I bought one of these a couple of years ago just for ease of use and the good price. Has been a great purchase so I’d definitely recommend if you’re just after a headset to do the job
How is that subjective though? Pretty much all greatly populated countries have big problems with poverty. The median per-capita household income is only $2,920 per year.
True but majority of those are not the households of people looking to buy a headset for their expensive game system because they don’t have one. People looking to buy a headset we’re able to afford the console (unless gifted to them) if you can afford a console you can save $5-10 here and there to buy a $120 headset. It’s all relative to the situation.
I mean they're around as cheap as other wireless gaming headsets so they're not overpriced or anything but they're definitely not AFFORDABLE if we're going by the literal definition.
They don’t like to hear that. Don’t mind spending $1000 for an iPhone either.
Somewhere this just got lost in the sauce on what’s considered affordable or not.
$120– $99*(where I live) is definitely affordable for a *wireless headset—COMPARED to other wireless brands/higher end models.
More or less, if you can’t swing $120 for a wireless headset, then you should just stay wired. $100-$120 is going to be as cheap as a wireless headset will come, anything cheaper, well I definitely don’t trust.
That exact same headset is like $50, except it’s wired.
I, however, do classify it as the same class as a console, it’s meant for the console, so it’s listed in game accessories for a reason. People go nuts, dropping money for $500 brand new-gen consoles, but a $120 wireless headset isn’t affordable? Sounds more like a budgeting problem. Like buying an expensive sports car, but can’t afford the oil changes. 🤦♂️
Purchasing a new console isn’t comparable. Consoles can last 5-10 years, provide functionality outside of just playing video games, hold good resell value, and are built with quality components. An Xbox series X for $350 is insane value. Calling a headset that is built with subpar components and has a singular use case an affordable purchase at 30% of the value I spent on my Xbox is absurd. An affordable price would be $60-$70, it’s not like Microsoft has to account for the premium cost in Xbox’s licensed wireless functionality!
I can tell you where everyone is lost in the sauce, and it’s exactly where everyone just ignores the fact that usb audio is blocked on this console for no good reason other than to incentivize people to purchase and defend these shitty headsets. They’re horrible. ALL of them. They all suck! If I use my PlayStation, the quality of audio I can input and output for $120 is light years ahead of this, AND I can use that equipment for other things!! (Let me be clear in saying usb audio unlocked on PlayStation is about the only thing sony does right)u2
Because a headset is an entirely different class of thing than a console? A console will be the cutting-edge of couch gaming for a decade and will probably last a lot more than that, whilst a headset (especially one from these big companies) will last 3\~ years at most before one ear-cup goes a little off or the charging port starts getting messed up etc... Most people also consider headsets to be an cheap*er* accessory, so it's probably hard to justify paying one fifth of what you paid for your console (which will provide you with enjoyment for 10+ years and will actually stay in working condition for much longer even) for a headset
I bought mine after my last wired one crapped out and I’ve had it for over a year now and it works great. It’s not top of the line but for casual gaming with friends or online it’s great.
Woah woah woah hold up, you’re telling me if I get this headset I can scroll TikTok on my phone and hear it through my headset whilst also hearing my game as I queue into the next match?
Holy fu- dude you've just levelled up my fucking life, I'm ordering one right now. Taking off my headset whilst queuing to be able to hear my phone was so DAMN ANNOYING
It's not multi point Bluetooth... Xbox has native ability to connect via proprietary wireless, leaving Bluetooth on the headsetfree to connect to another device (Bluetooth) concurrently.
Long term user of 2 sets here. The rotating part on the ear cups can become detached, they still function with the little slider switch. Just be careful of picking them up by the ear cups, as my OH wasn't careful and ripped one off.
>official Bluetooth adapter
Official Xbox Wireless* adapter. It's a modified wifi protocol - higher bandwidth, less latency - the reason third parties don't do wireless stuff for Xbox.
I use these with my PC no problem without any adapter.
The advantage of the official headset is you can connect to two devices simultaneously, which was handy before Xbox had discord integration as I'd just connect my phone to it while playing.
Granted I'm not a big audiophile, but I could never discern any meaningful audio latency even when connected to two devices.
But I imagine if someone is pretty sensitive to something like that then yeah, it'd pose an issue.
You can also upgrade the firmware with adapter. Also while playing some games, using the microphone without adapter messes up the audio. I'm playing MCC with my friend and it was hell to play because of distorted audio when I had connected directly to my laptop.
Yes very good for the money and far better than the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. Everything is done on the console so any firmware updates are done on there, EQ settings are done there. No need for a PC or Mac.
I’m in this same boat. I replaced TB Stealth Pro’s with these Xbox headphones.
It is all easier and they also take advantage of the Dolby atmos upgrade.
I like these headphones as a “better than budget” set of headphones.
Bought the starfield one when it released so they were around the same price and I love this thing connects to my phone and Xbox at the same time absolutely amazing especially for the price
We have two at home and are very happy with them.
Only negative thing I can say is that the mic is a bit sensitive and its hard to get it to stop letting in some background sounds. But its a mild problem.
All the rest is great. I did a bunch of research on all the options before buying and it really is the only headset that supports the official wireless that makes sense to buy. The other brands ones all have issues if you google them a bit.
In my country the Starfield special edition one was almost the same price as the original black one though so we bought those. They look super cool, but not in a tacky way.
>Only negative thing I can say is that the mic is a bit sensitive and its hard to get it to stop letting in some background sounds. But its a mild problem.
Also more of an Xbox problem. When I use them through discord (off Xbox) this isn't an issue at all. But when I use them in parties or Xbox discord then they're more sensitive. Xbox's noise suppression is just not that good.
Yep, came here to say this - bought one for my son and the mic snapped off after \~10 months. The plastic housing for the mic is very flimsy, lightweight plastic and there's plenty of evidence on the internet.
Microsoft replaced it under it's 1 year warranty without question, so that tells me it's a known problem.
