Krysenix Wireless Gaming Headset UK Review (2026) , Tested & Rated | vividrepairs.co.uk

Poor microphone performance and listener fatigue after extended sessions aren't subjective complaints, they're measurable failures in frequency response, driver tuning, and ergonomic design. When those failure points start affecting your gameplay, the logical response is to look at the data and find something better. The question is how much better you actually need, and at what cost.

The Krysenix Wireless Gaming Headset sits at the budget end of the market, priced to compete with the kind of wired headsets that come bundled with consoles or get grabbed in a supermarket deal. I've been testing it over several weeks across PC, mobile, and Switch sessions, competitive FPS, some story games, a fair amount of Discord calls, and I want to be upfront about what this review is and isn't. This isn't a flagship headset. It doesn't pretend to be. The question I'm trying to answer is whether it does enough of the right things for the right kind of buyer. Spoiler: for a specific audience, it genuinely does.

I've tested headsets at every price point over eight years, from sub-£17.99 budget picks to £17.99 planar magnetic units. The budget tier is where marketing language gets the most dishonest, and where buyers get burned most often. So let's be clinical about this one. What does it actually measure up to, and who should be putting it in their basket?

The headset connects wirelessly, which is the headline feature here. Getting wireless connectivity at this price is genuinely unusual. Most headsets at this tier are wired, full stop. The wireless implementation uses a 2.4GHz USB dongle for PC connection, with Bluetooth available for mobile and Switch use. Rated battery life sits at around 40 hours, which I'll address in detail later. The headset is listed as compatible with PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile, though the specifics of each platform's compatibility have some caveats worth knowing about.

Build materials are plastic throughout, which is expected. The headband has a basic leatherette pad, and the earcups use a similar leatherette covering over foam. Weight comes in light, noticeably lighter than mid-range headsets with metal reinforcement, which has both comfort and durability implications. The mic is a fixed boom style rather than retractable, sitting on the left earcup. There's no active noise cancellation on the mic, and no hardware EQ controls beyond a volume wheel on the earcup. Here's the full spec breakdown:

The rated frequency response of 20Hz to 20,000Hz is, frankly, a marketing figure. Every headset claims 20-20k. What matters is what the response actually looks like across that range, where the peaks are, where it rolls off, and how flat the mid-range sits. Without access to a measurement rig, I'm working from listening tests here, but the character of the Krysenix's response is fairly readable after several weeks of use. There's a clear bass boost below around 200Hz, a slight mid-range recession between 500Hz and 2kHz, and a treble peak somewhere around 8-10kHz that adds perceived "crispness" but can get fatiguing on certain content.

This is a dynamic driver design rather than planar magnetic, which is entirely appropriate at this price, planar magnetic headsets start at several times this cost and require more power to drive. The 32-ohm impedance is well-matched to the wireless dongle's output stage. One thing worth flagging: the Bluetooth implementation appears to use the SBC codec rather than aptX or AAC, which limits audio quality on the wireless Bluetooth connection specifically. The 2.4GHz dongle connection sounds noticeably better than Bluetooth on this headset, and that's the connection I'd recommend for any serious gaming use.

For competitive gaming specifically, V-shaped tuning is a mixed bag. The boosted treble does help with high-frequency directional cues, footsteps, reloads, distant gunfire, which is genuinely useful in games like Warzone or Apex Legends. But the recessed mids mean that voice communication through the headset sounds slightly thin, and some of the mid-range spatial information that helps with positional audio gets lost. It's not a disaster for competitive play, but a more neutral tuning would serve you better if ranked matches are your primary use case.

For casual gaming, films, and general entertainment, the V-shape is actually a reasonable fit. Action films sound punchy. Open-world games with big soundscapes feel immersive. The bass boost adds weight to in-game music and ambient sound design. If you're playing story games, RPGs, or anything where atmosphere matters more than pinpoint positional accuracy, this tuning suits the content well. It's worth being honest that this isn't a headset for audiophiles or competitive players who need surgical precision, it's a headset for people who want gaming to sound fun, and on that metric it mostly delivers.

Bass extension is decent for the price. The low-end boost is audible down to around 60-70Hz before it starts rolling off, which means you get the impact of explosions and bass-heavy music without genuine sub-bass rumble. This is typical for 40mm closed-back drivers. Treble clarity is acceptable in the 6-10kHz range where most gaming-relevant high-frequency content lives, though I noticed some harshness on certain tracks and in games with aggressive sound design, the kind of harshness that builds up over a long session. After about two hours of continuous use in a particularly loud FPS session, I found myself reaching for the volume wheel to back things off slightly.

