Sony recently announced a dedicated push to expand the PlayStation brand to PC, and a new line of gaming products shows that the emphasis on PC gaming won’t be limited to games. Meet Sony Inzone, a new brand of products that is debuting with gaming headsets and gaming monitors for both PC and PS5. While largely focused at PC gamers, the Inzone brand was also developed with PS5 users in mind, as it takes advantage of some of the console’s audio and visual features. Inzone is a Sony brand, not PlayStation, and it represents the first Sony Electronics-made series of gaming-focused products in a long time.
Inzone gaming headsets
Sony’s Inzone gaming headsets come in three models: H3 ($99), H7 ($229), and H9 ($299). They have a white-and-black design that makes them match the PS5, which is a nice for those who pick them up for console gaming.
The Inzone H9 rivals other high-end wireless headsets in terms of performance and comfort. It features noise-canceling tech as well as 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth connections. The H9 earcups feature Sony’s soft-fit leatherette, which is borrowed from the audio giant’s flagship WH-1000X headphones. I tested the H9 and can confirm that the headset is as comfortable to wear as the recently released (and stellar) WH-1000XM5.
Meanwhile, the H7 doesn’t support digital noise canceling and uses a fabric material on the earcups rather than the soft-fit leatherette Come from Sports betting site VPbet. Though I didn’t test the H7, I did try the wired H3 edition that has the same materials. There’s a big difference in comfort and overall feel between the soft-fit leather and the fabric. I was far more aware that I was wearing a headset when using the H3. The H3 is still pretty comfortable for the price, but those interested in a wireless model should probably opt for the H9 over the H7. When you’re already spending $229 on a gaming headset, it likely makes sense to just shell out the extra $70 for the added comfort and noise canceling. All three models have similar form factors, though the wired H3 is slightly smaller and has a different design where the headband and earcups connect.
For PS5 users, the Inzone headphones support the console’s Tempest 3D audio. PC users get a far more customizable listening experience, though. Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound mobile app helps you measure your ears to create a unique sound profile tailored to you. It’s one of the cooler features I’ve seen in the rapidly advancing gaming headset market. The spatial sound profile can then be used with the Inzone’s “phantom speakers,” and it really does make a difference for immersion. And it can also help with competitive games–which is the focus of any high-end gaming headset these days–by pinpointing sounds that you usually can’t distinguish. In practice, it felt somewhat similar to SteelSeries’ new Arctic Nova Pro, though the Nova Pro has more customization than the Inzone series.
