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The aesthetic design of the Tt eSPORTS Cronos is far more conventional than that of the Tt eSPORTS Level 10M that we looked at recently. It utilises a similar over-the-head design, although it incorporates folding hinges for improved portability.
The ear-cups themselves are circular in shape and are finished in gloss plastic. Both ear-cups feature large Tt eSPORTS logos which are illuminated in red. These are connected with a wide matte-plastic headband, featuring a different variant of the Tt eSPORTS logo on the top. The headset is connected via USB.
Despite the extensive use of plastic in the construction of the headset, it does feels fairly sturdy. This is thanks, in part, to the metal re-enforcement running through the headband. The ear-cups feel poor quality and creak when handled, though. Consequently, the Cronos doesn't come close to matching the quality feel of the Level 10M.
Tt eSPORTS have chosen to use a rigid boom microphone for the Cronos which is a little large for our tastes. In fact, it's one of the largest microphones we've ever seen on a gaming headset. Considering the mobile device compatibility of this particular headset, we're quite surprised that Tt eSPORTS didn't use a more subtle retractable design instead.
When required, the microphone can be folded down from the left ear-cup. There is some adjustment in the boom which can be bent slightly to position it closer to the mouth.
As we mentioned earlier in the review, the Cronos is designed to compliment PC's and mobile devices.
As a result, there are two separate cables in the box which are designed for different uses. The mobile device cable is bright red in colour and features a single 3.5mm connector on the end for the headphone and microphone functions.
The PC variant, however, offers two 3.5 mm plugs alongside a USB connector to power the lights. It also boasts an inline control which lets us control the volume of the headset and toggle the microphone mute function.
