I feel reviewers jumped the gun with their impressions, they just sync it and not bother adjusting the EQ settings. I found my 'sweetspot' and i highly recommend these headsets
@Yung G These are definitely amazing Xbox headphones. The ease of use and connectivity with the console is spectacular. However, Dual feed isn’t the best. The left dial (which is party/game) only applies to Xbox, understandably, but still unfortunate. The dual feed also just halves both sound sources (might be changeable?) and mobile discord has some issues, but on Windows, it’s pretty solid. Sound quality isn’t perfect, but very clear, so it’s definitely reliable and amazing for $100. Overall, I’m loving the headsets, and am looking forward to using them. Also, they’re very comfortable. Almost forgot I was wearing them.
I just received mine and I love them. They look real slick and the features are dope. Sound quality is really good and the bass is knocking. The Mic sounds excellent, and the cups feel like pillows on your head. These are easily better than most headphones costing more.
I just received mine yesterday and I love them. The sound is perfect for me, especially when playing Call of Duty. I didn't have any problems with the sound at all.
Having the same issue on cod, changed the EQ settings many times but pretty shocking tbh, nothing amazing. You able to advise on what you did to make it work good and your dolby?
Just got my Arctis 9X and am amazed at how comfortable they are! Sound quality is excellent, and mic is top tier. Have a touch of buyers remorse , in that I wish I would’ve went ahead and spent another two hundred and got the top tier model for the expanded sound stage. But people who buy the 9X will absolutely love them.
I returned my 9x's and thinking about the MS ones. I probably had a faulty set as they wouldn't turn off and were dropping the Bluetooth signal on my phone so was left with the torture of hearing the phones connection ping every 20s making them unusable with the phone. The sound quality and comfort was no different to my cheap £30 wired set so they weren't worth it. I want wireless and Bluetooth so its either MS or spend a bit more on TB Stealth 700 gen2's for me
I love the new headset from MS, I also have the Sony PS5 Pulse, both are exceptionally good, but I have to say the MS has Sony beat this time around, especially when you enable the Dolby Atmos app. The audio better than the turtle beach headset I had, I now see no reason to spend any more on a headset. Excellent value.
I ordered these for the features. For me the features are more important than the sound, since I've had to deal with some wonky mixing setups to hear discord, and game audio in the past. But I am a future buyer of $200 Elite headphones down the line too.
@@jamesestrella5911 Yeah, I have a nice pair of headphones if I only need to listen to one source. These are great for listening to two sources at once. One day I'll sync them to my phone and Xbox, another day I might sync to my PC instead of phone. Love that feature.
@@mr.techtalk4259 I'd say that they are definitely better, the mic is of a good quality and the audio is amazing for the price point, I highly recommend them.
Very good, non bias review from you, Brad. Really appreciate it. Currently, I have only ever used TV speakers my whole gaming life and never saw the appeal of headphones, but seeing as the quality is acceptable enough for those who have no experience in the in's and out's of Headphones, I'll certainly give it a shot and hope I enjoy it. If not, I can at least use it for mobile games, or listen to music while I read in the living room. Thanks again for the wonderful information and really hope Microsoft bring out those Elite versions so you can better upgrade your set up.
I received mine yesterday. I too worried about the muddy audio. But after downloading the Doby Atmos app and messing with those settings, I really started to enjoy them. They really are a step up from my $89 soundbar in a 20 ft room when the kids are asleep. Watched all of Thor Ragnorok last night on them and really enjoyed the experience.
I'd love to get a pair of these. They're in my price range and, from all reviews I've seen, are exactly what I'm looking for. PLus, the mic quality is excellent for a headset in this price range. Only issue is that they are out of stock everywhere with no restock dates announced!
@Eagle Gaming I moved the 125hz down to 1 left the next 2 alone and moved 4khz up half way and the 8k to almost to the top. I think its something that you would need to adjust to your liking. But I think they sound really good, also I have 68yr old ears that went to a lot of Rock and roll concerts
Great review. It's annoying when people only compare headsets to sets in the same price range. Compare both and describe how it would be for people with different experiences.
I'm pleasantly happy with this headset. I've never owned an expensive headset so for me it's great! Also my girlfriend likes to watch stuff on her tablet behind me while I game with my friends and I turned up the auto mute to high and none of my friends could hear her listening to the show she was watching. She had it at a comfortable level of sound (it wasn't quiet) and the tablet was 4ft away from my head so it works amazing for me. I'm not trying to be bias by no means but I have both the pulse 3d headset from Sony and now the Xbox headset and I can tell you that the Xbox headset blows the Pulse headset away. The pulse headset imo just isn't as full sounding and doesn't get near as loud. So if you have a pair of headphones that are the same price range I think you'll be pretty damn surprised by how nice these are coupled with the features it has.
How do you use auto mute? I just received mine, and I haven't been able to sit down and use them since I had to head to work literally the second they arrived. Just so I know later, how do you use it?
@@flipzmadmax5494 so once you've paired them, you'll have to do an update like with the controller when you first started up the console. Once all that's done go to settings and then accessory settings, scroll to the headset and click configure. There you will have your EQ, mic light, mic monitoring auto mute etc.
It’s actually the best headset out for console gaming. Especially with the Dolby atmos. All those other headsets come with amps that you cannot use on console to give you that true surround sound. Plus the price is great for what you’re getting.
After adjusting the built in eq and the dolby atmos eq, I found my sweet spot. And it sounds great even when compared to my Astro A50 gen 4(which cost over SGD$600). The Xbox wireless headset is great. It will benefit from better quality sound but at this price point, it is a pretty good deal. I hope that a higher end version of the xbox wireless headset will be made.(I would definitely get one)
I really like this headset. The huge volume/mixing 'dials' are great, and the sound quality is fantastic, especially for the price. I don't know what Brad is complaining about (he's right with the bass boost thing though). Except the mic. There is no easy to swing it up completely out of the way, it can't fold flat and is always annoyingly just in my peripheral vision. It's also too floppy and won't stay folded up. A real shame.
