CM Storm Pulse-R Gaming Headset Review

1. Introduction2. Packaging and Bundle3. The CM Storm Pulse-R Headset4. Comfort and Performance5. Closing Thoughts6. View All Pages

Overall we are very impressed with what the CM Storm Pulse-R has to offer. It is clear that CM Storm have invested a lot of time and effort into making this headset as good as it can be.

The Pulse-R is part of the same ‘Aluminium’ range as the Mech keyboard which we reviewed recently, and offers a similarly exclusive design. However, the Pulse-R surpasses the Mech in terms of build quality and feels sturdier than most competing headsets that we’ve tested.

We were a little disappointed with the comfort level of the Pulse-R, though. We found it applied too much pressure to the sides of our head and became uncomfortable after a couple of hours of use.

Despite the lack of virtual surround sound, the Pulse-R impressed us in our performance tests. The sound balance is particularly well suited to FPS gaming and music playback. Despite the inclusion of a USB connector, the Pulse-R can function with the 3.5mm plugs only.

It seems that the only function of the USB connector is to power the LED lighting. This means that it could be used with a smartphone or MP3 player providing there is a 3.5mm jack available.

At a price of around £55 from Scan, we feel that the CM Storm Pulse-R offers pretty good value for money. It is certainly more competitively priced than the Mech keyboard and is a great option for those people looking for stereo headset that is ideal for FPS gaming and music playback.

Pros:

• Exclusive design.
• Impressive performance.
• Good value.

Cons:

• Not the most comfortable headset we’ve tested.
• No virtual-surround sound.

KitGuru says: A great option of your looking for a high-quality stereo headset.

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