Nacon has been quietly putting out some incredible headwear for your gaming hardware. Last year, I reviewed the top-of-the-line RIG 900 Max HX headset, which I absolutely loved and still use to this day with my PC. This time, we're looking at the RIG 600 Pro HS, and while it understandably doesn't quite reach the heights of the 900 Max HX, the 600 Pro HS more than holds its own as a viable and dependable headset for both console and PC.
Specifications
- Price: $89.99 (Nacon website)
- Compatible with: PS4, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
- Ear Coupling: Around ear
- Colors: Black, Acid Camo
- Release Date: 11/1/24
- Frequency response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Impedance: 32 ohms
- Max SPL: 111 dBSPL/V
- Surround sound: Dolby Atmos for Headphones
- Driver diameter: 40mm
- Microphone frequency response: 100 Hz–10 kHz
- Removable microphone: Yes
- Connection type: Bluetooth USB dongle & Detachable USB-C/USB cable
- Wireless: Yes
- Volume control: On-ear
- Battery life: 24h+18h
For this review, I first used the 600 Pro HS with my PlayStation 5 for my recent first run in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. This ended up being a perfect choice of game, as there's a lot of small nuances in each of the game's areas that could be missed without a competent headset to pick them up. Thanks to the 600 Pro HS, I didn't miss a thing.
Voices were crisp and clear, the soundtrack flowed through the speakers beautifully, and the multiple slices of Cloud's Buster Sword on some poor monster felt even more impactful thanks to the sounds playing through my headset. For the most part, the Pro 600 HS performed incredibly well throughout my 72-hour Rebirth run.
That said, I did notice a few moments where sounds would come out with hints of static or distortion, particularly during moments of heavy action with multiple attacks flying across the screen. Initially, I thought maybe this was part of Rebirth's audio design, as I first noticed this strange audio sensation during one of the VR combat trials. However, it happened again during a late boss fight outside of the trials, so I couldn't blame in-game choices anymore.
Just to be sure, I switched to a few matches of Tekken 8, and while once again the majority of the game's sound came through crystal clear, every once in a while, some sound effects and music would have a bit of noticeable static. This doesn't happen often enough to render the 600 Pro HS unusable; instead, it's more of an occasional annoyance that breaks what is otherwise a consistent audio experience.
From a comfort standpoint, the RIG 600 Pro HS feels great while resting on my head. This headset repeats the non-slider sizing options of the 900 Max, but the largest size setting fits comfortably on my head with little to no issue. I shook my head, bent over, and bent backward, and the 600 Pro stayed on my head for nearly all of my movements – unfortunately, it didn't stay on when I bent all the way over and my head was upside down, but to be honest, I didn't expect it to stay on then anyway.
The biggest plus for this headset, honestly, is how convenient and efficient it is. Being wireless, I can move around as needed without getting tangled up in extra wiring. While it comes with its own charging cable, it can also use the DualSense's charging cable, so I can alternate between charging the controller and charging the headset when one gets low on battery. Best of all, thanks to the PS5's default settings, once I plug the USB receiver into the console, it will default to the headset every time I turn it on.
This means I can wear it where I please, use it as soon as I turn the console on, and charge it whenever I want to, without having to change anything about my setup or constantly swap cables from the USB ports. If only all gaming hardware and accessories were this easy to install and use!
The Nacon RIG 900 Max HX headset has remained part of my PC setup since I reviewed it last year, and now the RIG 600 Pro HS will be a permanent part of my PlayStation 5's presentation going forward. It's comfy, convenient, and the audio sounds great 99 percent of the time. That annoying 1 percent exception doesn't last long and fixes itself quickly, but it's also hard to ignore when it's happening.
The RIG 600 Pro HS is a great and affordable choice if you're looking for a new headset, and it's one you'll be listening to for a long time to come.
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