Arctic P533 Headset Review

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The Arctic P533 is definitely a ‘back-to-basics' headset – it does not feature any RGB lighting, it connects via 3.5mm jack and it uses an ‘old-school' design.

That being said, it is a very solid headset. For one, it is supremely comfortable – I barely knew it was there during long sessions playing Ghost Recon: Wildlands and The Witcher 3.

It also sounds very good, thanks to a well-balanced mix – the clear and crisp high-end is perfectly complimented by the full-sounding mid-range.

I do feel that the bass is slightly lacking from the mix, though, and this can make FPS gaming sessions feel slightly lacklustre – explosions lack the intensity a bassier headset can provide.

My only other issue with the P533 is that the exposed wire would occasionally rub against the boom mic's hinge, and this noise was amplified through the left earcup.

Other than that, though, the Arctic P533 headset is a good piece of kit. There is definitely strong competition from the likes of Razer, Corsair and HyperX around the £70 price-point, but if you want a simple headset that can be used on a variety of platforms thanks to its 3.5mm jack, then the P533 is definitely a good buy.

You can buy one directly from Arctic for £70 inc. VAT HERE.

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Pros

• Funky aesthetics.
• Well-balanced mix.
• Very comfortable.
• Carry case is included.
• 3.5mm jack adds some versatility.

Cons

• Exposed wire caused some noise to come through the left earcup.
• Not the bassiest of headsets.

KitGuru says: If you are looking for a no-frills gaming headset that is very comfortable and delivers good sound quality, the Arctic P533 is definitely worth buying.

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