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In this review we take a look at the Edifier Hecate GX Hi-Res Gaming headset. This headset works with a variety of games consoles and of course, your PC over USB. With a futuristic design and a promise of “hi-res audio” we find out today if this headset is genuinely worth the money, or just all ‘show'.
Timestamps
00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction / pricing / accessories
03:24 Cable Microphone test
04:30 Design of headset – comfort
05:43 Earcups / build quality
06:45 Buttons and lighting modes
08:47 More buttons and ports
09:35 The Microphone
10:06 Microphone audio test and thoughts
11:41 Headset sound quality
12:25 Noise Cancellation
12:42 Gaming experience
13:10 Music/Movies
13:26 Closing Thoughts
Specifications:
- New 50mm titanium diaphragm drivers
- Rolling volume control
- Retractable microphone
- RGB lights
- High-quality headband
- Soft leatherette ear cups
- 96kHz/24bits decoding
- Total immersion in-game/music mode
- Noise cancelling chip
- Three types of interfaces: compatible with PC and so on
- C/USB/3.5MM audio jack, compatible with PC, Smart Phone, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and other gaming devices.
You can purchase the Edifier Hecate GX Hi-Res Gaming Headset for £79.99 from Amazon
Pros
- Impressive hi-res audio quality for immersive gaming and entertainment.
- Ambitious futuristic design.
- Noise cancellation works well and blocks out my mechanical keyboard typing.
- Bright RGB LED.
- Includes 3 different detachable cables including USB C.
- Comfortable in spite of the 400g weight.
Cons
- The retractable microphone is low volume and in my opinion unusable.
- RGB only has 4 different colours, blue, red, green and pink.
- “Metal” looking elements on the headset are just cheap plastic coverings.
- If using 3.5mm none of the main headset features work.
- Volume roller, while nicely design is audible when wearing the headset.
KitGuru says: The Edifier GX Headset was so close to being a winner, but the poor performance of the microphone will be a deal breaker for some. The GX offers great sound quality via the 50mm drivers. If you have a decent USB or XLR microphone, the headset is worth considering as the audio quality of the drivers is stellar.