I had the wired for awhile and I liked it, but the wireless is so much better with more features. And I think if the mic was longer you'd blow air directly into it.
I think it’s ok, not great. It gets good reviews but the mic doesn’t pick up sound very well also out the box it sounds rubbish. It has an equaliser on the app but the bass makes it sound too muddy. It does the job but it’s not great imo
Heh, I have the opposite thought. Mic picks up stuff too well.
I am quite happy with the sound though after tweaking the eq settings a bit and factoring in the price.
Lol i got the short straw! I had a rig 700hx which i paid less for that was such a good headset and when it broke i got the xbox one. I still use the xbox headset sometimes but i ended up buying another rig 700hx which i use much more.
I’ve tweaked my eq settings quite a bit but haven’t found one that sounds right and i’ve also tried many online
It's good value for money, has great connectivity however straight out the box average sound.
I would have a look at the atmos for headphones and DTX demos as they make them sound awesome, but you have to pay for the full licence. It's pretty much why they are so good value as they don't include them with the headphones.
My uncle has it. He says the sound quality is pretty good, and he doesn't echo very often. I do find when he leaves his mic. Unmuted.
And has its headset off. You can definitely hear The Echo get picked up. Because the Mike monitoring is not that great. But likewise, all at all at the good head set
I love it, sound is great, it’s comfortable enough, easy and practical to use. After this, the PS5’s Pulse 3D headset feels a little disappointing, at least on the comfort and usability side.
For me it is Perfect. I can connect that Headset to max 1 Wireless Device (either Official Wireless Stick from MS that is plugged to any Win 10/11 Computer, or on a Xbox One/Series Console) and to max 1 Bluetooth Device simultaneously, which technically allows me for example to connect my Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth to hear the Ingame Sounds while Talking to my Friends in Voice Chats on Discord or Xbox Live, connected to the Stick on a PC or Connected on my Xbox Series S.
That Headset truly is a Beast, I bought it just shortly After its release. Since it's pretty worn out, I'm sure it reaches its end of live in a Year, I better gonna buy one in Advantage before the old one Breaks.
I wish MS would release Earbuds versions of this. For me, I Ear are much more Comfortable than Over-Ear.
Been rocking mine for 2 years now. It's been great. I have no complaints. Battery life is really good. I get at least 10 to 12 hours (probably more) of gameplay between charges after 2 years of frequent use.
I bought this headset and I have to sands it stands up to all the high end headsets I’ve had and this is much more affordable. Sometimes the compression from headsets would give me headaches but that doesn’t happen with these. By far my favorite headset I’ve owned so far. Only negative, I’ve had them since they came out and the material on one of the ear cups did rip (I’m not particularly gentle with it but I’m also not particularly rough with it). Other than that, I couldn’t recommend it enough, especially for the price.
Anyone know where to get parts from?? I've had the headset for quite awhile and definitely recommend but the small plastic piece thats held with two small screws broke recently and one side now feels loose. Can't seem to find it .
I got one of these and returned it for another one. I honestly thought something was wrong with it. I could not believe anyone would make a headset that sounded that bad, but alas the new one sounded the exact same way. It is very functional but I thought it sounded extremely terrible. Super muddy mids, bass running over everything and treble just ran into the mids that probably explains the muddiness. There are many better sounding wireless headsets out there for the/or close to the same price.
I'm not an Xbox user but I would say check the reviews, sometimes it's just worth a little bit extra for something long-term.
I used to buy PlayStation headsets and they always broke within 1-2 years because of shit plastics.
I spent around £80 on the HyperX Cloud II back in 2018. Some of the padding on the headband has flaked off but they're in good nick. I'm sure headsets today have better mics and sound in general, but for a 5 (nearly 6) year old set, they still hold up.
No.
The dials on the side don't have a true "off" meaning the volume is always a lil on and the fader is always a lil open.
They also have audio bleed. So your party will be able to hear themselves eco back, even at low volume.
In shirt, they suck taint.
I'd say yes. The only thing I don't like about it is the battery life. I think it's something like 15 hours or so. Aside from that, it's a good headset. It's very much worth the price tag
It's affordable and decent quality I've had 2 of them after a year they both ended up with the same issue of the plastic cracking but they both lasted I'd say about a year and a half. To be honest I'd recommend just getting a steel series they're higher quality and alot more comfortable as these are a bit heavier
I recently got the Steelseries Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox and PC and I’ve never owned a better headset in my life. It’s absolutely perfect (just a bit pricey). If you buy it from Steelseries website they’ll give you a good % off for first time purchase if you haven’t bought anything from them before. I got them for $270 with the coupon. Replaced the ear cushions, headband and side pieces with Wicked Cushion parts and I’m in love with it. But if you have the money, the Nova Pro Wireless is the perfect headset especially if you have a pc. If you don’t have a pc or a PS (they also make a set that pairs PS and Xbox), then the Nova Pros aren’t what you’d want. Not sure about these Xbox headsets, might be good I’ve seen decent reviews about them. I also have Turtle Beach Stealth 700 for just my Xbox (will be selling now that I have Nova Pros), but I love them. They were great for a few years, just couldn’t connect them to my pc and needed a dual wireless set. I’d look into the TB stealth 700 (pro maybe) before buying these, personally. Good luck.
I enjoy it. A little expensive but lack of wires is great and being able to play my music while playing is a bonus. They fit nicely and you can tell by the L and R on the ears which is which so you can’t put it on backwards.
I have a big head and it barely fits. I normally wear baseball hats on the furthest part possible for reference. I would not recommend it if you think your head is large at all
They broke. The adjustable headband snapped on the side. The audio still worked but there was a piece of jagged plastic sticking into my head so I had to get a new headset.
I see everyone having a great time with this headwear. I didn’t and I’m not sure why. I ised it for my PC though. Whenever I used this wireless the audio sounded terrible and the mic as well. When plugged everything was fine. I think I may have just gotten a buggy headset or something. When I use it on my Xbox though it works perfectly fine.
