The sound quality is incredible but the microphone quality is lacklustre

Introduction

I’ve been using the Pulse 3D wireless headset since the launch of the PS5 which is undoubtedly a decent headset that has lasted me well; however, I had been looking for a bit more refined audio quality which the H9 claims to deliver, so I decided to take the plunge.

One major eye-catching feature which hooked me into getting this headset was its dual connectivity (via USB dongle and Bluetooth); this makes it a versatile headset, compatible with the PS5, PC & smartphones etc…

Comfort

The headset is very lightweight, the headband is well cushioned and the earcups are SUPER SOFT making these a pleasure to wear. I’ve worn these for rather long gaming sessions and no discomfort whatsoever.

Audio Quality

Sound quality: The sound quality is extremely crisp and well balanced; it’s great for music where you can hear the different instruments and lyrics clearly. As for gaming (most importantly), you get a good sense of your surroundings so for more tactile games such as Call of Duty, you can pinpoint where your opponent is.

ANC quality: Sony use their active noise cancelling technology found in their higher end headphones, so as you can imagine, the ANC does a wonderful job at cancelling that unwanted ambient background noise.

Microphone quality: I’ve not had any complaints in regards to the quality of the microphone, my friends understand exactly what I’m saying so there is no communication issues; however, friends have complained from time to time about hearing my breathe down the mic, if this happens to you, just bend the microphone back as it’s flexible. Another good and important feature is the sidetone so you can hear yourself when talking, preventing you from shouting down the microphone.

Battery Performance

On a full charge, the battery life is very impressive. The advertised working time is around 32 hours and it looks like that is fairly accurate as I have done several long gaming sessions and I still have lots of battery left.

Final Thoughts

The INZONE H9 is a headset that has a rather premium price tag, but it does deliver premium quality and features, so for that reason I would highly recommend.

NOTE: I did not buy this to use with the PC, so I cannot comment on the PC features and results.

Unboxing the headset is a bland experience with little to look at with Sonys eco friendly packaging. Included in the box is the headset, usb-c charging cable and the dongle. Would be nice if there was at least a cloth case as with some other headsets of this price.

The headset on first glance looks pretty bulky in comparison to other brands with its air control style ear cups. The quality feels pretty good, all the hinges are smooth and don’t creak. The buttons, flip to mute mic and ear pads all feel solid and long lasting. The headset feels pretty solid but one things that lets the quality down is the Matt finish which can be easily marked and get dirty not really a problem as it can be wiped down just an observation.

Setting up is super easy just plug the dongle into the device you wish to use it on and set the little slider on the dongle to PS5 or PC. One thing to note on setup is that the INZONE app only works on a windows pc (requirements are listed in description) which means macbook owners won’t be able to customise the eq, side tone and other features of this headset. PlayStation is just plug and play with no access to eq like on the pulse 3D headset which may be changed in a future PlayStation update as it was with the pulse 3D.

The INZONE app is ok and has some good features, you can customise your eq, side tone, mic volume, Bluetooth and a few other things but to be honest it’s a waste of time if you’re planning on using this headset for PS5 only as most of the features of the app don’t save to the headset so any eq etc only work when on PC with the app running in the background. From experience only things that seem to carry over from the app to PS5 are side tone, ambient mode adjustment, Bluetooth adjustments and which modes you want active(noise cancellation, ambient mode) which is a little disappointing.

Sound quality is superb with greats highs and punchy bass, the clarity blows my previous artic 7Ps out the window with explosions and gun fire in call of duty sounding far clearer without that fuzziness on top. Story games such as God of war ragnarok are great especially with noise cancellation on, it truly creates the immersion desired. The sounds like I said before can be customised on PC but is setup already on PS5 and stuck at that eq for now but to be fair it’s very good and directional sound is amazing as it’s fully compatible with the tempest 3D audio in the PS5 so it’s easy to hear where sounds are coming from such as footsteps. My only criticism of the sound on PS5 is sometimes the bass can overpowering in a busy small map on call of duty but isn’t too bad and still impressive but that eq sure would be nice to get it to my preference.

