A wireless headphone that gets the best of replaceable batteries

New gaming hardware always promises to shave milliseconds off latency or response time. Changes are often not visible. But the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay wireless headset, on the other hand, can save you more than milliseconds: It has the hottest battery I’ve ever used, and the headset won’t die when you change its battery.

Glory changes on the formula known by SteelSerieswhich made flexible, rechargeable batteries a must-have item for high-end headsets. Its new $229.99 title has zero audio download by changing the batteries because it has a backup battery that can run for up to 3 hours. This is a major upgrade over competing headsets, such as the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni and Turtle Beach Stealth Pro 2, which cut their batteries when they are removed for replacement.

InfinitePlay’s battery changing system is quick and foolproof, too. The batteries fit into the right-hand slot like a cartridge, and you can’t put them in the wrong way, as long as the edges are down. It’s easy to put it without any flow on my screen, and the audio doesn’t stop. Removing and installing the batteries is a breeze, too – though the battery life is long enough that I didn’t change it during my month-long test.

Almost all aspects of using InfinitePlay are satisfactory. The metal studs on the back of each ear cup make it easy to adjust the volume and mix of games/chats, or make calls and pause music when connected to my phone via Bluetooth. I’ve used the headset most of the time with a PC, where the battery compartment always has a full battery ready for use. But I can pull out its USB-C 2.4GHz transmitter when I want to play on my PlayStation 5 or Steam Deck.

Sound quality is better than I expected from a company that is so new to audio. Its bass, clarity, and sound stage provide a pleasant listening experience. You can get better quotes at this price point if that’s your thing (the Fractal Scape is a good way). But Glory needs many nails. The 180-degree rotating ear cups don’t pinch my head, even when wearing glasses, and its bungee-style headband and adjustable side arms should allow most people to get a comfortable fit.

InfinitePlay has nothing to do with it. There’s no noise canceling, and it doesn’t transmit with a hard drive, and its built-in microphone sounds a bit noisy (use its closed microphone if possible). There is another app that works, but I wish there was a browser app to make it easier to customize. There are affordable headphones that work well for most box sets. But if you’re looking for something that’s cool and timeless, this $230 head puts more expensive options to shame with its timeless, timeless design.

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