An open-backed headset changes who else hears the game. On your own, that design makes it easy to notice someone at the door without switching a setting. In a shared room, the person reading beside you may hear the soundtrack too.
In depth
Sony INZONE H6 Air review
Published
Best forPlayers with a quiet room who want a light wired headset for long campaigns.
At a glance
- Noise cancellation
- Not supported
- Weight
- Approx. 199 g
- Battery life
- Not applicable
- Connections
- 3.5 mmsupplied USB-C audio box
Pros
- A wired connection avoids battery and pairing interruptions.
- The analog cable and USB audio box suit different desks and controllers.
Cons
- Sound travels both into and out of the open earcups.
- PC app presets stay with the software.
Sound & Isolation
- Open-back design
- RPG/Adventure EQ
The earcups let sound pass through rather than forming a closed chamber around the ear. In its H6 Air test, SoundGuys could identify what was playing from several feet away. It’s an important distinction for late-night games: using headphones doesn’t guarantee a quiet room for someone else. 1
Design & Microphone
- Approx. 199 g
- Detachable boom
The headset keeps its weight down by leaving the battery and radios out. Volume and mic mute have physical controls on the left earcup, so you can adjust game level or mute a conversation without tabbing out. The boom can come off when you only want to listen.
Connectivity
- 3.5 mm headset plug
- USB-C audio box
A compatible controller can take the analog plug. At a desk, the supplied USB-C box gives a Windows PC access to Sony’s INZONE features. SoundGuys found its custom profiles depended on the running software, so moving the headset to another device won’t automatically transfer a carefully adjusted EQ. 1
Alternatives
Sony’s closed H9 II offers noise cancellation and wireless play if other people share the room. Going wired with the H6 Air is more attractive if your controller or computer is already within cable reach. A comfortable existing wired headset still makes sense if isolation is important to how you play.
Verdict
Buy the H6 Air for a quiet gaming space and the freedom to play without a charge stop. Its open cups are a deliberate room choice. A desk beside a TV, microphone or sleeping partner calls for a closer look at closed designs.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- SoundGuysSony INZONE H6 Air review (opens in a new tab)https://www.soundguys.com/sony-inzone-h6-air-review-155938/
Audible leakage several feet away; PC EQ profiles bound to INZONE Hub; controls and analog mic connector.