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Sony Inzone H6 Air review
A fantastic entry in Sony's gaming canon, the Inzone H6 Air impresses with lovely audio, good comfort and some handy extras. It is still a little pricey, though.
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2026 seems to be the time of the open-back gaming headset. After years of not seeing much in this sector (bar the Corsair Virtuoso Pro), we've seen a return to form for this admittedly niche sector that I'm all for. First, it was the turn of Asus with the Hifiman-collab Asus ROG Kithara with its audiophile credentials, huge planar magnetic drivers, and an equally hefty price tag that m'colleague Phil liked, although with the caveat that it's $300/£285 and misses some very basic features for a headset. Y'know, like physical controls or any form of software control.
Now it's the turn of Sony with the lightweight and breathable Inzone H6 Air, which immediately wins against Asus in my head for coming in at virtually $100/£100 less. Granted, the $200/£180 price tag is still dear for a strictly wired headset when versatile wireless choices such as the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 and Logitech G522 Lightspeed exist. Whether it can match in features or quality is a different matter entirely against any of these, though, which is why hardware overlord Jacob is paying me for these very words.
The first thing that was immediately noticeable for me when plonking the Inzone H6 Air on my bonce is how lightweight it is. It's technically under 200 g at 199 g without the additional boom microphone affixed to the front to make it look more like a conventional pair of headphones (adding the mic adds an extra 12 g—I know, immense) and the lack of a more avant-garde design, a la Kithara, means you're less likely to get funny looks on Zoom calls or if you bravely decide to use this as normal headphones out and about.
The sub-200 g weight makes these cans supremely comfortable for my head for extended periods, and it almost feels like you don't have them on your head half the time. My only criticism is how light the clamping force feels, as the headset feels as if it's resting on your head more often than not, arguably due to the suspension-style headband Sony has opted for.
Operating principle: Open-backConnectivity: WiredDrivers: 40 mm drivers derived from Sony's MDR MV1 headphonesFrequency response: 10 Hz – 20,000 HzMicrophone: Cardioid detachableWeight: 199 grams (0.44 lbs)Price: $200/£180
It adjusts in the same funny way as on the Inzone H9 II, requiring you to pinch a hinge and adjust each side independently. It's fine, but I think that's where the clamping force issue derives from.
To be clear, I don't mind the lighter force afforded by the Inzone H6 Air, but some folks may prefer a tighter fit, which can mostly be achieved if you take a few moments to adjust the headband properly.
Outside of this, this Sony headset carries a clean and modern look, with strong build quality thanks to a combination of metal earcup outers and some solid plastics used elsewhere. The headset also folds down for easy stowage, although there isn't an egg bag to store the cans in if you want to take them out anywhere.