Sennheiser PC300 G4ME Headphones Review

Details:
Price: £69.99

Verdict:
An impressive piece of audio kit. But it’s the price, not the quality, that’s at stake here. 7/10

Noise-blocking ear buds
Extremely lightweight
Omni-directional microphone
Lightweight design
Extension cable and travel pouch included

Sennheiser is a brand with a sterling reputation for audio products, so there’s a degree of quality we’ve come to expect even from something as simple as this headset. The PC 300 G4ME isn’t short on features or build quality, so we weren’t disappointed when we opened the pocket-sized, magnetically sealed case to a very functional pair of ear buds.

The PC 300 G4ME includes an omni-directional microphone with an impressive 15,000Hz frequency response, a range which will pick up all but the faintest whispers with minimum effort. The pouch also houses a two-metre extension cable for sofa gamers, but the standout feature of this headset is its in-ear noise reduction. This does an extremely efficient job of eliminating unwanted background sounds. From a desktop gaming perspective, this feature is only of any use if you have noisy housemates and you’re looking for a compact alternative to a chunky pair of earphones. But as far as a laptop gamer is concerned, you will be very hard-pressed to top the PC 300 G4ME for both portability and killing background noise on the hoof.

The only fault we can find with this headset is the price; a bit of shopping around might blag you a pair for under £70, but unless you’re a very mobile gamer with multimedia needs, they’re a bit of a luxury item.
Ben Biggs