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Sony INZONE H5
Sony INZONE H5 wireless gaming headset
Sound
3.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall3.6
1.05.0
A 3.6 puts its audio quality in the bottom third of gaming headsets we've measured.
Measured on 18 of the 146 we've cataloged.
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Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
33.4 hBelow average33.4 h
8 h90 h
below average for gaming headsets — based on 84 of 146 we've cataloged.
Connection Type
Most commonWired-3.5mm33%Bluetooth27%2.4GHZ26%Wired-usb-c11%
2.4GHZ is the most common — on 26% of the 200 gaming headsets we've cataloged (of 146).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 33.4 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 210 min
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- 2.4ghz, wired-3.5mm
- Dongle Connector
- USB-A
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- Platform Compatibility
- PC, PlayStation 5
- Wireless Protocol
- 2.4GHz dongle
- USB Charging
- Yes
Build
- Material Ear Cups
- Soft nylon
- Water Resistance
- No
- Material Headband
- Plastic with fabric padding
Design
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Foldable
- No
- Wearing Time Max
- 4 h
- Weight
- 260 g
Features
- Control Type
- Physical buttons
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Auto Pause
- No
- Chat Mix
- Yes
Identity
- Model Number
- INZONE H5
Microphone
- Boom Style
- Fixed boom
- Noise Reduction Type
- AI-powered noise reduction
- Polar Pattern
- Bidirectional
- Flip To Mute
- No
- Microphone
- Yes
- Is Detachable
- No
Release
- Msrp Usd
- 150 USD
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Driver Size
- 40 mm
- Driver Count
- 1
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- Bright
- Surround Sound Format
- Windows Sonic
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sony INZONE H5SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | -1.7 |
| 25 | -1.6 |
| 32 | -1.5 |
| 40 | -0.6 |
| 50 | -2.1 |
| 63 | -0.4 |
| 80 | 2.2 |
| 100 | 3.7 |
| 125 | 4.3 |
| 160 | 4.8 |
| 200 | 4.8 |
| 250 | 3.0 |
| 315 | 0.6 |
| 400 | -1.1 |
| 500 | -1.0 |
| 630 | -0.1 |
| 800 | 0.4 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | -0.4 |
| 1600 | 0.6 |
| 2000 | 3.9 |
| 2500 | 6.7 |
| 3150 | 7.4 |
| 4000 | 2.8 |
| 5000 | 1.7 |
| 6300 | 6.9 |
| 8000 | 8.8 |
| 10000 | 5.4 |
| 12500 | 5.4 |
| 16000 | -7.0 |
| 20000 | -71.1 |
Sony INZONE H5
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -2.1 |
| 26 | -1.6 |
| 33 | -1.0 |
| 41 | -0.2 |
| 52 | -0.6 |
| 65 | -1.5 |
| 82 | -2.0 |
| 103 | -2.0 |
| 130 | -1.5 |
| 163 | -2.2 |
| 205 | -0.7 |
| 259 | 1.4 |
| 325 | 6.5 |
| 410 | 5.7 |
| 516 | 6.9 |
| 613 | 7.6 |
| 772 | 11.6 |
| 972 | 11.5 |
| 1220 | 20.6 |
| 1540 | 18.1 |
| 1940 | 18.7 |
| 2440 | 35.7 |
| 3070 | 26.0 |
| 3870 | 36.1 |
| 4870 | 33.6 |
| 6130 | 35.0 |
| 7720 | 35.5 |
| 9720 | 45.4 |
| 12200 | 30.3 |
| 15400 | 33.5 |
| 19400 | 38.6 |
Sony INZONE H5
4.1
2.8
3.9
3.6
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed March 2024
6.9/ 10
Worth a lookIsolation6.3
Battery life9.7
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity7.5
Design7.0
Portability4.5
The verdict
If you are a PC or PS5 gamer, then the Sony INZONE H5 is worth considering. You get low latency wireless listening, though there is no Bluetooth support to use the headset with other devices. As long as you're okay with the headset staying with your gaming setup, this is a good option.
✓Liked: Comfort, Low latency
✕Could be better: No MacOS support, No mobile app, No Bluetooth support, No audio over wired USB
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