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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