A surprisingly capable gaming headset with strong comfort, flexible connectivity, and a few unexpected trade-offs that might catch you off guard.
In a world where competitive gaming, Discord chats, streaming and even remote work calls have become part of everyday life, a good headset is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Gamers need to hear every detail around them, and anyone on calls needs a microphone that delivers clear, intelligible voice quality.
The challenge is that the market is flooded with headsets promising premium audio while often demanding price tags that can easily exceed $200–$300. That’s exactly where Glorious steps in, with a clear message: gamers shouldn’t have to overspend to get quality sound. The U.S.-based company, which broke into the peripherals market with gaming mice like the Model O series (including the Model O Wireless and Model O2 Wireless), has built a reputation for delivering solid performance at aggressive price points. Over time, it expanded into mechanical keyboards, mousepads, and other gaming gear, consistently positioning itself as a brand focused on real value, and not just flashy RGB aesthetics.
Now, the company is entering the audio space for the first time with the Glorious GHS Eternal RGB headset, aiming to deliver a strong gaming experience without breaking the bank.
Design and Build
Right out of the box, it’s clear that Glorious put thought into the details. Inside, you’ll find the headset, a detachable microphone, a roughly 6.5 ft (2m) USB-C to USB-C cable, a 4.9 ft (1.5m) USB-C to 3.5mm cable, a USB-C to USB-A adapter, and basic documentation. There’s no hard carrying case, which frequent travelers might miss, but the variety of cables makes the headset highly versatile.
The headset is available in black or white, and the white unit I tested looks clean and modern. The RGB version adds lighting strips around the earcups for a more pronounced gaming aesthetic, something that won’t appeal to everyone.
The headband uses a floating design with an inner suspension strap that rests on your head and distributes pressure more evenly. The ear cushions are made from breathable fabric with memory foam, and they feel surprisingly soft, closer to what you’d expect from higher-end headsets.
The earcups offer full rotation and flexible movement, making it easy to get a comfortable fit for different head shapes. On the downside, when placing them on a desk, the earcups tend to move around freely. They also don’t fold down very compactly, which makes them less ideal for tossing into a bag daily.
The relatively low weight works in their favor, especially for long sessions.
Hardware
Looking at the specs, it’s clear Glorious tried to pack in as many advanced features as possible while keeping the price competitive. The headset uses 40mm drivers with an angled design, which the company claims helps create a wider soundstage.
The detachable microphone is omnidirectional and, in my experience, very sensitive.
This is a wired-only headset, so there’s no wireless connectivity. It connects via USB-C, but thanks to the included USB-C to 3.5mm cable, it can also be used with standard analog audio sources.
On the earcup, you’ll find metal control dials for volume and RGB. The lighting is controlled through Glorious CORE software, where you can adjust visual effects, EQ presets, and microphone settings.
Controls
The physical controls are one of the highlights. There are two metal dials that feel much more premium than you’d expect at this price point. One controls volume and also allows you to skip tracks and answer calls, while the other manages Chat Mix and toggles RGB lighting with a long press.
It’s a smart design that reduces button clutter and makes controls intuitive. That said, microphone muting is handled via a separate physical switch rather than being integrated into the dials. Also, there’s no clear audio cue when muting, but only a red LED indicator.
User Experience
In day-to-day use, the headset is very comfortable. It’s lightweight and doesn’t create excessive pressure, even after extended sessions.
Sound quality is solid overall. In games like Battlefield, I experienced fairly good separation of environmental effects and gunfire. The sound profile feels relatively natural, with less exaggerated bass than what’s typical in gaming headsets, which I personally see as a plus.
For music, performance is decent but not exceptional. High frequencies can sometimes feel a bit sharp. One interesting aspect is the difference between connection modes:
- Using the 3.5mm connection, the sound felt more natural, balanced, and clean. Volume was strong, and dialogue came through clearly with good depth.
- Switching to USB-C, overall volume dropped, bass was noticeably reduced, and highs became more dominant.
In gaming scenarios, the sense of space is quite good. The Glorious CORE software includes preset EQ profiles like FPS, Music, and Immersion, but it doesn’t allow for fully custom EQ creation.
The sidetone feature (hearing your own voice through the mic) works well. At medium levels, it felt natural and helped maintain a comfortable speaking volume without needing to raise my voice.
The microphone was a pleasant surprise in terms of clarity, as others reported hearing me clearly. However, it does pick up a lot of mouth noise, including breathing and sharp speech sounds.
Again, connection type matters:
- With 3.5mm, the mic captures more vocal detail but also more background noise and breathing.
- With USB-C, the voice sounds more compressed, which reduces noise but also affects natural tone.
As for the RGB lighting, although it looks good on paper, I found it less practical. If you wear glasses, the lighting reflects in the lenses, which can be distracting. I ended up turning it off.
Conclusion
By now, it should be clear that the Glorious GHS Eternal RGB headset comes with strong intentions to deliver value. It’s very comfortable, looks good, offers excellent connectivity options, and generally provides a natural and pleasant sound profile. That said, the RGB might feel excessive for some users, the software could use improvements, and the control scheme isn’t perfect.
Still, at around $100, this is a very attractive package. If you’re looking for a particularly comfortable headset, are on a budget, and enjoy RGB aesthetics, this is definitely worth considering.
To me, the bigger story here is that this is Glorious’s first step into the audio space, and it shows real potential. Based on this experience, there’s a good chance the next generation will be more refined, which could position the company as a serious player in the PC headset market.
Price: ~$100