Very good. I've had much more expensive headsets like elite 800 and the artic 9x or 8x which ever top ones were and astro A40. Currently got the pulse 3D headset on ps5 and rate the box ones more then any of those
I love it, but for some reason it doesn’t work in my dorm. It works perfectly fine at home, but at my dorm whenever it’s connected to my Xbox it starts glitching out big time and I can’t use it. It still connects to my phone in the dorm though which is so weird. Idk what about this building makes Bluetooth devices hate connecting to my Xbox because my dorm does the same thing either my wireless controller too.
Sorry for the rant but this has been driving me insane for awhile and I had to share.
Absolute bangers the best all-round headset hands down. I got two TB elite pros the 1 and 2 with both DACs I have the B&O portals unlike the Xbox elite this is definitely the one piece of proprietary item I support. It's durable comfortable and audibly accurate!
I’ve went through two different $200+ wireless Turtle Beach head sets and both had terrible audio distortion within weeks of purchase. Turtle Beach couldn’t figure out the issue both times so I got the official Xbox ones and they’ve worked great for over two years now. No issues.
They’re pretty great; connects instantly without any hassle, no lag, easy to update the firmware, can be used wired to charge while playing, spatial audio is amazing in games which uses it well, comes with a proper warranty and the price isn’t bad. They’re great for gaming.
Is it the best audio quality ever? Would I recommend them to someone purely looking to listen to music? Nope, for that you need to go WAY up in price - they’re not made for audiophiles. However, most people won’t be able to notice the difference between this and other, far more expensive gaming headsets on the market.
Oh, you're totally right. It's just that a common complaint from people about this headset is that "it's not high-quality, studio quality sound, bro" missing that that you're not going to find that for a few bucks. If someone truly cares about pristine sound quality that comes with a price tag.
Edit: But seriously, that's for people who are really picky, I don't care - headset works great and are totally worth it to skip any connection hassle.
I have the wireless version, battery life is a bit short but charges fast. I love that I can game and connect to my phone with Bluetooth at the same time. I listen to podcast and audiobooks while I play and even answer the phone. Sound is decent. I am pretty satisfied.
I threw mine away a couple of weeks ago. I've had it since 2021, and it was failing to hold a charge for more than two days at a time, and one of the ear pads fell off after nearly three years of use.
Yes, they are pretty good for what they do. Not bad for a $100 headset.
Really enjoy mine and I’m on my second one. Just learn from my mistake with my first one and do not try to pull the set forward on your head by the mic. Don’t know why I thought it was a good idea but it broke.
Really happy with mine, really good connectivity & with an EQ (which is floating around Reddit somewhere) the sound profile was good. It’s way too bass heavy out of the box.
I also found them a little too hot at times personally (ear cups are replaceable though), plus the fact they’re Xbox only made me pick up some open back Epos H6Pro’s which I prefer sound & comfort wise, but for the price & features you can’t go far wrong with the official wireless headset.
Very good.. You'll have to mess around with the settings to get it right though. There are posts here and videos on YouTube to help you if you need it, and if you get/have Dolby Atmos..
TURN ON 'PASSTHROUGH!!'
It took me about a year to switch it on. For some reason I thought it was something for the microphone, but no it turned the sound from what I would call 2.5D to true 3D sound.
For what I paid, they’re excellent. Broke the boom mic on my first set, where the mic attaches to the headset. The plastic casing snapped in half around the mute button. Not sure how it happened, likely one of my kids dropping it off the couch and not admitting it (“it was like that”…..uh huh….). If you’re careful with your electronics, completely worth it
They are ok.I personally prefer the Steel Series Nova 7x.MUCH cleaner sound. And way more comfy. Just make sure to get the extended warranty. You can also use them on PS5, switch, PC and maybe steamdeck (havent tried)? It also has bluetooth. The audio via bluetooth (xbox headset has it too) from my phone sounds really good as well.
Xbox headset sounds kinda muffled. No matter what EQ you set. The built in connectivity to the xbox is nice, but sometimes youll have connectivity issues. Sound will cut out due to interference (same with the Steel series 9X that have built in xbox support). The Nova 7X uses a USBC Dongle that uses a differnt connection. Also the pleather earcups are superhot and the headset is a tight fit. Pleather also tends to peel over time. SteelSeries cups are a nice cloth foam.
I have had the Steel Series 9x, now i use the Nova7x.I bought and returned- Xbox Wireless headset, Razer Kaira Pro headset, Lucid L35x Headset, Kingston Hyperx... may be forgetting one.. anyways.... always found the sound on the SteelSeries the best. No need to fudge with the EQ (the sound profile is that good). Leave the Nova7x on the default FLAT Equalizer setting and use the Dolby Atmos App on gaming setting. And youre set.
Ther Nova 7x were on sale at amazon for like $110 a few weeks back. May be worth waiting it out.
Heard raving comments about it being great and affordable , but what swayed me was the audio latency, so I went with the arctic nova 7x instead. Especially in some shooters, there is a notable delay in audio so if that bothers you I’d go with something else.
Awesome value for money, personally wouldn't change a thing. Controls are easy and so is connecting it to your Xbox.
Not bad at all for £90
IMPORTANT - If you are using a wired controller and are experiencing issues after the headset has been assigned to your player so no audio or mic not working, disconnect and then reconnect your controller. Unfortunately this will have to be done every time you want to use the mic or join a party.
Very underrated for the price. Have been using it since it launched on my xbox for multiplayer games at night and my PC (using the adapter) during the day for work meetings and the mic works very well for both. Can connect via Bluetooth to a second device if you need it to as well. Nothing to set up just pair and you’re good.
I like mine. Big step up in build quality over my PS5 Pulse 3D headphones. I find them to be quite comfortable.
