Customer Ratings & Reviews

I game on both a PC and a PS5 and have struggled to find a headset that I enjoy using on both platforms. Enter Sony's new INZONE line of gaming headsets. The matte white finish of the H9 headset looks like a direct extension of a PS5 console, but the headset works brilliantly on both platforms with excellent audio quality, comfort, and noise cancellation. If you can stomach the price, the H9 might be the only headset you'll need for quite some time. ===DESIGN, COMFORT, & SETUP=== There's no getting around it - this is a large headset. It is basically a larger version of Sony's new WH-1000XM5 headphones with a microphone attached on the left side. If you livestream and are concerned about looking a bit silly, this might not be the headset for you. Personally, I love the clean look and the PS5-white color. There are LED rings around the hinges, but they are not customizable. They glow white when connected via the wireless dongle, and blue when connected via Bluetooth. I have worn the H9 for at least 4 hours a day for the past week and a half and have no complaints regarding comfort. They are lightweight, plush, and have just the right amount of clamping force. The left headphone holds the boom microphone and also has a volume dial and noise cancelling adjustment button. The right headphone has the power button, Bluetooth pairing button, and a button to adjust the volume balance between game audio and voice chat. The boom microphone is not removable, but the microphone automatically mutes itself when in the upright position. On PC, the headset's settings can be customized via the INZONE Hub software. Once you plug in the wireless USB dongle to your PC and install INZONE Hub, you're pretty much good to go. Even easier on PS5 -- just plug in the dongle; no software or app to install. On PC, you can use the Sony app on your phone to scan your ear shape to generate a Spatial Audio profile (more on that below). My problem with the INZONE Hub software on PC is that it often fails to recognize the H9 headset, even with the headset turned on and the dongle plugged in. About 50% of the time, I will open the program only to stare at a blank interface with no options. I usually have to restart my PC to get the app to work properly. ===AUDIO QUALITY, NOISE CANCELLATION, & BATTERY LIFE=== I have been struggling to find a wireless PC gaming headset that does not sound muffled or distorted. I've tried various options from Logitech and Corsair only to be disappointed. The INZONE H9 headset sounds excellent to me -- almost equal to the wired Alienware AW510H headset I've been using for several years. Audio on the H9 is crisp and clear with no distortion even at higher volumes. Lower frequencies pack plenty of "oomph," and Sony's version of Spatial Audio is very convincing while gaming. I've played the new Spider-Man Remastered for PC for several hours now and I'm frequently impressed by the surround sound effect of city noise, voices, bullets, etc. appearing to come from all sides of the headset. I couldn't get Dolby Atmos to work with these headphones on PC, so you'll have to stick with Sony's proprietary version of spatial audio. Noise cancelling is also very good, although not as effective or strong as Sony's WH-1000XM4 or XM5 headphone models. Sony says it adapted some of the noise cancelling technology in the H9 from the XM5, though the H9 uses "low pressure" noise cancelling to reduce fatigue and discomfort during long gaming sessions. So these probably won't work too well on an airplane or in a crowded coffee shop, but they do an excellent job in cancelling out noise from fans, air conditioning units, etc. Sony claims that the H9 can last up to 32 hours on a single charge. I wasn't able to get quite that much battery life, but pretty close. After 6 days of using the headset for about 4-5 hours a day, the headset finally died and needed to be recharged. So I would say battery life is closer to 24-30 hours per charge, but that is still excellent. I just wish you could continue to use the headset with a wired connection when the battery is low or dead. ===OTHER THOUGHTS=== There are a few drawbacks to the INZONE H9 headset, especially at this price point. There is no analog or wired connection option. Microphone quality is good, but there is no mic noise cancelling or equalization controls, so ambient noise is picked up quite easily by this microphone. I love the design and look of the headset, but at this price, I wish Sony would have used some more premium materials rather than just plastic. The INZONE Hub software is great when it works, but it frequently fails to load properly and has not been updated in nearly two months. These are all minor problems, but certainly worth noting if you're considering this $300 headset. ===OVERALL=== For me, the INZONE H9 is a keeper. It checks all the right boxes as someone who games primarily on PC and PS5. If you've used any of Sony's excellent WH-1000 series headphones and are a fan of their audio quality and noise cancellation, then you will love Sony's INZONE H9. I never thought that Sony of all brands would create my ideal PC gaming headset, but here we are. If you can look past the small drawbacks mentioned above and justify the premium price, you won't be disappointed.

