MSI Immerse GH70 Gaming Headset Review

Immerse GH70

The gaming market is always full of new and powerful headsets, spanning seemingly every imaginable budget. MSI already has an impressive range of peripherals on the market. However, the MSI GH70 looks set to take that to the next level.

Priced at a little over £100 The GH70 gaming headset isn’t particularly cheap. However, it does promise a lot of high-end features that are sure to excite not only the gaming market but also PC users in general.

Features

It ticks all the right boxes concerning cool features, such as the mystic light RGB System. Of course, RGB lighting isn’t exactly essential, but it’s certainly a fun thing to have. It also comes with an on-cable controller, software customisation, a carry pouch to keep everything safe when not in use, and most importantly, high-resolution audio certification.

Overall, the range of features on offer or indeed promising, but being good on paper and being good in practice are two very different things. Of course, we have one in our hands right now, so let’s get it out of the box and put it through its paces.

• Hi-Res certification guarantees the highest sound quality
• Enhanced Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound
• Amazing LED Light Effect
• Smart Audio Controller
• Choose from millions of colours with RGB Mystic Light
• Fine-tune detailed settings with Gaming Center
• Comes fully geared up with all accessories and carry pouch in the box

“MSI Immerse series Gaming headsets are designed to deliver the most immersive experience for gamers. Hear your opponents before you see them thanks to crystal clear positional audio or simply close your eyes and let your favorite music give you chills as you hear it in more detail than ever before.” – MSI

Mystic Light

“MSI Mystic Light RGB allows you to choose from millions of colours and multiple effects to proudly show off your style. Mystic Light Sync enables gamers to synchronize and coordinate colours and effects with their gaming rig and other peripherals” – MSI

Hi-Res

“The Hi-Res certification guarantees the highest possible sound quality when playing games, movies or music. Incredibly accurate and detailed sound reproduction ensures the best immersive experience and lets you enjoy audio like never before.” – MSI

Specifications

For in-depth specifications, please visit the official product page here.

Packaging

The headset comes packaged in a nice and durable box, sporting a clear image of the headset design and its RGB lighting on the side. There’s also small hi-res audio badge showing that it is certified.

What’s in the Box

In the box, you will find everything you need to get you started and more. The headset comes hard-wired with a long and durable USB cable. There are some soft foam and fabric ear cushions, which you can swap out with the leather ones that come pre-installed. Finally, there is a protective carry bag which is perfect for storing your headset in when you are traveling