Manstrations Gaming Review - Lenovo Legion H500 Pro Headset: The Best $100 Set on the Market?

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Opinion: Hands down the best headset under $100.
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Introduction
The Lenovo Legion H500 Pro headset is a gaming headset develop for total audio immersion via 7.1 surround sound while enjoying your favorite video games. The set’s frame is solid steel, the headband and ear cups are leather, and it offers 7.1 surround sounds audio.

Pro(s)

The price: The Legion H500 Pro headset has a list price of $99.99 putting this headset in the low to mid-range for price. Based on my experience with this set and other sets at roughly the same cost I have been more than pleased with the sets functionality, comfort, and longevity.

Comfort & Construction: Most of the headsets I’ve owned in the past have been made mostly of plastic and have not held up well under general gaming use. This set is built mostly of metal with the exception of the ear cups and headband; however, both the ear cups and headband are connected to metal.

After several months and hundreds of hours of use, my headset is still in near-mint condition.

Functionality: The Legion H500 Pro headset comes with both a 3.5mm jack connected directly to the headset with an optional 3.5mm to USB connector. The connector has a built-in volume adjuster, equalizer, 7.1 surround sound dongle, and chat mute/unmute button. The decision to offer two separate connectivity options offers the end-user the ability to use the headset across more platforms than they otherwise would.

Me personally, I use these mostly with my Xbox via the 3.5mm connector; however, I do also use these while streaming movies via the USB connector.

The microphone: The most surprising feature I’ve appreciated the most is the retractable microphone. In the past, I’ve broken several detachable microphones on other sets (Turtle Beach, Sharkoon, etc…). I feel the ability to retract the microphone into the set has helped to prolong the use of the set.

Noise cancellation: The set has built-in noise cancellation and it works. When using this set I feel completely immersed in the gameplay to the point of not noticing when someone opens my office door and enters the room.

Con(s)

Versatility for Non-Gaming: The Lenovo Legion H500 Pro headset is designed for PC gaming by a PC company. Therefore, it should be no surprise that the features are geared mainly towards this end.

As I mentioned early, I use this headset primarily with my Xbox One via the 3.5mm connector. By plugging the headset directly into my controller (Elite Series 2) I lack the ability to adjust chat and game volume and settings on the fly. If this is an important feature for you then the Legion H500 Pro will fall short.

Opinion
The Legion H500 Pro Headset is the best bang-for-you-buck gaming headset on the market. Everything from the all-steel frame to the long-lasting comfort to the quality of the audio helps set this headset above the rest with the only drawback being a lack of functionality for console gaming. 4.5 out of 5 stars.

-Manstrations Gaming