7:56 "There's gonna be two people that watch this" yeah okay Brad, what about the other 628 smh.. can't trust him anymore. Nah but seriously, great review. I appreciate you telling us some of the downsides of it. So many reviews have been saying it sounds great but I haven't heard many comparisons so this is great! Great video as always
The sound is comparable to arctis 9x. But these can have more bass and are louder. Being that these have the same features as the 9x but are half the price I would say they sound great for the money. Also I had problems with the audio cutting out on the 9x every now and then. Haven’t had that problem with these.
are you also able to use the PlayStation app to be in a PS Party while gaming on Xbox? i have ps friends and this would make or break whether i should buy these.
The problem with headsets in the modern world is that there are few opportunities to try them out before buying. If you - like me - have strong preferences for how you like the sound and - like me - have a big head, then it's a challenge. I know I usually like the sound from AKG and Sony but for example Bose are not my favorites, but what if I want to try a new brand? Back in the old days there were shops where I could go in and try listening to different headphones before buying, but very few places do that any more and mostly it's places for audiophiles that only sell really expensive models. Last year I bought a new pair of AKG headphones that were an update of a model I liked, but the replacement was slightly smaller, and suddenly they didn't fit comfortably. It's annoying having to ship things back just because there is no good way to try before you buy.
Compatibility with all devices. Many still don't use 5, and even if they did the audio quality would be identical. The only benefits would be slightly longer battery life (but that's far more impacted by your own use scenario) and longer range which is irrelevant given how it's designed to be used.
@@zybch I'm pretty sure Bluetooth 5.0 is compatible with older version but I could be wrong, eitherway most people have Bluetooth 5.0 phones/devices nowadays, it's been around since 2017, even a cheap pair of earbuds I have from 2019 have Bluetooth 5.0 and they were like $50 back then
Like he said, everyone is different. I’ve been using wired Turtle Beach headsets since 2007, then wireless Turtle Beach headsets since 2017. The audio quality in the Xbox Wireless headset is top tier and the best I’ve ever heard. I also use bass boost and and turned it up to 8 😂
I would have to agree with all of this 💯 I love the bass and how easy it is to connect it to the Xbox. Also I can use it for my phone and Xbox at the same time those features are awesome
I had a $250 turtle beach headset. Now I have this new xbox headset. I'm not upset with the sound quality. I'm happy with the audio quality to wireless ratio.
I mean that's probably the reason why the sound is not there is because they have 40 millimeter Drives in them and look at Turtle Beach 700 Gen 2 those have 50 millimeter drives in them because I always have heard that they made a big difference in the sound so I don't know why people are not making and comparison video on between Turtle Beaches headsets and the new Xbox headset
People talking about audio quality on ANY headset kind of make me laugh. I come from the pro audio world. Trust me. NO headset sounds like Beyerdynamic.
Couldn't agree more. I tried to replace my HD600 + ModMic wired combo to finally go wireless but the sound quality difference is huuuuuuuge. I'm returning mine for sure.
I returned my turtle beach 700 g2 today and got this one for my XSX. The turtle beach always have connection issues, random drops and stutters. Also when I connect the 700 to my phone and xbox the same time, the mic only work on either or. I bought the xbox wireless headset and used it the whole day, had no connection issues at all, and the mic work on xbox party chat while I was making a call on my phone. And it is 88 dollars on amazon and walmart right now, so I think this headphone is a definite better buy for me.
I preordered them too. Build quality is good, no headache after an hour BUT earcups are small for me and I still had to tamper with them and anjust them. This is why I will return them. Sound is a bit bass heavy for my taste and quality is avarage. But that could be tuned in EQ.
The main thing about this, is no cord. No having to plug into your controller and yanking out by accident. It will save having to replace controllers because if like me you keep unplugging and plugging in, the jacks at the bottom end up giving up. So in the long run, you are saving yourself £40 to £50 buying a new controller because of the mic jack. It would be fantastic if they would auto mute people for playing music or if you could say mute annoying gamer.
The other issue I am facing. I want to use the headset with Teams for my work also. It works fine but it's opening my console when I put the heasdet on. Should have an option to stop that since this headset can be used in different ways.
Just got me a pair of these. Game audio isn't terrible. But the mic and chat sounds awful (kind of like an old mono basey radio). Sound quality on my old wired Turtle Beach Ear Force XO Four Stealth is much better. Game audio and chat audio on those is crisp, natural, and clear in comparison.
I bought the Razer Kaira pro in December, I have been very happy with them. Was also looking at these, but I will definitely stick with what I have now.
Here's my honest truth as a Call of Duty gamer. There is a delay in audio that you will only notice if you are coming from a headset with less latency or a wired headset with no latency. When I first put these on and shot my rifle it was extremely noticeable and actually affected my performance. After a while, though, I started to not notice it. My ears and brain adapted I guess. I was coming from the Turtle Beach 600 wireless which comes with a USB transmitter that im assuming is better with latency than the Xbox wireless connection. If latency doesn't bother you, the sound quality of these is pretty great especially with Dolby Atmos enabled. Good bas, big sound, gets loud. But in Call of Duty, the sound imagining is pretty bad. You either hear footsteps on your left or right. No in between. You might think someone is slightly to your left for example but they are far to your left. Hard to explain but the turtle beaches I had were much better at helping me understand where the enemy was. All in all these are good headphones especially for $99 but if you're a competitive first person shooter gamer I would look elsewhere.