For music listening, the V-shape works better with some genres than others. Electronic music, hip-hop, and anything bass-forward sounds reasonably engaging. Acoustic music and classical suffer from the mid-range recession, vocals and instruments lose some body and presence. I wouldn't buy this headset primarily for music listening, but as a secondary function for a gaming headset it's fine. Movies are probably the strongest non-gaming use case: dialogue is clear enough (the treble peak helps with vocal intelligibility), and action sequences benefit from the bass boost. It's not a reference listening experience, but it's genuinely enjoyable for casual film watching.

Pickup pattern appears to be omnidirectional rather than cardioid, which is the less desirable option for gaming microphones. Omnidirectional mics pick up sound from all directions equally, meaning keyboard noise, fan noise, and room ambience all get captured alongside your voice. In a quiet room, this is manageable. In a typical gaming setup with a mechanical keyboard and a PC with audible fans, your teammates will hear your environment as well as you. I tested this on several Discord calls and the feedback was consistent: voice clarity was acceptable, but background noise was more present than on headsets with cardioid or unidirectional mics.

Voice quality itself is functional. It's not going to win any clarity awards, there's a slightly boxy, mid-forward character to the recorded voice that's typical of small capsule budget mics, but it's intelligible. Teammates can understand you without asking you to repeat yourself, which is the baseline requirement. If you're streaming or content creating, this mic isn't going to cut it. But for Discord calls, party chat, and in-game comms, it does the job. There's no mic monitoring (sidetone) feature, which means you can't hear your own voice through the headset while speaking, a minor annoyance for some users, a non-issue for others.

Clamp force is moderate. The headband doesn't grip aggressively, which is good for people with larger heads or those who wear glasses. I tested it with a pair of standard glasses frames and found the pressure on the temples was tolerable for sessions up to about 90 minutes, after which the leatherette earcups started to warm up noticeably. The earcup padding is on the thinner side, there's not a lot of foam depth here, and the leatherette material doesn't breathe. In warmer conditions or during intense sessions, ear warmth is going to be a factor. This is a common budget headset problem, not a Krysenix-specific one, but it's worth flagging.

Build quality is plastic throughout, and it feels like it. The headband adjustment mechanism clicks into place adequately but doesn't feel particularly precise or durable. The earcup swivel is limited, they tilt slightly but don't fold flat, which makes storage slightly awkward. I wouldn't drop this headset repeatedly and expect it to survive. That said, for a headset that's going to sit on a desk or a headset stand between sessions and get used by one person, the build is adequate. It's not going to fall apart in a month. Whether it'll still be going in two years is a different question, and I genuinely don't know the answer to that yet.

Latency on the 2.4GHz connection felt low enough for gaming. I didn't notice audio sync issues during gameplay or video playback, which is the practical test that matters. Precise latency figures aren't published by Krysenix, but the 2.4GHz wireless standard typically achieves sub-20ms latency in well-implemented headsets, and this felt consistent with that. The Bluetooth connection is a different story, Bluetooth audio latency is inherently higher, and I noticed a small but perceptible delay when using the headset via Bluetooth with my phone for video content. For music listening on Bluetooth it's fine; for gaming or video, use the dongle.

Multi-device pairing is possible in the sense that you can switch between the dongle and Bluetooth, but it's not simultaneous. You can't have Discord audio from your PC and game audio from your console mixed together, for example. Switching between connections requires manually toggling the headset's connection mode. It's a minor inconvenience rather than a dealbreaker, but it's worth knowing if you were hoping for the kind of simultaneous multi-source mixing that higher-end headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro offer. At this price, you're not getting that level of connectivity sophistication.

Charging is via USB-C, which is the right call in 2026. I'm genuinely pleased to see USB-C here rather than micro-USB, which still appears on some budget headsets and is increasingly annoying when you're trying to standardise your cable situation. Charge time from flat to full took around two hours in my testing, which is reasonable. There's no fast-charge feature that I could identify, it just charges at a standard rate. The headset does indicate battery level via LED, though the indicator is basic: a colour change rather than a percentage readout.

