Jordan Clarke
The BENGOO G9000 is like that questionable kebab you buy at 2 AM—it might not be gourmet, but it gets the job done. For $19, you get a gaming headset that promises the world and delivers… well, a decent slice of it, with a side of LED-induced epilepsy.
Let’s be real: if you’re buying a gaming headset for less than the price of a movie ticket, your expectations should be appropriately low. The BENGOO G9000 defies some of those expectations—mostly by not catching fire. The sound is actually passable, with bass that doesn’t sound like a tin can full of bees.
The LED lights on the earcups are the headset’s way of yelling, 'I’M A GAMER!' to everyone in the room. They serve no purpose other than to drain your USB port’s will to live. The mic is… fine, if you enjoy sounding like you’re calling from a submarine.
The '7.1 Surround Sound' claim is bold for a $19 headset, but it’s not entirely a lie. You can tell footsteps are happening somewhere, which is more than I can say for my cat’s reaction time. The memory foam ear cushions are nice, assuming your skull isn’t shaped like a watermelon.
If you’re a broke gamer who wants to hear enemies slightly better while looking like a discount rave DJ, this is your headset. If you’re an audiophile or someone who values their dignity, maybe save up for something that doesn’t scream 'I shop in the clearance bin.'
At half off, the Beats Studio Pro stops feeling like you're funding Apple's marketing department and starts looking like actual value. These over-ears deliver solid ANC, genuinely impressive battery life, and comfort that doesn't suck, even if they're not going to impress your audiophile friends.
At half off, the Beats Studio Pro stops feeling like you're funding Apple's marketing department and starts looking like actual value. These over-ears deliver solid ANC, genuinely impressive battery life, and comfort that doesn't suck, even if they're not going to impress your audiophile friends.
