The AOC GH300 in Practical Test
So far, we have introduced you to the general data and facts of the AOC GH300. But how does it perform in terms of sound, comfort, and the microphone?
Comfort
What we like: The headset sits well on the head. The headband is completely covered with synthetic leather, and the ear cushions are made from the same material. This way, the ears are well-enclosed, and the headset rests gently on the head.
The headset also sits stable and securely on the head, and even when we move our heads quickly or jerkily, the headset remains in place.
An elastic headband, as used by SteelSeries in its Arctis headsets or also TurtleBeach in its headsets, is unfortunately not provided in the GH300.
What is less successful: The headset can only be adjusted in length. The ear cups themselves are rigidly attached to the headset frame and cannot move vertically. Here, headsets like the Kaira (Pro) from Razer feel much more ergonomic, as the headset can adapt better to the head.
Synthetic leather also has the disadvantage of making the ears quite warm in summer. However, so far, we have not had any problems with the GH300, but you should consider this when purchasing. Breathable fabric covers would have been a better solution here.
Sound Quality
With 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz, AOC tries to cover all frequencies that the human ear can perceive. Below 10 Hz, we perceive nothing; above 20,000 Hz, we hear nothing anymore. Low frequencies are perceived as rumbling, while high frequencies sound like beeping.
What we like: The sound is typically bass-heavy for gaming devices. Action-packed games especially benefit from this. The highs and lows are clear as well.
Voices stand out clearly from the overall sound, and the midrange sounds warm and pleasant. In Mass Effect: Andromeda, you hear your protagonist panting, while in Apex Legends, you can hear your colleague firing at the enemy with his machine gun.
The headset is also quite suitable for music. In Brahms’ Piano Trio No. 1, the piano and strings sound well-coordinated, and in jazz music, you can pleasantly hear the bass plucking and rumbling.
Overall, the headset primarily appeals to gamers as shooters like Apex Legends benefit from the powerful sound and good localization. Footsteps can be easily recognized and placed within the sound.
What is less successful: The weakness of the sound lies in the highs. This becomes evident only when you turn the volume up very high. Then the highs crackle in the headphones and are unpleasant.
The gaming headset is advertised with 7.1 surround sound, but the sound feels very artificial and strange. During the test, we frequently used the device as a stereo headset.
Microphone
What we like: In voice chat, we are understandable. Moreover, the microphone is flexible enough that you can move it out of the way when you do not need it. The microphone is also detachable, so you can set it aside when you just want to game or use it for multimedia.
What is less successful: The microphone is definitely the weak point of the gaming headset.
In a test with colleagues over Discord, we sounded like we had a sponge in our mouths. The sound is muffled and quite unclear. Our voice sounds far away; the software makes the overall sound of the microphone better, but we are lacking settings here.
This weak microphone is particularly surprising because the GH300 is otherwise really well done. The microphone is, therefore, more of a means to an end, and we would recommend you use an external microphone.
Conclusion: Good headset if you don’t want it for the microphone
For whom is the headset suitable? If you are looking for a comfortable and well-made gaming headset for around 50 Euros, the AOC GH300 offers a suitable solution.
Gamers and multimedia users get decent sound quality, which is somewhat bass-heavy but still enjoyable.
However, the microphone remains the big weakness of the headset. If you are frequently in voice chat or often talk, the GH300 is likely to disappoint your listeners – at least that was our experience in the test. If you primarily want a headset because of the microphone, the AOC GH300 is not a recommendation for you.
If you don’t care about how you sound or don’t talk much anyway: For around 50 Euros, you get very good sound combined with a poor microphone.
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What alternatives are there? With the Logitech G332, SteelSeries Arctis 1, and Roccat Elo X Stereo, there are three notable representatives between 50 and 60 Euros.
The G332 offers you better ergonomics than the AOC GH300 thanks to its rotating ear cups. The microphone is also better overall, and you don’t sound so muffled and distant.
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 also provides you with a better microphone than the AOC GH300. However, we prefer the build quality of the GH300 significantly. The texture feels more premium due to the metal in the GH300 compared to the many plastics in the Arctis 1. Additionally, the Arctis 1 only offers a frequency range of 100 Hz – 10 kHz. The AOC GH300 therefore provides you with a higher bandwidth.
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The Roccat ELO X Stereo offers you a really good microphone and good build quality for the price. Additionally, the ELO X Stereo uses a dynamic headband, which provides high comfort. However, you will have to forgo software settings.
The gaming headset AOC GH300 was sent to us for testing purposes. However, the manufacturer had no influence on the content and structure of the article.
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