One thing I tested specifically: what happens when the battery dies mid-session. The Krysenix doesn't have a 3.5mm wired fallback option, which some wireless headsets include as a backup. If the battery dies, you're done until it charges. Given the strong battery life, this is unlikely to be a frequent problem, but it's worth knowing. For comparison, headsets like the HyperX Cloud Flight include a wired fallback; the Krysenix doesn't. If you're the kind of person who forgets to charge things, factor that in.

If you want EQ customisation on PC, you'll need to use system-level tools. Windows Sonic for Headphones is available as a free spatial audio option through Windows settings, and it works with this headset as it does with any audio device. Third-party EQ software like Equalizer APO can be used to adjust the frequency response if you want to tame the bass boost or smooth out the treble peak, and honestly, a gentle cut around 8kHz and a slight mid-range lift does improve the sound signature for competitive gaming. But that requires some technical comfort and isn't something a casual user should need to do.

Virtual surround sound is not a native feature of this headset. There's no Dolby Atmos or DTS:X licence bundled in, and no proprietary surround processing. Again, Windows Sonic covers this on PC if you want it, and PlayStation's Tempest 3D Audio works at the system level regardless of headset. The absence of software isn't a dealbreaker, it just means you're relying on platform-level audio processing rather than headset-level processing. For most casual users, that's perfectly fine. For users who want granular control over their audio profile, the lack of companion software is a genuine gap.

PlayStation 5 compatibility works via the USB dongle plugged into the PS5's USB ports. I tested this and it worked without any configuration, the PS5 recognised it as a USB audio device and audio routed correctly. Mic input also worked through the PS5. Xbox compatibility is more limited: the Xbox ecosystem doesn't natively support USB audio devices in the same way PlayStation does, so the dongle won't work directly with an Xbox console. You'd need to use Bluetooth to an Xbox controller that supports Bluetooth audio, or connect via a mobile device. This is a platform limitation rather than a Krysenix-specific failure, but it's worth being clear about.

Nintendo Switch compatibility works in handheld mode via Bluetooth, and in docked mode you'd need a USB-C to USB-A adapter to use the dongle, which isn't included. Mobile compatibility (Android and iOS) is via Bluetooth, and works fine for calls and casual gaming. The Bluetooth connection supports the SBC codec, which is universally compatible but not the highest quality option. If your phone supports aptX or AAC and you care about audio quality on mobile, you'll notice the SBC limitation. For calls and casual use, it's not an issue.

The honest comparison, then, is between the Krysenix's wireless convenience at a budget price versus wired headsets with potentially better audio quality at a similar or slightly higher price. The Turtle Beach Recon 70, for instance, has a more neutral sound signature and a better-performing cardioid microphone. The Trust GXT 322 has more durable build quality. But neither is wireless. If wireless is a hard requirement for your setup, and for some people it genuinely is, whether that's cable management, desk setup, or simply preference, then the Krysenix is one of very few options at this price point.

Against the HyperX Cloud II Wireless, the Krysenix loses on almost every technical metric, larger drivers, better mic, proper software, more refined sound. But the HyperX costs several times more. The comparison that actually matters is: does the Krysenix deliver wireless gaming audio that's good enough for casual use, at a price that makes the wired alternatives irrelevant? For a specific buyer, yes. That buyer is someone who needs wireless, has a tight budget, and isn't going to be doing anything that demands precision audio. For that person, the Krysenix is the only sensible option in this price bracket.

The wireless implementation is the headline achievement here, and it's genuinely functional. The battery life is strong. USB-C charging is the right choice. The headset is light enough to wear for extended sessions without discomfort. The mic, while not impressive, is clear enough for party chat and Discord. These aren't small things at this price point, getting all of them together in a wireless package is what makes the Krysenix worth considering rather than dismissing.

But be clear about what you're not getting. The soundstage is narrow, which limits competitive gaming performance. The omnidirectional mic picks up background noise. There's no software, no EQ, no mic monitoring. The build is plastic and won't survive rough handling. And the Bluetooth audio quality is limited by the SBC codec. If any of those limitations are dealbreakers for your use case, if you're playing ranked competitive games, streaming, or just want something that'll last three years of daily use, then you should be looking at the mid-range tier instead, and spending accordingly.

Scored against the full market, this is a 5.5/10 headset. Scored against what it's actually trying to be, an affordable wireless option for casual gaming, it's a 7/10. I'm scoring it as the latter, because that's the honest framing. The Krysenix doesn't fail at being a budget wireless gaming headset. It succeeds at it. Whether that's what you need is the question only you can answer.