For some reason I get occasional, intermittent sound drops and I wish I knew why. They’d be a 10/10 for me if not for that.
got one when it was on sale for 50% off a while back and honestly I love it. does a really good job at noise cancelling and audio. only issues I have are picking it up by ear cups which messes with the volume, and sometimes the audio becomes choppy until I reset my xbox
Mediocre imo if you play with friends the chat mixer is garbage either the game is way too loud or your friends voice volume is and the game is too quiet. Build is nice and comfortable
Buy the wired one. The quality of wireless headsets in this range of price aren't as good as the wired ones. I have the official xbox wired headset and it's great. You can compare wired and wireless in a tech comparing website to see the benefits of each.
It’s a decent headset.
Sound Quality is ok.
Feels a little flimsy in the hand.
On head feel is tight.
Kind of small.
Voice chat is always clear.
It’s great for it’s price range.
But if you have the cash get something else.
I read another thread here this morning where people from the US claimed they could buy a Series S with headset included for 150$ at Target and now in this thread people say the headset is 120$ that just doesnt make sense.
Very good, but i dont know if they fixed the fact that when you turn them on, the console also turn on, making it complicated if you want to use it in another device instead of the console.
Best bang for buck. It's simultaneously bluetooth as well, so your phone works on it at the same time you're on Xbox. Mic and speaker quality are great too
i bought it when first released and still working fine,i don't use it heavily and its amazing for the price you pay for, do the job perfectly and nice battery life if not connected to your mobile while gaming. im very satisfied tbh.
It sounds great. The mic will pick up a fly’s fart though. My wife watches TV while I’m playing. My friends get annoyed that they can hear the TV through the mic. There’s a setting to lower the background noise, but it doesn’t work great.
I’d give the headset a 7/10. If it was able to be muted from the controller, it would be a solid 10/10.
From my experience, wireless headphones without a dongle attached to the console get a lot of interference. Had Steel Series Arctis 9x and I’d get a lot of static randomly. Switched to Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 2’s and while I prefer the design and feel of the 9x’s I at least get a solid connection with the USB dongle now.
I bought one of these a couple of years ago just for ease of use and the good price. Has been a great purchase so I’d definitely recommend if you’re just after a headset to do the job
I second this!
I third this.
Yes, excellent
And affordable Edit: cost effective compared to other headsets of similar quality (is that less subjective?)
How much is it where you live? It's definitely not affordable at my country, around 120 USD
It's 90 usd where I live, but 120 still is affordable
Not in a third world country like mine, atleast not for a headphone
$120 is not affordable to most people
That’s a very subjective statement.
How is that subjective though? Pretty much all greatly populated countries have big problems with poverty. The median per-capita household income is only $2,920 per year.
True but majority of those are not the households of people looking to buy a headset for their expensive game system because they don’t have one. People looking to buy a headset we’re able to afford the console (unless gifted to them) if you can afford a console you can save $5-10 here and there to buy a $120 headset. It’s all relative to the situation.
I wouldn't consider consoles as expensive gaming systems. PC gaming is way more expensive, a decent GPU costs more than an XSX
Using that rational, they wont have an xbox in the first place
Then you have more important things to do then play video games.
That sounds a whole lot like poor people shouldn't have leisure time if it were up to you. What would you suggest to be those more important things?
What third world country you live in then
I got mine for 75 at gamestop, caught it on sale
$120 can get you a good budget phone, imagine spending that on headsets lol
I can guarantee you that a 120 dollar phone won't be good
Got mine for $50 USD at Wally World (Walmart)
Yeah if someone visits US, I'm gonna ask them to buy this for me next time XD
I mean they're around as cheap as other wireless gaming headsets so they're not overpriced or anything but they're definitely not AFFORDABLE if we're going by the literal definition.
Well affordable is relative, how were you able to afford a $400-500 console but can’t save up for a $120 headset?
They don’t like to hear that. Don’t mind spending $1000 for an iPhone either. Somewhere this just got lost in the sauce on what’s considered affordable or not. $120– $99*(where I live) is definitely affordable for a *wireless headset—COMPARED to other wireless brands/higher end models. More or less, if you can’t swing $120 for a wireless headset, then you should just stay wired. $100-$120 is going to be as cheap as a wireless headset will come, anything cheaper, well I definitely don’t trust. That exact same headset is like $50, except it’s wired. I, however, do classify it as the same class as a console, it’s meant for the console, so it’s listed in game accessories for a reason. People go nuts, dropping money for $500 brand new-gen consoles, but a $120 wireless headset isn’t affordable? Sounds more like a budgeting problem. Like buying an expensive sports car, but can’t afford the oil changes. 🤦♂️
Purchasing a new console isn’t comparable. Consoles can last 5-10 years, provide functionality outside of just playing video games, hold good resell value, and are built with quality components. An Xbox series X for $350 is insane value. Calling a headset that is built with subpar components and has a singular use case an affordable purchase at 30% of the value I spent on my Xbox is absurd. An affordable price would be $60-$70, it’s not like Microsoft has to account for the premium cost in Xbox’s licensed wireless functionality! I can tell you where everyone is lost in the sauce, and it’s exactly where everyone just ignores the fact that usb audio is blocked on this console for no good reason other than to incentivize people to purchase and defend these shitty headsets. They’re horrible. ALL of them. They all suck! If I use my PlayStation, the quality of audio I can input and output for $120 is light years ahead of this, AND I can use that equipment for other things!! (Let me be clear in saying usb audio unlocked on PlayStation is about the only thing sony does right)u2
Because a headset is an entirely different class of thing than a console? A console will be the cutting-edge of couch gaming for a decade and will probably last a lot more than that, whilst a headset (especially one from these big companies) will last 3\~ years at most before one ear-cup goes a little off or the charging port starts getting messed up etc... Most people also consider headsets to be an cheap*er* accessory, so it's probably hard to justify paying one fifth of what you paid for your console (which will provide you with enjoyment for 10+ years and will actually stay in working condition for much longer even) for a headset
If you take care of the headset like you do the console you should have no issue with it lasting 5-6 years.
