Nacon has introduced the RIG 800 HS, a gaming headset for PC, PS4, and PS5. MeinMMO editor Benedikt Schlotmann was able to test the gaming headset and explains whether it is worth it for everyday use.
With the RIG 800 HS, manufacturer Nacon offers a gaming headset for around 200 euros. In addition to a particularly low weight, the model especially features a charging station where the headset can be stored.
I was able to test the gaming headset from Nacon in detail for you and will explain for whom the model is worthwhile and where it has weaknesses.
Who tested it?
I have been testing hardware for our readers at MeinMMO since 2019. Besides gaming mice, gaming headsets and keyboards are my absolute favorites. I’ve got a dozen headsets hanging in my closet both professionally and privately. With a head circumference of 58 cm, I have a rather smaller head.
The RIG 800 Pro HS was provided to me by NACON for testing. I was able to test the device on PC and PS5.
Benedikt Schlotmann
Hardware Editor MeinMMO
Features and Technical Details:
| Design | Over-Ear/Closed |
| Connection type | Wireless via RF/Bluetooth or wired via USB-A |
| Frequencies | 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz |
| Compatibility | PC, PS4, PS5 |
| Weight | 288 grams |
| Included | Headset, Micro-USB cable, docking station, manual |
| Price (RRP) | 199.99 euros |
Contents
In addition to the gaming headset, there is also a micro-USB cable and an English quick start guide in the box. However, the special feature is the base station, which is also included. Here you can “mount” the headset and charge it in this way.
Additionally, the base station offers the ability to connect to the PC or PS5 via micro-USB and thus also serves as a wireless connection. This means I connect the USB transmitter to the base station, then to the PS5, and the connection is established.
Design and Build
The device from Nacon features a simple black design without RGB lighting or other strong decorations. The microphone is permanently built in and can be flipped up.
The headset also features faux leather cushions. Since the pressure from the clamping is quite high, it becomes quite warm under the cushions on my ears after a few hours. At around 20 degrees room temperature, this isn’t so dramatic, but at high summer temperatures, I imagine it would be uncomfortable.
All the control elements are on the left side of the headset and are easily reachable, large enough, and differ well from each other.
The headset comes with a station where you can place the headset, which then charges it. The headset is charged both directly and at the station via micro-USB. This is simply outdated in 2023.
I am therefore also astonished at the charging time until the headset is full. It is stated as 7 hours, which is annoyingly long for a gaming headset. For comparison: The TurtleBeach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX charges in 15 minutes sufficiently for 8 hours.
The included charging cable is, by the way, far too short and barely reaches to connect the station to my PS5 or the PC. I cannot use the headset sensibly with the cable either on the PC or the PS5.
Build Quality
The entire headset is made entirely of plastic and completely forgoes premium materials. This is quite disappointing for a headset that costs around 200 euros. I would have preferred to see steel-reinforced headbands, like those offered by the 80 euros more expensive ASTRO Gaming A50 or the equally priced Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max.
However, an advantage is that the headset has a modular design. In theory, you can remove the headband, ear cushions, and also the cable channel in the headset.
Software
The headset itself does not offer extensive software with additional functions on either the PS5 or the PC. Therefore, you have to use the sound settings that the headset offers you directly out of the box.
The setup is generally very easy. The base station or the wireless adapter is connected to the PC or PS5, and the connection is established.
On the next page, I will discuss comfort, sound, and battery life of the headset.
