Fnatic React Gaming Headset for Esports with 53mm Drivers, Metal Frame, Precise Stereo Sound, Broadcaster Detachable Microphone, 3.5mm Jack [PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox ONE, Xbox Series X] [PlayStation_4]

Where do I even begin. l initially bought the Turtle Beach Recon 500 headset for Xbox. I spent countless hours watching video reviews and reading reviews on the best gaming headsets. Well I was a bit disappointed with the TB Recon 500.On my journey of trying to find another headset I came across the Fnatic React headset. I watched every video that was out there and read every review, both good, and bad ones.Ultimately I decided to take the chance and purchased these. They were delivered today and I'm happy that I made the purchase. This is based off my first day with them.At first glance I love the simplistic look of the headset. It's a minimalist approach which I personally appreciate and overall it just looks like a great gaming headset.Some may not like the branding of Fnatic on the headset in several spots but it's a headset, you're not wearing it for a fashion statement.One concern I had was the comfortability of it. Some reviews I saw stated the clamping of this headset might be a bit too tight for some, especially for longer gaming sessions. Well for me these headphones are comfortable as hell and there is no tight clamping issue at all. I would say it has the right amount of tightness on my head and the right amount of comfort. I played several hours today with no issue at all with being uncomfortable.The ear cushions are also comfortable as hell. The ear cups cover your entire ear and feels like a solid seal around your ear. It definitely blocks out any background sound that you may have. You'll find it hard to hear someone talking to you when you have these on.Another seller for me was how most said the microphone that comes with the unit is amazing at this price point. I can tell you that it definitely is a good mice. I like how it is flexible in terms of adjusting and even greater that it can come off and on. The included pop filter over the mic is also a nice addition.The cable that comes with the headset includes a small toggle switch that allows you to mute the mic as well as lower or increase the game volume.One of the most important pieces to a headset is the sound. Seeing as these headsets were built by an Esports team and focused around providing sound to give you a competitive edge, I was excited to hear how the sound would reflect that. Well for a $70 headset I was pretty damn impressed. Now I'm not some audiophile or can break down why the sound is produced the way it is. All I know is that these sound pretty damn good.I primarily play FPS games, specifically Halo Infinite. The in game sound just sounds crisp and punch. All I did was plug in the 3.5mm end into my Xbox controller and was happy with the sound right out the box. I'm also using Dolby Atmos which helps since this is a stereo headset so that added boost is definitely something I recommend.The three things I look for in a headset this delivers on. Comfort, sound, and mic quality are all amazing with this headset. It's really crazy how affordable it too.One draw back I wish was included was the option to adjust game chat volume. You can mute yourself, and increase or decrease overall game volume but there isn't an adjustment that can be made for game chat volume. This would of been a nice feature to have included but it's definitely not a deal breaker.Another issue I could see for some is not being able to hear your voice when using the mic. For me this isn't a deal breaker but I can see it being a possible issue for some people.Those are the only two negatives I can really think of. As I mentioned everything this headset provides is what I look for in a headset and I'm beyond happy with my purchase.

Typically I don't write reviews, but as I was looking at my order history, I realized I bought these headphones back in August 2021. These headphones have not diminished in quality and haven't loss any functions. The microphone is extremely good quality, especially paired with an audio interface like voicemeter (for anybody wondering, it's free and simple to use if you want to sound better in game or in voice chats). For wearing these headphones daily for long stretches at a time, the fit has never given me a headache which is astounding. The only complaint, if you can even call it one, is that the earmuffs have JUST begun shedding. By shedding, I mean the material is beginning to flake off at the ear area. Mind you, this is 4 years later. It's so mild that I'm not sure I should even include this. But the design of this headset is top notch.I highly recommend this headset to anybody who wants something comfortable, has amazing sound quality, and an extremely good mic attached. The durability of this thing is great and you'll get your money's worth 100%. Cheers!

The headset was great until the audio just cut out on the left side. The mic still works and the right side still plays audio. I use the headset for gaming and conference calls. It was working great, but now I am left with a headset I am not sure will continue to work. Sad because I really liked how they sound and they feel like a solid bit of kit. Comfortable, removable mic. Disappointed that eight months after I got it, the hardware fails.Updated: Shortly after posting this original review, I was able to reach out to FNATIC support and I was able to get a replacement headset. The replacement has been working flawlessly. Now that it has been a year since I got the replacement, the only issue I have is the ear cups/ear pads are starting to peel a little. Standard for a headset that you wear 8+ hours a day, every day. Either I need to get replacement pads at some point or these ear pad covers I see everywhere now.Love the FNATIC headset. I would get these again.

Others complain about it being tight, but It feels great on my head, even after a full day of use. It looks good and solid.The best perk is the quality of the microphone. I sounded weak and tinny with my Arctis 7, but I come through loud and clear with these. I get compliments often and I love it! Clear communication is important. Only major con is the sound balancing. I often have a difficult time hearing my allies, and the wrong sounds seem to be loud. This could easily be solved with some EQ.Ultimately, this gets a 5/5 if only for the powerful mic it has. I could bicker more about the EQ, but at this price, no headset comes close to the great sounding mic this has.

Excellent headset for FPS games. I play MW, both multiplayer and war zone, and these headsets are far superior to my previous headset(HyperX Stinger) in mic quality and sound. First day I had them my friends knew I got a new headset from the mic difference. They said it is really clear and accurate to what I sound like in person. I love that the mic is detachable for when I’m playing solo. Sound stage on the Reacts are awesome. Foot steps in all directions are clear and concise. The ear padding is comfortable but my ears get hot after a few hours of play. Also, the headset is a little overloaded with branding(Fnatic) which I’m not a big fan of. I knew that before buying obviously but still wish it was only one logo instead of three. Overall an excellent FPS headset and worth the money. Sound, mic, and build all are pluses. I am enjoying these everyday on my PS4 Pro.