Our Verdict

The G5 Max is a lightweight, comfortable gaming headset with truly stellar battery life, and for that it should be commended. Unfortunately, the dull microphone and boxy default sound profile let it down. While it can be tweaked, it's still a fiddly, slightly cheap-feeling beast that doesn't justify its $150 price tag.

For

305-hour battery life

Light and comfortable

Detailed drivers

Bluetooth 6.0 support

Against

Boxy sound profile

Disappointing microphones

Dreadful EQ presets

Too pricey

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