Sound quality is good. Headset is more comfortable than the sony pulse headset and is adjustable. How ever the adjustment doesnt go small enough. Honestly who buys these and extends the arms all the way. With it on the smallest setting it is just a tick better fit than the non adjustable pulse head set. For reference im 6ft tall 160lbs and i dont have a melon head like the engineers who keep making these headset designs. All the r&d and that issue never came up?? However unlike the pulse the h9 is very comfortable even for hours of use on a long night of gaming. There seems to be electronic interference that i never had a issue with the way less expensive pulse headset. For 300 dollars this headset should have less issues but as i stated the comfort is better than the pulse and for that reason alone im keeping them. The capability to use with your phone at same time is a feature that seems unnecessary to me but opinions may differ.but while using headset for gaming when you answer a call your still hearing your games and ingame chats at same time so you must use the button on the side to change which your hearing more of. So at that point i might as well just pick up my phone and take the call and mute my headset. Also theres a switch to go from pc to ps5 this is crucial to switch or it wont display power level on your ps5 hope this review helps someone make up their mind on this product i actually had a friend recommend these he is 300lbs at 6ft he still wear it on the smallest setting if these issue get addressed id be glad to recommend but as of now its a hard pass since the comfort was literally the only redeeming quality these had to offer. And since im tired of searching for a better headset these will have todo.... For now

The audio quality on this headset is very good, the noise cancelling works great and they are super comfortable with an easy set up. The only complaint I have with this headset is that the microphone is SUPER sensitive, my friends can now even hear my stomach growling. They keep complaining that they can hear everything that I do in the background now and I have yet to figure out a way to turn the sensitivity down in the microphone. I even lowered it all the way in discord. Other than the microphone this headset is really good however given the price I would recommend the corsair virtuoso XTs for almost $100 cheaper and a superior product. if this headset is ever less than $200 I would recommend it but I think for $280-$300 there are better options with more advanced software

So firts off these are expensive lets get that out the way. These are super comfortable and sound good. Only draw back in my eyes is battery which inwish was longer but it last plenty. I live the simultaneous bluetooth and 2.4 so watching ur phone in between matches is awaesome

These are by far the best overall gaming headphones. Very comfortable, sounds great, easily accessible from game to phone, long battery life. Only thing is price is a little steep.

----Design---- Pros -Mostly comfortable and very light weight - Buttons are easy to identify while on your head - White and black is a nice modern look - Overall design is clean and well made - Can be expanded to fit larger heads or situations yet small enough for smaller heads (not something all headsets do well in the small department) - Mic is easy to activate by pulling down, easy to hide out of sight too - Cups are able to rotate so the entire headset can lay flat - Included 2.4ghz wireless dongle for superior audio to the Bluetooth audio - Charges via USB C Cons - The leather material used on the cups is terrible. Unfortunately, a lot of headphone model use this. It's garbage. It promotes sweat, feels sticky and uncomfortable after a while. The use of mesh, like other premium headphones in this price bracket use would have been a far better decision. This alone will severely limit my use of these, if not cause me to stop use all together. - This is not so much a design decision, but, there is no case included in the packaging. This is also something other headsets in this price range offer, seems like a huge omission for the price Sony is asking for these. - Mic is permanently attached and forced to live in an upright position when not in use. While not a dealbreaker. having it retract into the left cup, or removable all together would have been a better design choice here - Headphones are not able to fold. Having the omission of a case as mentioned above, this makes it even harder to travel with these in a bag. ----Features/Functionality---- Pros - The spatial audio is VERY good on these headphones with the use of the 2.4ghz dongle. Sound is very directional and you do not need to pay extra for this feature via software. It is included and operational in the Sony InZone desktop app. - These headphones include active noise cancellation and transparent modes. The Active Noise Cancellation is acceptable, but far from Sony's best. They could have done a whole lot better with this price point, however, the ANC is good enough to block out most ambient noise, and it's inclusion makes this a pro. The transparency mode is also average at best, but does allow ambient noise to come through and be heard much easier than if it wasn't present at all. So this is also a pro for it's inclusion and works good enough functionality. - Battery Life is AMAZING! Sony claims something like 32 hours with ANC turned off. I have used these almost exclusively with ANC turned on, aside from testing out the other modes, and I have yet to have to charge these things using them over the past week (at minimum 48 hours total). This is remarkable and an absolutely major, major pro for these headphones. Absolutely best in class here. - Mic performance is about what you'd expect from most gaming headsets. Audio is clear enough and background noise is isolated so hearing speech isn't a problem for others. This mic is not going to win any awards, and it is far from best in class, but, it meets expectations, performs good enough for the intention of in game chat. It is not intended for media creation, therefore I am not judging it as such. Just note, if Mic quality is important to you and you with to use these as dual purpose, this would be a deal breaker, or, require you to use a separate mic. - The InZone app is very easy to use with these headphones and it makes locating all features a breeze. This is actually an area I am noticing more and more with gaming peripherals, is getting more and more confusing and terrible. I appreciate that Sony kept things well thought out, clean, and very easy to navigate and use. No one should have any issues finding features or using this application along with the headset. Cons - The most important aspect of headphones is sound. Unfortunately, the sound is just "ok" on these. Sony is capable if exceedingly better audio fidelity. These headphones do pretty good with lower frequencies such as bass, and even the mid range retains most of it's fidelity, though mid level bass does feel a bit forced. Where things go flat is with the higher frequencies. There is simply no sharpness to anything these can produce. I tried all three sound settings (Bass Boost, Music/Video, Custom EQ) to try and achieve a better balance, but unfortunately, it just isn't there. It feels almost like the tweeters are synthesized or synthetic. It's weird to explain, though once you listen to these you'll likely understand what I mean This con is also amplified by again, Sony's high asking price on theses, where expectations for what Sony is known to produce and what this price point demands, Sony could have and should have done much better here. - Bluetooth audio is horrible! This is nothing new to Bluetooth audio, however, it is extra worse on these. I could not believe how downscaled the audio became when using these in Bluetooth mode. You also lose all of the advanced spatial audio features when using this mode as the InZone app does not recognize these headphones when on Bluetooth. Fortunately, all of these issues are fixed using the included USB dongle. The sound is far better (though still lacking as mentioned above) and all features work. ----Bottom Line---- I know that I rattled off a number of cons here. On the surface, you would be right to expect that I likely hate these headphones. This is not the case. This is actually a very good, well rounded headset for the sole intention of gaming. That is what Sony intended for these to be, and that is what they do well. Spatial audio is critical for directional sound in games, and Sony nails this. Adequate mic performance with easy access is also a must. Sony does this well also. Comfort is also a must for long gaming sessions. While I have my opinions on the awful leather material, these are otherwise extremely light and comfortable. Pair that with exceptional battery life and fantastic app experience, this is a gaming headset surely to please most gamers. I have come to have very high expectations for Sony products over the years. They typically set a benchmark for nearly all of their products, This however, is setting no benchmarks, and I know Sonly could have done more with these. All in all, a solid 4 star product. The disappointing audio fidelity forced me to remove 1 star

