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60/ 100
Average
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$300
typical price, USD
Discontinued
At a glance
- Brand
- Audeze
- Type
- Gaming
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2020
Score breakdownaverage overall
Sound8.3
Battery4.5
Calls6.6
A wireless console and PC gaming headset with 100 mm planar magnetic drivers, low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth, designed mainly for console gaming.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
A wireless gaming headset built for consoles and PC, featuring large 100 mm planar magnetic drivers for detailed, low-distortion sound. It offers both a low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connection and Bluetooth 5.0 for flexibility, with a comfortable 320-gram build and around 15 hours of battery life. There is no active noise cancellation, so it relies on passive isolation from the ear pads.
What works
- Excellent clarity and detail from planar magnetic drivers
- Dual wireless modes: low-latency 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
- Lightweight for its driver size at 320 grams
- Solid 15-hour battery life for extended sessions
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Bulky design may not suit all users
- Battery life could be better for marathon gaming
- Bluetooth lacks low-latency codecs for mobile use
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 100 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 100 mm |
Audio
| Driver | 100 mm planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Driver size | 100 mm |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
|---|
Battery
| Battery life | 15 h |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 320 g |
|---|
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The consensus
Mixedacross 4 videosReviewers consistently praise the Audeze Penrose for its exceptional planar magnetic sound quality, directional audio, and versatile platform support, often calling it a top-tier gaming headset.
Reviewers liked
- Exceptional sound quality with planar magnetic drivers
- Good directional audio for gaming
- Works across multiple platforms
- Detachable mic with clear mute switch
Reviewers flagged
- Uncomfortable fit due to heavy build and tight clamping force
- Short battery life that falls short of rated 16 hours
- Confusing or limited software app
- Poor wireless range and buggy Bluetooth mixing
- High noise floor in wireless mode
11:57The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Audeze Penrose
The reviewer finds the Audeze Penrose to have exceptional sound quality for a wireless gaming headset, but notes significant drawbacks in comfort, Bluetooth mixing functionality, and battery life. Overall, it's a mixed recommendation, praised for audio performance but criticized for usability issues.
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7:59Is this Gaming Headset still THE BEST in 2022? / AUDEZE PENROSE
The reviewer still considers the Audeze Penrose the best gaming headset in 2022, despite several drawbacks like poor wireless range, confusing Bluetooth and software, and a heavy build. The outstanding sound quality and versatile platform support outweigh these issues, but he recommends it with caution and suggests aftermarket mods to improve comfort.
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22:10I WAS SO WRONG ON SO MANY LEVELS Audeze Penrose Updated Review!
The reviewer updates their earlier assessment of the Audeze Penrose, correcting previous criticisms about the microphone and highlighting its strong call quality and Bluetooth integration. They note a high noise floor in wireless mode, a disappointing software app with limited features, and real-world battery life falling short of the rated 16 hours. Overall, they are more positive than before, especially about the mic and call functionality, but still have reservations about the noise floor and software.
MixedWatch on YouTube
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