I got this after years of using 3d pulse and the h7 is way more comfortable, memory foam is lighter and cooler than leather cups, mic quality is good i never had any complains from my friend with the h7
i wish more companies do wireless amps and dacs and optical port with their headsets. its handy for using it with pc, nvidia shield, xbox, playstation and switch on the tv
I hacven't used optical on my dac since i got a ps5, does it really make much of a difference? I used it on my ps4 pro with the arctis pros, but the ps5 ditched optical.
not really, optical can be seen as a downgrade for many of the sound formats these days,, i like the optical just for connectivity, letting me switch between all my consoles, pc, tv and nvidia shield without even having to get up, or having to hotswap cables or turning on the bluetooth witch causes alot of latency. I keep my headset plugged into my PS5 usb, I just use the optical for everything else.
The fact that there’s no 3.5 audio jack on the H7 and 9 is insane. The headset is based on the XM5’s, which has it, so why the hell would they remove it?
Had these since launch. Not been disappointed. Play with friends online no one has mentioned the mic quality. It doesnt sound great on vid but i dont need studio quality mic for gaming we can all get tied up with specs when buying headsets, i know i do. But for me they have to be comfortable above all else and that coupled with the ps5 integration was a win for me.
@@official_gokhania die 13stunden sollen wohl der standart sein relativ am anfang der nutzung des headsets, jedoch kannst du auf youtube und in den amazon bewertungen reporte finden die dann einfach auch berichten wie das nach paar monaten (2-4) die akkulaufzeit auf einmal praktisch nur noch 5 stunden hält und das ist halt wirklich unakzeptabel, auch wenn es nur bei einigen passiert. Es sollte har icht passieren. Ausserdem sind die hs80 ausschließlich mit dem dongle verbundbar, man wird sie nie am handy für musik oder mal für einen film im bett benutzen können durch bluetooth was halt auch nicht das beste ist für den preis. Selbst wenn wir von den 13 stunden ausgehen die du sagst, sind es nichtmal einigermaßen gute ergebnisse wenn du das mit den 40stunden der h7 vergleichst. Das mikro ist definitiv nicht so gut wie beim hs80, das muss ich da schon loben, jedoch ist man gut verständlich und dafür wird ja dann auch das mikro in voice chats benitzt, nicht um irgendwelche studio musik aufzunehmen, und somit auch gut genug, meiner meinung nach jedenfalls.
Late to the party on this headset .Somehow I missed them being released. My set arrived yesterday and they are really stinkin cozy. Most comfortable headset I have ever owned and there have been too many to count. A shame you don't have more subscribers and views. Perhaps you should combine your excellent reviews with a cat sliding down a banister. All the best
Have had the H7 for about a week. Really like them so far. Haven’t messed with the settings yet, curious to know what settings you changed to help with the sound.
@@prudhvikanakala I’m using the dongle, not Bluetooth, and I haven’t noticed any lag. I haven’t done any real comparisons, but so far so good. Adding a little more, I do notice the sound isn’t great compared to the nova 7 I just bought. However, the Sony H7 comfort is much better for my big head.
Does anybody know if the H9 and H7 are exactly the same outside of the added noise cancel and passthrough feature? I like the idea of the soft cups over the leather style on the H9 for one thing, and I don't feel like I need noise canceling on my PS5. I am willing to pay the 300 if the sound is actually upgraded, but if the H7 and H9 are the same outside of the noise canceling then I am just going to get the H7.
Hi man! Great video!! I have a few questions regarding the h7..hope you can help me. How is the audio quality on apps like Netflix from ps5? does volume adjustment work well? and does show volume adjustment on screen on these apps? I'm asking because I've tried other headphones and the audio quality drops drastically on these apps compared to when playing games...and I'm looking for the perfect headphones for both gaming and watching TV series from ps5.
I really appreciate the review and the facts that you point out the functions on ps5 vs PC. I have been looking at a new wireless headset for PS5. I currently have a Lucid Sound LS41 that needs an audio extractor to work on PS5 and have been bouncing back and forth between the Arctis Nova Pro wireless, New Sony Inzone H7 or H9. From this channel I learned of the Audeze Penrose and the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max. From all the reviews I think the H7 would be the best for the money since really like having a chat mix control that works on PS5 but the mic keeps getting crushed by everyone. If I gamed on PC too the Arctis Nova Pro wireless seem the best with everything, but too expensive for what you get just on PS5. The penrose seems great but has a bad mic, bad wireless range, bad comfort, and poor battery life compared to what's out there now. The TB seems very comparable to the H7 and was recently on sale for $169 at Best Buy, but for pure function for PS5 the H7 gets a functioning game chat mix
I was on the fences about these. I already have a pair of Corsair HS80 max for my desktop and I absolutely love them. But my gaming laptop is a Asus Zephyrus G14 in white. So I wanted a white headset to match. (OCD). After doing some research I ended up coming across a used pair in new condition on eBay and they only wanted $27.00 with free shipping. So I took a chance and it was one of the best moves I ever made. For $27 I got an absolute steal. I love this headset better than my HS80 Max. Definitely get these if you’re debating.
