With the GXT 489 Forta, Trust offers a discreet gaming headset for the PS5 for under 60 euros. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann reveals who the headset is suitable for.
For many gamers, 100 euros is a magical limit when purchasing peripherals and accessories for PC and console. With Logitech, Razer, and SteelSeries already in this space, several manufacturers have positioned themselves.
The manufacturer Trust aims to appeal to gamers who don’t want to spend more than 60 euros with its GXT 489 Forta. The gaming headset from Trust for the PS5 primarily wants to score points with a simple design and good sound quality. Whether it succeeds, I explain in the in-depth review.
Who tested this?
I have been testing hardware for our readers on MeinMMO since 2019. Aside from gaming mice, gaming headsets and keyboards are my absolute favorites. I have a dozen headsets stored both professionally and privately. With a head circumference of 58 cm, I have a relatively smaller head.
The Trust GXT 489 Forta was provided to me by the manufacturer for testing.
Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware editor MeinMMO
Features and technical details:
| Design | Over-ear/Closed |
| Connection type | 3.5mm jack cable to PC and PlayStation |
| Frequencies | 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz |
| Compatibility | PC, PS4, PS5 |
| Weight | 244 grams |
| Contents | Headset, 3.5mm jack cable (1.2m), microphone, pop filter |
| Price (RRP) | 59.99 euros |
Design and build
What is included in the package? The gaming headset is delivered with a 3.5mm jack cable (1.2 m), an attachable microphone, and a pop filter. Additionally, a user manual is included.
Construction of the headset: You can get the device from Trust either in black or white. Neither the Trust logo on the ear cushion nor the PlayStation logo is illuminated. This makes the headset significantly less noticeable than the sometimes brightly lit competition.
The manufacturer uses artificial leather padding for the ear cups. All components such as the microphone and cable can be removed and stored separately. A mute button and a volume control are located on the left ear cup.
At the console, you have to connect the headset with your DualSense controller. On PC, you can also use a USB sound card. However, a Y-splitter for microphone and sound is not included.
Processing
Trust uses a plastic case without metal for the headset. Overall, the headset seems well made, without obvious weak points in processing. Other headsets in the same price range, like the EKSA 900 Pro, rely on similar processing. Because of its relatively small size, the headset also appears very robust.
The volume control feels a bit cheap and turns overall too easily. The jack cable can be detached and easily replaced with another cable. In the case of a cable break, the cable can therefore be quickly replaced.
Software
The headset can be easily connected to the PS4, PS5, or PC via the included jack cable. There is no software available for either PlayStation or Windows PC. Therefore, you have to be satisfied with the preset sound. Trust does not offer drivers or other software for the headset.
On the next page, you can read all about comfort, sound, and the microphone. In the concluding summary, I explain to you for whom the headset could be worthwhile.
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