Roccat Syn Pro Air Review
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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.
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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.
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
- No IP rating for dust and water resistance
Specifications
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- Built In Microphone–
- Built-In Voice Assistant–
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- Water Resistant–
- Weight–
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Overview
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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Product Comparison
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| True Score | 74 | |||
| Market Context | – | The boom mic on the ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air has a much better recording quality than that of the newer ROCCAT Syn Pro Air. The Elo 7.1 also has channel mixing controls for balancing the in-game sound against the chat sound, but such controls are unavailable on the Syn Pro. However, the Syn Pro offers mic monitoring controls, unlike the Elo 7.1. It also has a better 23.3-hour battery life than the 16-hour runtime of the Elo 7.1. Check out our ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air review for details about the Elo. | While the RODE NTH-100 is a wired-only device marketed towards professional music producers and DJs, the ROCCAT Syn Pro Air is a wireless model meant for gamers. The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air has a microphone, and earcup lighting, unlike the RODE device. It also has volume and mic monitoring controls, which the RODE unit lacks. See our RODE NTH-100 review to learn more. | The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air has a more neutral sound profile than the Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT. Although both are wireless, they differ in the tech they use, with the ROCCAT Syn Pro Air using an RF USB dongle, while the Sennheiser device connects via more versatile Bluetooth tech. Learn more about the Sennheiser device in our Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT review. |
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*.75
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*.25
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ATrust Score
70The ROCCAT Syn Pro Air are decent for neutral sound. Their sound profile is neutral,… read more- C
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50The Roccat Syn Pro Air sounds good on paper, but it doesn’t deliver. A lightweight… read more - D
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80For many, RGB lighting may be the main selling point to the Roccat Syn Pro… read more - D
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78The Roccat Syn Pro Air is really close to being a great gaming headset, but… read more - D
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60The Roccat Syn Pro Air wireless gaming headset offers good sound and a quality mic,… read more - D
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70While the Roccat Syn Pro Air looks fantastic, has a great soundstage and comes with… read more
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