Over on the left side, you'll find a single dial that controls game and chat balance, and a retractable mic. Most of the buttons, dials and ports are located on the right side, where you get a Bluetooth pairing button, a power button that will also pair the headset with an Xbox One, a mic mute button, volume controls and a USB charging port. Beyond the odd green accents on the fabric headband, the understated black design on the ear cups is an aesthetic that won't make you hide them in shame whenever people come over. The SteelSeries Arctis 9X also looks impressive. Take it from us – no matter how long your epic gaming binge goes, you're not going to get uncomfortable. But, sitting down with this headset on our head for hours at a time is a dream come true. We have to admit, upon pulling the SteelSeries Arctis 9X out of its packaging, and noticing you can only adjust the fit through a fabric band, we're skeptical.

Of course, that seamlessly transitions into comfort.

From the steel headband to the 'premium woven ski goggle fabric' – which can be used to adjust the fit – to the extremely comfortable ear cups, the SteelSeries Arctis 9X feels premium from top to bottom.

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