About the Sony INZONE H9
Sony's best headset for staying "in the zone"
Sony's best headset for staying "in the zone"
The INZONE H9 is the flagship model in Sony's impressive new line of gaming headphones. This comfy wireless headset delivers precise 3D sound that increases immersion and heightens your situational awareness to help keep your competitive edge sharp. Large 40mm drivers with a unique diaphragm give you accurate highs and lows, with extended bass impact provided by ducts built into the earcups.
Playing with a team? The flexible boom mic ensures your teammates can hear you clearly. And you can balance your game/chat audio with controls built into the earcups, letting you focus on the game's soundtrack or callouts from your team.
Clear gaming sound with noise cancellation
The H9 has an over-ear, closed back design that provides passive noise isolation, but you can turn on active noise cancellation with the press of a button. The Dual Noise Sensor technology the H9 uses to block out external sound comes from Sony's highly rated 1000X series of headphones. This feature lets you enjoy clear sound from your game without ambient noises distracting you, making it easier to catch subtle audio cues like footsteps or the rustle of an enemy on the other side of a wall.
You can also switch over to Ambient Sound Mode to let in important sounds like a ringing phone or the voices of folks around you, while still blocking out the rumble of the air conditioning or traffic outside your window.
Perfect for the PS5
This headset is designed to work seamlessly with the PlayStation 5, with support for the console's impressive Tempest 3D audio technology and nifty bonuses like integrated audio settings. You can make adjustments using the controls on the earcups and see those reflected live on-screen in the PS5 Control Center.
Flexible wireless connection
The H9 comes with a USB transmitter to link up to your PS5 or PC. Just plug it in and you're good to go. The 2.4 GHz wireless connection between the transmitter and the headphones stays strong and stable, with low latency to keep the sound and picture in sync.
Calls and music with Bluetooth
Built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music and make hands-free calls. You can connect to your smartphone with Bluetooth while still connected to the USB transmitter, letting you quickly answer a call when you're playing, then flip right back to your game once you hang up.
Personalized 360° audio
Sony's 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer app analyzes the shape of your ears to let the headset create a unique three-dimensional soundscape. "Phantom" speakers are projected all around you for immersive sound tailored just for you. Hear the wind rushing past as you swing through a crowded skyline in Spiderman: Miles Morales. Or feel incoming arrows whistle above your head as Jin Sakai in Ghosts of Tsushima.
Optimize your sound with INZONE Hub
If you're playing on a PC, you can dial in your sound with INZONE Hub. This optional downloadable software lets you manually tweak the little details of your game audio and voice communication to get them just where you want them. The INZONE Hub also powers up your headset with 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming. This software converts stereo audio signals into virtual 7.1 surround sound, so you're always getting the benefit of a three-dimensional soundscape.
Product highlights:
- Featured in our article: Best gaming headsets for 2024
- over-ear, closed-back design provides noise isolation so you can focus on the game
- 40mm dome drivers with neodymium magnets deliver detailed, high-quality sound
- uniquely shaped diaphragm authentically reproduces crisp highs and deep lows
- oval-shaped vented earcups offer a secure fit and powerful bass extension
- active noise cancellation with dual microphones to sense noise and block out external distractions
- Ambient Sound Mode lets in key sounds like voices or phone calls so you can stay aware of your environment while you play
- soft synthetic leather headband and ear pads rest snugly against your head with minimal pressure for maximum comfort during long play sessions
- Perfect for PlayStation 5 — works seamlessly with the PS5's Tempest 3D technology for immersive spatial audio
- change audio settings on your headset and see them reflected on-screen in the PS5 Control Center
- downloadable INZONE Hub software lets you customize your game audio and voice communication settings
- 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming converts stereo audio signals into 7.1-channel virtual surround sound
- compatible with Windows® 10 (64-bit) or later
- 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer smartphone app analyzes your ears to optimize your sound and create phantom speakers all around you
- Discord-certified for clear communication
- compatible with PS5 and PC
Controls and connections:
- built-in earcup controls for Noise Canceling/Ambient mode, volume, power, and Bluetooth
- adjustable game/chat balance lets you prioritize the game audio or your team chat on the fly
- flexible bi-directional boom mic
- flip mic to quickly mute your chat
- USB wireless transmitter with low-latency 2.4 GHz frequency signals
- low-delay algorithm keeps your sound and picture synced together
- wireless range: 30 feet
- built-in Bluetooth 5.0 for hands-free calling and wireless music streaming with compatible devices
- connect to both the wireless transmitter and to your smartphone via Bluetooth to quickly pick up a call and return to your game without interruption
General info and included accessories:
- USB-A to USB-C charging cable
- continue to play while charging with included cable
- frequency response: 5-20,000 Hz
- battery life: 32 hours
- charging time: 3.5 hours
- quick charge for 10 minutes for 1 hour of use
- weight: 11.6 oz.
