The right ear features no controls or connections. There is a small, flexible mic on the left side that can retract into the headset when not in use, moving further around the headset brings you to a "Mode" button that toggles the ambient lighting and switches between "Pure Audio" and "Bass Boost" audio modes, the "Power/Mute" button to power the headset on and off and also toggle the microphone, and finally around the back is the volume slider, a slider that allows you to balance between chat and game audio, a 3.5mm 4 pole "Line In" jack, and a microUSB charging port. The headband helps provide a nice amount of pressure which helps reduce the possibility of the headset sliding around or falling off during gameplay. The adjustable headband is very springy and doesn't feel like it would break after repeated use, and the ear cups do pivot a small amount to accommodate heads of all shapes and sizes. The AG7 sports a foam pad at the top of the headband and squishy foam around-the-ear cups. The headset weighs in 366g (0.8 lbs) which is quite hefty, I personally did not at all mind the weight though I feel that some may find it a touch heavy for their liking. My first thoughts while pulling the AG7 out of its packaging was how heavy and rock solid it feels. With the package contents out of the way, let's take a look at how this headset actually feels and works. If I dropped that into a bucket of flash drives and forgot what it looked like, I'd have a hell of a time finding it.Īfterglow branding is nice, but nothing on the dongle? It looks like any other flash drive! Headset - Fit, Design, and Performance One thing I found odd, as seen in the pictures following, is that while the headphone cable and USB cable are Afterglow branded on the ends, there is zero marking to show that the USB dongle is an Afterglow item. The equipment was securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard clamshell, with all items individually plastic wrapped. The Afterglow AG7 Wireless Stereo Headset includes: I'm very glad to say that I was anything but. As I've seen wireless headsets that suffer from short battery life, poor wireless performance, and terrible sound quality, I went into this review not knowing what to expect, but my hopes were high that I wouldn't leave disappointed. I've always been fairly skeptical of wireless gaming headsets as I've been burned by them in the past, so to speak. Whether or not this is true, it would appear to be a thing of the past as Turtle Beach has now brought a surprisingly affordable alternative to the market, weighing in at a reasonable $100 USD. As a market largely comprised of Turtle Beach products, it has long been rumored that there was an exclusivity agreement between Microsoft and Turtle Beach granting them licensing to use Microsoft's wireless technology in their premium headsets. Disclaimer: Review unit kindly provided by PDP - Performance Designed ProcuctsĪ new contender into the world of Xbox One gaming headsets, PDP has introduced a new product from their Afterglow line, the Afterglow AG7 Wireless Stereo Headset for Xbox One.
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