It’s nice to have the option to use the Asus ROG Strix 700 wirelessly, and the built-in 900mAh battery should last around eight hours if you use the RGB lighting, rising to 17 hours with the lighting turned off. turned on you're also able to distinguish sounds in the vertical plane; so if a noise is supposed to be above you – a passing aircraft for example – it will sound like it is. One nice touch that I discovered is that whilst a quick swipe may raise or lower the volume by a couple of increments, for a more significant increase simply swipe and hold to pump the volume way up or quickly drop it back down too.

It’s not too heavy either, so if you’re planning on a long play session it shouldn’t feel too uncomfortable. This isn’t a deal breaker by any means, but I would caution against judging its initial volume output. While I haven’t really tested the super high-end gaming headsets, unless they also clean my house I can’t see them being worth the money.Adding a capable wireless option brings more versatility to the family as a whole, while also giving fans of the brand a new option worth considering. Each DAC devotes its processing power to a subset of the audible frequency range — across lows, mids, highs to ultra-highs — resulting in crisp and clear sound.

Gunfire from high-calibre and high-gauge weapons packs bite, as opposed to sounding like a muddy thud, while the mids and highs offer plenty of clarity to enjoy your favourite tunes. I went straight to full whack, and witnessed that the feedback tends to gradually increase for a small while until it propagates its maximum output.The headset’s functionalities are tethered to the left cup, providing you swift access to both volume adjustment and a mute button. Breathable memory foam is added to the inside of the headband and the earpads for just the right amount of cushion.

I mean, cost will always play a large role in what you’re seeking to invest in, but if you, like many of us, simply want a great experience without breaking the bank, PowerA’s FUSION Gaming Headset is an excellent choice.

As for battery life, Asus makes some lofty claims, with the promise of 15+ hours of usage off a single charge. The Asus ROG Fusion II 500 is a great gaming headset that focus on design and sound quality, I can say it’s well balanced and not only good for gaming. The Asus ROG Fusion II 500 is a marvellous all-round gaming headset that raises the bar for other headsets to reach.

Of course, it’s all very well having a headset that looks the part, but if it doesn’t sound good, then you’re a little bit stuffed. Since there’s no ENC (electronic noise cancellation) onboard, it’s doubly important that the ‘airtight chambers’ that Asus likes to shout about within the Strix Fusion line offer respectable amounts of passive noise cancellation too. Despite a minor issue with warm up, PowerA’s FUSION Gaming Headset is an excellent choice if you’re looking for an affordable headset that doesn’t skimp in regards to quality and durability. This aspect of its performance is especially apparent when you put the Asus ROG Strix Fusion 700 into 7.The FUSION Gaming Headset is built to satisfy your senses with 50mm drivers that deliver deeper bass and crisp highs for immersive stereo fidelity. We’ve yet to be really impressed with virtual surround sound, and so far nothing has come close to replicating the setup of a physical surround sound system. The Fusion Wireless fills a void that the rest of Asus’ ROG Strix Fusion headset lineup has failed to occupy thus far. Ever since he got an Amiga A500+ for Christmas in 1991, he's loved using (and playing on) computers, and will talk endlessly about how The Secret of Monkey Island is the best game ever made. Disappointing for some, perhaps, but having experienced Asus’ Aura software myself, there’s no love lost here – I’d happily take better audio and wireless performance over some red lighting.