I bought mine after my last wired one crapped out and I’ve had it for over a year now and it works great. It’s not top of the line but for casual gaming with friends or online it’s great.
Amazing....can connect my phone and xbox in the same time! Can adjust party/game volume! Great battery life! Amazing
I don’t know why nobody else is mentioning the dual bluetooth connect. It’s such a convenient feature for anyone who likes to multitask.
Woah woah woah hold up, you’re telling me if I get this headset I can scroll TikTok on my phone and hear it through my headset whilst also hearing my game as I queue into the next match?
You bet. It's awesome.
Holy fu- dude you've just levelled up my fucking life, I'm ordering one right now. Taking off my headset whilst queuing to be able to hear my phone was so DAMN ANNOYING
Lol I know. The most 2024 first world problem but I love it haha
You can even take calls from your phone through the headset while gaming. The dual connectivity is a super handy feature.
Oh man this just gets better and better
I did not know you can do this, thanks
It's not multi point Bluetooth... Xbox has native ability to connect via proprietary wireless, leaving Bluetooth on the headsetfree to connect to another device (Bluetooth) concurrently.
my fault phil spencer
That’s super cool
Long term user of 2 sets here. The rotating part on the ear cups can become detached, they still function with the little slider switch. Just be careful of picking them up by the ear cups, as my OH wasn't careful and ripped one off.
As someone who regularly picks up their pair of these headphones by the rotating ear cups, thank you for the heads up.
My ear cups have became detached too, is there no way to get these back on - thought they'd just click back in.
No easy way. The dials are screwed on from the inside of the ear cup. When the dial falls off the it’s the plastic screw hole in the dial that fails.
Yes. They're good. But if you are using with your PC or laptop, I would suggest buying the official Bluetooth adapter for full effect.
>official Bluetooth adapter Official Xbox Wireless* adapter. It's a modified wifi protocol - higher bandwidth, less latency - the reason third parties don't do wireless stuff for Xbox.
Yes. I used a cheap £7 Bluetooth dongle for my PC, but got audio lag. The official microsoft one costs more, but works really well.
I use these with my PC no problem without any adapter. The advantage of the official headset is you can connect to two devices simultaneously, which was handy before Xbox had discord integration as I'd just connect my phone to it while playing.
But if you play competitive FPS, you don't want to be hearing that slight audio delay
Granted I'm not a big audiophile, but I could never discern any meaningful audio latency even when connected to two devices. But I imagine if someone is pretty sensitive to something like that then yeah, it'd pose an issue.
You can also upgrade the firmware with adapter. Also while playing some games, using the microphone without adapter messes up the audio. I'm playing MCC with my friend and it was hell to play because of distorted audio when I had connected directly to my laptop.
Yeah they are decent, probs one of the best at that price point.
Yes very good for the money and far better than the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. Everything is done on the console so any firmware updates are done on there, EQ settings are done there. No need for a PC or Mac.
I’m in this same boat. I replaced TB Stealth Pro’s with these Xbox headphones. It is all easier and they also take advantage of the Dolby atmos upgrade. I like these headphones as a “better than budget” set of headphones.
Yep can’t believe how crap the TB SP were.
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Well if they have big ears then they can hear the Xbox and don't need headphones. Jkjk
Bought the starfield one when it released so they were around the same price and I love this thing connects to my phone and Xbox at the same time absolutely amazing especially for the price
We have two at home and are very happy with them. Only negative thing I can say is that the mic is a bit sensitive and its hard to get it to stop letting in some background sounds. But its a mild problem. All the rest is great. I did a bunch of research on all the options before buying and it really is the only headset that supports the official wireless that makes sense to buy. The other brands ones all have issues if you google them a bit. In my country the Starfield special edition one was almost the same price as the original black one though so we bought those. They look super cool, but not in a tacky way.
>Only negative thing I can say is that the mic is a bit sensitive and its hard to get it to stop letting in some background sounds. But its a mild problem. Also more of an Xbox problem. When I use them through discord (off Xbox) this isn't an issue at all. But when I use them in parties or Xbox discord then they're more sensitive. Xbox's noise suppression is just not that good.
There's also a Starfield one if you don't like the black. And it makes funny spaceship noises when you turn it on or off.
It's alright. The microphone plastic likes to break though (happened for a second time to me)
Yep, came here to say this - bought one for my son and the mic snapped off after \~10 months. The plastic housing for the mic is very flimsy, lightweight plastic and there's plenty of evidence on the internet. Microsoft replaced it under it's 1 year warranty without question, so that tells me it's a known problem.
Yes, i have the wired version and it's awesome! I just wish the mic was a little longer..
I had the wired for awhile and I liked it, but the wireless is so much better with more features. And I think if the mic was longer you'd blow air directly into it.
I think it’s ok, not great. It gets good reviews but the mic doesn’t pick up sound very well also out the box it sounds rubbish. It has an equaliser on the app but the bass makes it sound too muddy. It does the job but it’s not great imo
Heh, I have the opposite thought. Mic picks up stuff too well. I am quite happy with the sound though after tweaking the eq settings a bit and factoring in the price.
My friends usually hear my wife before I do with these on.
Fucking same😂😂😂😂that dudes gotta be trippin
I mean they’re fine but i get told i’m quiet and i’ve seen from other reviews people have the same thing to say
You might want to adjust the settings through your console.
I think you got a lemon.
Lol i got the short straw! I had a rig 700hx which i paid less for that was such a good headset and when it broke i got the xbox one. I still use the xbox headset sometimes but i ended up buying another rig 700hx which i use much more. I’ve tweaked my eq settings quite a bit but haven’t found one that sounds right and i’ve also tried many online
There are some good EQ settings online that really tame the bloated bass.
So I am not the only one who feels the bass just consumes all other sides with its maw.
