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Sony INZONE H5
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Sony INZONE H5 · Sony official INZONE H5 product photograph showing both white and black headsets; complete supplied canvas and background retained

Sony · INZONE

INZONE H5

Released October 2023

A 260 g gaming headset with a 2.4 GHz USB transceiver, a detachable analogue cable and a fixed boom microphone with AI noise reduction.

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
28 h
With case
–
Best codec
–
Weight
260 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews liked the long-session comfort, bass-led sound, clear microphone and battery life. SoundGuys found the plastic less premium and noticed heat buildup; TechRadar found it sturdy but reported irritation after several hours. TechRadar criticised basic PC settings and the lack of saved equaliser settings on PS5. Their battery results differed, with SoundGuys exceeding Sony's claim and TechRadar reporting roughly the claimed range.

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
21 ohms
Drivers
Closed dynamic headphones with 40 mm drivers; 5 Hz–20,000 Hz response (IEC), 21 ohms at 1 kHz and Sony's stated 89 dB sensitivity without a published reference unit
Audio features
360 Spatial Sound for Gaming and PC sound settings through INZONE Hub; compatible with PS5 Tempest 3D AudioTech

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 28 hours
Battery life detail
Up to 28 hours of wireless audio playback; usage conditions affect runtime
Fast charging
Approximately 3.5 hours to charge fully; 10 minutes charging provides up to three hours of use. Wireless listening can continue while connected to the charging cable.

Design

Weight
260 g
Headphone cable
Yes
Controls
Volume dial, power and game/chat balance controls; flip-up microphone mute. Volume, game/chat balance and INZONE Hub are unavailable over the analogue cable.
Microphones
Fixed bidirectional boom microphone with AI-based voice noise reduction
Fit and ear tips
Circumaural headphones with nylon ear pads and approximately 260 g headset weight
Works with
Included USB transceiver provides 2.4 GHz wireless PC/PS5 audio. Detachable approximately 1.5 m four-pole 3.5 mm cable provides analogue audio; USB-C is for charging, not wired USB audio. No Bluetooth support (SoundGuys).
Colours
White or black
In the box
Headset, USB transceiver, USB charging cable and analogue audio cable

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Wireless USB-transceiver and wired 3.5 mm connections
  • Game/chat balance controls
  • Can continue wireless use while charging

Cons

  • No Bluetooth connection or active noise cancelling
  • Fixed boom microphone
  • Analogue mode disables headset volume, game/chat balance and INZONE Hub

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
JBLTune 720BT
Over-earNo76 h–AAC220 gFeb 2023
AudezeMaxwell
Over-earNo80 h–LC3490 gJan 2023
SonyINZONE H7
Over-earNo40 h–AAC325 gJul 2022

Sources

  1. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H5/spec.html
  2. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H5/feature_1
  3. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H5/feature_2
  4. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H5/feature_3.html
  5. sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_H5/feature_4.html
  6. sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202310/23-1011
  7. sony.eu/presscentre/sony-unveils-inzone-buds-truly-wireless-gaming-earbuds-with…
  8. soundguys.com/sony-inzone-h5-111897
  9. techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/sony-inzone-h5-review-hits-the-mid-range-sweet…

Photo: Sony official INZONE H5 product photograph showing both white and black headsets; complete supplied canvas and background retained

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