RIG 900 HX Max Gaming Headset Review

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Nacon’s purchase of Plantonic’s RIG brand firmly cemented their place as one of the most important brands in gaming, with their hardware lineup now standing resolutely alongside their publishing arm. The continuing development of the RIG headset line has shown a commitment to incremental updates to the underlying technology, all with the aim of creating the perfect gaming headset. The RIG 900 HX Max is an important step on that path.

While we’re talking about updates, the visual identity of the RIG line doesn’t seem to be on the design brief, with the 900 HX Max looking very much like the preceding RIG headsets of the past fifteen years. As one of the top-tier products in the line-up though, the 900 HX Max benefits from a steel outer headband that increases the headset’s strength and durability, as well as a charging dock that makes it an astoundingly easy headset to live with.

It is otherwise a very recognisable design, with a floating headband, plush leatherette-covered ear cushions, and faux-industrial detailing that stretches from cut-outs in the headband to fake bolt rivets. It’s presented in an all-black colour scheme, with the RIG logo appearing at surprisingly regular intervals, somehow shoehorning six of them in there.

The Max tag is also there thanks to the unbelievable capacity of the 900 HX Max’s battery. Now, I’ve tried to run this headset out, constantly utilising dual connections, deliberately leaving it on and connected, and yet, it just keeps going. It’s listed for 50 hours of wireless or 60 hours of Bluetooth, but I swear it’s been going for longer. Either way, it’s hugely impressive, and with the charging dock you won’t ever have to think about whether you’re going to run out mid-game.

That dual connection