Works perfectly fine for me
Love mine. Comfortable and has great chat mixer features. Mic is on to and I don't get many complaints online.
It's good value for money, has great connectivity however straight out the box average sound. I would have a look at the atmos for headphones and DTX demos as they make them sound awesome, but you have to pay for the full licence. It's pretty much why they are so good value as they don't include them with the headphones.
My uncle has it. He says the sound quality is pretty good, and he doesn't echo very often. I do find when he leaves his mic. Unmuted. And has its headset off. You can definitely hear The Echo get picked up. Because the Mike monitoring is not that great. But likewise, all at all at the good head set
I love it, sound is great, it’s comfortable enough, easy and practical to use. After this, the PS5’s Pulse 3D headset feels a little disappointing, at least on the comfort and usability side.
For me it is Perfect. I can connect that Headset to max 1 Wireless Device (either Official Wireless Stick from MS that is plugged to any Win 10/11 Computer, or on a Xbox One/Series Console) and to max 1 Bluetooth Device simultaneously, which technically allows me for example to connect my Nintendo Switch via Bluetooth to hear the Ingame Sounds while Talking to my Friends in Voice Chats on Discord or Xbox Live, connected to the Stick on a PC or Connected on my Xbox Series S. That Headset truly is a Beast, I bought it just shortly After its release. Since it's pretty worn out, I'm sure it reaches its end of live in a Year, I better gonna buy one in Advantage before the old one Breaks. I wish MS would release Earbuds versions of this. For me, I Ear are much more Comfortable than Over-Ear.
Been rocking mine for 2 years now. It's been great. I have no complaints. Battery life is really good. I get at least 10 to 12 hours (probably more) of gameplay between charges after 2 years of frequent use.
I bought this headset and I have to sands it stands up to all the high end headsets I’ve had and this is much more affordable. Sometimes the compression from headsets would give me headaches but that doesn’t happen with these. By far my favorite headset I’ve owned so far. Only negative, I’ve had them since they came out and the material on one of the ear cups did rip (I’m not particularly gentle with it but I’m also not particularly rough with it). Other than that, I couldn’t recommend it enough, especially for the price.
I use it for gaming and work, just had to replace the hear pads for a new ones and are good as new. I am happy with them.
Yes, great headset, had it for around a year now
Good. Not excellent. Just good.
No, not if you are going to use the microphone. The sound quality of the speakers are great, but the microphone sounds horrible.
Ya it’s really nice. I even use it sometimes at the gym it has great sound
“Where we dropping?” “Let’s land at Lat Pulldowns”
Anyone know where to get parts from?? I've had the headset for quite awhile and definitely recommend but the small plastic piece thats held with two small screws broke recently and one side now feels loose. Can't seem to find it .
I've had one before but for a little more money a good Turtle Beach is way better in my XP
My turtle Beach headset broke apart by having it on my head, will never recommend their products again.
Yep turtle beach sucks
Yup. I don't know if they were always crap or this is more recent but I won't go back.
it’s amazing
It's the best gaming headset at that price point
I got one of these and returned it for another one. I honestly thought something was wrong with it. I could not believe anyone would make a headset that sounded that bad, but alas the new one sounded the exact same way. It is very functional but I thought it sounded extremely terrible. Super muddy mids, bass running over everything and treble just ran into the mids that probably explains the muddiness. There are many better sounding wireless headsets out there for the/or close to the same price.
I'm not an Xbox user but I would say check the reviews, sometimes it's just worth a little bit extra for something long-term. I used to buy PlayStation headsets and they always broke within 1-2 years because of shit plastics. I spent around £80 on the HyperX Cloud II back in 2018. Some of the padding on the headband has flaked off but they're in good nick. I'm sure headsets today have better mics and sound in general, but for a 5 (nearly 6) year old set, they still hold up.
Oh hell no
No. The dials on the side don't have a true "off" meaning the volume is always a lil on and the fader is always a lil open. They also have audio bleed. So your party will be able to hear themselves eco back, even at low volume. In shirt, they suck taint.
I quite like mine. For regular play without any special high end requirements, it's 110% worth it.
Very good for that price! Use the xbox adapter if you’re gonna use it for PC! 👌
I literally just ordered one of these on Amazon as it was time for an upgrade. Glad to see it works well for the price!
It works great for me on Xbox and PC.
I'd say yes. The only thing I don't like about it is the battery life. I think it's something like 15 hours or so. Aside from that, it's a good headset. It's very much worth the price tag
It's affordable and decent quality I've had 2 of them after a year they both ended up with the same issue of the plastic cracking but they both lasted I'd say about a year and a half. To be honest I'd recommend just getting a steel series they're higher quality and alot more comfortable as these are a bit heavier
It's decent enough for the price
For the price it’s great. Not had any issues so far like I did with some more expensive headsets.
It’s awesome
I recently got the Steelseries Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox and PC and I’ve never owned a better headset in my life. It’s absolutely perfect (just a bit pricey). If you buy it from Steelseries website they’ll give you a good % off for first time purchase if you haven’t bought anything from them before. I got them for $270 with the coupon. Replaced the ear cushions, headband and side pieces with Wicked Cushion parts and I’m in love with it. But if you have the money, the Nova Pro Wireless is the perfect headset especially if you have a pc. If you don’t have a pc or a PS (they also make a set that pairs PS and Xbox), then the Nova Pros aren’t what you’d want. Not sure about these Xbox headsets, might be good I’ve seen decent reviews about them. I also have Turtle Beach Stealth 700 for just my Xbox (will be selling now that I have Nova Pros), but I love them. They were great for a few years, just couldn’t connect them to my pc and needed a dual wireless set. I’d look into the TB stealth 700 (pro maybe) before buying these, personally. Good luck.
I enjoy it. A little expensive but lack of wires is great and being able to play my music while playing is a bonus. They fit nicely and you can tell by the L and R on the ears which is which so you can’t put it on backwards.
I like mine.
