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Considering its pretty low price of just £40, the Edifier G4 is actually a pretty decent gaming headset.
For starters, it is well-built, despite its plastic construction, and should be able to survive a knock or two.
In terms of comfort, I do wish the ear cushions were a bit thicker and a bit firmer, but the cushions themselves are actually removable so there is scope to replace the stock ones with some third-party cushions that are more to your liking.
Now, sound is obviously a vital area for any headset, and the G4 is certainly quite interesting in this regard – essentially, it really lacks some kick in the low-end. This does mean music listening is not the best, as the lack of bass results in a pretty lifeless sound.
However, the G4 does have excellent mid-range clarity and this works really well while gaming – everything comes across very clearly with excellent definition. The mic is also very capable for the money – it isn't the best I've heard, but clarity is also very good and I had no issues using it for a week of online gaming.
So, in conclusion, the Edifier G4 is a very good gaming headset considering the price. It doesn't have a very ‘fun' sound signature, so I wouldn't recommend it for music listening, but the overall clarity of the sound and the thoroughly decent mic makes it well worth buying for gaming purposes.
You can buy one for £39.99 from Amazon HERE.
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Pros
- Very affordable.
- Clarity of sound is excellent.
- Mic is also very decent.
- Build quality is surprisingly solid.
Cons
- Lack of bass means listening to music isn't the best experience.
- Terrible software.
- Vibrate function sounds terrible and is not necessary.
KitGuru says: For the money, the Edifier G4 is a very decent gaming headset. There are a few peculiar features which I would stay well away from, but the headset offers excellent clarity and a decent mic for an attractive price.