I have the Sony H7 and, despite a few minor flaws, I am very satisfied with it. However, I will now buy the H9 for 2 reasons; 1) ANC and 2) The ear cushions. On the H7, the ear cushions are made of fabric or whatever you want to call it and that is certainly not bad, but when I sweat on the ears, it sticks to the fabric, not pleasant. That's why I hope that the H9 which has different ear cushions will be the better one. I can tell you that the H7 and of course the H9 feel very nice and light on the head. The microphone is very good here with skype. If I raise the microphone, my buddy can't hear me anymore ;), I like that very much, suppose you have to say something to your partner that is private, just raise the microphone and put it on the other side. you no longer hear. The only downside is the headband that comes loose quite quickly, I have to stick it on with polish ;). But no worries. It doesn't bother you. Another thing that can happen is that I am listening to TH-cam and I fast forward, etc., and the sound is too slow or has disappeared, then you simply have to refresh the TH-cam. I don't know how this happens. But nothing bad, just refresh and that's it, it doesn't always happen. I am also pleased with the sound of the games, I hear the footsteps in back4blood, I have set everything to my own liking. I will leave it open as to whether this is the best gaming headphone, but it is certainly one of the better ones that sits comfortably on your head, good microphone, decent battery life and the sound when gaming, if you can adjust it to your own wishes, is very good. well, no complaints about that. The H3 was not good, indeed, i tested it and returned. I game on pc.
what's your take on 3D audio quality between this headset and Pulse 3D headset that was launched alongside PS5? Do you feel any significant improvements between the two headset? Thanks
One of the best headsets ive purchase and its so much better than pulse 3D like way better. Battery life is 40 hours and the adjustment you can make with the 3D audio for gaming smooth as fuck. The bass on it is Awesome and makes gaming more intense especially playing horror or shooter games. Oh you can basically talk within 10M which is a longer range than pulse 3D.
Great review. Could you tell how is this headset doing compared to arctis 7p+? I'm trying to figure out which one to pick for my ps5, I'm not a PC gamer
As someone who has a lot of experience and tried and tested lots and lots of headsets, I would stay away from SteelSeries I’m a big fan of SteelSeries headsets when it comes to sound and features. They’re amazing. However, I owned 3 pairs of the Arctis Pro Wireless and all 3 developed the exact same fault with one of the drivers stops working. I mean you couldn’t make it up and I’m being serious I also know a few people who had the 7P’s and they also developed different issues over time including some completely stopped working It would be too long to give you all the advise here, but honestly I would go for a headset that has a balanced sound, great imagining. Depends on what genre of games you play of course. If you play a lot of FPS games I would say go for something like the Astro A20 or A50, Sony Pulse 3D. Sony Pulse isn’t the best when it comes to pure sound quality, but it’s great for footsteps and directional audio. I’m currently using the A20 and it has built in 3 EQ presets as well and they’re great. Put it this way, if you care about footsteps, give or take a couple metres, with any decent headset or headphone you’ll hear footsteps from around the same distance which is 28-35 metres in game
@@jeang7088 sorry for taking your time, but could you also share your thoughts after using sony's pulse 3d, is this a good ps5 headset for the price and how good it is compared to arctis 7p+
@@johnjames7332 oh I thought one of the models did, it's not really that important to me I rarely ever change the chat mix after I set it up anyway. I'm using the Platinums now and can't lower the mic enough it's on the lowest setting and still too loud but works fine on PS4 if I can get the mic lower Id keep using them ehh they do kinda hurt my ears tho lol
Have u tested the H9 yet and how would u compare the 2? H9 vs H7? Is it worth spending extra? Is there a difference in sound? Or is it just adding the anc extra?
I have the H9. It is pretty good, have been using it for 6 months. Comparing it vs the Pulse 3D, it is in another league, far superior. I use it with GT7, MW3, FFXVI and Robocop. Very good on all of them. The AnC is also good, not on XM5 level, but still good.
Techne! You have to do a review on the Lucidsound line. I owned the Lucidsound Ls15x and I thought they killed my more expensive Turtle beach and Razor Kraken headsets. I'd like to see how they stack up against the Hyperx cloud 2 or something in that range. Come on Techne... They've got swivel lol.
What headset would you suggest for use between a desktop pc, a mobile pc (steam deck), ps5 and a phone(iPhone) that has an ANC/transparency mode available.I’d prefer if I could use Bluetooth and wireless in parallel, but I’d settle for swapping back and forth if necessary. I’d also prefer not to have to hardwire it, and preferably look okay as it will be my primary headset while I’m out (I’m Neurodivergent so I need the ability to drown out my environment, and wear headphones 90% of my day)
@TheTechne this one Sony H7 for 10K INR or Barracuda X for 7k or Barracuda 12.5k or Barracuda hyperspeed 12.5k, which one sounds good for gaming and music
I actually just picked up the Black Shark V2s off of Amazon open box for $72 as someone whose been though a few headsets due to comfort and wearing glasses I’ve gotta say they are the most comfortable ones I’ve work next to my momentums. Thinking of picking up the Epos H6Pros to compare and see if it’s worth going back to wired.
@@ryanspartan7853 I definitely need to try the Gen 2 Max. Currently back on the Arctis Pro Wireless for PS5 and Astro A40 for PC. This channel does not do my bank account any favours but this Techne chap is likeable so what can we do 🤷♂️
Great review as always TECHNE I am definitely a Sony fan but the new Logitech G735’s just came out and they are BEAUTIFUL will you review that as well and maybe compare the H7 and the G735’s???
I had purchased these when they were on sale over year ago but I feel like the bass is a little flat even after messing with EQ. But i prefer a little more punch myself.
Great review. Quick question techne if you could have a pick over the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max or the audeze penrose x or the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp which would you pick for xbox?
