My first thoughts while pulling the AG7 out of its packaging was how heavy and rock solid it feels. With the package contents out of the way, let's take a look at how this headset actually feels and works. If I dropped that into a bucket of flash drives and forgot what it looked like, I'd have a hell of a time finding it.Īfterglow branding is nice, but nothing on the dongle? It looks like any other flash drive! Headset - Fit, Design, and Performance
One thing I found odd, as seen in the pictures following, is that while the headphone cable and USB cable are Afterglow branded on the ends, there is zero marking to show that the USB dongle is an Afterglow item. The equipment was securely packaged in a sturdy cardboard clamshell, with all items individually plastic wrapped. The Afterglow AG7 Wireless Stereo Headset includes: I'm very glad to say that I was anything but. As I've seen wireless headsets that suffer from short battery life, poor wireless performance, and terrible sound quality, I went into this review not knowing what to expect, but my hopes were high that I wouldn't leave disappointed. I've always been fairly skeptical of wireless gaming headsets as I've been burned by them in the past, so to speak. Whether or not this is true, it would appear to be a thing of the past as Turtle Beach has now brought a surprisingly affordable alternative to the market, weighing in at a reasonable $100 USD. As a market largely comprised of Turtle Beach products, it has long been rumored that there was an exclusivity agreement between Microsoft and Turtle Beach granting them licensing to use Microsoft's wireless technology in their premium headsets. Disclaimer: Review unit kindly provided by PDP - Performance Designed ProcuctsĪ new contender into the world of Xbox One gaming headsets, PDP has introduced a new product from their Afterglow line, the Afterglow AG7 Wireless Stereo Headset for Xbox One.