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The wireless headset that gets hot-swappable batteries right
The Verge has published a hands-on review of the Glorious GHS InfinitePlay, a $229.99 wireless gaming headset praised for solving a long-standing problem with hot-swappable batteries. Unlike rival high-end headsets from SteelSeries and Turtle Beach, which cut out audio the instant their battery is removed, the InfinitePlay keeps playing sound uninterrupted during a swap, thanks to a built-in fallback battery. This matters because battery-swap systems have become a key selling point for premium wireless headsets, and Glorious has reportedly improved on the format at a lower price than its $400 competitors.
The headset's cartridge-style batteries slot into the right ear cup and cannot be inserted incorrectly, making swaps quick and simple even mid-game. A backup battery provides up to three hours of runtime during changeovers, while the two included battery packs are each rated for up to 85 hours of use. The reviewer also highlighted convenient metal control knobs on each ear cup, near-180-degree rotating cups for comfort, solid if not class-leading sound quality, and flexible connectivity via a USB-C 2.4GHz transmitter for PC, PlayStation 5 or Steam Deck use, alongside Bluetooth for phone calls and music.
In short
- Glorious InfinitePlay headset swaps batteries without losing audio
- Costs $229.99, undercutting $400 rivals like SteelSeries and Turtle Beach
- Includes two 85-hour batteries and a three-hour backup during swaps
Explained simply
Hot-swappable batteries in wireless headsets allow users to replace the battery without powering down the device, enabling continuous use. This appeals to gamers and intensive users who want uninterrupted sessions. However, most premium wireless headsets from manufacturers like SteelSeries and Turtle Beach completely cut out audio when the battery is removed, which undermines the entire point of the feature.
Glorious has introduced a new wireless gaming headset that maintains audio during battery swaps thanks to a built-in backup battery that supplies up to three hours of runtime. The device uses cartridge-style batteries that fit into the right ear cup and cannot be inserted incorrectly, making replacements quick and seamless even mid-game.
At $229.99, the Glorious headset undercuts competitors at around $400 whilst solving the audio dropout problem that affected them. The device also offers metal control knobs, rotating ear cups for comfort, and flexible connectivity through both a wireless transmitter and Bluetooth, giving it competitive appeal in the premium gaming headset market.
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