![]() The Sony Inzone H9 gaming headset, like the Inzone M9 gaming monitor, sees Sony further entrenching itself into the PC gaming space. Sony Inzone H9 gaming headset review: Verdict For everyone except power users, 30-ish hours is plenty, although it may not be enough for those who always use headsets while gaming. This isn’t exactly scientific, but it seems as though the headset reaches the promised battery life, since I used it for about three to four hours per day during weekdays. I used the headset for the better part of two weeks before I saw the battery drop below 30 percent. ![]() Sony claims that the Inzone H9 has 32 hours of battery life. This is a huge plus for folks like myself, who use Discord to chat while gaming on consoles. Headsets such as the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro also have this feature. One of the biggest selling points of this device is that you can connect simultaneously to Discord and PS5 and hear those separate sound channels on the headset. You can connect the Inzone H9 to PC via the included USB dongle or Bluetooth. But if you need to hear what’s happening around you, you can toggle on Ambient Noise. This feature worked rather well, and is useful if you like to game in loud environments. The Inzone H9 distinguishes itself from the other Inzone headsets because it’s the only one capable of digital noise canceling. The desktop app even lets you enable or disable noise cancelation, adjust volume and personalize the spatial sound. You can also manually adjust the equalization sliders to your liking and save different profiles. Within the Sound Profile tab, you can choose from a number of preselected settings, such as Bass Boost or Music/Video. On PC, you can to customize the Inzone H9’s sound profile through the straightforward and minimalist desktop app. Sony Inzone H9 gaming headset review: Features and battery life My voice sounds much better on the sub-$150 Sennheiser GSP 370, which has been my daily driver since 2019. Still, for a $300 headset, I would have liked better voice quality from a mic. If people in a chat room can hear me, then that's all I need from a boom mic. YouTube content from channels such as MKBHD and the Gaming Historian also had rich sound.Īlthough it sounded somewhat thin and trebly, my voice came through loud and clear with chat partners on Discord and PSN. Of course, the music sounded much better after I adjusted the desktop settings (more on that in a bit). I listen to hard rock and heavy metal almost exclusively, and was impressed by how well these sometimes-abrasive genres sounded with the Inzone H9’s default sound profile. The Inzone H9 is also ideal for non-gaming content such as YouTube videos or music from Spotify. Whether it was a cyber-junkie selling his wares or hover vehicles whizzing by overhead, everything came through with crystal clarity. Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City felt like an actual real-world location, thanks to the myriad sounds coming from its filth-ridden streets. Doom Eternal’s blaring soundtrack sounded great on the Inzone H9 – as did the sound of ripping flesh as I introduced demons to my chainsaw. Over on PC, I fired up Doom Eternal and Cyberpunk 2077. Suffice it to say, I love how comfortable the Inzone H9 feels. If I’m able to adjust the Inzone H9 to fit my big head, I’m sure you’ll be able to fit it to your own cranium, whatever its size. You can adjust the headset’s fit via its expandable arms and rotatable earcups. This headset is so comfortable that it’s easy to forget you’re wearing it. While I’m not a fan of the way I look while wearing the Sony Inzone H9, I do like its exceptional level of comfort. Sony Inzone H9 gaming headset review: Comfort You won’t mistake it for anything other than a PlayStation headset. Large size aside, I can’t knock the Inzone H9 for staying on-brand with its design. Headsets such as the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT and Razer Barracuda X also have this feature. These make it easier to put the headset into your backpack, and also let you comfortably wear the Inzone H9 around your neck when you’re not using it. One design choice I appreciate is the swiveling earcups. ![]() But if you’re even a little self-conscious, you may want to use this headset when you’re alone. This won’t be a problem if you’re not in the vicinity of other humans, or if you simply don’t care what others think of you. Although it was comfortable, I looked pretty ridiculous. This became abundantly clear when I wore the headset during a work meeting. ![]() Due to its enormous round earcups, you’re going to look somewhat silly while wearing the Inzone H9.
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