Thanks for the review, the volume slider getting hit while on sofa is a total killer for me as this will be for my ps5 only and if you can't lay back while on playstation then what's the point of being on playstation. Might buy a nova7 instead.
Hey thanks for showing and comparing the ear pads to another headset…..I might get these the h9 pleather gets hot and sweaty after awhile these will not do that which is what I’m looking for…..good video
So I actually ended up with this headset for Christmas as a gift from a family member. Thing is, I didn't need it for my PC but for my new PS5 that I recently purchased. And let me tell ya, these are a gem for the PS5. Sound is great, super cozy comfort that I can wear all night without pain, and surprisingly, all my friends said I sounded the best I ever had. Which is REALLY weird to me since I had been using a wired Razer Blackshark and a wireless Arctis 7p+ that I ended up returning. So yeah, I guess my previous comment might apply for PC? But for PS5, these are a win.
@Brian Price I do. Battery life is better. Range is better. Comfort is better (for me and I wear glasses). Mic is better since they said I sounded better than anything else I used. And also with a PS5 you get notifications on the screen for mute and volume increase / decrease. And probably my favorite feature is I don’t have to always unplug the dongle or have to go into the system settings to switch from headset mode to tv speakers whenever I turn my headset off. The Sonys do it automatically once you turn off the headset. They are a gem.
@Brian Price yeah you can set an equalizer on a PC and it sticks but you have to do that every time you want to switch an equalizer profile. Probably the only bummer I suppose.
@Brian Price well…comfort is very subjective. Since the SS use a ski band approach and the H7 uses a traditional comfy band, it’s just different. I personally like the ski band of the SS more but I also feel like those headsets need it since they are so heavy. The H7s aren’t as heavy so they don’t really need that and feel very comfortable. I can wear them for hours straight and not be uncomfortable. For me they are greatness and super cozy.
@@ArthurRVega can you set an EQ setting on PC and it will transfer over to ps5? Or is it only on pc? Don’t understand why they didn’t add a EQ to the ps5 for these.
@@troybertram9496 You can definitely set an EQ profile on PC and it will carry over to PlayStation. I also agree with you, I wish they just put an adjustable EQ in the PlayStation software. It’s kind of annoying having to go back and forth if you want to tweak the EQ but at least it works.
Would these work with Playstation 4 Pro and Xbox Series X? As I am looking for one pair of headphones that I can use with Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 Pro.
Thanks for the video - was all hyped for the H7 or H9 but that Mic quality on a £200 or £270 headset is just plain insulting - even if just for gaming let alone phone calls. I can hear my friends laughing now in party chat if they found out I'd spent that much for this mic :(
I understand your pain, I game for long sessions with friends, confort is the most important for me reason why I was thinking on getting this, but the bad mic just gave me second thoughts, did you found a better option (comfy and good mic)
Great review! Question for you Teche: would you recommend these or the Virtuoso XT’s? I mainly game on PC, but do use PS5 sometimes as well. I picked up the Virtuoso for $209.
He has reviewed the XT twice, did a re-visit of it with Wicked Cushions and just put it in his Top 5 Gaming Headsets of 2022 a week ago as well as compared it to the new SteelSeries Nova Pro. I would assume he picks the XT over these all day, especially when it comes to the features.
I used normal virtuosos and the clamping force on them for me was quite uncomfortable, I'm pretty sure the XTS have a similar problem but if you have a smaller head it probably wont bother you much. The mic quality on corsair headsets is incredible with how good it is compared to other brands, I don't think I have ever seen another company do mic quality on headsets as good as corsair does it. And the sound quality is also very good straight out of the box, I also prefer the design of the virtuosos over the design for the Inzone h7s just because its like a slick jet black design with the rgb logos on the side (which you can turn off in the icue software).
As for the Sony Inzone H7s I bought them on release and I am still using them now and they are fantastic! Techne isn't joking with how stinkin cozy these are!! The mic quality isn't all that impressive but it does the job and the battery life is a huge plus on them too and was the main reason I got them since they are 40 hours compared to the headset I had beforehand (Turtle Beach 700p gen 2s) which was only 20 hours. Sound quality as well for the Inzone H7s I would say are pretty good but where they truly shine in my opinion is when your listening to music. Now don't get me wrong though as for just your usual gaming activities these are perfect and do the job well, I have been playing games like Warzone and Fortnite while using these and I can hear people around me perfectly. One thing I would suggest though is to just not bother using its spatial sound setting you find in the Inzone software as it doesn't make a huge difference overall and if anything just makes the sound quality slightly worse in my opinion. They are good straight out the box using its base "flat" setting.
hey techne, was wondering if you could do a top 5 headsets for bigger heads. maybe larger frames with less clamping force? i ended up buying the hs80 because of the comparison with the arctis 7 but it turns out the hs80 has waaaaaay too much clamping force.
I returned the H9 after half a day of owning them and got myself the steelseries nova pro wireless which were ALOT Better. H9s had Low sound quality for the cost and my hearing capability, but the mic sound quality was just outride insulting. According to my friends they thought I was On a replacement headset that costed no more than $50. I wasnt going to let anything slide at $300. I could of shopped around for other headsets around that price and gotten a better value. H9s should be $200 Max.
@@Jon_007_ do you feel the nubs inside the ear cups in the nova pro wireless? I have big ears and I’m afraid I will feel them . I’m looking for a high end pair of gaming headphones
Can these connect to an Xbox via Bluetooth? I’m assuming they can connect to a smart tv via Bluetooth which would let me hear the audio of the game, but would the mic work for chat?
