Headphones

Edifier is looking to shake up the earbud scene this year with its own AirPod competitors. The Edifier GM5 earbuds are aimed at the gaming market, packing aptX adaptive audio decoding and up to 32 hours of battery life. The Edifier GM5 earbuds feature the latest Bluetooth v5.2 wireless connectivity, …

Logitech has been diversifying its peripheral portfolio lately with new colourful combinations. The newly launched G335 gaming headset is no exception, coming in black, white and mint.  The Logitech G335 is a lightweight gaming headset that takes some design cues from the company's G733 headset. Despite the obvious similarities, the …

Corsair's Virtuoso is back with a new Wireless XT model - is it worth £249.99?

Today, Corsair is announcing its latest flagship gaming headset, the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT. As you would expect from a new wireless headset from Corsair, this one sports Slipstream Wireless technology for a faster, low-latency connection, in addition to Bluetooth for additional device compatibility. The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT …

It has been nine months since Bang & Olufsen and Xbox announced a new partnership to deliver “high-end gaming audio”. Things fell silent pretty quickly but that changed this week, with the announcement of the Beoplay Portal, a multi-platform wireless headset aimed at Xbox and PC gamers. Typically when we …

While we all know AOC for its gaming monitors, the company is hoping to expand its reach a bit further this year. This week, AOC announced that it is getting into the PC gaming peripheral market, starting off with two affordable headsets.  The first headset is the AOC GH200, which …

Razer has updated its Kraken X headset for 2021, bringing improved features. The new Kraken V3 X comes equipped with Razer's TriForce 40mm drivers, a ‘Hyperclear' microphone and improved materials for better comfort for long gaming sessions. The Razer Kraken V3 X promises to deliver an “all-rounded gaming experience”. The …

The Arctis 7P is a wireless headset compatible with PS5, PC, Switch and more

Microsoft has announced a new wireless headset for Xbox consoles, mobile, and PC. The Xbox Wireless Headset is set for release in March, bringing what the company calls the “future of gaming audio”. The Xbox Wireless Headset is a competitively priced audio solution packed with features, including low latency lossless audio, …

We check out this headset+soundcard combo from EPOS Sennheiser

Over the years Edifier has earned a well deserved reputation for high-quality speakers and audio gear. At CES 2021, the company unveiled three new products – the D12 Bluetooth speakers, as well as two pairs of TWS earphones. Starting with the D12 speakers, these utilise Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with a …

Besides expanding the availability of the Cloud II Wireless, Pulsefire Haste, and Cloud Revolver + 7.1, HyperX has announced two new peripherals for PC and consoles at CES 2021: the Alloy Origins 60 mechanical keyboard and the ChargePlay Duo controller charging station for Xbox. Starting with HyperX's first 60% gaming keyboard, the …

This headset can connect to two devices at the same time - interested?

We check out a mouse and headset from XPG, Adata's gaming sub-brand

Corsair is expanding its headset line-up again this month, this time with the new HS70 Bluetooth gaming headset, providing wired and wireless audio for a wide range of devices. The HS70 Bluetooth has three connection options, one for high-fidelity 24-bit/96KHz audio over USB and or 3.5mm jack, or wireless audio …

Looking for a wireless headset for your Xbox? Look no further

Logitech and Riot Games have announced a new partnership to launch “a portfolio of officially licensed League of Legends gaming products”, inspired by Riot's own virtual music group K/DA.  A League of Legends themed G733 gaming headset is the “centrepiece of this new collection”, but a G304/305 gaming mouse, a G840 XL …

Cougar is adding a new gaming headset to its line-up of gaming peripherals. The new VM410 is “equipped with premium audio and innovative structural design”. Designed to offer both customisation and comfort, the VM410 features a headband and multiple-axis earcup adjustment so users can perfectly fit the headset onto their heads. The …

Corsair is well known for its PC gaming peripherals but what about console gaming? Today, Corsair is launching the HS75 XB Wireless gaming headset, the company's first licensed headset for Xbox. The HS75 XB Wireless is compatible with Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles wirelessly without …

HyperX has just launched a wireless version of its well known Cloud II headset. The Cloud II Wireless headset offers the same design, comfort, performance, and durability of its wired counterpart, with the addition of some extra features. Aimed at delivering the high-quality audio, the Cloud II Wireless features 53 mm …

Is haptic bass a feature you need from a headset? Let's find out

This past weekend, Razer announced multiple new products during RazerCon 2020. Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan took the stage to introduce what Razer has been working to over 1M concurrent viewers, totalling over 250000 hours viewed and generating 175M impressions over social networks. Some new product include cases, a gaming chair, …

As we inch closer and closer to the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony has begun to show off more and more of what it hopes will separate the next-gen console from its competition. One of these features is the PS5’s 3D audio powered by Sony’s Tempest Engine. The console …

Fancy new TWS earbuds with ANC? These from 1MORE are well worth a look

We test some new, very interesting earbuds from 1MORE !

How good are these £90 TWS earbuds from Huawei?

Logitech is about to launch a new collection of peripherals focused on “self-expression and the fun side of gaming”. The Logitech G-Series colour collection is led by the Logitech G733 headset, a wireless headset available in four different colours to better suit your style, and previously released peripherals with additional …

Samsung Unpacked took place last night, bringing the announcements of the Galaxy Watch 3 and Samsung's new Galaxy Buds Live. The new smart watch comes with new health and fitness tracking features, as well as new customisation options, while the Buds Live aim to take on the Apple Air Pods …

Following the successful release of the Cloud Core gaming headset, HyperX is now launching a variant featuring 7.1 virtual surround sound for the PC and PS4 platforms. Thanks to the 7.1 virtual surround sound and the signature Cloud design, this headset aims to please gamers with comfort, durability and audio experience. …

We review Razer's BlackShark V2 wired headset, coming in at £99.99