Product Info
Late last year, I tested the open-back model of the EPOS' H6PRO, and ever since I have wanted to get my hands on the brand's wireless H3 line – last year's H3PRO Hybrid.
As I wrote last year, I was impressed with the build quality, versatility, and sound quality of the H6Pro. Still, I also found the price tag on EPOS' offering quite high, especially since plenty of alternatives (wired and wireless included) are available that pack better comfort and more features for less buck.
Fast forward seven months, I now had the opportunity to test out the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. Does it warrant its $279.00 price and has EPOS improved comfort? Let's find out in this review.
The EPOS H3PRO Hybrid acoustic headpiece comes in three color options - black, white, and green (the latter one being similar to the 'Racing Green' variant of the H6PRO with gold and black accents.
The large volume wheel and connection options are aplenty
Like the H6PRO, the H3PRO Hybrid sports EPOS' iconic large volume wheel, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a detachable, lift-to-mute magnetic microphone. Being a 'hybrid' model, however, the H3PRO Hybrid doesn't stop there - it also sports a USB-C port and a Bluetooth button. In addition, it offers a dedicated button to activate "enhanced noise cancellation" (ANC).
The microphone is detachable and attaches via a strong magnet
The audio output of this premium headset is among the best gaming headsets in this price range. Audio quality is less natural than the open-back model of the H6PRO, but it still offers a rich audio experience with great frequency response. This goes for games as well as music and movies.
Bass appears to be slightly boosted, but much less than rival headsets, and nothing to worry about. Passive sound isolation is pretty great as well, and the headset's active noise cancellation option works decently enough with background noises. Don't expect wonders from the feature in open-office settings, but one must remember that EPOS' outing remains a gaming headset.
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The H3PRO Hybrid sports the same detachable lift-to-mute microphone as the H6PRO and is a pretty good one. Voice clarity is good, and background noises are filtered out decently enough. Don't expect the quality of a dedicated gaming microphone, but it's probably among the better headset microphones that I've come across over the past few years.
Although a great headset, I wasn't too fond of the comfort of the H6PRO last year. Luckily, the combination of various materials on the earpieces and headband adds to the comfort of this headpiece during longer gaming sessions. After a day of use, I could still feel a little strain on the top of my head, but this was just a minor inconvenience. On top of that, most users probably won't wear this headset for an entire workday.
Battery
Ah yes, the battery - an important part of a wireless headset. EPOS boasts that this Hybrid headset can last up to 30 hours on a single charge. When using the ANC feature, it should last you 19 hours and up to 29 hours with the 3.5mm cable. What's that, you say? Yes, the battery of this headset is always in use - even in wired mode due to its features. While the advertised juice in the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid isn't too far off, managing the battery is somewhat more difficult than on rival headsets due to the headset not being too upfront in letting you know if it's turned on or not - there are no clear blinking or glowing lights here, and I was often confronted with a drained headset after I forgot to turn it off. Some would argue that this is a minor drawback, but there are alternatives available (even in lower price ranges) that make it more clear whether the headset is turned on or not.
If ANC isn't a key feature for you, there are viable (less expensive) options available from rival brands that offer good sound and great comfort, including Razer's Kaira Pro (for PlayStation), and SteelSeries Arctis 7 line. Corsair's Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT might also be a good alternative, although this one is pretty pricey, is less comfortable, and doesn't support as many platforms.
* sample provided by the manufacturer
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Wccftech Rating
With the H3PRO Hybrid, EPOS delivers a highly versatile, excellent-sounding, and comfortable wireless headset that also offers ANC. Selling for $279.00, however, this wireless offering doesn't come cheap and there are less expensive viable alternatives available.
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