WOW! After i heard everything you have said, i was thinking about to buy this headset! BUT!!!!!! At the end you said this is similar to Stealth 700 gen 2! I HAVE THIS HEADSET AND I HATE IT!!!!!!!!! Im so disappointed right now.... Can you recommend something with good sound and great bass for the ps5?
I'm trying to decide if I should get a new headset for my pc. I prefer wireless. I was looking at the steelseries arctis nova pro wireless. Or the astro a50. And if I do get one of them would they be much better then my current one with is the turtle beach stealth 600.and I also use the ps5 headset. Another one I was looking at is the logitech g pro x wireless. And what games I will play are shooters and mmos and rpgs
Bro I took the h3 out of the box but I haven’t tested yet. It’s pretty comfy! I tweaked the eq with the inzone hub, if I use it via ps5 controller will those stay?
I got this after years of using 3d pulse and the h7 is way more comfortable, memory foam is lighter and cooler than leather cups, mic quality is good i never had any complains from my friend with the h7
The pulse 3d hurts my ears so much 😭
@@Phoenix-From-The-Ashes yeah cuz it’s leather butvthe h7 is memory foam much lighter and breathable
I’m happy I found this comment as my ears hurt like hell from the 3D headset
I just got theses on Amazon for $130 and they were a major step up from the pulse ones I had.
I was waiting for this review! Thanks!
i wish more companies do wireless amps and dacs and optical port with their headsets. its handy for using it with pc, nvidia shield, xbox, playstation and switch on the tv
I hacven't used optical on my dac since i got a ps5, does it really make much of a difference? I used it on my ps4 pro with the arctis pros, but the ps5 ditched optical.
not really, optical can be seen as a downgrade for many of the sound formats these days,, i like the optical just for connectivity, letting me switch between all my consoles, pc, tv and nvidia shield without even having to get up, or having to hotswap cables or turning on the bluetooth witch causes alot of latency. I keep my headset plugged into my PS5 usb, I just use the optical for everything else.
The fact that there’s no 3.5 audio jack on the H7 and 9 is insane. The headset is based on the XM5’s, which has it, so why the hell would they remove it?
Had these since launch. Not been disappointed. Play with friends online no one has mentioned the mic quality. It doesnt sound great on vid but i dont need studio quality mic for gaming we can all get tied up with specs when buying headsets, i know i do. But for me they have to be comfortable above all else and that coupled with the ps5 integration was a win for me.
@@official_gokhania they have terrible battery life and nowhere the same features
@@official_gokhania die 13stunden sollen wohl der standart sein relativ am anfang der nutzung des headsets, jedoch kannst du auf youtube und in den amazon bewertungen reporte finden die dann einfach auch berichten wie das nach paar monaten (2-4) die akkulaufzeit auf einmal praktisch nur noch 5 stunden hält und das ist halt wirklich unakzeptabel, auch wenn es nur bei einigen passiert. Es sollte har icht passieren. Ausserdem sind die hs80 ausschließlich mit dem dongle verbundbar, man wird sie nie am handy für musik oder mal für einen film im bett benutzen können durch bluetooth was halt auch nicht das beste ist für den preis. Selbst wenn wir von den 13 stunden ausgehen die du sagst, sind es nichtmal einigermaßen gute ergebnisse wenn du das mit den 40stunden der h7 vergleichst. Das mikro ist definitiv nicht so gut wie beim hs80, das muss ich da schon loben, jedoch ist man gut verständlich und dafür wird ja dann auch das mikro in voice chats benitzt, nicht um irgendwelche studio musik aufzunehmen, und somit auch gut genug, meiner meinung nach jedenfalls.
@@official_gokhania dann hast du glück gehabt, und wenn du damit keine probleme hast ist ja auch gut
@@official_gokhania dann ist ja nice, für 85€ kann man nichts falsch machen
Have you been able to activate sidetone on your H7s? (The ability to hear yourself thru the headset when you speak)
I hope Sony make an Firmware Update of the microphone
Would a firmware update even be able to do anything? Is this not entirely hardware related?
@The Techne Best Buy has these for $149 right now. Not sure if that is a mistake but definitely a good price for this headset.
Late to the party on this headset .Somehow I missed them being released. My set arrived yesterday and they are really stinkin cozy. Most comfortable headset I have ever owned and there have been too many to count. A shame you don't have more subscribers and views. Perhaps you should combine your excellent reviews with a cat sliding down a banister. All the best
Have had the H7 for about a week. Really like them so far. Haven’t messed with the settings yet, curious to know what settings you changed to help with the sound.
How's the audio delay especially in fps games?
@@prudhvikanakala I’m using the dongle, not Bluetooth, and I haven’t noticed any lag. I haven’t done any real comparisons, but so far so good.
Adding a little more, I do notice the sound isn’t great compared to the nova 7 I just bought. However, the Sony H7 comfort is much better for my big head.
@@rubenalvarado3951 thanks for your insights!
Hey are you on ps5 or PC? Have you been able to activate sidetone on the H7s? Not hearing myself thru the headset when I speak
@@rubenalvarado3951 so in terms of sound for music and gaming should i take the nova 7 than the h7?
Does anybody know if the H9 and H7 are exactly the same outside of the added noise cancel and passthrough feature? I like the idea of the soft cups over the leather style on the H9 for one thing, and I don't feel like I need noise canceling on my PS5.
I am willing to pay the 300 if the sound is actually upgraded, but if the H7 and H9 are the same outside of the noise canceling then I am just going to get the H7.