I am blown away by the quality and performance of the H9 Headphones. Right out of the box the headphones had a sleek look and feel to them. It reminds you of the PS5 texture and look, very sleek appearance. The package was very minimalistic which is awesome, there are no cords or cables needed, no hubs...it's all wireless and program controlled so there is no need for an external hub. I like the streamlined setup and use of these headphones. I use them on my PC because that's where I do my gaming. The initial setup was completely stress-free and easy, all i had top do is connect the USB receiver provided and when i turned on the headphones it automatically connected. The INZONE hub gives you extreme control over the sound quality, equalizer, ambient noise control, noise-cancelling and button control options. It gives you control over every aspect of the sound and customization. The SOUND is very clear and sharp, i used the equalizer setting and pumped the bass a bit and i now have it setup just the way i like it without fiddling with an external hub like the Astro a40. There is minimal sound leakage when pumping the sounds thru the headphones and the spatial sound option takes a little getting used to but it does provide an echo like setup which feels spacious and surround sound like..not amazing but interestingly fun..it doers add a little bit more sound enjoyment to the gaming. OVERALL AWESOME HEADPHONES THAT DO WAY MORE THAN YOU THINK!

The sound quality is great. They are also very comfortable even when wearing them for an extended amount of time. My problem is there were no instructions with the headphones and the comtrols are vague.

If your looking for a great ps5 headset this is it you can customize eq sound but the only downside it's only available for PC wish it was a app companion that you can download but whatever the headset is pretty bulky but asides being bulky they are clouds that sit in your ears the sound to me it's amazing the aesthetic I'm in love because it looks like the ps5 the flip to mic is also pretty good but the price holy moly I think it tooooopooo high for the $300 is allot of money I would Puth this at the $250 to 230 or maybe even cheaper but other than that to me they are amazing

This is a great headset and works flawlessly with PS5 and PC. It's light, comfortable and the addition of ANC is a game changer. However, for the life of me, I can not understand why there is no sound adjustment for PS5 and only PC. That is the reason for the four stars. If I could just add a little more bass to these for gaming with PS5, it would be a 5 star review. For those of you on PC, there is an app that you can fine tune the sound, but it doesn't transfer over to PS5. And the equalizer on the PS5 is only available for Pulse elite headset and buds. It's a shame that these are marketed to PS5 gamers and all of the firmware updates and sound adjustment is only available on PC. With that said, the ANC, chat mixer and planar magnetic drivers alone made this a solid purchase for me.

