Sony INZONE H5 Wireless Gaming Headset WHG500/W - White, Over-the-ear

There's probably 2 words that probably describe this product: Simple and Elegant. In this time when we are always looking for feature rich products this is a bold statement from Sony. And to be honest it's a bliss to have such a product that does exactly what it is supposed to do.Pros: Relaxing, extremely comfortable with no fatigue, excellent battery, great soundstageCons: No BluetoothThe extremely light yet robust headphones is designed for extreme users who would like to put them on for hours and yet notice no fatigue. I have used headphones and I normally have heavy ears after 2 hours. Sony Inzone H5 is an absolute champion in this and the fabric cup padding and generous cushioning across the headband gives a long lasting comfort, without any sacrifices. A ... MoreThere's probably 2 words that probably describe this product: Simple and Elegant. In this time when we are always looking for feature rich products this is a bold statement from Sony. And to be honest it's a bliss to have such a product that does exactly what it is supposed to do.Pros: Relaxing, extremely comfortable with no fatigue, excellent battery, great soundstageCons: No BluetoothThe extremely light yet robust headphones is designed for extreme users who would like to put them on for hours and yet notice no fatigue. I have used headphones and I normally have heavy ears after 2 hours. Sony Inzone H5 is an absolute champion in this and the fabric cup padding and generous cushioning across the headband gives a long lasting comfort, without any sacrifices. A low clamp force meant I could play or listen to music for hours at a time without feeling even a hint of pressure, while the slightly elongated oblong cups kept my ears comfortably housed without holding the ears tight.Sony Inzone headset doesn't comes with ANC but a very simplistic design approach with elongated oblong cups delivers an excellent sound isolation. As the headphones are designed for PC and gaming purpose the application is indoors where ANC is probably an overkill. It's a bold decision from Sony to leave out ANC and Bluetooth but Sony delivers on this and one can't complain. Users have to bear in mind it's not an all purpose headphones and only designed for PC application and gaming consoles. From it's looks to color scheme it resembles Sony’s PS5 Design Statement and is an ideal companion for PS5.The headphones come with 2.4Ghz low latency wireless connectivity and features 40mm drivers with frequency response 5 - 20 KHz. It comes with a mic with AI noise reduction and also has option for both wired and wireless connection.The H5 settings can be adjusted using the Inzone Hub. This is where, EQ settings and presets, dynamic range adjustments, spatial audio switch all can be found.Whether you are using some built in presets like music or bass enhancer or playing with equalizer settings, the Sony Inzone H5 absolutely shines in its sound quality. The H5 produces a detailed, faithful audio with a wide and dynamic soundstage. The audio delivery is smooth and vivid at the same time with no unnecessary extras. It effortlessly delivers a subtle yet detailed sound which is perfect for either gaming, listening to music or even voice calls over PC.This is definitely worth it for people who plays game both in PC and playstation. Also is it's a very useful product for someone who has high PC usage for making voice calls or wants to listen music in PC. With long battery life it is designed for long and continues use. The additional wired option just provides the added security in case one forgot to recharge the battery.All in a great product whose biggest strength is it's simplicity!