Hey, they are the same. Only you have with the h9 noise cancelling but it cost more. But its the same Headset
I believe you should really do the H9 too.
What do you recommend better Sony Inzone H7 or the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max. I’m playing on a PS5. Thanks in advance!
Hi man! Great video!! I have a few questions regarding the h7..hope you can help me.
How is the audio quality on apps like Netflix from ps5? does volume adjustment work well? and does show volume adjustment on screen on these apps?
I'm asking because I've tried other headphones and the audio quality drops drastically on these apps compared to when playing games...and I'm looking for the perfect headphones for both gaming and watching TV series from ps5.
I really appreciate the review and the facts that you point out the functions on ps5 vs PC. I have been looking at a new wireless headset for PS5. I currently have a Lucid Sound LS41 that needs an audio extractor to work on PS5 and have been bouncing back and forth between the Arctis Nova Pro wireless, New Sony Inzone H7 or H9. From this channel I learned of the Audeze Penrose and the Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max. From all the reviews I think the H7 would be the best for the money since really like having a chat mix control that works on PS5 but the mic keeps getting crushed by everyone. If I gamed on PC too the Arctis Nova Pro wireless seem the best with everything, but too expensive for what you get just on PS5. The penrose seems great but has a bad mic, bad wireless range, bad comfort, and poor battery life compared to what's out there now. The TB seems very comparable to the H7 and was recently on sale for $169 at Best Buy, but for pure function for PS5 the H7 gets a functioning game chat mix
what did you end up getting?
@@ryanharrison8032 I got the inzone H7 and love them especially for the sale now on Amazon and best buy at $150
@@GamerBrett2000 would you recommend the H7? Or should I get something else
Would you recommend the H7? I am mainly a ps5 user but also game on pc.
I ordered the H7 after reading this comment
I was on the fences about these. I already have a pair of Corsair HS80 max for my desktop and I absolutely love them. But my gaming laptop is a Asus Zephyrus G14 in white. So I wanted a white headset to match. (OCD). After doing some research I ended up coming across a used pair in new condition on eBay and they only wanted $27.00 with free shipping. So I took a chance and it was one of the best moves I ever made. For $27 I got an absolute steal. I love this headset better than my HS80 Max. Definitely get these if you’re debating.
Great review. I ultimately went with the Nova Pro Wireless for Xbox as well.
Microphone sounds horrible for the price point
So do almost every other headset. There are only a few with good mics and you trade off other features for them
Mic is not that necessary. A good sound is the main thing. This one is very good at that.
I have the Sony H7 and, despite a few minor flaws, I am very satisfied with it.
However, I will now buy the H9 for 2 reasons; 1) ANC and 2) The ear cushions. On the H7, the ear cushions are made of fabric or whatever you want to call it and that is certainly not bad, but when I sweat on the ears, it sticks to the fabric, not pleasant. That's why I hope that the H9 which has different ear cushions will be the better one.
I can tell you that the H7 and of course the H9 feel very nice and light on the head. The microphone is very good here with skype. If I raise the microphone, my buddy can't hear me anymore ;), I like that very much, suppose you have to say something to your partner that is private, just raise the microphone and put it on the other side. you no longer hear.
The only downside is the headband that comes loose quite quickly, I have to stick it on with polish ;). But no worries. It doesn't bother you.
Another thing that can happen is that I am listening to TH-cam and I fast forward, etc., and the sound is too slow or has disappeared, then you simply have to refresh the TH-cam. I don't know how this happens. But nothing bad, just refresh and that's it, it doesn't always happen.
I am also pleased with the sound of the games, I hear the footsteps in back4blood, I have set everything to my own liking.
I will leave it open as to whether this is the best gaming headphone, but it is certainly one of the better ones that sits comfortably on your head, good microphone, decent battery life and the sound when gaming, if you can adjust it to your own wishes, is very good. well, no complaints about that.
The H3 was not good, indeed, i tested it and returned.
I game on pc.
what's your take on 3D audio quality between this headset and Pulse 3D headset that was launched alongside PS5? Do you feel any significant improvements between the two headset? Thanks
One of the best headsets ive purchase and its so much better than pulse 3D like way better. Battery life is 40 hours and the adjustment you can make with the 3D audio for gaming smooth as fuck. The bass on it is Awesome and makes gaming more intense especially playing horror or shooter games. Oh you can basically talk within 10M which is a longer range than pulse 3D.
Hey Techne. I have a question. If you had to choose between these, the H7 and the Corsair HS80 wireless, which one would you choose ? And why
Finally I got buy this Sony H7 after I watched your review for 3-4 days Thanks for good review that made me decided bro
Did you like H7? How is the sound quality in movies and fps games? Should i buy it?
@@onuridvan I think H7 is suitable for FPS game most as 70% / 30% other’s entertainment like movie
How is the 3D Audio with GT7? I’m tossed between these and ATH-GDL3.
Great review. Could you tell how is this headset doing compared to arctis 7p+? I'm trying to figure out which one to pick for my ps5, I'm not a PC gamer
As someone who has a lot of experience and tried and tested lots and lots of headsets, I would stay away from SteelSeries
I’m a big fan of SteelSeries headsets when it comes to sound and features. They’re amazing. However, I owned 3 pairs of the Arctis Pro Wireless and all 3 developed the exact same fault with one of the drivers stops working. I mean you couldn’t make it up and I’m being serious
I also know a few people who had the 7P’s and they also developed different issues over time including some completely stopped working
It would be too long to give you all the advise here, but honestly I would go for a headset that has a balanced sound, great imagining. Depends on what genre of games you play of course. If you play a lot of FPS games I would say go for something like the Astro A20 or A50, Sony Pulse 3D. Sony Pulse isn’t the best when it comes to pure sound quality, but it’s great for footsteps and directional audio. I’m currently using the A20 and it has built in 3 EQ presets as well and they’re great.
