Overall, the Plantronics RIG 800 is a great gaming headset that is comfortable to wear for hours and lasts for hours, if not days. The long battery life is its best feature, because recharging a wireless gaming headset is nowhere fun – especially if you are running out of juice while you game.

Plantronics RIG 800HS Headphones Review Plantronics has been developing headsets for over 50 years and is considered one of the best headset manufacturers in the world. Recently, Plantronics sent us a pair of their RIG 800HS wireless headphones to take a look at.

Plantronics has been making headsets for a long while, and . The Plantronics RIG 800 series is made up of two models: The 800LX is for PC and Xbox One gamers while the 800LS is for PlayStation 4 gamers.

With a recommended retail price of $249.95AUD (Jan 2018), the Plantronics RIG 800LX Wireless Gaming Headset offers both PC and XBox gamers some great value for their money, particularly with the inclusion of Dolby Atmos and its flawless wireless capabilities, not to mention decent audio.

Wireless gaming headsets often feel like a compromise, where questions of price, comfort, and quality get obfuscated by battery life and convenience. While I'd still recommend headphones paired with something like a ModMic for PC, that combination falls flat when it comes to console gaming.

The Plantronics Rig 800LX is a cozy, lightweight gaming headset that offers immersive Dolby Atmos audio out of the box.

Comfy; lightweight design; Strong audio performance; Includes Dolby Atmos for Headphones; Long battery life

Bulky design; Occasional static; Microphone can get fuzzy

There are plenty of brands out there dabbling in the console gaming headphones space. However, until recently, there's not been a huge gulf between the best and the brightest in the area. Sure, some headphones might offer better fit or longer battery life.

Dolby Atmos does sound good; Battery life is longer than the competition

Dolby Atmos not very well supported; Iffy ergonomics

So I been rocking with Plantronics for a while now mostly using their Backbeat series ranging from earbuds all the way to high-end office headphones. It's been awhile since I really sat down some of their gaming headphones as my colleague Mike usually handles that but I was interested in their RIG...

Incredibly lightweight and comfortable, the Plantronics RIG 800LX would be one of our favorite wireless headsets-if it weren't for a bass driver...

Comfortable and incredibly lightweight; especially for a wireless headset; Dolby Atmos support is a neat novelty; Long-lasting battery

All-plastic construction feels fragile; Unintuitive and cumbersome sizing adjustment; Bass and treble both distort even at moderate volumes

The Plantronics Rig 800 LX is the best gaming headset you can find for $150, and it's good enough to hang with more expensive options. The Rig 800 LX is comfortable, has an incredible 24 hour battery life, sounds excellent and comes with Dolby Atmos built-in.

Great Sound; Multiple EQ's; Incredibly Comfortable and Lightweight; Super Long Battery Life; Dolby Atmos Support with Code Included

Would Be Nice to Have Bluetooth Connectivity