Mic quality is the thing most people criticise this headset on but to be honest it’s perfectly acceptable for in game chat and PlayStation party with no complaints from everyone I play with, some even commented I sound loud and clear but for streamers and anyone planning on using it for a similar purpose you will probably need an external mic for the quality as it isn’t on par with some other headsets at this price point. The biggest let down for me is the side tone(mic monitoring), it does work but I can hardly hear myself when trying to talk to people while game volume is at the level I like unlike my 7Ps which I could hear myself clearly making is easy to talk and make sure I’m not speaking to loud not sure if this will change with a update or not.

Comfort is amazing, the ear cups are nice and big and got plenty of depth for even the biggest dumbo ears like mine. The material of the ear pads is like a leatherette and feels very comfy and soft and doesn’t seem to make my ears too hot even after hours of gaming. Great for use with glasses and doesn’t apply too much pressure anywhere. Despite its bulky looks it’s very light and comfortable wear for long gaming sessions.

Overall very reliable connection with no dropouts on the dongle and Bluetooth. Has a pretty good range but if you have thick stone walls like my house then it understandably struggles. The simultaneous audio is Great been able to take phone calls and watch videos while listening to the game.

To summarise if you buying this for PlayStation 5 it’s great with it’s integrated controls on the PS5 system but lacking the sound customisation and not the best of mic quality or side tone. If buying for PC it’s pretty great but there are a lot of other headsets out there for similar or a little more that would probably be better. I enjoy this headset as its super comfy and mainly use it on PS5. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you get this headset and hopefully they’ll be futures updates to come that’ll fix some of the let’s downs.

No actual instructions, just some diagrams inside the lid (once you connect it, it makes sense) but I usually manage to work out how to get something up & running or put together.

These are great; comfortable weight, encase my ears rather than squash them which small round ones do. (I game for more than 6 hours a day, and the small ones mean I have to give the cartilage regular rest.)
There’s a tad too much bass, but I’ll either get used to it, or see if my TV can let me adjust it. If it’s deliberate to help with the noise cancelling, then fair enough; rather that than hear stuff I’ve bought them to eliminate.

I bought these as my neighbour is noisy and there’s no soundproofing so I can hear everything even with ear plugs jammed in; every cough, every laugh, every word, door slamming, dog barking, hammering up & down the stairs, hair dryer, microwave oven ya de ya… so, clearly I really don’t want to hear any of it and don’t see why I should have my TV on painfully loud for me in order to drown them out; and it doesn’t help much anyway.

The headset is a lot lighter and cooler than other headsets I have used. The sound is excellent. I used to use Turtle Beach Stealth 700 GEN2. The bass and sound quality of the Inzone H9 is way better. The battery last ages as well.

These are amazing for the playstation 5!
The sound quality is exceptional, enhancing the gaming experience whilst the noise cancelling function drowns out all other sounds to truly let you be submerged into the game. And I cannot describe how comfortable these are!
The H9 put to shame my pulse 3d playstation 5 headphones!!
I haven’t used these for the PC gaming side, but from a playstation 5 gaming experience, these are a must and justify the price point.

I’ve been using these for the last month on my PS5 and my PC and so far I am liking them. The setup is really easy, alongside the headset you get a USB dongle with a slider on one side to choose between PlayStation or PC. Once I plugged it into my PS5 the sound worked within seconds which is great, the same can be said about the PC the drivers installed automatically and it was up and running. Although you do get extra features by installing the INZONE hub on windows such as sound profiles and spatial sound to match your head shape.

In terms of the actual headset, it’s extremely comfy even when worn for long periods. I have a pair of WH-1000XM2 which are extremely comfy but these are just ever so slightly better. This is down to the cushions being soft on the earcups and the headband and also the fact that the headset weighs very little.

The noise cancelling works very well although I find it slightly worse than my previous headphones as I feel a bit more pressure feeling when using these. I usually have them in ambient mode or off so I am a bit more aware of my surroundings. The actual sound is great as well, they come with 360 spatial sound which genuinely gave me a bit of an edge compared to my old headphones. I play a lot of warzone and I got a sense of direction when playing which helped.