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # WHG900N/W
What's in the box:
- Over-ear gaming headphones with boom microphone (white)
- USB transceiver
- 59" USB cable (Type A USB on one end and USB-C on other end)
- Reference Guide
- Warranty (US + Canada)
- Caution on liquid exposure
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Overview: The Sony INZONE H9 (WH-G900W) Noise Cancelling wireless gaming headset features 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming that puts you inside the game. The H9 offers Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) as well as an Ambient Sound Mode to help you shut out or be more aware of your surroundings. The soft headband and smooth ear pads are so comfortable, you can wear them for hours. The INZONE H9 is designed for use with both PC and PlayStation 5. The over-ear headphones come with a wireless USB transceiver, and a USB charging cable.
Drivers: The INZONE H9 is equipped with large 40mm dome type drivers with PET film diaphragms, EDCCA voice coils, and neodymium magnets. The headphones deliver a wide frequency response (5Hz-20,000Hz), with powerful bass for lifelike explosions and other gaming sounds.
Head and Ear Pads: The gaming headphones feature a wide, soft headband cushion that evenly distributes the weight across your head. The ear cushions are made of smooth nylon which optimizes the contact with the side of your head to minimize pressure on your ears. The ear pads isolate ambient sound naturally so you can concentrate on your game without distraction. The INZONE H9s are extremely comfortable, allowing you to wear them all day without fatigue.
Noise Cancelling: The INZONE H9 headset utilizes the same Dual Noise Sensor Technology as the popular 1000X series headphones. Multiple microphones pick up ambient sounds which are cancelled by an anti-phase signal. Using Noise Cancelling lets you hear only your game sounds for better focus. Conversely, the Ambient Sound mode uses the same microphones to amplify ambient sounds so you can stay aware of your surroundings while you game.
360 Spatial Sound for Gaming: When using INZONE Hub PC software, you can enjoy 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming to put you in the middle of the action. The newly designed virtualizer software for gaming takes multi-channel audio signals and reproduces a realistic soundtrack for your games. 360 Spatial Sound for Gaming lets you hear your opponent quicker so you can react first. You can detect where your opponents are, and how far away, even if they are out of sight in the shadows or behind obstacles. The 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer, available on a smartphone app, lets you optimize your gaming audio to your ear shape for best results.
Boom Microphone: The INZONE H9 is equipped with a boom microphone for in-game communications. The bi-directional microphone is located on a 5-1/2" boom that is shaped to be closer to your mouth to ensure you can be clearly heard. The mic boom folds down when you want to use the microphone, and mutes when you flip it up and out of the way. The microphone has an effective frequency response of 100-8000 Hz.
Wireless Communication: The headset connects to your PS5 or computer via a 2.4GHz wireless connection through the included USB transceiver. The communication features a low delay algorithm so you can respond quickly during the game. You can also connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth while you're connected to your game console via 2.4GHz wireless so you can enjoy smartphone calls and voice chat while playing. The headset is equipped with Bluetooth v.5.0 with a wireless range of 30 feet. It supports SBC and AAC codecs.
Discord Certified: The INZONE H9 headset works well on the Discord voice, video, and text communication platform. Voice chat with your friends while you play is smooth and seamless.
Perfect for PlayStation 5: While using the headset on a PS5, you can enjoy PlayStation 5's Tempest 3D AudioTech for an even more immersive experience. The INZONE H9 and PS5 work seamlessly together and let you enjoy special PS5 features for enhanced performance. As you adjust the settings on the headset, you can see the settings reflected on-screen in the PS5 Control Center. You can balance the game sounds and voice chat from the headphone as you desire.
Battery: The INZONE H9 is powered by a 3.85V, 520mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The headset charges in approximately 3.5 hours via USB. The battery can be charged via a commercially available USB AC adapter with an output of 0.5A or more, a personal computer (Windows 10 or later, macOS 11 or later), or a PlayStation 5. On a full charge, the battery life is up to 32 hours for game and chat (Bluetooth off). See below for other battery life specs. A 10-minute quick charge will allow you to use the headset for about an hour.
| Status | Bluetooth Mode | Codec | Noise Cancelling/Ambient Sound Mode | Battery Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game and Chat | Off | --- | Noise Canceling On | Max. 20 hours |
| Off | --- | Ambient Sound On | Max. 20 hours | |
| Off | --- | Off | Max. 32 hours | |
| Game and Chat w/Bluetooth Phone Calls | On | --- | Noise Canceling On | Max. 15 hours |
| On | --- | Ambient Sound On | Max. 15 hours | |
| On | --- | Off | Max. 20 hours | |
| Game and Chat w/Bluetooth Music Playback | On | AAC | Noise Canceling On | Max. 16 hours |
| On | Ambient Sound On | Max. 16 hours | ||
| On | Off | Max. 22 hours | ||
| On | SBC | Noise Canceling On | Max. 15 hours | |
| On | Ambient Sound On | Max. 15 hours | ||
| On | Off | Max. 20 hours |
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Bought these for my son who is 32 and has been playing video games since age 4. He LOVES them saying they are exceptional and provide total immersion into his game play.
Michelle from ZIONVILLE, NC