
This limits the headset from being a travel accessory (forget about using it with the PS Vita on a train) or even an ideal solution for LAN parties.Įlsewhere, Sennheiser has kept the design as simplistic and accessible as possible. The G4ME One features an open acoustic design, which while reducing distortion and improving the sound quality somewhat, is also prone to sound leakage and does a fairly poor job at eliminating outside noise. This naturally gives them a large shape, though Sennheiser has smartly made them oval-shaped so they are not as chunky as other similar headsets. As a result, you have a circumaural earcup design that sits around your ear, rather than resting on them. Sennheiser has worked closely on the design to ensure the sound travels directly to our ears. That said, I never felt I had to handle it with care, and I have indeed dropped it a few times (sorry, PR!) without any damage.

It does feel sturdy in the hand, and could take a few beatings if it came to that, however it is difficult to determine how it will weather with wear and tear over time. The headset is encased in a plastic body, which doesn't bode well for the durablity of the device.

Where's the brooding black? The matte finish? On a serious note though, the G4ME One is a pleasant looking device, despite the odd slots and red underlinings that somewhat mar the overall look. The G4ME One shares the same base design of other Sennheiser headsets, however it's gloss-white plastic and metallic elements almost doesn't pass it off as a gaming headset.