There are multiple buttons on the headset which took a while to adjust to knowing the locations of all of them. On the left side, there is a volume wheel to quickly adjust volume, a button to which sound modes and a USB-C port to charge. On the right side, there is the on/off button a Bluetooth button and a rocker switch to choose between chat audio and game audio. Also on the left ear is the mic arm, this was one of the killer features for me. The ability to tip it down to enable the mic and push it back up to disable is so easy and useful especially when someone knocks on the door, the dog bark etc. It’s worth noting the battery is also great I charge it maybe twice a month and I play 1-2 hours most days.

They aren’t cheap (currently 269) but they are an amazing set of headphones. The premium build quality and the features they offer do help justify the price and I have no regrets in ordering them. I use them every day both for gaming and I also use them for work teams/zoom calls and I haven’t experienced a single issue with them. I would recommend them if you have the budget.

When these arrived my son saw them and poof, just like magic they were gone and the only place that I have seen them since is on his head. He wears them all the time while gaming, which he does far too often. He says that this is by far the most comfortable headset that he has used, and the lucky boy has used quite a few circa 100-200 headsets, but these, apparently, are better in every way. I can vouch for them being good at noise cancelling as he never hears me shouting for him, at least he says he can’t. He uses these via his laptop and says that it connects really quickly via Bluetooth and they also connect to his phone, so he can use these to talk with his friends via his phone when playing together, or through his laptop. My son is very fussy (aka spoilt) when it comes to tech and for these to be so highly praised by him tells me that these really are the bees knees.

I have been using the Sony inzone H9 wireless Gamers headset for about 12 days now, and as these are the first gamers headset that I have tried and tested I was impressed. The inzones can connect to your PlayStation five and Windows PC using the provided USB A dongle, which has a selectable switch for either PlayStation orPC. They can also simultaneously connect to your smart phone by the headsets built in Bluetooth 5.0, So that you can receive calls whilst you are gaming. In the box you also receive A USB A to USB C charging cable which measures approximately 150 cm in length, and paperwork which includes your warranty, stickers etc. The H9 follows the PlayStations five premium build quality and colour scheme, Which I like as that’s what I’m using them with. I personally find they are comfortable to wear for a long time, because of their super plush ear and head cushions. The right ear cup of the headset has the power on and off button, Bluetooth button and the game/chat buttons. The Bluetooth button also acts as a play /pause with a single click when listening to music, and a double click will skip forward a track, whilst a triple click will skip back a track. The game/chat buttons allows you to change the volume, for instance click the chat button to make the game sound quieter and chat easier to hear. The left ear cup has The boom microphone, a USB C charging port with LED indicator, the ambient/Active noise cancellation button and lastly a scroll wheel to adjust the headsets main volume. The buttons on both ear cups are nicely spaced along with the volume scroll wheel, which makes them easy to access. The boom microphone has a soft click when flipped down or up, Which when flipped up mutes the microphone. Once again super convenient, also The microphone is flexible so can be adjusted when flipped down. I found with the microphone I could be heard nice and clearly when receiving and making calls, Which once again the Bluetooth button allows you to answer and end your call. The ambient and active noise cancellation work really well, So that you can be aware of your environment with ambient sound turned on, or isolate and immerse yourself even further into the game with active noise cancellation turned on from distractions. The ear cushions I personally find give a good seal which reduces sound leakage from the H9 headset to very minimal, so shouldn’t disturb others. The ear cups do also swivel so makes them easier to put on, and if you do decide to take them off for a while and place the headset around your neck it allows them to sit flat. The sound quality of the H9 I personally think is impressive especially with the 360 spatial audio, which gives you a multi directional listening experience for example hear someone speaking from your left or a helicopter hovering behind and above you whilst footsteps and gunfire comes from your right. The Inzone H9 is rated for 32 hours of battery life, a claim that closely lines up with my own testing. The H9 take three hours to fully charge from empty using a 20W charger, i’ve also had them plugged into the PlayStations USB port to charge them whilst I was still using them. The H9 are a simple plug and play device, as I didn’t have to do anything once I plugged the dongle into the rear of the PlayStation they automatically connected. The Bluetooth connects very quick and was also very easy to set up on my iPhone 12 pro. Overall very comfortable to wear, good battery life, great ambient and active noise cancellation, modern looking and impressive well-balanced sound with 360 spatial audio in my opinion. I hope you have found my video and review helpful.