RIG 600 Pro Acid Camo headset review - "Comfortable, affordable, with no-frills audio quality"

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RIG 600 Pro Acid Camo headset offers no-frills audio quality and seamless Bluetooth connectivity
Wicked Cushions-boosted comfort goes well with the adjustable sizing
Basic and lightweight, but not the sturdiest build

I know I shouldn't let music affect me as much as it does when writing game reviews, but it's there for a reason, isn't it? The background score can pump up the action during an intense firefight, or slow things down with some lo-fi beats when it's a calming puzzler.

The feels are only ever as good as the audio devices that deliver them, though, which is why it's such a treat to have something like the RIG 600 Pro to take mobile gaming to the next level - and it doesn't have to break the bank, either.

RIG 600 Pro Acid Camo Headset Design

Because it's easy on the wallet, the RIG 600 Pro Acid Camo gaming headset does have a very plastic feel. Don't take that to think it's at all flimsy though, as it's still of quality build and feels sturdy enough to withstand a little bit of abuse. The build also means it's pretty lightweight, which I appreciate so darn much especially when I'm wearing it for long hours at a time.

headset against the backdrop of a computer desktop

The star of the show, of course, is the Acid Camo design, which is what this limited-edition review is all about. Nacon has teamed up with Wicked Cushions to turn up the comfort level to the max here, with the WC PadZ ear cushions that feel nice and snug around my ears. The memory foam ensures a good fit and the camo-patterned PU leather keeps things stylish for gamers. Plus, you can adjust the sizing of the band with three different holes where you can snap the earcups into place.

In all honesty, I'm not a huge fan of camo patterns in general, but one advantage that's particular to this headset is that when the leather starts to chip off as it inevitably will, the damage will barely be visible given the design. This means that the camo actually does its job of camouflaging the chipped leather - a far cry from my old headset's grey leather cups that are already breaking off, and very, very noticeably, at that.

Anyway, back to the adjustable band - there are three holes, as I mentioned, but this also means that the ear cups are pretty much just dangling from a wire when they're not clicked into place at the bottom of the headband. This might seem alarming at first glance, but you're not supposed to leave them dangling anyway. It's also a small price to pay for the adjustable size, which definitely contributes to the comfort.

In my experience as a petite Asian female, the second slot fits perfectly for me, but so does the third and largest adjustment. Now, I can imagine the first slot is meant for kids/teens, but I do wonder if the fit is too tight for someone with a bigger build even at the largest setting. This particular feature gives the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid headset an edge given its adjustable junction points with multiple levels.

Gaming Experience And Performance

When it comes to the actual sound though, the RIG 600 Pro does an absolute bang-up job of delivering high-quality audio, whether it's an evocative soundtrack or an arena with a hail of bullets. This is all thanks to the high-sensitivity drivers that offer less distortion, and it's bass-boosted too with surround sound support.

I could really feel the sound effects reverberating through different directions as I was playing - a sword slashing through the air to my right, an explosion of gunfire in the distance, the thundering of hostile footfalls rushing towards me in battle. While there's no Active Noise Cancellation option here, it does offer noise-isolating earpads that still get the job done.

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Connectivity is a breeze here too - I didn't have any issues connecting via Bluetooth (and the USB-C dongle) for both my Android and iOS devices. It's easy to switch among multiple phones, and you have the option to choose Game, Bluetooth or Dual mode so you can still answer any phone calls or receive important notifications.

That said, I do wish there was an option to connect via cable too, just because wired is the way to go sometimes when latency is an issue. Still, I can't really complain - I didn't experience any noticeable lag with the sound, which is good enough as far as I'm concerned.

What's The Verdict?

As always, there's a handy app you can use to customise your audio settings, and I'm extremely grateful Nacon didn't decide to go full "app control only" here. The left ear cup hosts the Bluetooth button, the on/off button, and a volume slider, not to mention the super secret and ultra-cool hidden mic that retracts into the ear cup.

I have to admit that I wouldn't have noticed this at all if it weren't for the Quick Start manual that came in the box - it was talking about how to mute the microphone, and I had to spend a good few seconds just gaping at the secret mic that folds perfectly into place. I had no issues with the mic, either, even while recording a lengthy podcast session with the Pocket Gamer team (yes, we do have a podcast! Have a listen after this, won't you?).

Overall, the RIG 600 Pro is a basic budget-friendly headset that more than delivers when it comes to comfort and audio quality. It's not the flashiest of the bunch where RGB lights or added features are concerned, but when a headset offers this much value for so little, you don't really need the extra frills.

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