The Sony Inzone H5 Wireless Gaming Headset is a solid addition to one’s world of gaming. There are two color schemes to choose from, ether black or white. I got the black option, for mostly PC use, which is a sleek appearing finish; however, it will show grease from fingerprints. I do not have a PS5; however, these headphones are designed for use with Sony’s current gaming device – and if I had obtained for that use, I feel the white model would match better in general. With color aesthetics aside, these headphones are a minimalistic appearing over-the-ear style with a sleek and functional microphone that may be adjusted for use. The headphones are lightweight, which allows for comfort of the over-the-ear style and may be worn without significant discomfort after ... MoreThe Sony Inzone H5 Wireless Gaming Headset is a solid addition to one’s world of gaming. There are two color schemes to choose from, ether black or white. I got the black option, for mostly PC use, which is a sleek appearing finish; however, it will show grease from fingerprints. I do not have a PS5; however, these headphones are designed for use with Sony’s current gaming device – and if I had obtained for that use, I feel the white model would match better in general. With color aesthetics aside, these headphones are a minimalistic appearing over-the-ear style with a sleek and functional microphone that may be adjusted for use. The headphones are lightweight, which allows for comfort of the over-the-ear style and may be worn without significant discomfort after longer gaming sessions. I also have not had my ears get too hot while using them, which often is an issue with previous over-the-ear headphones. Charging is simple, using a USB-C port (which I feel has become a main standard for most devices). I have not had issues with battery life during a couple evenings gaming session. I typically charge most nights, but it is advertised to be able to get 28-hours of battery life from a charge. The connectivity of the headphones is mainly by a USB adapter piece/receiver with a toggle for PC vs PS5. Upon power-on the headphones connect quickly and efficiently without the need to pair or go through hoops to use; however, the USB adapter size is present and while gaming on my laptop found it hitting my leg some – which I just worry over long-term use could damage the adapter from pressure pushing up on it. There is not a Bluetooth connection option, so these are not necessarily compatible with most/some devices (like my phone for instance) which is not a deal breaker as they are not designed for that purpose necessarily, but worth mentioning. There is also the option to plug into a standard audio cable port, making available more devices for use. Once connecting on the PC, you may use the InZone Hub app to customize experience with robust equalizer options. There is an option for 360 spatial audio which provides a more robust gaming experience, enhancing ability to hear directional sound while gaming. I felt that although outside noises are not canceled out by these, for the level of headphone, there is a great dampening effect that allows for focus on the game. I felt that the quality of sound is appropriate for gaming related headphones, it is not as robust as some more enhanced noise-canceling models I have used; but is absolutely acceptable for purpose and expectation. Sony has taken core listening technology and turned this into a gaming tool: allowing for precision sound while in game, a microphone that those on the receiving end have not complained about voice quality and prolonged comfort. These headphones perform to the standard they are advertised as, and when it comes to a console/PC gaming experience are well fit for the task

These Inzone H5 gaming headphones from Sony are at first sight a very attractive proposal. They sit firmly in the mid-range pricing between the wired H3 and the more expensive H7 and H9. They look quality: matt white hard surround with contrasting soft black padding for the headband and earcups, using as I suspect the PlayStation 5 casing colours design. They arrived in Eco packaging.Upon placement, they are very light (260g) and comfortable. The top arc of the headband is soft and even over the head, allowing for hours of use with very little discomfort. The headband is smoothly adjustable within the plastic black and white mountings either side of the central headband and doesn’t seem to slip during use. The earcups are even softer than the headband, completing ... MoreThese Inzone H5 gaming headphones from Sony are at first sight a very attractive proposal. They sit firmly in the mid-range pricing between the wired H3 and the more expensive H7 and H9. They look quality: matt white hard surround with contrasting soft black padding for the headband and earcups, using as I suspect the PlayStation 5 casing colours design. They arrived in Eco packaging.Upon placement, they are very light (260g) and comfortable. The top arc of the headband is soft and even over the head, allowing for hours of use with very little discomfort. The headband is smoothly adjustable within the plastic black and white mountings either side of the central headband and doesn’t seem to slip during use. The earcups are even softer than the headband, completing the pleasant wearing experience. Initially I am impressed with the seal over the ears, removing a great deal of ambient noise, even before they are turned on.With 28 hours of battery life from a full charge, I can’t imagine running short after an evening’s play. Even if you do, 10 mins charge provides 3 hours of play if you did forget to charge them the night before. They come with a USB charging cable, no charger of course.There is limited sound functionality on the headset, however Sony’s Inzone Hub provides a great improvement to the sound quality with its Spatial Audio. There is no Bluetooth connectivity, but they quickly connect every time through the provided USB dongle with a PC / PlayStation switch.The left cup provides the microphone with a very useful mute function when moved up past your eyeline and clicks back and forth to confirm you are muted or not. There is a nice volume “wheel”, my preference for any headphone volume adjuster that you move by touch alone. Then there’s a 3.5mm jack, useful with the cable provided as it’s lacking that Bluetooth connection. Finally, the USB C charging port.The right cup provides a power button (press and hold to turn off and on) and a set of two buttons that allows you to increase the chat or game volume to suit.The sound is good but distant, clearly not designed for high quality music, but more than adequate for gaming. It’s lacking in full range, mainly base and depth, but it is compatible with Sony’s Inzone Hub which has pre-set options. Noise cancellation appears effective, even at low volumes.Overall, I like the fact that they light and comfortable, quick to connect and the controls are easy to use. And they are affordable, clearly filling the gap in Sony’s range, making them a go-to option for those on a budget.