Review: Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset AW510H

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For a lot of gamers video games are almost like a way of life. They spend most of their free time playing games. Gamers spend a ton money on their gaming gear. When it comes to gaming audio devices, they want the best. Its almost as important as the video source. For audio you have two options. You can use speakers/home theater setups or go with a high quality set of gaming headsets. Even if you use a home theater system you still need a mic to communicate while multiplayer online gaming. Gaming headsets such as the Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset AW510H are ideal because they take the premium sounds from the home theater and put them into a headset. The gamer can crank up the sound and hear all the sounds you can only hear on a premium audio system but not disturb everyone in the house. Below is my review of the Alienware 7.1 Gaming Headset AW510H

Features

The all new Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset Aw510H is an upgrade to the previous version of this headset. It comes with a ton of features that help make your gaming experience to the next level. Features taken directly from the Amazon Sales Page.

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• • Best-in-class custom-tuned 50mm 20Hz – 40kHz drivers for a high resolution audio experience
  • 7. 1 Surround Sound featuring Signature Alien ware Immersive Audio
  • Hybrid of plush memory foam, sports fabric and leatherette on the ear pads designed to achieve optimal cooling and comfort while enhancing noise isolation
  • Ideal clamp force ensures that there is no slippage during gameplay
  • Detachable USB connection provides cross-platform compatibility via a swappable 3. 5mm cable for use with Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices
  • Discord certification and TIA-920 Certification ensures crystal clear communication and voice quality

The Review

I’ve been using the Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset AW510H for about five months and I have to say I am impressed with the quality of sound that comes out these headphones. I use my headphones for mostly Playing Gears of War 5 and similar games on my Alienware m15, Video calls, and watching movies on my laptop.

Since getting my new laptop (Alienware m15 r2) I’ve been playing Gears of War 5 using my laptop speakers or Bluetooth Over-the-Ear premium headphones. The sound for the game was OK and watching movies was better. Once I got my new Alienware 7.1 Gaming Headset I realized what I was missing! The speakers do a good job at separating sounds and now I can tell when I’m gaming if something is behind me, small background noises I missed before and overall a better experience.

Listening to music and watching YouTube videos were impressive as well. High quality music across the highs, mids and low.

I haven’t had the chance to test out the mic. But having it plugged in and extended or retracted doesn’t causing sound issues as some users reported.

Unfortunately these headsets are wired. But Alienware provides a connection via audio USB or through the AUX port. It even provides 2 channel into 1 option.

Now on to the comfort levels…

These headphones are heavy and over sized. They are designed for sitting at desk or in a stationary position. Leaning over will cause the headphones to slide forward or fall off (sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t). Even with these issues they are comfortable to wear for hours of game play or watching movies.

Pros

• • Incredible sound
  • Comfortable
  • Retractable mic
  • Plenty of options for connecting to computer or console

Cons

• • Heavy and over sized
  • no case
  • Not wireless

The Alienware 7.1 PC Gaming Headset AW510H are availed from Alienware.com and from Amazon. You can also get it in Lunar Grey. If anything changes, I will update this review.