company offering low-latency earbuds with Bluetooth connectivity and console compatibility, a mobile app with powerful per-game EQ settings, active noise cancellation, and a wireless charging case, all for $159.99.

It’s a unique combination at this price, and I’ve come to appreciate it in recent weeks, even…