My search for the best wireless gaming earbuds is over — for now
If you want a set of wireless earbuds made expressly for gaming that plug in via USB-C, you’ll be met with frustratingly few options that are worth your money. Compared to over-ear headsets, where it’s easier for companies to fit handfuls of features, knobs, and buttons, it’s more of a challenge to cram all of that — or even some of it — into a pair of earbuds.
Sony’s new Inzone Buds are the best ones yet that I’ve had a chance to try because they don’t feel compromised in a major way. They come in a small enough charging case, which can also fit their clever USB-C audio transmitter. These were made for use on the PC and PS5, and the transmitter’s switch can be physically toggled between the two depending on which device you’re using. The Inzone Buds can also be connected to a phone either by using the USB-C dongle, or by entering Bluetooth mode by holding your fingers on both earbuds for a few seconds.
Most of what’s inside of the Inzone Buds can also be found in Sony’s latest flagship earbuds, the WF-1000XM5, which The Verge’s review describes as “excellent on multiple fronts.” The Inzone Buds utilize the same drivers, and they borrow the XM5’s active noise cancellation and mic transparency capabilities. Sony claims up to 12 hours of battery life per charge (28 total when you consider the extra juice stored in the charging case), and my experience with the Inzone Buds accurately reflects that estimate.
The headphones include a microphone, as well as touch controls for muting the mic, adjusting the volume of your audio, and toggling between noise cancellation settings. Those features are a must for headphones you pair with your phone, but they’re especially welcome here in earbuds that you use for gaming. The Inzone Hub
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