CONCLUSION

   Even though I normally test gaming headsets for around a week I ended up testing the H3PRO Hybrid for just over a month and yes, it’s that good. Audio quality is not that much different compared to the H3 Hybrid so once again you can expect crisp and detailed mids and highs accompanied with a good amount of bass sufficient for gaming, watching movies and even listening to music (although for bass heavy genres the H3PRO Hybrid may fall a bit short). The ANC feature is something I didn’t find much need for but the few times I did use it I encountered no issues. Positioning audio (7.1 virtual surround) also works very well, both in games and movies but as expected for optimal results I suggest you switch between 2.0 and 7.1 before you decide which mode is best for you. The H3PRO Hybrid is also very comfortable so even after 2-3 hours of gaming (especially in Battlefield 2042) your head shouldn’t feel tired at all. Moving to the boom microphone well not much to say here, generally speaking most microphones used in gaming headsets are far from stellar but models by EPOS do very well in that regard (of course EPOS is not alone in that, most SteelSeries models do very well too). Finally in terms of battery life when used with the bundled dongle I never recorded over 26 hours and even though that’s 4 hours less than the advertised number it does make sense since those numbers are usually recorded at 50-60% volume whereas i always set volume at 80% if not more. Still 26 hours should be more than enough for most people who use their headsets for 3-4 hours per day (so just over a week without the need for a recharge).

   With a current price tag set at USD263.19 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 232.48Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the H3PRO Hybrid Wireless Gaming Headset by EPOS may not be what many will consider affordable but I wouldn’t call it expensive either, not for a model with ANC and both wired and wireless connectivity. At the end of the day, it all comes down to whether or not you need these features but if you do the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid is clearly a great gaming headset and that’s why it gets the Platinum Award.

PROS

- Very Good Build Quality
- Crisp & Detailed Mids & Highs
- Good Bass Levels
- 7.1 Positioning Audio Performance
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)
- 3.5mm, USB, Lag Free Dongle & Bluetooth v5.2 Connectivity
- Comfortable (Dual Axis Hinges / Memory Foam Earpads)
- Up To 38 Hours Of Battery Life
- Flexible & Detachable Bidirectional Boom Microphone
- Available In 3 Colors (Black, White & Green)
- PC Gaming Suite Software (Easy To Use)

CONS

- Price (For Some)