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Edifier launches the G5 Max headset boasting up to 305 hours of wireless play
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Edifier has introduced the G5 Max wireless gaming headset, also branded as the Hecate G5 Max, priced at $150 / $160. The closed-back device features an eye-catching 305-hour rated battery life while keeping weight down to 305 grams. It connects via Bluetooth 6.0, USB Type-C wired audio, or a bundled 2.4 GHz wireless dongle equipped with switchable USB Type-A and Type-C plugs. [1]
Audio is handled by 53 mm composite, titanium-coated drivers with a 20,000 to 40,000 Hz frequency response, alongside support for THX Spatial Audio+, LHDC 5.0, and 96 kHz/24-bit wired listening. Voice input combines twin internal noise-canceling mics with a detachable 9.75 mm unidirectional boom microphone. According to PC Gamer, the headset has a boxy default sound profile that requires manual software equalizer adjustments, paired with light ear-cup plastics, a low clamping force, and lackluster microphone performance. [1]
The release enters a crowded wireless gaming market alongside recent hardware refreshes, including Corsair expanding its lineup with the HS80 v2 MAX Wireless. However, PC Gamer notes that buyers prioritizing massive endurance can already find rivals like the 300-hour HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless frequently discounted below the G5 Max's asking price. [1][2]
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Corsair HS80 v2 MAX Wireless Review: Corsair’s Most Comfortable Gaming Headset Gets a Worthy Evolution, Not a Reinvention
Introduction Few gaming headsets have left as positive an impression on me as the original Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless. When I reviewed it back in 2021, I praised its excellent comfort, strong audio performance, and impressive microphone quality. Over the years, Corsair has expanded its headset portfolio considerably, with products such as the HS75 XB Wireless, Virtuoso XT, Virtuoso Max, Void Wireless V2, and HS35 v3 Wireless all targeting different segments of the market.
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