I just got me the Xbox Series X and I'm looking for a pair of entry level headphones for it. On PC I have the Sennheiser epos 670 and on Playstation 5 I'm rocking the Audeze Penrose, best headphones ever in that price range. I really want to get the Xbox gaming headset I'm so afraid of being dissapointed.
@@PhillyMK3 No I didn't get the Xbox headset, I'm waiting for the new Audeze maxwell which are better than the penrose and I can use them on all my platforms.
Looks like audio quality is the main complaint across all reviews. If this headset does well, they'll probably go ahead and make an $350 Elite edition. And if they do, I'll buy it.
Nice honest review. I thought long time about buying those for nice clean look. But as sound quality is most important for me, I'll stick to my LS35X until something like 'elite' version shows :-)
I'm extremely irritated with FedEx. My headphones we're suppose to arrive yesterday, yet here we are the following day and they are STILL in Memphis, TN. I love in Minnesota, so I'm obviously not getting them even today. 😡
High quality bones are there, but no juice! I did not pre order, so I don't have to return it back. I was waiting for reviews, to determine audio performance. Lack luster audio quality is a deal breaker for me. I also use the same Rig headset as you Brad. Got it at xbox fanfest. I also use a wireless Razer headset that I mainly use to watch movies.
I have the RIGs also, better sound, better mic, more comfortable, longer battery. I'll be daily driving the Xbox headset because USB C, No dongle, simultaneous console and Bluetooth pairing. The new features are way too compelling to me
@Eagle Gaming I do have them, that's pretty much my above comparison. If sound is the deal breaker then this is not the worst not even close, but definitely a downgrade from the rigs.
I would gladly buy some Xbox Elite Headphones designed in collaboration with Sennheiser or AKG. My Xbox Headset is already on its way in the mail and I am going to use these things daily just for the multi-device connectivity, you can easily spend hundreds of dollars trying to get multiple audio sources into one pair of headphones so that functionality is definitely a prime selling feature, but I would also instantly buy an Elite Headset with high end drivers and bigger ear pads (ear pads can never be too big).
Fair enough, but for what's offered and the price this is a fantastic deal. Also, I did try to order a pair as well, but they were sold out. Also, even after this review, I still want a pair, for I am not expecting super high fidelity for the price. If I expected stellar audio performance, they would arrive with a premium price, not an affordable one. Good honest review though.
As soon as you start saying "sound stage" you aren't looking for a $99 headset. lol This is a single driver gaming headset. Of course this isn't for a high end gamer...it's $99. Microsoft is creating a headset with B&O that will cater to the high end market. They will be announcing more on this later this year.
Having said that, I spent most of yesterday testing this headset and I think it sounds pretty great. I compared it to $149 Razer Kaira Pro, $299 Surface Headphones 2, and $1,300 64Audio A6T. The sound profile was on par with the Surface Headphones, which makes since. They were better than the Razer Kaira (more clarity and bass). They were worse than my 6 driver custom monitors from 64Audio...obviously. But for gaming the difference wasn't that much given the $1,200 price difference. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for an affordable gaming headset. The feature set and first party support is just too much to pass up.
I say if you want similar features, try the Razer Kaira Pro. It also has bluetooth and connects to the Xbox via pairing button, volume rocker for game audio and party chat, usb c, it has an app on the Xbox that lets you control the EQ settings, and i would probably say it has better audio quality
I wish the power button didn’t stick out so far I’m constantly turning it off when I’m just wanting to take the headset off for a second or adjusting it on my head.
I'm enjoying the headset so far. It is the most I have ever spent on a headset. I have gotten 2 cheaper ones over the years at 50 bucks each or one for 50 bucks and the other for 60 bucks. The one never output audio into both ears and the one ear that worked was very poor audio and static like, which was then returned and refunded. The other one will work but has been highly uncomfortable on my head. It squeezes it and causes me pain no matter how I adjust it. Earbuds have worked for me ,but they have died on me multiple times and did not have a microphone, plus everything I have had has been wired and the wires always get in the way of my hands with the controller. I'm glad to have found a reasonably priced OEM, wireless headset and is more comfortable than what I have used before, plus it is multifunctional, which is a big bonus for me. Like many things, this is a to each their own as to whether it is an item for them. For me it is a yes, but Brad makes plenty of great points for those that know the experience of higher quality devices.
I wish Xbox supported standard bluetooth devices so I could use any old USB headset. I hate having several different ones for phone, PC and Xbox. Now this one can technically do them all but as noted, there are better ones out there.
I'm loving the headset, I just wish it had auto power off when taken off your head for a while. My only concern is the durability of the plastic turn dials.
Is it on par with the pulse 3D? I’ve currently been using A50 gen3 so I doubt I’ll be making the swap, even though I’m a gen behind now but that does make it tempting 🤔
I got these a couple days ago and really like them. I'm coming from a set of Turtle Beach 420X=+ headphones. In my opinion the two are quite comparable from a sound quality perspective. I adjusted the equalizer settings to my liking and found I like the sound of the Xbox set slightly better. I have not had any issues with the mic on the head set either. To each their own everyone will have an opinion and if you currently have a very expensive high end set then ya, these are not going to be to for you.
I bought it.. this things sucks big time! It is empty in just 2 hours, when you put it on charge and you use it, it will go off, on, off, on.. and when you charge it for 2 hours you can use it for 15min again. This thing sucks. Sound is awful too
My first though was exactly the same as yours. Keep the form factor, put better drivers in there, call it the Pro and charge £200ish for it. I’ll fall over myself trying to buy it. Oh, and stop it turning the bloody Xbox on.
They should put a toggle switch in the xbox settings... "do X when headset turns on..." Not sure why they force power up when they know it can be connected to two separate devices.
