The 10-band custom EQ provides unusually fine control and can correct personal tuning preferences. Some listeners found the app essential for getting their ideal sound.
Pros: Microphone noise reduction, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Gaming performance
The app and case provide substantial EQ flexibility, including custom tuning and multiple bands. Reviewers liked the control, although the available band count is not class-leading.
Pros: Instrument separation, Multipoint connectivity reliability
Cons: Noise isolation (passive)
EQ customization was a strength, with reviewers appreciating simple controls, expert-band options, presets, and the ability to tune the sound.
Pros: Spatial audio, Positional audio accuracy
Cons: Carry case quality, Detachable microphone convenience
EQ customization was a major strength, with reviewers praising the 10-band EQ, presets, and Sony’s guided EQ wizard for personalizing sound.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Audio-video sync accuracy
Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, Software/setup simplicity
A customizable five-band EQ gives more control than many competing apps. Reviewers liked being able to combine custom tuning with Crusher bass, personal sound, and spatial modes.
Pros: Treble clarity, Instrument separation
Cons: Codec support, Headband adjustability
The onboard-saving 10-band EQ can tame the strong bass and treble or create game-specific profiles. It is effective, though some reviewers want finer bands, more presets, or a truly neutral...
Pros: Codec support, Packaging quality
Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Replaceable ear plates
EQ customization was a major strength, with reviewers praising the broad EQ, HearID personalization and ability to tune sound.
Pros: Smart Pause performance, Wear detection performance
Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Wind noise handling
The five-band EQ is effective at taming excess bass, recessed mids, or bright treble. Fine-tuning is useful, though the missing reset and zero markers make experimentation less convenient.
Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Codec support
Cons: aptX, Smart Pause performance
EQ customization is a real advantage. Reviewers repeatedly say the app’s custom EQ and HearID-style tuning can improve the sound, though a few disliked the EQ or account requirement.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Noise isolation (passive)
Cons: Apple H2 chip support, Treble clarity
EQ flexibility is excellent, and HearID helps tame the default bass-heavy sound for many users. The biggest caveat is that some bass complaints persist even after adjustment.
Pros: Microphone noise reduction, Stability
Cons: Lossless audio support, Spatial audio
EQ customization was a plus, especially because G Hub offered EQ and full parametric tuning, though one reviewer said the options were limited.
Pros: Wireless latency, Weight comfort
Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Multipoint connectivity reliability
EQ customization is a strength overall, with a 10-band EQ and useful presets, though not every reviewer found the presets impactful.
Pros: Transparency mode quality, Maximum volume clarity
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Spatial audio
EQ customization is useful and often important because tuning preferences vary widely. Custom sliders helped several listeners improve the sound, while personalized EQ disappointed others.
Pros: Android compatibility, Multi-platform compatibility
Cons: Auracast support, Active noise cancellation
Custom EQ was valuable for taming the tuning, especially brightness, but one review found its EQ modes made music crunchier.
Pros: Battery, Detachable cable convenience
Cons: Active noise cancellation, Transparency mode quality
EQ potential is mixed: the drivers respond well to EQ, but the headset has no built-in software EQ and may need extra gear or PC tools.
Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Connectivity versatility
Cons: Carry case quality, Xbox compatibility
EQ customization was useful but limited, with reviewers noting custom presets while also criticizing the lack of deeper band and Q-value control.
Pros: Weight comfort, Battery
Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Sound leakage
EQ customization was mixed: one review criticized limited EQ options, while another noted Dolby Access can add an EQ profile.
Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery
Cons: Bluetooth, Active noise cancellation
Equalizer customization is limited, but Tom’s Guide did not feel a need to tailor the sound profile during use.
Pros: Comfort during long use, USB-C
Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Water/sweat resistance rating