Gamdias Hephaestus Headset Review

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While the packaging is attractive, the build quality seems good and the feature set rich, we feel that it is going to take a serious push from Gamdias over the next 12-24 months if they truly want to establish themselves as a brand.

Why?

Well there are headsets like the Medusa NX from Speedlink that offers a similar specification set – alongside pure volume that's enough to clear the wax from your ears with no olive oil/cotton buds – and all for £50.

Which is £20 less than the Gamdias Hephaestus at £70.

It's not an exact like-for-like, because the Gamdias spatial technology is one level above that offered by cheaper headsets, so it's going to be a personal value judgement.

Pros

• Attractive design, makes you look like a Captain Scarlett Angel Interceptor
• Integrated heatsinks are an interesting approach to keeping ears cool
• Audio is clear and the vibration system works, more or less

Cons

• Volume does not go loud enough
• Weird software installation experience
• Too much competition at this price point for it to be a clear winner

KitGuru says: Lots of competition in this space, but with some innovative features and good overall build quality, it's certainly Worth Buying if you like the styling – which you can see for yourself at Multiplay i51 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry from 18th to 21st April.

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