Man I completely disagree with you. I find the sound in the MS headset to be better then my arctis x9s. I just gave my X9s to my son. I went off the settings from someone on windows central. I had the rig 800xl and didn't find them to be worth a damn. Best headset was the turtle beach elite 800s. Unfortunately build quality was crap so they wouldn't last
I have an Astro A40 with mix amp and I also use these new headphones. To me they are great as long as you use the Dolby atmos program they are amazing. I think brad is over reacting this time to the sound quality. For $129.99 Canadian you can’t go wrong at all. I love bass and clear highs I have a car audio system with all JL components that is professionally tuned to my car. So I think I know a little about sound quality. If you want a set of wireless headphones this is the one to buy
As headphones for gaming and movies plus a bit of music, they can be tweaked to be great for the price. As headset they are nothing to write home about due to the crappy mic. Several people kindly asked me to use my Soundcore Spirit X2 instead as their mics sound better, more consistent and clearer. A gaming headset mustn't lose against a pair of TWS earbuds in the mic department imo.
I'm coming from Arctis headsets and love this headset so far. Not disappointed. Only main and only gripe is the faux leather they use for the cups. If you're in a game room like me and it gets 🔥, you may have issues with that.
I’ve just purchased a pair and when I speak to friends I can here my own voice as if I’m under water. Any ideas to stop this or do I need noise cancellation?
Like he said, each person is going to feel different about the audio. I went from a Lucid Sound and Steel Series set to this and I like the Microsoft headset far more.
I really like it. It’s incredibly comfortable to wear. Compared to my PlayStation 5 headset (which I also love) it is faaaaaaar more comfortable. I will say though, the Sony headset sounds 10x better out of the box. Really the sound quality isn’t comparable at all between the two. That being said, comfort is a MAJOR part of equation for me so I still love them none the less. I love the feature set of them also. I had previously used the Gen 2 Stealth x700s from Turtle Beach and those are fantastic as well, but those are also $50 more on price than the official Sony/MS ones.
Ye im using the stealth 600s. Well before my xbox set arrived. I love em. So sleek amd comfy!! Plus the feature set and conductivity aspesct is unrivaled at this price
I feel reviewers jumped the gun with their impressions, they just sync it and not bother adjusting the EQ settings. I found my 'sweetspot' and i highly recommend these headsets
what games do you play and what settings do you use for the headset
Yeah you can def improve them but they still sound like ass compared to a solid pair of headphones.
Ive been looking for good eq settings! May I test out yours?
@@BeHempy that costs like double the price…
@@MrMoistIITheRevengeOfTheMoist No. There are a ton of headsets that sound WAY better than these for under $100
For $100, i feel like I got a good deal with these.
where dud you buy then
@@stephenjames6035 gamestop
@@flipzmadmax5494 how much
@@stephenjames6035 he said $100 bro
@@jlovo24 but where’d you get jt
Mine just arrived, so I’m set. My first new headset in years, and my old one just broke, so I’m excited for it.
U made a good choice. I will say, if u tweak the eq they are better than out the box
Mine came in 20 mins ago pretty good
@Yung G These are definitely amazing Xbox headphones. The ease of use and connectivity with the console is spectacular. However, Dual feed isn’t the best. The left dial (which is party/game) only applies to Xbox, understandably, but still unfortunate. The dual feed also just halves both sound sources (might be changeable?) and mobile discord has some issues, but on Windows, it’s pretty solid. Sound quality isn’t perfect, but very clear, so it’s definitely reliable and amazing for $100.
Overall, I’m loving the headsets, and am looking forward to using them. Also, they’re very comfortable. Almost forgot I was wearing them.
I also got mine today. Its still in the box. I'll give it a try once I get off work.
I go through a headset almost every year. The most expensive ones broke the fastest....
I thought I would just give you a heads up that your audio and video are never in sync.
I just received mine and I love them. They look real slick and the features are dope. Sound quality is really good and the bass is knocking. The Mic sounds excellent, and the cups feel like pillows on your head. These are easily better than most headphones costing more.
I just received mine yesterday and I love them. The sound is perfect for me, especially when playing Call of Duty. I didn't have any problems with the sound at all.
@Stephen Rivers adjust your eq
@Stephen Rivers u can pick one of the presets there is quite a few i went with heavy bass and i love it
Having the same issue on cod, changed the EQ settings many times but pretty shocking tbh, nothing amazing. You able to advise on what you did to make it work good and your dolby?
@@rottentomato7610 gaming, windows sonic. Sounds A1👌
They should release a pro version.
Believe that will come with the Bang & Olson edition💚
Elite Series.
I reckon they will, with the release elite series 3 controller.
Not rn cause I just bought one lol
@@Shannon-ul5re I honestly never saw them give pro or elite series treatment to their own headsets.
I'm converted now after having a steel series headset with a strap across the top instead of a pad. More comfortable than any other headset I've had.
Just got my Arctis 9X and am amazed at how comfortable they are! Sound quality is excellent, and mic is top tier. Have a touch of buyers remorse , in that I wish I would’ve went ahead and spent another two hundred and got the top tier model for the expanded sound stage. But people who buy the 9X will absolutely love them.
I returned my 9x's and thinking about the MS ones. I probably had a faulty set as they wouldn't turn off and were dropping the Bluetooth signal on my phone so was left with the torture of hearing the phones connection ping every 20s making them unusable with the phone. The sound quality and comfort was no different to my cheap £30 wired set so they weren't worth it. I want wireless and Bluetooth so its either MS or spend a bit more on TB Stealth 700 gen2's for me
I love the new headset from MS, I also have the Sony PS5 Pulse, both are exceptionally good, but I have to say the MS has Sony beat this time around, especially when you enable the Dolby Atmos app. The audio better than the turtle beach headset I had, I now see no reason to spend any more on a headset. Excellent value.
