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Sony INZONE H7
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Sony · INZONE

INZONE H7

Released July 2022

A wireless gaming headset with simultaneous USB-transceiver and Bluetooth audio, nylon ear pads and a fixed boom microphone.

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
40 h
With case
–
Best codec
AAC
Weight
325 g

What reviewers say

Both reviews praised balanced sound, simultaneous wireless connections and long-session comfort, but considered it expensive. SoundGuys criticised its loose fit and plastic construction; Expert Reviews found microphone static and limited PS5 customisation. Their battery results differed, with SoundGuys exceeding the maker claim and Expert Reviews falling short.

From soundguys.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Transparency mode
No
Driver size
40 mm
Back
Closed
Bluetooth codecs
SBC and AAC
Drivers
Closed dynamic headphones with 40 mm neodymium drivers; 5 Hz–20,000 Hz frequency response (JEITA)
Audio features
360 Spatial Sound for Gaming, equaliser, sidetone and settings through INZONE Hub for Windows; compatible with PS5 Tempest 3D AudioTech

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 40 hours
Battery life detail
Sony help-guide claims up to 40 hours for game and chat with Bluetooth off; simultaneous Bluetooth calls reduce this to 25 hours, AAC music to 26 hours or SBC music to 22 hours. Usage conditions affect runtime.
Fast charging
Approximately 3.5 hours for a full charge; 10 minutes charging provides about one hour of use

Design

Weight
325 g
Bluetooth
5.0
Headphone cable
No
Controls
Volume dial, game/chat balance, power and Bluetooth buttons; microphone mutes when raised
Microphones
Fixed flip-up bidirectional electret condenser boom microphone; 100 Hz–8,000 Hz range in Sony's original help guide
Fit and ear tips
Circumaural headphones with padded headband and smooth nylon ear pads; approximately 325 g according to Sony UK, rather than the conflicting 454 g in SoundGuys' review table
Water resistance detail
Not waterproof; no IP rating is published
Works with
Supplied USB-A 2.4 GHz transceiver with PC/PS5 switch, plus simultaneous Bluetooth phone audio. USB-C cable charges rather than providing wired audio. Bluetooth 5.0 Class 1, approximately 10 m line-of-sight range; A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP.
Colours
White
In the box
Headset, USB transceiver, approximately 1.5 m USB-A to USB-C cable, reference guide and warranty card

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Simultaneous 2.4 GHz gaming and Bluetooth phone audio
  • Volume dial and game/chat balance controls
  • Can continue wireless gaming while charging

Cons

  • No active noise cancelling or ambient sound mode
  • No analogue headphone cable connection
  • Fixed boom microphone

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
JBLTune 720BT
Over-earNo76 h–AAC220 gFeb 2023
AudezeMaxwell
Over-earNo80 h–LC3490 gJan 2023
SonyINZONE H5
Over-earNo28 h––260 gOct 2023

Sources

  1. sony.co.uk/electronics/gaming-headsets-headphones/inzone-h7/specifications
  2. helpguide.sony.net/mdr/295960/v1/en/print.pdf
  3. sony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-unveils-new-pc-gaming-gear-brand-inzone-to-maximise…
  4. sony.com.hk/press/pdf/20220629_e.pdf
  5. soundguys.com/sony-inzone-h7-review-76718

Photo: sony.jp

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