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So the new Xbox Wireless Headset was released, and most of the reviews are quite positive;
IGN calls the headset “a solid workhorse, thanks to a couple of really smart design ideas and better than average sound,” but adds that its microphone and battery life are “underwhelming”.
Windows Central gives it four stars out of five, concluding: “This headset has an impressive feature set for its price, with decent audio across the board. For those who seek a $99 option that combines Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless, there probably isn’t a better-value option on the market right now.”
The Verge says it’s a “mic drop moment”, even saying it betters the PS5 equivalent. “If Microsoft is to be judged compared to Sony on how well it designed a headset to accompany its latest consoles — as it inevitably will be — this one handily edges out the Pulse 3D even though they’re the same price,” it states.
“Sony’s model is comfortable and looks equally dashing next to the console it was made for, and it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and 3D Audio support in its court. But it’s tough to compete with the Bluetooth support and button-lite design built into Microsoft’s model.”
GamesRadar awards the headset four and a half stars, concluding that “you won’t find a more rounded gaming headset on Xbox Series X for such a low price. The detailed soundscape and almost obscenely good bass boost options have something for all game types and the directional surround sound and mic are exceptional at this price point for online gaming.”
TechRadar is even more glowing, rating it 5/5 and stating that “a new standard has been set”, calling it “an exceptional gaming headset that’s brimming with features and clever design decisions”.
CNN praises the fact it lets users connect to both your game and your phone at the same time, saying: “With immersive gaming sound, a wonderfully comfortable design and a reliable microphone, the $99 Xbox Wireless Headset would be an easy recommendation even without its extra features.
“But its ability to pair to your Xbox and phone at the same time really puts it over the edge, turning Microsoft’s headset into a device that makes it easy to take calls or catch up on podcasts while you grind out some Gears of War.”
Xbox’s new Wireless Headset earns glowing reviews: ‘A new standard has been set’ | VGC
The first reviews of Microsoft’s official peripheral praise its value…
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But I know that everyone is asking; how it compares with Sony Pulse 3D headset?
Xbox Wireless Headset vs. Pulse 3D Wireless Headset: Specs compared
Xbox Wireless Headset | Pulse 3D Wireless Headset | |
Price (MSRP) | $99.99 | $99.99 |
Weight | 11.0 ounces | 10.4 ounces |
Battery life | 15 hours | 12 hours |
Supported systems | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S (USB receiver); Windows, macOS, iOS, Android (Bluetooth) | PS5, PS4 (USB receiver); PSVR, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android (3.5mm) |
Special features | Noise-cancelling microphone, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone:X, Windows Sonic, mic monitoring | Noise-cancelling microphone, Sony Tempest, mic monitoring |
Xbox Wireless Headset vs. PS5 Pulse 3D Wireless Headset: Which gaming headset will win?
We compare the official Xbox Series X and PS5 headsets on price, specs and features
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The Verge says it’s a “mic drop moment”, even saying it betters the PS5 equivalent. “If Microsoft is to be judged compared to Sony on how well it designed a headset to accompany its latest consoles — as it inevitably will be — this one handily edges out the Pulse 3D even though they’re the same price,” it states.
“Sony’s model is comfortable and looks equally dashing next to the console it was made for, and it has a 3.5mm headphone jack and 3D Audio support in its court. But it’s tough to compete with the Bluetooth support and button-lite design built into Microsoft’s model.”
For a baseline comparison, this Xbox option sounds miles better than the other $99 "official console" currently on store shelves, the PlayStation Pulse 3D Wireless Headset. That's not much of a feat; Sony's 2020 headset is one of the flattest frequency-burying headsets I've ever tested.
Xbox Wireless Headset review: $99 set with engineering wins, first-gen stumbles
Clever gimmicks, issues with sound, comfort make this an uneven Xbox debut.
arstechnica.com
I am just sad that Amazon delayed my pre-order delivery