It sucks big time
But oké
I ordered these for the features. For me the features are more important than the sound, since I've had to deal with some wonky mixing setups to hear discord, and game audio in the past. But I am a future buyer of $200 Elite headphones down the line too.
It is reasonable to have 2 sets of regular-use devices at a time.
@@jamesestrella5911 Yeah, I have a nice pair of headphones if I only need to listen to one source. These are great for listening to two sources at once. One day I'll sync them to my phone and Xbox, another day I might sync to my PC instead of phone. Love that feature.
@@JasonValentineFL I can finally have an easy way to use discord with my stupid pc friend who hates Xbox party chat 😂
are you also able to use the PlayStation app to be in a PS Party while gaming on Xbox?
Microsoft. Good job on a "budget" headset. All they need to do is add a pro model with much better sound quality
Now there is a new one, it just has wires tho and wires are mean to me so I got the Bluetooth one
Just swapped from the corsair void pro, loving it so far great audio and great mic. Amazing quality for £90
I have the void uncomfortable and bad mic are these better at that?
@@mr.techtalk4259 I'd say that they are definitely better, the mic is of a good quality and the audio is amazing for the price point, I highly recommend them.
Very good, non bias review from you, Brad. Really appreciate it. Currently, I have only ever used TV speakers my whole gaming life and never saw the appeal of headphones, but seeing as the quality is acceptable enough for those who have no experience in the in's and out's of Headphones, I'll certainly give it a shot and hope I enjoy it. If not, I can at least use it for mobile games, or listen to music while I read in the living room.
Thanks again for the wonderful information and really hope Microsoft bring out those Elite versions so you can better upgrade your set up.
I'd say it's a solid buy for someone on a budget.
I received mine yesterday. I too worried about the muddy audio. But after downloading the Doby Atmos app and messing with those settings, I really started to enjoy them. They really are a step up from my $89 soundbar in a 20 ft room when the kids are asleep. Watched all of Thor Ragnorok last night on them and really enjoyed the experience.
I'd love to get a pair of these. They're in my price range and, from all reviews I've seen, are exactly what I'm looking for. PLus, the mic quality is excellent for a headset in this price range.
Only issue is that they are out of stock everywhere with no restock dates announced!
Very muddy out of the box but adjusting things in the equalizer I got a sound as good IMO my Rig 800
@Eagle Gaming I moved the 125hz down to 1 left the next 2 alone and moved 4khz up half way and the 8k to almost to the top. I think its something that you would need to adjust to your liking. But I think they sound really good, also I have 68yr old ears that went to a lot of Rock and roll concerts
Great review. It's annoying when people only compare headsets to sets in the same price range. Compare both and describe how it would be for people with different experiences.
I have the same headset and was going to upgrade just due to the features, going to hold off until I can hear how they sound, thanks!
How can u upgrade if you already have it?
I can't believe I didn't get this for almost year since owning the console.
I'm pleasantly happy with this headset. I've never owned an expensive headset so for me it's great! Also my girlfriend likes to watch stuff on her tablet behind me while I game with my friends and I turned up the auto mute to high and none of my friends could hear her listening to the show she was watching. She had it at a comfortable level of sound (it wasn't quiet) and the tablet was 4ft away from my head so it works amazing for me. I'm not trying to be bias by no means but I have both the pulse 3d headset from Sony and now the Xbox headset and I can tell you that the Xbox headset blows the Pulse headset away. The pulse headset imo just isn't as full sounding and doesn't get near as loud. So if you have a pair of headphones that are the same price range I think you'll be pretty damn surprised by how nice these are coupled with the features it has.
I completely agree
How do you use auto mute? I just received mine, and I haven't been able to sit down and use them since I had to head to work literally the second they arrived. Just so I know later, how do you use it?
@@flipzmadmax5494 so once you've paired them, you'll have to do an update like with the controller when you first started up the console.
Once all that's done go to settings and then accessory settings, scroll to the headset and click configure. There you will have your EQ, mic light, mic monitoring auto mute etc.
@@lewis523 great ty
@@lewis523 hey man just set up the mic and I wanted to ask what auto mute setting did you use? Low, med, or high? Thanks
It’s actually the best headset out for console gaming. Especially with the Dolby atmos. All those other headsets come with amps that you cannot use on console to give you that true surround sound. Plus the price is great for what you’re getting.
I just want a wireless mic that will last long. Could care less if the audio is the equivalent of 144p
Lol my guy was waiting for one of you in the comments made my day hahaha 😂
Love the headset 👌🏻 would be cool if they gonna release a elite variant in the future.
After adjusting the built in eq and the dolby atmos eq, I found my sweet spot. And it sounds great even when compared to my Astro A50 gen 4(which cost over SGD$600). The Xbox wireless headset is great. It will benefit from better quality sound but at this price point, it is a pretty good deal. I hope that a higher end version of the xbox wireless headset will be made.(I would definitely get one)
Astro A50 generation 4's do not cost anywhere near $600 you fuckin liar. They cost, brand new, $299.99.
@@imthegrinchthatstolechrist4384 It cost SGD$600 in my country
Been enjoying the Xbox wireless headset it really great product for the price.
I really like this headset. The huge volume/mixing 'dials' are great, and the sound quality is fantastic, especially for the price. I don't know what Brad is complaining about (he's right with the bass boost thing though).
Except the mic. There is no easy to swing it up completely out of the way, it can't fold flat and is always annoyingly just in my peripheral vision. It's also too floppy and won't stay folded up.
A real shame.
i know, right....some people struggle to make content and will start to complain about the hole in the donut just to have something to say.
