Bengoo G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset

Bengoo G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset Review

A high-quality gaming headset costs upwards of $100, and not everyone can afford it. We get it. That's why we appreciate firms like Bengoo providing more reasonable alternatives for consumers who wish to upgrade from their TV's built-in speaker.

 

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Does the Bengoo G9000 stereo gaming headset, have what it takes to join your arsenal? Let's have a look.

 

Bengoo G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset Microphone and Sound Quality

You will be disappointed if you anticipate immersive 7.1 Dolby Atmos sound. The Bengoo G9000, on the other hand, exceeds the minimum acceptable sound quality to be considered an excellent gaming headset for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

 

It's a stereo headset with 40mm neodymium speakers that deliver plenty of bass. You will fall for the powerful bass if you enjoy bass-heavy music genres or hearing explosions in shooters loud and clear. If you aren't, you can find it intimidating at times.

 

The microphone is omni-directional and captures your voice perfectly. It's not necessary to raise your voice to ensure that your teammates hear you. This advantage, on the other hand, is both a blessing and a burden. Although the mic provides the essential speech clarity, it has become a little too sensitive for my tastes. The mic catches up a lot of background noises, such as the fan in your room or the buzzing of your automobile engine if your window is open.

 

Bengoo G9000 Comfort and Build Quality

Whether you're searching for a low-cost gaming headset or are ready to spend $300 on the latest and best equipment, comfort should always come first. After all, you'll be wearing the headset for hours if you're playing video games. As a result, you must choose a gadget that will not crush your skull or fall off your head. If you wear spectacles, be sure that the headset does not rub on your temples.

 

The Bengoo G9000 stereo gaming headset has well-cushioned ear cups, but if you have long hair, it's hot outside, and you wear it for several hours, you're going to get damp ears. When you're done using the headset, you'll probably need to clean the earmuffs with a moist wipe. For added comfort, the headband is extensively padded. The Bengoo G9000 is a corded headset that is lightweight due to the lack of batteries. The braided cable is long enough (49 inches) to allow for maximum mobility.

For a gadget that costs less than $30, the G9000 feels quite solid. It's an over-the-ear headset with rudimentary volume control buttons and blue LEDs (no, you cannot change the color). Keep in mind that you'll need to purchase a separate adaptor if you want to use the headset with an earlier Xbox One.

 

You'll need a splitter cable if you connect the headset to your PC and wish to hear audio and utilise the mic at the same time.

 

Good Things About Bengoo G9000 Stereo Gaming Headset

Going into my time with Bengoo's G9000 gaming headset, I wasn't expecting much. After all, it's just about $25 and comes from an unknown brand. Surely it can't compete with brands like Astro, SteelSeries, Turtle Beach, and others?

 

It can't be done. However, you do receive a fairly good pair of headphones for gaming. The Bengoo G9000 is an over-ear headset with a flip boom microphone, inbuilt volume control, and non-customizable blue LED lights. It looks the part for those who want something a little showy, however I've never been a fan of the harsh, pointed edges that most conventional gaming accessories have.

However, I digress. What important is what occurs when you put these things on your head, and the G9000 has a lot to offer there. It all begins with the audio, which a headset must get right at the very least. Bengoo got it right, I'm delighted to say. The 40mm drivers on these are excellent. They provide strong bass, possibly a little too punchy for some. You'll appreciate it if the loud rumble that comes with Michael Bay-style explosions is your primary source of delight.

That's not to say the bass isn't powerful; the highs aren't far behind. The G9000 does a good job of representing the whole audio spectrum on a stereo plane, so you won't have any trouble detecting small noises like footsteps in Fortnite or any other game that requires directional audio.

 

I'd want to acknowledge the microphone as well. I prefer that it's a flip mic rather than a retractable mic, which some headsets offer, because retractable microphones never seem to stow away properly. But, more importantly, my voice is audible to those on the other side. I don't have to shout into the mike to make sure it picks up my voice because it has incredible sensitivity. In fact, it's that very quality that detracts from the whole experience, as we'll discuss later.

 

The headset's cord is lengthy (49 inches) and allows you to move around freely. That means you won't pull the chord out by accident as you jump up to celebrate a great win. The braided cable seems and feels strong, with little bend at either end. This should reduce the likelihood of generating a short. Because of the thick material utilised, it won't tangle easily, which is a great positive in my book.

 

Bad Things About Bengoo G9000

While the microphone's high sensitivity allows you to speak quietly and yet be heard, it also causes some unpleasant feedback for whoever you're speaking with. The headset's audio might sometimes leak into the microphone, allowing others to hear what you say. The consequence is a grating echo that will irritate everyone who hears it. By the same token, it doesn't do a good job of blocking out ambient noises, so even if the fan next to you isn't blowing directly into the microphone, others can hear it.

 

Other difficulties with the Bengoo G9000 stereo gaming headset exist, but none are as serious as the one mentioned above. For starters, the build quality is a little fragile, which is to be anticipated for gear in this price bracket. The main objective, as you can see, was to make a functioning headset out of as little plastic as possible. And although the headset's lightness lends itself to comfort, the rest of the headgear appears to work against that purpose.

 

The ear cups are my greatest issue in that department. They're comfortable, although they're a tad on the tiny side. These are more like on-ear headphones, which aren't horrible but require completely different cushioning. If you have normal-sized ears (which I have, by the way), this won't be an issue, but if you don't, expect some discomfort and more frequent breaks than you'd want.

 

Despite what looks to be a substantial quantity of padding, the headband of Bengoo G9000 stereo gaming headset felt a little strange around the top of my head. That difficulty was handled by tilting the headset such that the headband was positioned slightly toward my forehead, which helped relieve some of the agony.

 

Last but not least, if you're purchasing Bengoo G9000 stereo gaming headset for the LED illumination, you may need to purchase extension wires. The dual-pronged cable design is easy, but because both ends are the same length, connecting the USB cable (which powers the LED lights) to your Xbox One and the 3.5mm headphone socket to your Xbox One controller at the same time is problematic. Oh, and because the headset does not function with a PC through USB, you'll need to use a splitter (included in my order, but previous SKUs may not) if you want to listen to audio while using the microphone.