Lightweight and comfortable for long-term wear
Fantastic 3D sound
Mid-range price
Plastic band and cups look cheaper than RIG 500
Mute button toggle isn't very clear
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At first glance, the RIG 700 Pro HX wireless looks like a lesser version of the wired RIG 500 Pro (which was a decent contender for 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Xbox One headset 'back in the day'). There's no matte black steel headband, but a plastic one instead, and the earcups don't feature the futuristic honeycomb-esque design, but are far more simple. However, that simplistic design means the 700 Pro HX is ultra-♒lightweight (just 241 grams, or half a pound) and can be worn comfortably for hours - and you'll want to keep them on for that long because they sound great.
If you're on the market for one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Xbox Series X headsets, you'll want to take a closer look at the RIG 700 Pro HX, which is priced reasonably so it sits in the mid-range of headsets at $120. The increased cost compared to the RIG 500s (nearly double the price) is largely due to the wireless capabilities - but there's a significant improvement in the sound, as well which pushes them toward the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best wireless gaming headset territory.
.)The RIG 700 Pro HX is, as we mentioned, incredibly lightweight, and that's thanks i♋n large part to the plastic headband and earcups. The self-adjusting cushioned head strap can be adjusted for large, medium, and small sizing and offer a very comfortable fit for a seriously light headset. The dual-material ear cushions🦹 are breathable and comfortable - in short, these are more comfortable than the RIG 500s by quite a bit. This headset has a 20hz frequency response, 40mm drivers, and a uni-directional mic pick-up pattern.
The RIG 700 Pro HX comes with a 2.4ghz wireless USB connector that plus right into the front of the Xbox Series S and offers up to 30ft/10m range. There is a small switch on the side of the USB stick that must be flipped to either console or 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:PC headset for gaming mode, depending upon what you're using it for. If you don't flip the switch to the right platform, it won't work. I did notice that the first time I powered up my RIG 700 Pro🌜s, my wireless Xbox Series S controller disconnected and I had to reboot the system. This never happened again, however.
There are on-ear volume controls, game-chat balance, and a mute button that doesn't have any sort of ligh💞t or sound that makes it clear whether you're muted or not. Toggling the mute button will make a noise, but I had trouble figuring out which sound meant 'on' and which meant 'off.' The mic can be easily removed to make muting and un-muting more clear.
This headset sounds pretty darn good - especially with the 3D Dolby Atmos sound. When playing Apex Legends, I found the weapon sounds to be especially crisp and satisfying, and I could easily identify where my enemies' footsteps spatially. Firing off a few rounds of my VK-47 Flatline before unleashing a smoke grenade and running away from an incoming enemy is incredibly satisfying, so much so my eyes widened with excitement when I drᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚopped into my first Arenas match.
The volume control on the headset is very sensitive and effective, and the ability to turn a second dial to focus the volume more towards game chat or more towards g🦩ame sound is super helpful, especially in games like Apex where game chat naturally can be a bit low. My teammates reported my mic was crisp and, I quote, "crystal clear."
As a glasses wearer, I'm even more tuned into the pains of wearing a headset for lengthy periods of time, and I can happily say the 700 P🎉ro HX is incredibly comfortable after hours of wear - more so than the heavier, wired counterpart. The headset boasts a 12-hour wireless battery life, and I haven't had to recharge it since its initial chꦆarge out of the box.
Again,ജ the only issue I ran into was with the initial setup booting my Xbox Series X controller off of🧔 its connection, and the slightly confusing mute button. Otherwise, wearing these for multiple rounds of Arenas was a delight.
If you're looking for a mid-range wireless headset that ✤boasts Dolby Atmos 3D audio for your Xbox Series X / S and PC, then the RIG 700 Pro HX is probably the headset for you. Lightweight, crystal clear, and comfortable, this is a solid headset that is clearly worth the increase in price from the 500s.
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Alyssa Mercante is an editor and features writer at GamesRadar based out of Brooklyn, NY. Prior 💝to entering the industry, she got her Masters's degree in Modern and Contemporary Literature at Newcastle University with a dissertation focusing on contemporary indie games. She spends most of her time playing competitive shooters and in-depth RPGs and was recently on a PAX Panel about the best bars in video games. In her spare time Alyssa rescues cats, practices her Italian, and plays soccer.
