Polyisnt the most likely candidate to make a gaming headset.
I shouldnt have bothered.
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Design
Gaming hardware has a lets face it, completely deserved reputation for ugliness.
The RIG 700HX isnt like that.
The headsets earmuffs are wide and well-cushioned, effectively going around ones ears.
The left earcup contains the majority of the RIG 700HXs buttons.
The receiver has a long cable, making it easy to conceal within your furniture.
Performance
Broadly speaking, Im extremely impressed with how the Poly Rig 700HX performed.
The inclusion of USB-C would inevitably give faster charging times.
It would also mean I could use the same cable with the RIG as I would with my phone.
So, lets talk about sound quality, which is exquisite.
And honestly, using this felt like a measurable upgrade from my TVs built-in speakers.
Overall, the RIG 700HX offered a far more immersive, and therefore entertaining, experience.
And then theres the noise-cancelling microphone.
This is arguably the best feature of the RIG 700HX and offers excellent clarity.
Who is the Poly/Plantronics RIG 700HX for?
The Poly/Plantronics RIG 700HX is a solid, well-designed bit of kit.
It sounds great, its comfortable, and has a cracking microphone.
I can also imagine it being used in more formal office environments, thanks to its conservative design.
That said, there are a couple of things to be wary of.
Firstly, the lack of USB-C is a serious bummer.
Poly released the RIG 700HX today.
While its not currently available on Amazon, you’re able to find it at other retailers.
In the UK,Argos sells it for 120, plus shipping.
You might have better luck heading in store.
For what its worth, Ive tested this model myself.
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