CONCLUSION

   The Woojer Vest Edge is a product that stands out long before you take it out of its box. Still the game changer happens the moment you put it on and start playing games, watching movies and/or listening to music. To be completely honest I used the Vest Edge primarily with PC games (World of Warships, Star Citizen, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars Squadrons, Death Stranding and Forza Horizon 4) and some 4k movies (including Zak Snyder’s Justice League) with really impressive results (you can really feel everything). Yes, it will take sometime to adjust the straps and the level of vibration (too much can put strain on your body and/or get annoying while too little will not deliver the best results) but once you’re done you may never want to go back to how things were before. Unfortunately, the Woojer Vest Edge requires a pair of headphones/headset and as some of you are aware, I’m not really a fan (reduced awareness is something I don’t like). Now I don’t know why Woojer didn’t make it so you can use the Vest Edge just by plugging it into your PC via USB (and leaving audio to your system’s sound card and speakers – also a dedicated sound card like the Sound Blaster AE-9 or the NU Audio Pro which I use in my systems obviously offer much clearer and accurate sound) so I seriously hope they consider this with their next release. Battery life is not something i can accurately point out/define, mainly because its linked directly with the volume/sensation level and the type of use you're doing. For example, i found that while watching movies its built-in lithium-ion battery would easily surpass 7 hours but while playing games that would drop to roughly 6 hours and 10-15 minutes (even less for bass rich audio tracks). Still, it takes just over 2.5 hours to recharge the vest with the fast charger found inside the bundle so even 6 hours is a good number. However, with a weight of almost 2Kg and a rather bulky design (still not the bulkiest haptic vest out there) the Woojer Vest Edge is certainly not made for 6+ continuous hours of use. Personally after 1, 1.5 hours i needed to take it off for a while so I imagine some people may use it for even longer and some for even less. That being said the sole serious drawback for me is not being able to use it with speakers (and I expect many of you reading these lines agree).

   With just a few days before we enter April the Woojer Vest Edge is currently on sale for 369Euros (USD435) directly from the company website. Even with this limited time offer however the Woojer Vest Edge is certainly far from what most consumers would call affordable. On the other hand, we also need not forget that there’s a premium industry out there designed specifically for people willing to spend more for the optimal experience and these are clearly who Woojer is targeting with their Vest Edge. So, does it deliver? The answer is yes, it may not be perfect (what is?) and availability outside the EU is far from good but it does introduce a whole new level of enjoyment (richer experience) which at least for me is well worth the extra cost and for that it certainly deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Performance
- Innovation
- Battery Life (Up To 8 Hours)
- Wired & Wireless Use
- Built In Amplifier
- Compatibility (Games, Movies & Music)
- Easy To Use
- Product Support
- One Size For All

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Only Works With Headphones/Headsets
- Size/Weight
- Current Availability (Outside The EU)