Sony H9 Gaming Headset
Personalized 360 Spatial Sound provides precise positional audio for detecting rivals, while dual noise sensor ANC effectively shuts out distractions during gameplay. The 32-hour battery life and lightweight 283g build with plush synthetic leather ear pads ensure all-day comfort for marathon sessions. This headset is best for competitive gamers who need Discord-certified comms and a flip-up boom mic for clear team coordination.
form factor over-ear
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
battery life hours 32
41 Overall Score
Price $198
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong mic (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong battery (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average comfort (12th percentile)
- Below average sound (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Nylon |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
Battery
| Battery Life | 32 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Boom Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | INZONE Hub |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony H9 Gaming Headset | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra | JBL Tune 670NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 42 | 40 | 40 | - | 32 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 480 | 16 | 34 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 32 | 60 | 20 | 50 | 24 | 70 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony H9 Gaming Headset | 86 | 81.1 | 36.2 | 22 | 75.4 | 11.7 | 72.2 | 28.2 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.2 | 86.7 | 79.4 | 98.4 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 94.4 | 88.8 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.2 | 84.8 | 92.9 | 93.9 | 72.4 | 33.6 | 94.9 | 98.6 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.1 | 98.5 | 79.4 | 97.5 | 87.1 | 56.9 | 97.6 | 63.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 94.1 | 81.1 | 96 | 56.5 | 75 | 82.8 | 99.3 | 75.5 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.2 | 71 | 79.4 | 60.4 | 94.5 | 88.9 | 99.3 | 98.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $198
Newegg 1 offer From $198
Amazon 1 offer From $228
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