RIG 800 Pro HS Gaming Headset Review

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RIG make great headsets. That has felt like a bit of a secret over the years, though following the brand’s acquisition in 2020 by Nacon, that message is starting to get through. The wireless RIG 800 Pro HS is the latest in their long line of industrially named headsets, boasting industrial-styled looks and industrial-strength battery life. For the first time ever, though, it’s toe-to-toe with a key rival with its own Astro A50-aping charging dock.

The RIG 800 Pro HS is light; it’s especially light considering the sturdiness of the build and the hefty battery life. That can be attributed to the largely plastic build, and while that does make it feel less premium than some of its competitors, it ensures that this is one of the most comfortable over-ear headsets currently on the market. The weight is perfectly distributed by the floating fabric headband, while your ears get to experience RIG’s super-plush ear cushions. Not only are they comfortable, but the leatherette outer surface helps to ensure that there’s a decent level of passive noise cancellation to keep distractions to a minimum. This is one of those headsets that feels perfect the moment you put them on.

RIG obviously love how their headsets look, as we’re well past the point where you’d expect something to change. The honeycomb headband helps with the headset’s weight, and it’s become something of an icon across the RIG range. Attraction is in the eye of the beholder, but it is one of the few headset designs that still has that old-school gamer vibe… if that’s what you’re looking for. They’re all black, save for some silver detailing on the earpieces, and there’s not a whiff of RGB, so they are slightly more subdued than some more outgoing headsets. Personally,