Plantronics Rig Gaming Headset

Flexible design makes it functional as a gaming headset and headphones for mobile devices. Comfortable design. Solid midrange performance.

Weak treble. Expensive for a wired stereo gaming headset.

Conclusion While it's pricey for a wired, stereo headset, the Plantronics RIG combines solid performance with flexibility, including a handy way to use it with your smartphone both when you're at your desk and on the go. It works well as a pair of...

Since this is a Plantronics product, you may expect some kind of Bluetooth support, so I should point out that Bluetooth is not supported in this version. It’s not hard to imagine that other versions could be built with fancier options at some point,...

Solid performance with a reliable mic. ; Well-designed mixer puts everything you need at your fingertips.

Secondary input channel is nothing but a (neat) gimmick. ; No surround sound.

I have mixed feelings about Plantronic’s latest headset. The Rig seems like a solution in search of a problem: Being able to plug my phone into my headset mixer when I sit down to game is nice, but it doesn’t improve my experience in a meaningful...

Excellent sound ; Lightweight and comfortable ; Highly versatile audio adapter ; Included in-line remote.

Some audio controls hard to reach ; Delicate design.

The Plantronics Rig Flex LX headset offers Xbox One gamers excellent sound and plenty of useful audio controls.

Great solid headphone build ; Good quality plastics and great solid comfortable padding ; Multitasking hub easy to use and works very well ; Easy to set up ; Compatible with many gamingplatforms ; Compatible with most mobile phones ; Good audio quality

Headphone to hub cable too short ; Headphone can get a bit heavy after a long gaming session ; Xbox One compatibility issues ; Limited equalizer settings

So there you have it, this is a great package! Plantronics’s RIG really offers great value for money and in our opinion the £90.00 pricing tag is well worth it. For this, you not only get a good quality built and good sounding pair of headphones but...

We love the finish on the white version of the cups though the puck does feel a touch cheaper. It is certainly sturdy enough but doesn’t quite have the same premium finish as the headset itself. In terms of controls, the unit offers more than most with...

Lightweight Design ; Long durable cabling ; Good audio quality ; Dual audio input works on multiple devices ; Common cabling all included ; Innovative RIG mixer design

No retractable or collapsible mic ; Mic doesn’t hold placement well ; Has some inline mic hissing

Today’s new generation of gamers love their games, music, and social media, and crave access to it 24/7. It’s a tough target to hit but Plantronics may have zeroed in on them just right with the RIG gaming headset. It really allows you to stay mobile...

The RIG produces decent sound for its price point and the control mixer adds a new level of smartphone control when gaming. The headphones are light and comfortable for long-term wear, chat quality is top notch and the flat cables really help keep...

Construction is kind of on the cheap and flimsy side. The volume sliders for switching between smartphone and gaming mode could be consistent. Audible distortion at higher volumes with the master volume ring