Headsets and Earbuds - Page 2 of 7

18Oct

By NathanNo Comments

Hecate GX05 Wireless Gaming Earbuds

Welcome to the Hecate GX05 Ultra Low Latency Wireless Gaming Earbuds review. For those that haven’t heard of Hecate. They are the professional gaming brand of audio company Edifier. So, some pretty high pedigree. Choosing a new set of earbuds can be an absolute nightmare. It really is a minefield out there. But there aren’t many that are specifically labelled as gaming earbuds. So how does the GX05 stack up in this category? Do they warrant the pretty high price tag? Read on to find out what we think. Gamers RGB Delight If you love all things tech and audio, feel free to check out some of our previous hardware reviews here. Design First things first, the design. Edifier isn’t afraid of some bold design choices and the Hecate GX05 is no difference. In fact, it’s quite possibly th...

17Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier HECATE G5BT Headset Review

First released in 2022, the Edifier HECATE G5BT wireless gaming headset are still some of the best selling Edifier gaming headsets available. The Thumb Culture team are no strangers to reviewing Edifier products, just check out this list, and so when Edifier once again landed in our inbox offering another headset to check out, of course the answer was yes. With a price point of £120 I was most intrigued to find if this gaming headset stood the test of time. Edifier HECATE G5BT - Gotta Get Yourself Connected! And what better way to get connected than with a headset so you can chat to your friends and game? Design and Control Opening up the box the Edifier HECATE G5BT are made up of a matte black band connected to two leather-effect plush-padded ear cups. To break up the matte look a...

4Sep

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Kraken V4 Headset Review

It's been a full-on Razer few weeks here at TC HQ. Firstly we have my recent review of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro Headset and now the Razer Kraken V4. We may just have something else from Razer coming soon too. But that's not what we're here for today! I really like that Razer level up their hardware with an extra version number. Rather than giving it a whole new name. It just makes sense. So with the fourth iteration of the Razer Kraken range, let's take a dive into the hardware and see what we find. Release the Kraken! If you are a fan of the Razer hardware then get in touch, we love to hear from like-minded gamers, all our social links are at the bottom of the article. Design The Razer Kraken V4 has a lot of typical Razer design nods. The headset is sturdy, it feels solid both w...

Edifier W830NB Wireless Headphones – Review

2Sep

By Kyle McGrathNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier W830NB Wireless Headphones – Review

Edifier is making another appearance here at Thumb Culture, this time with the Edifier W830NB Wireless Headphones. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, and various audio controls via the side of the headphones, I’m excited to jump in and test these headphones out! Sleek Design In true edifier fashion, the Edifier W830NB Wireless Headphones design is sleek and minimalist. Maintaining a stylish yet classy look. The Edifier logo is on both outward sides of the headphones in gold, contrasting well against the black colouring. Despite the gold logo, it doesn’t look garish and is quite subtle. The headphones are currently available in black, grey or sand white. In terms of comfort, the headphone’s headband is adjustable to suit the wearer as standard. The padding on t...

9Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro Headset Review

Razer, Razer, Razer, what are you doing to our bank accounts? If you could stop releasing awesome pieces of hardware that would be excellent. What's that? No?! Fine! If you wondered what they've done this time, all I will say is Blackshark V2 Pro. Gimme an R, Gimme an A...You Know The Rest Razer has added to the Blackshark V2 line, and the addition is glorious! So let's dive in and find out if the new Blackshark V2 Pro is the headset for you! Headset First up, let's talk about the rest of the V2 lineup of headsets and just why you should save your pennies up and get the Pro. Starting at the low end of the line, and low by no means that it isn't worth a purchase. You have the V2 X, with a fixed microphone and TriForce 50mm Driver. It gives a decent performance for its £59.99 price tag. ...

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier WH950NB Headphones Review

Edifier has many headphones out on the market, and when we were asked to check out the WH950NB we couldn't resist. Retailing at anywhere around £150 these are towards the upper end of the pricing scale, but do they justify their price point? Let's find out Noise Cancellation For Any Situation If you enjoy this Edifier review, check out one of our others right here Design Edifier, in my opinion make some of the best looking headphones out there. With the WH950NB coming in either Black or Ivory, you won't be disappointed with your choice of colour. With a foldable design, the headphones have a premium feel to them, with soft touch finishing and the leather texture of the earcaps. All these factors give you the premium appearance that most people want from a set of headphones. It doesn...

8Mar

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 Review

We love audio hardware here at TC, and when Edifier come calling and offering us a new piece of kit, we are the first to put our hands up! This was no different when they offered us the NeoBuds Pro 2! Delivered promptly and straight into my ears for a whole lineup of testing. So how did they stack up? Well read on to find out. NeoBuds Pro Just Got Better! Coming in at around £129.99. These are most likely classed as mid-priced earbuds, so let's see how featured pack they are? Design The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 are beautiful! There I said it! In terms of looks, they are 10 out of 10 from me! Even the charge case is absolutely gorgeous! With its sleep LED strip with a customisable colour, glowing when it is charged or when the earbuds are in use. It is just a wonderful package to behold...

18Jan

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Nacon RIG 600 Pro Review

You may or may not know that NACON is the parent of the RIG audio brand, which recently released its latest headset, the RIG 600 Pro. We absolutely love all things audio here at Thumb Culture so we were elated when NACON sent us the HX Variant to review. Which Variant Are You? Let's dive into the headset, go through some of the features and give you an idea of how it performs. Let's Go! Design The NACON RIG 600 Pro comes in 2 variants, the HX that we are reviewing here, and the HS. The X variant is designed for Xbox, and the S is designed with the PlayStation in mind. Don't fret, each variant also works with the Nintendo Switch, PC as well as mobile devices. A little hack here, but I did manage to get the X variant to work with the PS5 using the included USB C adapter. So if you hav...

SoundPEATS Clear Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Review

23Nov

By Tony CNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

SoundPEATS Clear Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Review

Black Friday 2023 is upon us and the floodgates for epic festive season spending are well and truly open. With a litany of options for gifts and stocking fillers it's difficult to know if offers are too good to be true. Well I've got one Black Friday gem that is very much a steal in the form of the SoundPEATS Clear Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds. SoundPEATS Clear - Exceptional Performance That Won't Hurt Your Wallet Currently this set of earbuds can be had on Amazon for a 30% discount in the UK or 25% discount in Europe. That's under £30/€30. Now I hear you say... "Surely these buds cannot be good at this price"... Well let me enlighten you young Padawan! Design The set I put through their paces was a white and see-through colour variant (known just as "White"). They feature a futurist...

Trust Gaming Zirox Headset and Felox Mouse Review

20Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Trust Gaming Zirox Headset and Felox Mouse Review

Trust Gaming, the leading digital lifestyle accessories brand recently released the Zirox Gaming headset as well as the Felox Gaming Mouse. We have checked out other Trust products in the past, and these are another great addition to the growing list of Gaming products. In Trust We Trust Have you had hands-on with Trust Gaming products? If so, what do you think? Were they up to scratch? Zirox Gaming Headset Available at around £18 online, the Zirox gaming headset comes in a variety of colours. Black, white, blue and pink, giving something for everyone. A sucker for a pink product we requested the brightest of the lot! Its lightweight design, weighing 244 grams means that it's comfortable for long gaming sessions. However, it did get a little pinchy on my large head. So perhaps if yo...