This thing sucks big time!
But oke, you are not sound engineer ms
7:56 "There's gonna be two people that watch this" yeah okay Brad, what about the other 628 smh.. can't trust him anymore. Nah but seriously, great review. I appreciate you telling us some of the downsides of it. So many reviews have been saying it sounds great but I haven't heard many comparisons so this is great! Great video as always
I'm loving the new headset
The sound is comparable to arctis 9x. But these can have more bass and are louder. Being that these have the same features as the 9x but are half the price I would say they sound great for the money. Also I had problems with the audio cutting out on the 9x every now and then. Haven’t had that problem with these.
are you also able to use the PlayStation app to be in a PS Party while gaming on Xbox? i have ps friends and this would make or break whether i should buy these.
The problem with headsets in the modern world is that there are few opportunities to try them out before buying. If you - like me - have strong preferences for how you like the sound and - like me - have a big head, then it's a challenge.
I know I usually like the sound from AKG and Sony but for example Bose are not my favorites, but what if I want to try a new brand? Back in the old days there were shops where I could go in and try listening to different headphones before buying, but very few places do that any more and mostly it's places for audiophiles that only sell really expensive models.
Last year I bought a new pair of AKG headphones that were an update of a model I liked, but the replacement was slightly smaller, and suddenly they didn't fit comfortably. It's annoying having to ship things back just because there is no good way to try before you buy.
Idk why Microsoft didn't put Bluetooth 5.0 for better connectivity on non Xbox devices, it has Bluetooth 4.2 which is beyond outdated
Compatibility with all devices. Many still don't use 5, and even if they did the audio quality would be identical. The only benefits would be slightly longer battery life (but that's far more impacted by your own use scenario) and longer range which is irrelevant given how it's designed to be used.
@@zybch I'm pretty sure Bluetooth 5.0 is compatible with older version but I could be wrong, eitherway most people have Bluetooth 5.0 phones/devices nowadays, it's been around since 2017, even a cheap pair of earbuds I have from 2019 have Bluetooth 5.0 and they were like $50 back then
Like he said, everyone is different. I’ve been using wired Turtle Beach headsets since 2007, then wireless Turtle Beach headsets since 2017. The audio quality in the Xbox Wireless headset is top tier and the best I’ve ever heard. I also use bass boost and and turned it up to 8 😂
Would the mic monitoring on these help with a loud fan that suspiciously sounds like someone breathing heavily?
Asking for a friend...
Nah bruh, same exact reason I got them for the auto mute and my friends can still here everything. Plus the mic itself Is apparently bad quality.
Why can’t we preorder consoles through our accounts?
Bought two, ended up with 3. I guess they sent an extra in error
Ill pay $20 for the extra ;p
I’ll pay 60
61!
@@joeschmoe5009 lol a bid
@@edgarcid1624 haha i just picked 1 up from best buy myself
I would have to agree with all of this 💯 I love the bass and how easy it is to connect it to the Xbox. Also I can use it for my phone and Xbox at the same time those features are awesome
are you also able to use the PlayStation app to be in a PS Party & talk while gaming on Xbox?
I had a $250 turtle beach headset. Now I have this new xbox headset. I'm not upset with the sound quality. I'm happy with the audio quality to wireless ratio.
I mean that's probably the reason why the sound is not there is because they have 40 millimeter Drives in them and look at Turtle Beach 700 Gen 2 those have 50 millimeter drives in them because I always have heard that they made a big difference in the sound so I don't know why people are not making and comparison video on between Turtle Beaches headsets and the new Xbox headset
People talking about audio quality on ANY headset kind of make me laugh. I come from the pro audio world. Trust me. NO headset sounds like Beyerdynamic.
I wish they would release a high end version of this headset 🔥 I would buy it over my high-end headset currently
How’s the Sound comparison against a HyperX Cloud 2?
I need a proper review of this headset for audio quality (for all headsets under 99).
@Jungle Spike You are wrong. Cloud has newer version and sounds better than Xbox
Worst, I have both - I use Cloud, kids took Xbox.
@@kokomix4384 so HyperX are Better Sound?
Couldn't agree more. I tried to replace my HD600 + ModMic wired combo to finally go wireless but the sound quality difference is huuuuuuuge. I'm returning mine for sure.
As a master mixer I can’t wait until I received these and adjust the eq
I returned my turtle beach 700 g2 today and got this one for my XSX. The turtle beach always have connection issues, random drops and stutters. Also when I connect the 700 to my phone and xbox the same time, the mic only work on either or. I bought the xbox wireless headset and used it the whole day, had no connection issues at all, and the mic work on xbox party chat while I was making a call on my phone. And it is 88 dollars on amazon and walmart right now, so I think this headphone is a definite better buy for me.
I preordered them too. Build quality is good, no headache after an hour BUT earcups are small for me and I still had to tamper with them and anjust them. This is why I will return them. Sound is a bit bass heavy for my taste and quality is avarage. But that could be tuned in EQ.
The main thing about this, is no cord. No having to plug into your controller and yanking out by accident. It will save having to replace controllers because if like me you keep unplugging and plugging in, the jacks at the bottom end up giving up. So in the long run, you are saving yourself £40 to £50 buying a new controller because of the mic jack. It would be fantastic if they would auto mute people for playing music or if you could say mute annoying gamer.
The other issue I am facing. I want to use the headset with Teams for my work also. It works fine but it's opening my console when I put the heasdet on. Should have an option to stop that since this headset can be used in different ways.
This a great review Brad! For 100 dollars this headset is amazing . The feature to turn on your console from your headset is great! I love it.
