If you’re looking for a lightweight, comfy gaming headset, the Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless is a great option, well worth the price. They have a lot of great color customization features and a well-rounded sound profile. However, they have poor noise cancellation qualities.
The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air is a 2020-release mid-range gaming headset that features on-earcup ambiance lighting. This device uses a USB dongle, connecting wirelessly to computers, PS5 and PS4.
It also has an adapter for USB-C-equipped Android devices. The headset has a boom mic that mutes upon being flipped up. See our best-ranked headphones if you need another microphone-equipped device.
This unit has a volume wheel and also features a mic monitoring control. It features high-quality plastic and metal parts and boasts a well-padded headband and ear cushions.
A companion mobile app enables adjusting the lighting settings and has a 10-band graphic equalizer for customizing the sound profile. There’s a 3D Audio mode for adding extra dimensions to the audio.
However, this model doesn’t have active noise cancellation. Explore the whole ROCCAT Syn Pro Air, and see how it compares with other most popular over the ear headphones.
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our Verdict
Light, durable, and comfy, the Roccat Syn Pro Air Wireless headphones are good for gamers. They have 23.3 hours of continuous playback, which is great battery life. Sound-wise, the profile is neutral, with low basses and high trebles that are weak or too harsh, and the soundstage is also very passive.
There’s a companion app for EQ customization, which is great for fine-tuning the sound. However, the software has compatibility issues with other Roccat devices. The headset’s earcups have customizable neon lighting, which is alterable in the companion app. Buildwise, the headphones have quality pads and smooth sliding hinges but lack an IP rating for water resistance.
However, the headphones lack any active noise cancellation feature, and they do a poor job of insulating your ears from outside noises.
True Score
69
Reasons to Buy
Comfortable fit, suitable for long gaming sessions
Good battery life for extended use
Good, comfy build quality
Customizable sound through the companion software
The wireless range provides freedom of movement
Reasons to Avoid
No active noise cancelation
Inconsistent frequency response
Lower battery life compared to similar-priced headsets
Software compatibility issues with other Roccat devices
The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air is a 2020-release mid-range gaming headset that features on-earcup ambiance lighting. This device uses a USB dongle, connecting wirelessly to…
The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air is a 2020-release mid-range gaming headset that features on-earcup ambiance lighting. This device uses a USB dongle, connecting wirelessly to computers, PS5 and PS4.
It also has an adapter for USB-C-equipped Android devices. The headset has a boom mic that mutes upon being flipped up. See our best-ranked headphones if you need another microphone-equipped device.
This unit has a volume wheel and also features a mic monitoring control. It features high-quality plastic and metal parts and boasts a well-padded headband and ear cushions.
A companion mobile app enables adjusting the lighting settings and has a 10-band graphic equalizer for customizing the sound profile. There’s a 3D Audio mode for adding extra dimensions to the audio.
However, this model doesn’t have active noise cancellation. Explore the whole ROCCAT Syn Pro Air, and see how it compares with other most popular over the ear headphones.
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