Put it this way, if you care about footsteps, give or take a couple metres, with any decent headset or headphone you’ll hear footsteps from around the same distance which is 28-35 metres in game
@@famezy9103 shame, hope I won't come across such problems
@@jeang7088 and do you recomend this headset, what are your thoughts after using it?
@@jeang7088 sorry for taking your time, but could you also share your thoughts after using sony's pulse 3d, is this a good ps5 headset for the price and how good it is compared to arctis 7p+
I'd like to see a comparison between the H7 and the arctis 7p+ anyone have any experience with both I'm in desperate need for a new PS headset
Get the H7, twas designed for PS
H7’s for sure. Game/chat mix for me is a must have and on PS5 its as scarce as hens teeth. The Arctis 7p is average at best
@@johnjames7332 doesn't the 7p+ have game chat mix on ps5
@@KParks Unfortunately not. Only Sonys headsets can do game/chat mix on the Playstation.
@@johnjames7332 oh I thought one of the models did, it's not really that important to me I rarely ever change the chat mix after I set it up anyway. I'm using the Platinums now and can't lower the mic enough it's on the lowest setting and still too loud but works fine on PS4 if I can get the mic lower Id keep using them ehh they do kinda hurt my ears tho lol
I got the 700 Gen2 because of you, these look awesome but imma gonna stick with mine!!!
Have u tested the H9 yet and how would u compare the 2? H9 vs H7? Is it worth spending extra? Is there a difference in sound? Or is it just adding the anc extra?
I have the H9. It is pretty good, have been using it for 6 months. Comparing it vs the Pulse 3D, it is in another league, far superior.
I use it with GT7, MW3, FFXVI and Robocop. Very good on all of them. The AnC is also good, not on XM5 level, but still good.
Just got this , I’m impressed overall
Techne! You have to do a review on the Lucidsound line. I owned the Lucidsound Ls15x and I thought they killed my more expensive Turtle beach and Razor Kraken headsets. I'd like to see how they stack up against the Hyperx cloud 2 or something in that range. Come on Techne... They've got swivel lol.
What headset would you suggest for use between a desktop pc, a mobile pc (steam deck), ps5 and a phone(iPhone) that has an ANC/transparency mode available.I’d prefer if I could use Bluetooth and wireless in parallel, but I’d settle for swapping back and forth if necessary. I’d also prefer not to have to hardwire it, and preferably look okay as it will be my primary headset while I’m out (I’m Neurodivergent so I need the ability to drown out my environment, and wear headphones 90% of my day)
The H9, black version
Awesome are they compatible with PS4 ?
Hey amazing channel, lucky I found you. I have a question, between the Sony H7 and Corsair hs80, which one would you pick?
H7, the hs80 sound bad on ps5 and the battery is bad.
yes waited for you review this before consider buy it
Hey! What do u think, which is the better headset for PS5 gaming, mostly CallOfDuty. Sony inzone H7 or Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen2 Max?
I got these today as a Christmas gift. I can’t wait to try them out! I’m sort of worried about the microphone quality. How are they holding up?
How have they been I have been thinking of getting a set
Hey brother would you prefer these of the HyperX Cloud Core Wireless or the Razer Barracuda X 2022??? Waiting for your reply
What are the best budget and non budget ps5 headphones for fps games that have both wireless and 3.5mm jack option?
Do you plan on reviewing the H9's?
I'm waiting for the inzone buds review👏👏
@TheTechne this one Sony H7 for 10K INR or Barracuda X for 7k or Barracuda 12.5k or Barracuda hyperspeed 12.5k, which one sounds good for gaming and music
Would it be recommended to use a bluetooth headphones
waiting for the Sony H9 review and a comparison between H9 and the Arctis Nova Wireless!
I'm not covering the H9, only diff is noise cancellation
I actually just picked up the Black Shark V2s off of Amazon open box for $72 as someone whose been though a few headsets due to comfort and wearing glasses I’ve gotta say they are the most comfortable ones I’ve work next to my momentums.
Thinking of picking up the Epos H6Pros to compare and see if it’s worth going back to wired.
Blacksharks are very good but micro usb and broken sidetone killed it for me. One of the most comfortable headsets I ever had
Definitely agree on the comfort level. I also love the Turtle Beach Stealth Gen 2 Max for comfort once you break them in and use the glasses relief
@@ryanspartan7853 I definitely need to try the Gen 2 Max. Currently back on the Arctis Pro Wireless for PS5 and Astro A40 for PC. This channel does not do my bank account any favours but this Techne chap is likeable so what can we do 🤷♂️
Great review as always TECHNE I am definitely a Sony fan but the new Logitech G735’s just came out and they are BEAUTIFUL will you review that as well and maybe compare the H7 and the G735’s???
I'm glad I went with the epos h6pro headset is amazing
Great review, as always :)
Thank you
I had purchased these when they were on sale over year ago but I feel like the bass is a little flat even after messing with EQ. But i prefer a little more punch myself.
Great review. Quick question techne if you could have a pick over the turtle beach stealth 700 gen 2 max or the audeze penrose x or the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 + SuperAmp which would you pick for xbox?