Just got me a pair of these. Game audio isn't terrible. But the mic and chat sounds awful (kind of like an old mono basey radio). Sound quality on my old wired Turtle Beach Ear Force XO Four Stealth is much better. Game audio and chat audio on those is crisp, natural, and clear in comparison.
I bought the Razer Kaira pro in December, I have been very happy with them.
Was also looking at these, but I will definitely stick with what I have now.
Here's my honest truth as a Call of Duty gamer. There is a delay in audio that you will only notice if you are coming from a headset with less latency or a wired headset with no latency. When I first put these on and shot my rifle it was extremely noticeable and actually affected my performance. After a while, though, I started to not notice it. My ears and brain adapted I guess. I was coming from the Turtle Beach 600 wireless which comes with a USB transmitter that im assuming is better with latency than the Xbox wireless connection. If latency doesn't bother you, the sound quality of these is pretty great especially with Dolby Atmos enabled. Good bas, big sound, gets loud. But in Call of Duty, the sound imagining is pretty bad. You either hear footsteps on your left or right. No in between. You might think someone is slightly to your left for example but they are far to your left. Hard to explain but the turtle beaches I had were much better at helping me understand where the enemy was. All in all these are good headphones especially for $99 but if you're a competitive first person shooter gamer I would look elsewhere.
I just got me the Xbox Series X and I'm looking for a pair of entry level headphones for it. On PC I have the Sennheiser epos 670 and on Playstation 5 I'm rocking the Audeze Penrose, best headphones ever in that price range. I really want to get the Xbox gaming headset I'm so afraid of being dissapointed.
Any updates?
@@PhillyMK3 No I didn't get the Xbox headset, I'm waiting for the new Audeze maxwell which are better than the penrose and I can use them on all my platforms.
Looks like audio quality is the main complaint across all reviews. If this headset does well, they'll probably go ahead and make an $350 Elite edition. And if they do, I'll buy it.
Nice honest review. I thought long time about buying those for nice clean look. But as sound quality is most important for me, I'll stick to my LS35X until something like 'elite' version shows :-)
I'm extremely irritated with FedEx. My headphones we're suppose to arrive yesterday, yet here we are the following day and they are STILL in Memphis, TN. I love in Minnesota, so I'm obviously not getting them even today. 😡
Hope you got them!
High quality bones are there, but no juice!
I did not pre order, so I don't have to return it back. I was waiting for reviews, to determine audio performance. Lack luster audio quality is a deal breaker for me.
I also use the same Rig headset as you Brad. Got it at xbox fanfest. I also use a wireless Razer headset that I mainly use to watch movies.
I have the RIGs also, better sound, better mic, more comfortable, longer battery. I'll be daily driving the Xbox headset because USB C, No dongle, simultaneous console and Bluetooth pairing. The new features are way too compelling to me
@Eagle Gaming I do have them, that's pretty much my above comparison. If sound is the deal breaker then this is not the worst not even close, but definitely a downgrade from the rigs.
I would gladly buy some Xbox Elite Headphones designed in collaboration with Sennheiser or AKG.
My Xbox Headset is already on its way in the mail and I am going to use these things daily just for the multi-device connectivity, you can easily spend hundreds of dollars trying to get multiple audio sources into one pair of headphones so that functionality is definitely a prime selling feature, but I would also instantly buy an Elite Headset with high end drivers and bigger ear pads (ear pads can never be too big).
I want a headset that I can talk to my guys on, Hear some Footsteps in COD and be wireless for under a 100. Slam Dunk
I really hope this can be my next headset
"A few things you need to know before you buy it!" Whoops I'd already pre-ordered haha
Can't be that bad. This review isn't in enough detail. The sound quality Is fantastic if you're going from £30 quid Turtle beach like me
Fair enough, but for what's offered and the price this is a fantastic deal. Also, I did try to order a pair as well, but they were sold out. Also, even after this review, I still want a pair, for I am not expecting super high fidelity for the price. If I expected stellar audio performance, they would arrive with a premium price, not an affordable one. Good honest review though.
I totally agree on the mic monitoring I can't hear myself.
As soon as you start saying "sound stage" you aren't looking for a $99 headset. lol This is a single driver gaming headset. Of course this isn't for a high end gamer...it's $99. Microsoft is creating a headset with B&O that will cater to the high end market. They will be announcing more on this later this year.
Having said that, I spent most of yesterday testing this headset and I think it sounds pretty great. I compared it to $149 Razer Kaira Pro, $299 Surface Headphones 2, and $1,300 64Audio A6T. The sound profile was on par with the Surface Headphones, which makes since. They were better than the Razer Kaira (more clarity and bass). They were worse than my 6 driver custom monitors from 64Audio...obviously. But for gaming the difference wasn't that much given the $1,200 price difference. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for an affordable gaming headset. The feature set and first party support is just too much to pass up.
Are these better than the turtle beach stealth 700?
I'm wondering this too. please let us know
I say if you want similar features, try the Razer Kaira Pro. It also has bluetooth and connects to the Xbox via pairing button, volume rocker for game audio and party chat, usb c, it has an app on the Xbox that lets you control the EQ settings, and i would probably say it has better audio quality
I wish the power button didn’t stick out so far I’m constantly turning it off when I’m just wanting to take the headset off for a second or adjusting it on my head.
Got mine yesterday and its already disconnecting: (
The only problem I have is the Bluetooth constantly turning my xbox and connecting to my xbox So I have to unplug it
I thought my headphones and phone were off sync...
I agree, the sound is extremely muddy. Still looking for good EQ settings.
Did you find them?
These vs Sony's pulse 3d headset vid?
I'm enjoying the headset so far. It is the most I have ever spent on a headset. I have gotten 2 cheaper ones over the years at 50 bucks each or one for 50 bucks and the other for 60 bucks. The one never output audio into both ears and the one ear that worked was very poor audio and static like, which was then returned and refunded.