Great sound, a little better than the Pulse 3D headset, however, the real reason I purchased this pair was due to the fact that the Pulse 3D headphones were always extremely uncomfortable to wear longer than 30 minutes, whereas these cans are extremely comfortable and well made, with great battery life too. The active noise cancelling is pretty incredible - turn it on and the noise from the air conditioner 6 feet away is completely muted.

Love the head seat is really comfortable and the sound cancelling feature is amazing should bought it long time ago audio quality is great too!!

In terms of audio quality and noise cancellation as well as battery life it is KING. However the software it ships with leaves lots to be desired, and it is almost impossible to update the firmware so this is why I give 3 stars, when it really should be 6 stars instead. While I could not update the firmware, and the application does annoyingly prompt me to do so, the headset has the best audio experience in the market, so I will put up with the software issues and continue using them regardless. Putting this headset on and not being able to hear noise around you is an amazing experience. You won't want to use any others if you try this first, you have been warned :)

Best pair of gaming headphones I’ve owned. Super comfortable with ear cups that sit nicely onto your ears. Great noise cancellation, very comparable to the Bose Quiet Comforts. Phenomenal sound and an amazing experience when it comes to the headphones 3D sound technology. Microphone is great and the mic feedback is a plus. Quality of the microphone is also above average. Mute button is convenient given you just have to raise the mic up to mute it. Overall an amazing headset. Way better than my previous headphones (Astro A50+) Also 32 hour battery life? Can’t get better

I got these expecting above average headphones (I know, I'm paying a premium price, but I really didn't enjoy the PULSE 3D headphones), and let me tell you I'm shocked at how great these FEEL. They are very very comfortable, I feel like I can wear these all day. The PULSE 3D headphones by comparison felt very stiff and constricting, not very comfortable. These H9 headphones have leather earpads which just feel great. I used to have Astro A50 headphones as well, and its cloth earpads just feel so bad compared to this. They also sound great, which has to be expected with such a steep price tag. On the PS5, going from NBA2K22 to Twitch to Youtube to Spotify, all sounded great. My friends did say my mic did sound a little rough though, which is disappointing. But they could still hear me, so it gets the job done in that regard. I would give this 5 stars.........but I am taking off a star because it didn't come with a case. At least the Astro A50 had a charging stand. Charging the H9's are easy using a USB-C cable, but I would've really liked a case to store this in when I'm not using them (maybe I've been spoiled by the case that came with my Beats by Dre headphones). Anyway, it was a steep price, but I am really enjoying them, so it's an easy 4 stars from me.

Pros: Very comfortable but did get a bit warm after a few hours. The noise cancelation has to be the best I ever used for a gaming headset. I live in a noisy area and it blocked out everything inside and out. The sound from both gaming and music is amazing. Pairing up for both PS5 and Desktop was fairly easy after loading the Inzone software. The H9 dongle can be used for both PS5 and PC. Cons: The Bluetooth is only accessible on the PC, So you'll need a seperate BT dongle for it to work on most PC gaming Towers. Most tower motherboards do not have Bluetooth. The spatial settings are real pain to set up. I've had these for a week or two and still can't get it to work. Like I had mentioned above the heat from the ear cups got warm to the point of getting hot where I needed to take them off for a breather a few times. In addition they can not be replaced. Verdict: I have to say overall this is a quality headset. It sounds great on both PC and PS5. I didn't mention the mic because I don't use it. My only 2 complaints is the BT issue that even when you do get it to work will not work with the PS5. The other is the high price. But despite both? I do recommend these.

If your looking for a headset to use with a PS5, look no further. The sound and comfort are top notch. Pair that with seamless integration with the PS5 controls, it is the best way to go.

Noise cancelling works pretty good, not as great as my airpods max but still decent enough gaming. Comfortable, i only play at most for like 3-4 hours but these would probaly be comfortable for longer than that. Definitely not worth the retail price, if youre gonna get them i would wait for a sale.

Headphones work better than expected. The sound quality is great. I haven’t really tested the mic that much, but from what I did test, I sounded great to the others in my party. If you wear glasses, this is a decent pick as well. It isn’t as uncomfortable for me to wear with glasses as any other brand of headset. While it may be a bit in the price department, I feel it was worth it.

I love these headphones! Being able to play video games and still be connected to phone so I don’t miss any calls or messages! I highly recommend these! Also having the ability to use noise canceling mode makes a world of difference in my gaming especially for games like Rainbow 6 Six Seige! Also the battery life is amazing! I used my headset half the time for discord to chat with friends!