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Sony · INZONE

INZONE H3

Released July 2022

A wired gaming headset with nylon ear pads, a flip-up boom microphone and an included USB audio box for PC sound settings.

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
–
With case
–
Best codec
Wired
Weight
299 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews found it comfortable, but were less satisfied with its default sound. TechRadar liked the sound after using the equaliser and spatial settings, while SoundGuys criticised weak bass and sharp treble. TechRadar found the plastic construction flimsy, whereas SoundGuys praised the build. Their microphone assessments also differed, from adequate to clear.

From soundguys.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Transparency mode
No
Driver size
40 mm
Back
Closed
Impedance
36 ohms
Bluetooth codecs
None (wired)
Drivers
Closed dynamic headphones with 40 mm neodymium drivers; 10 Hz–20,000 Hz response (JEITA), 92 dB/mW sensitivity and 1,500 mW maximum input (IEC)
Audio features
INZONE Hub on PC provides equaliser and 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming settings through the included USB audio box; personalised spatial sound uses ear photographs from Sony's smartphone app

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
No battery (wired)

Design

Weight
299 g
Headphone cable
Yes
Controls
Volume dial and flip-up microphone mute
Microphones
Fixed unidirectional electret condenser boom microphone; 100 Hz–8,000 Hz range
Fit and ear tips
Circumaural headphones with nylon ear pads and a padded headband; Sony publishes approximately 299 g for the headset, rather than the 1.46 lb figure in SoundGuys' table
Works with
Fixed approximately 1.2 m single-sided cable with gold-plated four-pole 3.5 mm plug; included USB audio box connects it to a PC. Direct analogue connection works with compatible console controllers and other headset sockets.
Colours
White
In the box
Headset with attached cable, USB audio box and documentation

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Analogue connection to devices with a headset socket
  • Included USB audio box for PC equaliser and spatial sound
  • Microphone mutes when raised

Cons

  • Fixed cable and microphone
  • No wireless connection or active noise cancelling
  • PC software features require the USB audio box

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
AudezeMM-500
Over-earNo––Wired495 gJun 2022
Dan Clark AudioEXPANSE
Over-earNo––Wired418 gSept 2022
FocalUtopia
Over-earNo––Wired490 gSept 2022

Sources

  1. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H3/spec.html
  2. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H3/feature_2.html
  3. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H3/feature_4.html
  4. sony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-unveils-new-pc-gaming-gear-brand-inzone-to-maximise…
  5. soundguys.com/sony-inzone-h3-review-77118
  6. techradar.com/reviews/sony-inzone-h3-headset-review-strong-sound-flawed-design

Photo: sony.jp

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