The other one will work but has been highly uncomfortable on my head. It squeezes it and causes me pain no matter how I adjust it.
Earbuds have worked for me ,but they have died on me multiple times and did not have a microphone, plus everything I have had has been wired and the wires always get in the way of my hands with the controller.
I'm glad to have found a reasonably priced OEM, wireless headset and is more comfortable than what I have used before, plus it is multifunctional, which is a big bonus for me.
Like many things, this is a to each their own as to whether it is an item for them. For me it is a yes, but Brad makes plenty of great points for those that know the experience of higher quality devices.
Is there a way to reduce background noise my friends can hear everything in background even when someone in different room
I wish Xbox supported standard bluetooth devices so I could use any old USB headset. I hate having several different ones for phone, PC and Xbox. Now this one can technically do them all but as noted, there are better ones out there.
You'll pay a lot more for the better ones also. For the £90 price range, these are best you can get that does a variety of stuff
I went with the Arctis X9 they are amazing with Series X
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Sorry too say , I think the sound is great
Totaly agree with you, the bass is terrible and muddy. The high's are nonexistent, and mic monitoring is non existent. Quick flip.
I'm loving the headset, I just wish it had auto power off when taken off your head for a while. My only concern is the durability of the plastic turn dials.
Oh my set up for them in the equilizer leave one flat bump number 2 and 3 down one each notch 3 up 3 notches 4 up by 4 notches base +3
Is it on par with the pulse 3D? I’ve currently been using A50 gen3 so I doubt I’ll be making the swap, even though I’m a gen behind now but that does make it tempting 🤔
These with DTS-X APP and dobly atmos are the best fr
The truth is out there...for the xbox wireless headset! Great video as always Brad.
I got these a couple days ago and really like them. I'm coming from a set of Turtle Beach 420X=+ headphones. In my opinion the two are quite comparable from a sound quality perspective. I adjusted the equalizer settings to my liking and found I like the sound of the Xbox set slightly better. I have not had any issues with the mic on the head set either. To each their own everyone will have an opinion and if you currently have a very expensive high end set then ya, these are not going to be to for you.
I bought it.. this things sucks big time!
It is empty in just 2 hours, when you put it on charge and you use it, it will go off, on, off, on.. and when you charge it for 2 hours you can use it for 15min again.
This thing sucks.
Sound is awful too
I love the base on these
It metal under the plastic mate.
My first though was exactly the same as yours. Keep the form factor, put better drivers in there, call it the Pro and charge £200ish for it. I’ll fall over myself trying to buy it.
Oh, and stop it turning the bloody Xbox on.
They should put a toggle switch in the xbox settings... "do X when headset turns on..." Not sure why they force power up when they know it can be connected to two separate devices.
@@evanm8 I agree. This was an oversight and they should have picked up on it in QC.
How can I connect to my mobile without turning on the console?
Man I completely disagree with you. I find the sound in the MS headset to be better then my arctis x9s. I just gave my X9s to my son. I went off the settings from someone on windows central. I had the rig 800xl and didn't find them to be worth a damn. Best headset was the turtle beach elite 800s. Unfortunately build quality was crap so they wouldn't last
I have an Astro A40 with mix amp and I also use these new headphones. To me they are great as long as you use the Dolby atmos program they are amazing. I think brad is over reacting this time to the sound quality. For $129.99 Canadian you can’t go wrong at all. I love bass and clear highs I have a car audio system with all JL components that is professionally tuned to my car. So I think I know a little about sound quality. If you want a set of wireless headphones this is the one to buy
As headphones for gaming and movies plus a bit of music, they can be tweaked to be great for the price. As headset they are nothing to write home about due to the crappy mic. Several people kindly asked me to use my Soundcore Spirit X2 instead as their mics sound better, more consistent and clearer. A gaming headset mustn't lose against a pair of TWS earbuds in the mic department imo.
I'm coming from Arctis headsets and love this headset so far. Not disappointed. Only main and only gripe is the faux leather they use for the cups. If you're in a game room like me and it gets 🔥, you may have issues with that.
Which arctis were u using
@@Solidariity I have all all the high-end ones. But mainly use the 9X for the Xbox until now.
I’ve just purchased a pair and when I speak to friends I can here my own voice as if I’m under water. Any ideas to stop this or do I need noise cancellation?
I bought it for the design, the ear cups and so on but now I'm concerned about the sound. Maybe I should have gone with turtle beach 600
Sorry dude the sound is exceptional for what it is.
Like he said, each person is going to feel different about the audio. I went from a Lucid Sound and Steel Series set to this and I like the Microsoft headset far more.
I have a series s and x. Would I have to pair these every time i switched between the consoles?
I also have the Rig 800xl seen other comparisons online 🤔 you may have a bad unit Noone else seems to have sound quality issues
Even easier plug 🔌it usb c to console app pops and it updates automatically
I really like it. It’s incredibly comfortable to wear. Compared to my PlayStation 5 headset (which I also love) it is faaaaaaar more comfortable. I will say though, the Sony headset sounds 10x better out of the box. Really the sound quality isn’t comparable at all between the two. That being said, comfort is a MAJOR part of equation for me so I still love them none the less. I love the feature set of them also. I had previously used the Gen 2 Stealth x700s from Turtle Beach and those are fantastic as well, but those are also $50 more on price than the official Sony/MS ones.
Ye im using the stealth 600s. Well before my xbox set arrived. I love em. So sleek amd comfy!! Plus the feature set and conductivity aspesct is unrivaled at this price
That's sketchy because the Pulse 3D don't sound that great....
Adjust the EQ settings. It's fantastic!