Penrose x for sound qual purely
LETS GO!! improve from the H3 outzones! Just call them the H3 endzones and give them a gronk spike lol
lol
Thanks for the review, the volume slider getting hit while on sofa is a total killer for me as this will be for my ps5 only and if you can't lay back while on playstation then what's the point of being on playstation. Might buy a nova7 instead.
Sir please give me the best EQ setting on this headset one for FPS games and another for music and video. Thank you.
Hey thanks for showing and comparing the ear pads to another headset…..I might get these the h9 pleather gets hot and sweaty after awhile these will not do that which is what I’m looking for…..good video
Please review the new JBL quantum TWS! Especially how it feels playing Destiny 2 on PC!!
Looking around the $200 price range. Do you think these are one of the best wireless headsets?
I'd save yourself $50 an just buy the Corsair HS80. Better build quality and one of the best if not best microphones on a wireless headset
7p+ Steelseries
platform?
@@TheTechne ps5. Most important features I need.
1: Good Sound quality
2: Great Comfort for long gaming.
3: Dual connectivity ( Bluetooth and wifi )
@@xenon_shrinky5645 theyre great for this
Hi Technee. Would you buy this over the steelseries artic 7p?? Considering you can get them for 180 dollars now
I bought the arctic 9 a couple months ago. Those sound the same as my ps3 wireless headset. Yes the ones that came out back in like 2010-2011.
Hi. sony’s inzone h7 how do I update the firmware.
Can you change the Equalizer inside The PlayStation.
Thanks for the review.
You Are the best.
Could you review the semi new h5?
So I actually ended up with this headset for Christmas as a gift from a family member. Thing is, I didn't need it for my PC but for my new PS5 that I recently purchased. And let me tell ya, these are a gem for the PS5. Sound is great, super cozy comfort that I can wear all night without pain, and surprisingly, all my friends said I sounded the best I ever had. Which is REALLY weird to me since I had been using a wired Razer Blackshark and a wireless Arctis 7p+ that I ended up returning. So yeah, I guess my previous comment might apply for PC? But for PS5, these are a win.
@Brian Price I do. Battery life is better. Range is better. Comfort is better (for me and I wear glasses). Mic is better since they said I sounded better than anything else I used. And also with a PS5 you get notifications on the screen for mute and volume increase / decrease. And probably my favorite feature is I don’t have to always unplug the dongle or have to go into the system settings to switch from headset mode to tv speakers whenever I turn my headset off. The Sonys do it automatically once you turn off the headset. They are a gem.
@Brian Price yeah you can set an equalizer on a PC and it sticks but you have to do that every time you want to switch an equalizer profile. Probably the only bummer I suppose.
@Brian Price well…comfort is very subjective. Since the SS use a ski band approach and the H7 uses a traditional comfy band, it’s just different. I personally like the ski band of the SS more but I also feel like those headsets need it since they are so heavy. The H7s aren’t as heavy so they don’t really need that and feel very comfortable. I can wear them for hours straight and not be uncomfortable. For me they are greatness and super cozy.
@@ArthurRVega can you set an EQ setting on PC and it will transfer over to ps5? Or is it only on pc? Don’t understand why they didn’t add a EQ to the ps5 for these.
@@troybertram9496 You can definitely set an EQ profile on PC and it will carry over to PlayStation. I also agree with you, I wish they just put an adjustable EQ in the PlayStation software. It’s kind of annoying having to go back and forth if you want to tweak the EQ but at least it works.
what do you prefer sony inzone h7 or razer kraken v3 pro for ps5?
Would these work with Playstation 4 Pro and Xbox Series X? As I am looking for one pair of headphones that I can use with Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 Pro.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 or these? Which sounds better?
Thanks for the video - was all hyped for the H7 or H9 but that Mic quality on a £200 or £270 headset is just plain insulting - even if just for gaming let alone phone calls. I can hear my friends laughing now in party chat if they found out I'd spent that much for this mic :(
I understand your pain, I game for long sessions with friends, confort is the most important for me reason why I was thinking on getting this, but the bad mic just gave me second thoughts, did you found a better option (comfy and good mic)
Mic sounds bad :(
Nah you're just comparing it to his studio mic
Compared to other wireless mic it sounds bad
Great review! Question for you Teche: would you recommend these or the Virtuoso XT’s? I mainly game on PC, but do use PS5 sometimes as well. I picked up the Virtuoso for $209.
I'd also love to know what you think of these vs the Virtuoso XTs
He has reviewed the XT twice, did a re-visit of it with Wicked Cushions and just put it in his Top 5 Gaming Headsets of 2022 a week ago as well as compared it to the new SteelSeries Nova Pro. I would assume he picks the XT over these all day, especially when it comes to the features.
I used normal virtuosos and the clamping force on them for me was quite uncomfortable, I'm pretty sure the XTS have a similar problem but if you have a smaller head it probably wont bother you much. The mic quality on corsair headsets is incredible with how good it is compared to other brands, I don't think I have ever seen another company do mic quality on headsets as good as corsair does it. And the sound quality is also very good straight out of the box, I also prefer the design of the virtuosos over the design for the Inzone h7s just because its like a slick jet black design with the rgb logos on the side (which you can turn off in the icue software).