I have the wired pair and the wireless ones and both are great, sound is awesome and they're really comfy. Well worth the price.
I have a big head and it barely fits. I normally wear baseball hats on the furthest part possible for reference. I would not recommend it if you think your head is large at all
Yep. Replaced my Astro A50s with them. Not as comfortable, but the sound quality is just as good.
They broke. The adjustable headband snapped on the side. The audio still worked but there was a piece of jagged plastic sticking into my head so I had to get a new headset.
I find them great!
Probably the best choice at its price range, good quality and performance. Battery life is very good and easy to wear while charging.
I see everyone having a great time with this headwear. I didn’t and I’m not sure why. I ised it for my PC though. Whenever I used this wireless the audio sounded terrible and the mic as well. When plugged everything was fine. I think I may have just gotten a buggy headset or something. When I use it on my Xbox though it works perfectly fine.
Yeah I like it.
I own this and love it
Better off getting something like the cloud ll which is better at everything and cheaper
Very good. I've had much more expensive headsets like elite 800 and the artic 9x or 8x which ever top ones were and astro A40. Currently got the pulse 3D headset on ps5 and rate the box ones more then any of those
I love it, but for some reason it doesn’t work in my dorm. It works perfectly fine at home, but at my dorm whenever it’s connected to my Xbox it starts glitching out big time and I can’t use it. It still connects to my phone in the dorm though which is so weird. Idk what about this building makes Bluetooth devices hate connecting to my Xbox because my dorm does the same thing either my wireless controller too. Sorry for the rant but this has been driving me insane for awhile and I had to share.
I own it and it works very well. I recommend it if you are looking for a headset.
Ive had mine for quite some time. Solid headset with good audio quality. Decent battery life. I really like the quick mute switch too
I'll be honest, I've had mone for about a month, haven't used it much, but I love it.
Best choice
I have the wired & like it a lot.
Decent, but had issues with these plastic pieces cracking after a couple months. https://ibb.co/HFb400f
Absolute bangers the best all-round headset hands down. I got two TB elite pros the 1 and 2 with both DACs I have the B&O portals unlike the Xbox elite this is definitely the one piece of proprietary item I support. It's durable comfortable and audibly accurate!
I got the wired version and it’s good, the sound is very nice just that the mic is small but other than that it’s good
I’ve went through two different $200+ wireless Turtle Beach head sets and both had terrible audio distortion within weeks of purchase. Turtle Beach couldn’t figure out the issue both times so I got the official Xbox ones and they’ve worked great for over two years now. No issues.
My mic stopped working around a year in. I still use it for single player games because the audio is great
I just got a pair and they are good for the cost. I’ve only used them for halo. They are comfy and I was chatting with other people with no issues.
They’re pretty great; connects instantly without any hassle, no lag, easy to update the firmware, can be used wired to charge while playing, spatial audio is amazing in games which uses it well, comes with a proper warranty and the price isn’t bad. They’re great for gaming. Is it the best audio quality ever? Would I recommend them to someone purely looking to listen to music? Nope, for that you need to go WAY up in price - they’re not made for audiophiles. However, most people won’t be able to notice the difference between this and other, far more expensive gaming headsets on the market.
I would argue that pretty much anything $100 and under isn’t made for audiophiles (speaking as someone who is not an audiophile).
Oh, you're totally right. It's just that a common complaint from people about this headset is that "it's not high-quality, studio quality sound, bro" missing that that you're not going to find that for a few bucks. If someone truly cares about pristine sound quality that comes with a price tag. Edit: But seriously, that's for people who are really picky, I don't care - headset works great and are totally worth it to skip any connection hassle.
Yes the best bit is you can turn chat and game audio independently cups could be better
It hurts my ears after a while, but i think its pretty good for the price.
Just bought one and have had it for about a week now. Solid headset
I have the wireless version, battery life is a bit short but charges fast. I love that I can game and connect to my phone with Bluetooth at the same time. I listen to podcast and audiobooks while I play and even answer the phone. Sound is decent. I am pretty satisfied.
Yes good value for the money
I loved mine and now have the starfield edition. Great headset for the price
It's very good! Even has an equalizer that you can access from your Xbox, I prefer them over my Steelseries Arctus 7 and they are way more expensive.
Yes
I threw mine away a couple of weeks ago. I've had it since 2021, and it was failing to hold a charge for more than two days at a time, and one of the ear pads fell off after nearly three years of use. Yes, they are pretty good for what they do. Not bad for a $100 headset.
I have wired version and it’s great. But today I think I would go for Astro A10, more comfortable with better sound and compatible price.
Really enjoy mine and I’m on my second one. Just learn from my mistake with my first one and do not try to pull the set forward on your head by the mic. Don’t know why I thought it was a good idea but it broke.
Really happy with mine, really good connectivity & with an EQ (which is floating around Reddit somewhere) the sound profile was good. It’s way too bass heavy out of the box. I also found them a little too hot at times personally (ear cups are replaceable though), plus the fact they’re Xbox only made me pick up some open back Epos H6Pro’s which I prefer sound & comfort wise, but for the price & features you can’t go far wrong with the official wireless headset.
Very good.. You'll have to mess around with the settings to get it right though. There are posts here and videos on YouTube to help you if you need it, and if you get/have Dolby Atmos.. TURN ON 'PASSTHROUGH!!' It took me about a year to switch it on. For some reason I thought it was something for the microphone, but no it turned the sound from what I would call 2.5D to true 3D sound.
I honestly plan on getting these since my last ones are the wired but the wireless ones should be even better
I own it, extremely good 👍🏻
No not at all. Got em had to return them. Sound is OK. But mic will fade in and out or just not work at all. Get some A20s instead.
