Name: RIG Gaming Headset
Brand: Plantronics
SKU: 12627
Rating: 4.1 (11 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

great on-ear controls
comfortable
spacious ear cups and solid microphone quality

The isolation is poor and the microphone quality
virtual surroundings without external distraction
RIG 500 PRO is discontinued

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 109 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear

Plantronics RIG Gaming Headset - Pros & Cons

great on-ear controls
comfortable
spacious ear cups and solid microphone quality
50mm dynamic drivers perform well and produce a palatable bass response
lightweight build and simple controls
easy to operate on the fly and always works on mobile devices
relatively lightweight compared to similarly designed gaming headsets
the buttons are easy to find and fairly intuitive to use
The Astro feel more solid and are slightly more comfortable than the Plantronics
the range is impressive and the reverb is satisfying
balanced sound
low audio latency
and convenient wireless
comfortable
compatible with PCs
well-balanced sound that caters to both neutral listening and gaming
they sound fairly open and natural
clean
clear dialogue and roaring engine sounds
decent amount of flex and is easily repositioned
Build quality is decent and pretty much in line
This part is easy and is a breeze
unique
useful features into a pretty simple package
pretty solid headset that works and feels sturdy
a lightweight look and feel without compromising on how sturdy they feel
utilitarian look
performs well-enough for my tastes

The isolation is poor and the microphone quality
virtual surroundings without external distraction
RIG 500 PRO is discontinued
sounds a bit thin and lacks a little bit of detail and airiness
over-ear design still obstructs a lot of airflow
Poor noise isolation and leakage
easy it would be to pull too hard and accidentally break the whole contraption
Explosions are particularly prone to the same distortion
bass presence is busted though
The remote is quite large and a bit heavy - execution
it is not a night-and-day change
reality is a bit different
not much spatiality in the headphones to start with
not that much of a difference when enabling spatial audio
It might be a little overpriced compared to some of the competition
the sound in detail
noise in terribly well
vocals can become muddled and lost among rivaling instrumental noises
inability to function well in noisy environments or deliver consistent mic quality
memory-foam-imbued cups fail to block out much external noise

Plantronics RIG Gaming Headset - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	249 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Plantronics - Video Reviews (1)

Plantronics RIG Gaming Headset - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes
Magnet material	Neodymium

Weight	8.78 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm USB
Cable length	1.2
Detachable cable	yes

Colour of product	Black White
Acoustic design	Closed
Body material	Foam
Category	Gaming
Noise isolating	yes

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 109
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter	1.6 in

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Plantronics RIG Gaming Headset Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.7

Based on 5 reviews

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SoundGuys

Published: 22.03.2022

Nacon Rig 500 PRO review

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RTINGS.com

Published: 17.08.2020

Plantronics RIG 800LX Wireless Review

3.8

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Tom's Guide

Published: 05.06.2018

Plantronics RIG 400 Gaming Headset Review: Quality Sound on a Budget

4.0

Plantronics' RIG 400 produces high-quality audio, but key gaming functions, like mic chat and noise cancellation, could use some work.

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pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 26.04.2018

Plantronics RIG 800LX review: A comfy wireless headset with Dolby Atmos and subpar bass

3.5

Lightweight, comfortable, and with Dolby Atmos support, the Plantronics RIG 800LX would be one of our favorite wireless headsets ever—if it weren't for a bass driver that's prone to heavy distortion.

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TechnoBuffalo

Published: 07.10.2018

Plantronics RIG 500 Gaming Headset review: Good Looks Aren't Everything

3.5

There seem to be two major schools when it comes to the design of gaming headsets. Either you go hard on the gamer aesthetic, or you try to make them look like headphones. Plantronics, a company I typically think of as providing business headsets and nothing but, is trying to find a happy medium between the two while packing some unique, useful features into a pretty simple package. The...