As for the Sony Inzone H7s I bought them on release and I am still using them now and they are fantastic! Techne isn't joking with how stinkin cozy these are!! The mic quality isn't all that impressive but it does the job and the battery life is a huge plus on them too and was the main reason I got them since they are 40 hours compared to the headset I had beforehand (Turtle Beach 700p gen 2s) which was only 20 hours. Sound quality as well for the Inzone H7s I would say are pretty good but where they truly shine in my opinion is when your listening to music. Now don't get me wrong though as for just your usual gaming activities these are perfect and do the job well, I have been playing games like Warzone and Fortnite while using these and I can hear people around me perfectly. One thing I would suggest though is to just not bother using its spatial sound setting you find in the Inzone software as it doesn't make a huge difference overall and if anything just makes the sound quality slightly worse in my opinion. They are good straight out the box using its base "flat" setting.
XT's
How is their sound compared to the Sony Pulse 3D?
hey techne, was wondering if you could do a top 5 headsets for bigger heads. maybe larger frames with less clamping force? i ended up buying the hs80 because of the comparison with the arctis 7 but it turns out the hs80 has waaaaaay too much clamping force.
I returned the H9 after half a day of owning them and got myself the steelseries nova pro wireless which were ALOT Better. H9s had Low sound quality for the cost and my hearing capability, but the mic sound quality was just outride insulting. According to my friends they thought I was On a replacement headset that costed no more than $50. I wasnt going to let anything slide at $300. I could of shopped around for other headsets around that price and gotten a better value. H9s should be $200 Max.
How are the Nova Pro doing?
I've got these Nova Pro Wireless as well (xbox version). Best headset I've ever had. $350 is steep, but it's worth it.
Thank you man. I don't know if I should wait for the Pro Wireless to be restocked or buy the Nova Pro.
@@joannothing you’re welcome. It looks like Amazon has them in stock with 2 day shipping.
@@Jon_007_ do you feel the nubs inside the ear cups in the nova pro wireless? I have big ears and I’m afraid I will feel them . I’m looking for a high end pair of gaming headphones
could you help me im confused between nova 7 and inzone 7 I want to use it for gaming and listen to music which should I get
My Sony pulse broke in half ,will these break in half and a year?
Would you guys say going from nova 7p+ to H7 is un upgrade?
Great review! But, for what you arw saying, I think I prefer the Turtle Beach or even a Blackshark V2 Pro.
Can these connect to an Xbox via Bluetooth? I’m assuming they can connect to a smart tv via Bluetooth which would let me hear the audio of the game, but would the mic work for chat?
Wasn't happy with them. I plugged my old ps4 gold headset in and boom perfect sound speech ect. Still best headset I've ever owned
would you say this is the gaming version of the xm5?
just caught these on sale for $150, can't wait to see how they sound on ps5.
How are they? Thinking of getting a pair. Can you customize eq on ps5 with these?
WOW! After i heard everything you have said, i was thinking about to buy this headset! BUT!!!!!! At the end you said this is similar to Stealth 700 gen 2! I HAVE THIS HEADSET AND I HATE IT!!!!!!!!! Im so disappointed right now.... Can you recommend something with good sound and great bass for the ps5?
Good video, and good work, 1 question, can we use in PS4?
Yeah works on both ps4 and ps5.
Do u know if sony inzone H9 works on ps4 too?
@@demonyomalluko9745 he just answered your question but you’re still confused? What? Lol
I'm trying to decide if I should get a new headset for my pc. I prefer wireless. I was looking at the steelseries arctis nova pro wireless. Or the astro a50. And if I do get one of them would they be much better then my current one with is the turtle beach stealth 600.and I also use the ps5 headset. Another one I was looking at is the logitech g pro x wireless. And what games I will play are shooters and mmos and rpgs
How's the audio delay especially in fps games?
What headset should i get for xbox with around $300 budget ????
So h5 or h7?
Can I use it in my Xbox as well?
How about H7 vs H3pro hybrid? Which one is better?
Should I use the dongle or not when using for my ps5. Thanks!
Always use dongle when playing on ps5.
We now need a review of the H9 headset
Nah, noise canceling is the only diff
Bro I took the h3 out of the box but I haven’t tested yet. It’s pretty comfy! I tweaked the eq with the inzone hub, if I use it via ps5 controller will those stay?
No
Not just via 3.5
Hey techne you ever think about using superglide mouse feet for the Logitech g305 on the pulsfire haste
I don't use them mice, but I do love superglides
I just got them for $160 on sale from Sony direct. I like them a lot.
Now these I need to cop soon! Good review!
Looks a good headset !
where can i find the inzone hub mac version to download? help
Is it better than the 3d pulse?
will it work on chromebook?
H7 or turtle 700 gen2 max?
Do the H7s have sidetone and if so, how do u activate it for use on console?
Yes they have, you have to go on pc inzone software to adjust it.
@@BumbleBeeBiH thank you!
Thanks for the video
thank you for watching
You should review H9. They have different earpads and sound quality from the H7.
As far as I know, the sound should be the same. The noice cancelation, leather earcups and smaller battery are the only differences.
Not worth it
The H9 were tempting but I went with the h7 instead. The noice cancellation would consume more battery and just not worth it for me.
I would get the nova pro wireless but they are simply just so much more expensive 😔
In Aus, the nova pro is more than 1.5 times the price of H9. I guess the same case also applies for other countries. I would rather get the H9.
@@tanbui7569 exactly, in germany the nova pro wireless are almost 400€, thats insanity
Amazon has these on sale for $153 you think that's a good deal?
not bad, but I would probably but something different if it was me
What would you recommend under $200?
Soon as I buy these I feel like they will drop the black ones which I would like