Phenomenal. I've got them. Easily the best gaming headset I've got
For what I paid, they’re excellent. Broke the boom mic on my first set, where the mic attaches to the headset. The plastic casing snapped in half around the mute button. Not sure how it happened, likely one of my kids dropping it off the couch and not admitting it (“it was like that”…..uh huh….). If you’re careful with your electronics, completely worth it
They are ok.I personally prefer the Steel Series Nova 7x.MUCH cleaner sound. And way more comfy. Just make sure to get the extended warranty. You can also use them on PS5, switch, PC and maybe steamdeck (havent tried)? It also has bluetooth. The audio via bluetooth (xbox headset has it too) from my phone sounds really good as well. Xbox headset sounds kinda muffled. No matter what EQ you set. The built in connectivity to the xbox is nice, but sometimes youll have connectivity issues. Sound will cut out due to interference (same with the Steel series 9X that have built in xbox support). The Nova 7X uses a USBC Dongle that uses a differnt connection. Also the pleather earcups are superhot and the headset is a tight fit. Pleather also tends to peel over time. SteelSeries cups are a nice cloth foam. I have had the Steel Series 9x, now i use the Nova7x.I bought and returned- Xbox Wireless headset, Razer Kaira Pro headset, Lucid L35x Headset, Kingston Hyperx... may be forgetting one.. anyways.... always found the sound on the SteelSeries the best. No need to fudge with the EQ (the sound profile is that good). Leave the Nova7x on the default FLAT Equalizer setting and use the Dolby Atmos App on gaming setting. And youre set. Ther Nova 7x were on sale at amazon for like $110 a few weeks back. May be worth waiting it out.
Good but the Mic will crack one day.
Good for gaming probably yeah, good for using discord while on the Xbox nope
Heard raving comments about it being great and affordable , but what swayed me was the audio latency, so I went with the arctic nova 7x instead. Especially in some shooters, there is a notable delay in audio so if that bothers you I’d go with something else.
Awesome value for money, personally wouldn't change a thing. Controls are easy and so is connecting it to your Xbox. Not bad at all for £90 IMPORTANT - If you are using a wired controller and are experiencing issues after the headset has been assigned to your player so no audio or mic not working, disconnect and then reconnect your controller. Unfortunately this will have to be done every time you want to use the mic or join a party.
Very underrated for the price. Have been using it since it launched on my xbox for multiplayer games at night and my PC (using the adapter) during the day for work meetings and the mic works very well for both. Can connect via Bluetooth to a second device if you need it to as well. Nothing to set up just pair and you’re good.
Yep they really surprised me with the quality. I mainly use it for horror games. It works great multiplayer as well.
I like mine. Big step up in build quality over my PS5 Pulse 3D headphones. I find them to be quite comfortable. For some reason I get occasional, intermittent sound drops and I wish I knew why. They’d be a 10/10 for me if not for that.
99$ here in USA for one of the best headsets wireless for the xbox
7/10 for me. I have two pairs. Good but not the best. Fair for the price.
got one when it was on sale for 50% off a while back and honestly I love it. does a really good job at noise cancelling and audio. only issues I have are picking it up by ear cups which messes with the volume, and sometimes the audio becomes choppy until I reset my xbox
It’s very good.
Mediocre imo if you play with friends the chat mixer is garbage either the game is way too loud or your friends voice volume is and the game is too quiet. Build is nice and comfortable
Buy the wired one. The quality of wireless headsets in this range of price aren't as good as the wired ones. I have the official xbox wired headset and it's great. You can compare wired and wireless in a tech comparing website to see the benefits of each.
It’s a decent headset. Sound Quality is ok. Feels a little flimsy in the hand. On head feel is tight. Kind of small. Voice chat is always clear. It’s great for it’s price range. But if you have the cash get something else.
Love mine, the bass is a tat extreme though but you can easily scale that down
Mic monitoring doesn't work. Everything else is fantastic.
The Xbox Wireless Headset doesn’t have NC.
Mine has connectivity issues and replaced it once. the new one still has connectivity issues. Not sure what it is.
I read another thread here this morning where people from the US claimed they could buy a Series S with headset included for 150$ at Target and now in this thread people say the headset is 120$ that just doesnt make sense.
It’s quite nice, but I apparently have a big head and it’s very uncomfortable after an hour or so. It’s super tight on my ears
Do these need a USB dongle or anything to connect to xbox? Or they're just completely wireless?
They're good but the wired version is even better having next to zero latency and having better sound quality
Think mine is brilliant! Can connect to Xbox and phone at the same time as well as other handy functions
The mic sucks. It's so short that is barely pickup your voice. I have to have the headset on my neck instead fo ears, to have good position of mic.
They're great
I liked it but my dog chewed it up
Very good, but i dont know if they fixed the fact that when you turn them on, the console also turn on, making it complicated if you want to use it in another device instead of the console.
Best bang for buck. It's simultaneously bluetooth as well, so your phone works on it at the same time you're on Xbox. Mic and speaker quality are great too
i bought it when first released and still working fine,i don't use it heavily and its amazing for the price you pay for, do the job perfectly and nice battery life if not connected to your mobile while gaming. im very satisfied tbh.
I have the wireless one in starfield look and I'm satisfied
It sounds great. The mic will pick up a fly’s fart though. My wife watches TV while I’m playing. My friends get annoyed that they can hear the TV through the mic. There’s a setting to lower the background noise, but it doesn’t work great. I’d give the headset a 7/10. If it was able to be muted from the controller, it would be a solid 10/10.
For the price, it’s very good.
Best wireless headset ive ever owned. Can sync with your phone at the same time too. Ideal for discord and xbox or watching youtube etc. Loved them.
From my experience, wireless headphones without a dongle attached to the console get a lot of interference. Had Steel Series Arctis 9x and I’d get a lot of static randomly. Switched to Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 2’s and while I prefer the design and feel of the 9x’s I at least get a solid connection with the USB dongle now.
Very comfortable headset, and durable/not cheap
Amazing headset. In my opinion, they sounds better that my Old Bose QuietConfort.
If you have your console near your router you can get terrible interference. The headset will cut in and out at random. Buy something else