The main design feature of the SteelSeries Arctis is the unique suspended headband with an elastic strap, borrowed from the design of ski goggles. Unlike standard headphones that press on the top of the head, this strap evenly distributes weight across the entire head, allowing you to forget about the headset even during 10-hour gaming sessions. Sound is delivered by 40mm neodymium drivers, which are specially tuned for high detail in mid and high frequencies, helping to clearly hear footsteps, reloading, and other important sounds without overloading the ears with booming bass.

In most SteelSeries Arctis headsets, communication is handled by a retractable ClearCast microphone with a bidirectional design. This technology, originally used in aviation, works like a "sound spotlight": it captures the voice right at the mouth and completely cuts out extraneous background noises like the clacking of a mechanical keyboard or the hum of a fan. The transmission quality is so close to studio-level that the microphone has received official Discord certification, guaranteeing crystal-clear speech without distortion.

In terms of price and functionality, the lineup is divided into several types. Simpler and more affordable models like the Arctis 1 and Arctis 3 are equipped with a simple wired 3.5 mm minijack and are compatible with any platform from PC and mobile devices to gaming consoles PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck. The mid-range (Arctis 5, Arctis 7) offers modern wireless connection via radio channel with minimal delay, support for surround sound, and optional RGB lighting on the cups.

As for the top models, the Arctis Pro and Arctis Nova Pro ensure high-quality sound thanks to high-end drivers and DAC with Hi-Res certification, supporting sound in 96 kHz/24 bit format. Many top models in the lineup also feature active noise cancellation ANC, advanced noise reduction system for sound transmission via microphone, and proprietary Infinite Power swappable battery system.