out of 10
The short version
Korvane X2 $149
The most comfortable wireless headset we have tested this year, with excellent battery life and clean, detailed sound. Streamers should budget for a separate microphone.
Best for long sessions and multi-platform players
What we like
- Exceptionally light at 262 grams
- Around 52 hours of battery in our tests
- Low-latency dongle plus Bluetooth at the same time
- Breathable fabric pads that stay cool
Keep in mind
- Microphone sounds thin next to rivals
- Companion app is basic
- No active noise cancelling
Key specs
- Weight
- 262 g
- Drivers
- 50 mm
- Battery (tested)
- 52 hours
- Connection
- 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3
- Charging
- USB-C, 15 min for 6 hours
Most gaming headsets are built for a two-hour session. The Korvane X2 is built for a lost weekend. After a month of daily use across console and PC, it is the first wireless headset in a long time that we forgot we were wearing.
Design and comfort
At 262 grams, the X2 is lighter than most wired headsets. The suspension band spreads the weight evenly, and the fabric-wrapped pads breathe far better than leatherette. During a four-hour test session, none of our testers reported hot ears or pressure points, including two who wear glasses.
The build is mostly matte plastic with an aluminium slider. It does not feel premium in the hand, but it has survived being dropped, sat on and stuffed into a backpack without a creak.
Sound quality
Korvane has tuned the 50 mm drivers for clarity rather than bass. Footsteps and directional cues are crisp, and dialogue sits clearly above busy mixes. Bass is present but controlled. Music fans who want more punch can add it through the app, which offers a ten-band equaliser and three presets.
Battery and connectivity
Our rundown test, at 60 percent volume with the dongle connected, lasted just over 52 hours. A fifteen-minute charge gives around six hours. The X2 can connect to its 2.4 GHz dongle and a phone over Bluetooth at the same time, so you can take a call without leaving your party chat.
Microphone
This is the weak spot. The detachable boom microphone picks up voices clearly enough for team chat, but it sounds thin and slightly compressed. For casual play it is fine. Anyone streaming or recording should use a dedicated microphone.
Full specifications
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Microphone
- Detachable, cardioid
- Platforms
- PC, consoles, mobile
- In the box
- Dongle, USB-C cable, fabric pouch
Final verdict
Comfort first, and it shows
The Korvane X2 gets the fundamentals right: comfort, battery and clear sound. If you play for hours at a time and do not stream, it is the easiest recommendation in its price range.
