Gaming
AceZone A-Rise
73Great
$1,200
Full review dataAceZone A-Rise vs Audeze LCD-GX: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AceZone A-Rise comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 73. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AceZone A-Rise - Great overall at around $1199.
Gaming
Audeze LCD-GX
65Good
$900
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AceZone A-Rise leads on 4 of 7 measures.
- AceZone A-Rise
- Audeze LCD-GX
HearWiki score
73
65
Sound
8.8
8.9
Noise cancelling
9.5
-
Battery
5.4
-
Calls
9.5
7.3
Value
3.0
5.4
Price (USD)
$1,200
$900
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Half a step newer
AceZone A-Rise (2023) against Audeze LCD-GX (2019). The AceZone A-Rise edges ahead on platform, but only just: ANC type Hybrid against None.
- A-Rise20234 yr newer
- LCD-GX2019
What differsA-RiseLCD-GX
- ANC type
- Hybrid
- None
Platform
Specifications
A-RiseLCD-GX
- Type
- Gaming
- Gaming
- Price (USD)
- $1,200
- $900
- HearWiki score
- 73
- 65
- Released
- 2023
- 2019
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 42 mm dynamic
- 106 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- 106 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 10 Hz - 50 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 20 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 100 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 15 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- both
- -
- Weight
- 550 g
- 454 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Pad material
- leatherette
- -
- Clamp force
- 1000 g
- -
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Model code
- -
- 100-GX-1020-01
- Microphones
- 3
- -
- Microphone type
- condenser
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
AceZone A-Rise
The AceZone A-Rise is a premium over-ear gaming headset built for competitive and esports play, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation to block out distracting environments. It delivers accurate, neutral sound and solid wireless connectivity, though its high price and substantial weight make it a niche choice for dedicated gamers.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation for immersive gaming
- Pro:Accurate, neutral sound profile suitable for music and FPS
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity with aptX HD support
- Con:Very heavy at 550 g, causing fatigue over long sessions
- Con:Premium price tag limits accessibility
- Con:No transparency mode or multipoint connectivity
Audeze LCD-GX
The Audeze LCD-GX is a premium open-back planar magnetic headset designed for gamers who prioritize audiophile-grade sound over convenience features. With its 106mm drivers, low 20-ohm impedance, and wide frequency response, it delivers exceptionally detailed and low-distortion audio while remaining easy to drive. Its wired-only, analog design and hefty 454g build make it a niche choice for enthusiasts seeking reference-level performance in a gaming headset.
- Pro:Outstanding clarity and low distortion from large planar drivers
- Pro:Easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity
- Pro:Excellent build quality with detachable cable
- Con:Very expensive for a gaming headset
- Con:Heavy and large, may cause fatigue over long sessions
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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