$19 Gaming Headset Review: Surprisingly Terrible in Every Way
▼ Summary
– Andy Edser is forced to test budget tech, including the Bengoo G9000 gaming headset, despite its poor quality and misleading claims like noise cancellation and 7.1 surround sound.
– The Bengoo G9000 has a cheap plastic build, uncomfortable fit, and delivers muffled, bass-heavy audio with poor spatial positioning for gaming.
– The microphone initially didn’t work but was fixed after discovering frayed cables inside, though its audio quality remains subpar.
– Despite its low price ($19), the headset is outperformed by slightly more affordable options like the Sony MDREX110AP earbuds or the Corsair HS55 Stereo.
– The author concludes that investing in slightly better budget audio gear is worth it, as the Bengoo G9000 offers a disappointing experience for gamers and music listeners.
Finding a decent gaming headset under $20 might seem like a steal, but the Bengoo G9000 proves you often get what you pay for, and sometimes, even less. With over 100,000 Amazon reviews praising this budget headset, expectations were high. Unfortunately, reality delivered a harsh lesson in audio disappointment.
The Bengoo G9000 claims noise cancellation and 7.1 surround sound, but neither feature holds up under scrutiny. The plastic build feels flimsy, like a forgotten fast-food toy, and the headband creaks ominously with every adjustment. The ear cushions are soft, but the clamping force is so weak the headset barely stays in place.
Sound quality? Muffled, hollow, and bass-heavy, like listening through a cardboard tube. Gaming audio cues are nearly impossible to distinguish, turning tactical shootouts into guesswork. The microphone initially refused to work entirely, requiring a DIY fix involving frayed wires and silicone spray just to produce passable (but still mediocre) voice capture.
Comfort was the only redeeming quality, until prolonged use revealed the lightweight design felt more like wearing packing foam than actual headphones. By day seven, the Bengoo had overstayed its welcome, ending up in a charity shop rather than the trash (because e-waste guilt is real).
For just $60, the Corsair HS55 Stereo offers vastly superior sound and build quality. If that’s still too steep, even $20 Sony wired earbuds outperform the G9000 in clarity. Good audio doesn’t have to break the bank, but this headset proves some deals aren’t worth it. Save your cash, your ears will thank you.
(Source: PC Gamer)
