(checked 2026-10-10)6,971 ratings on the Xbox-version listing. We didn't check whether these ratings are pooled with other versions or the older Gen 2.
RTINGS' best lower mid-range pick, with 85.7 hours of battery in its test and a mic that handles noise well, for about $100. The catches are a plastic build, a tight clamp that bothered TechRadar after a couple of hours, and no wired mode.
Top complaints
- Tight clamp and thin padding
TechRadar lists 'can become uncomfortable' as a con. The clamp is tight, especially below the ear, and the headband lacks padding, which its tester noticed after a couple of hours. PCWorld also finds the clamp on the firm side, and Wirecutter dismissed it over comfort or fit.
- Plastic build and some early failures
RTINGS says it isn't as well built as its other picks, and TechRadar says the materials are all plastic and pleather. Amazon's summary reports some units breaking within a week, plus random disconnections, mic failures and early charging problems.
- Muddy or dull default sound
RTINGS says the boosted bass can make dialogue muddy and cymbals piercing, though the EQ helps. TechRadar says the drivers lack high-end sparkle, and Amazon owners are mixed on sound.
What owners love
- Huge battery
RTINGS measured 85.7 hours, and TechRadar says the 80-hour rating held up in testing.
- Strong mic with good noise handling
RTINGS rates recording quality very good and noise handling great. TechRadar was impressed by the AI noise cancellation and the mic audio.
- Flexible controls and connections
TechRadar and PCWorld highlight the 2.4 GHz dongle plus Bluetooth, a physical chat-mix wheel, and a flip-to-mute mic.
Source: TechRadar review, PCWorld review
- You're sensitive to clamping pressure
- You want a wired fallback
- You want premium materials
- Long battery on a budget
- Online play where mic noise handling matters
- Multi-platform players (buy the Xbox version)
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What experts say
- RTINGS: Best lower mid-range gaming headset (updated 2026-09-02). It's not the best-built, can't be used wired, and can't play audio over Bluetooth and the dongle at the same time.
- TechRadar: 'All about value'. The cons are drivers that lack sparkle, comfort that wears down, and a thin headband.
- PCWorld: Strong value. The cons are no Xbox support on the PC and PlayStation versions, and no USB-A to USB-C adapter.