Par Lewis Maddison, 17 mai 2025
"The OXS Storm G2 offers wireless connectivity and multi-platform compatibility at a very low price. Build quality is reasonable, and the lightweight construction is welcome, although the earcup padding could be improved. Audio quality is also surprisingly clear and full, although it’s not the best in class. Ultimately, there may be others that beat it for sound, long-term comfort, and features, but not by huge distances – so when you consider its price, the Storm G2 is one of the best value gaming headsets around."
| Avantages +Son net et percutant +Facile à utiliser +Très bon rapport qualité-prix |
Inconvénients -Pas le meilleur son du marché -Pas de logiciel de personnalisation -Inconfortable sur de longues sessions |
OXS STORM G2 : TEST EN DEUX MINUTES
The OXS Storm G2 est un casque gaming sans fil compatible avec les consoles PlayStation et Nintendo, ainsi qu'avec PC et mobile, grâce à ses différents modes de connectivité. Il a un aspect élégant et assez sobre, bien qu'il y ait quelques fioritures qui le distinguent comme périphérique gaming — et ce sont ses aspects les moins attrayants. Cependant, l'éclairage RGB apporte une vibrance de bon goût à l'ensemble.
The buttons operate solidly and smoothly, and are well located to make for easy access. The volume wheel is placed underneath rather than behind the left driver, which prevents miscrolls when leaning back in a chair. However, it’s a shame that it’s awkward to use, owing to its low profile and rough notching.
It’s also pleasingly light and not as bulky as some of its rivals. However, it doesn’t feel as premium as the best wireless gaming headsets out there, with the plastics letting the side down somewhat. The fit and finish in certain areas is admirable, while it’s wanting in others.
(Crédit image : Future)
The hooks for the drivers feel reassuringly solid, although their height adjustment mechanism is quite poor, as it’s difficult to move them smoothly. Still, at least they offer plenty of security.
The Storm G2's earcups fail to provide as much cushioning as you might expect based on their thickness: the inside of the drivers touched my ears, it felt as if the lower portion of my ears weren’t cupped sufficiently by the padding.
They also exerted a little too much pressure against the sides of my head. Admittedly, this is a problem I experience with many headsets, and the effect wasn’t too problematic here. However, the issue was made worse when wearing glasses, as the drivers pushed the arms of my frames into my head slightly too much. I found the Storm G2 comfortable for short and medium sessions, but for anything longer, I would experience fatigue.
Malgré l'absence de logiciel, trois modes EQ sont sélectionnables via un bouton dédié. Ceux-ci offrent des différences significatives en termes de qualité audio, les modes Musique et Surround étant les points forts, car ils offrent tous deux suffisamment de fidélité et de basses pour une expérience agréable, quel que soit le type de contenu consommé. J'ai également été agréablement surpris par la qualité du microphone, qui est clair et exempt de distorsion.
What’s most impressive about the Storm G2, though, is its low price. There aren’t many gaming headsets with multiple wireless connectivity modes this cheap, still less those that perform as strongly.
There are better sounding gaming headsets out there with budget prices, but they’re still more expensive than the Storm G2 – although some offer software for accessing additional features and tweaks. But at this price point, the Storm G2 is a strong choice for those on the hunt for a decent and affordable gaming headset.
TEST OXS STORM G2 : PRIX ET DISPONIBILITÉ
- $79 / £62 (environ AU$123)
- Disponible dès maintenant en finitions noire et blanche
- Très bon prix pour un casque gaming sans fil
Le Storm G2 coûte $79 / £62 (environ AU$123) et est disponible dès maintenant en coloris noir et blanc. Il est livré avec un microphone amovible, un sac de transport, un câble de charge USB, un dongle USB-C (avec adaptateur USB-A) et un câble AUX 3,5 mm.
This is a very low price for a wireless gaming headset, especially one that supports both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz standards. If you’re looking for a similarly budget-friendly wireless headset, the Corsair HS55 Wireless is a great alternative, as we think it’s the best PC gaming headset in this category.
It’s still more expensive than the Storm G2, but it can be customized using the iCue software, while the Storm G2 lacks any such tool. It also has good sound, if lacking low-end response somewhat.
If you’re looking to save even more money and don’t mind being tethered, the Epos H3 is one of the best wired gaming headsets around in our view. It boasts superb sound and comfort levels, but like the Storm G2, it lacks software.
TEST OXS STORM G2 : CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES
| Prix | $79 / £62 (about AU$123) |
| Poids | 9.9oz / 282g |
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Compatibilité
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PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
| Type de connexion | Filaire (AUX), Sans fil (2.4GHz, Bluetooth) |
| Autonomie de la batterie | Jusqu'à 40 heures |
| Fonctionnalités | Trois modes EQ, micro amovible |
| Software | Aucun |
(Image credit: Future)
TEST OXS STORM G2 : DESIGN ET FONCTIONNALITÉS
- Look élégant dans l'ensemble
- Qualité de fabrication convenable
- Pas de logiciel
Le Storm G2 a une apparence mitigée, avec des éléments élégants quelque peu atténués par les fioritures orientées gaming, comme un symbole peu distinctif et des drivers profilés. L'éclairage RGB injecte néanmoins un certain éclat attrayant.
Il se sent assez léger et la qualité de fabrication semble suffisamment robuste. Cependant, les plastiques ne sont pas les plus premium, et certains panneaux et leurs jonctions semblent un peu bruts et peu raffinés.
The stitching around the headband is more impressive, with its tight and precise execution, and the hooks for the drivers are reassuringly solid. Making height adjustments, though, isn’t the smoothest process, as they tend to grab when sliding them back and forth, but at least remain secure once in place.
The drivers themselves are pleasingly slim, with less bulk than those adorning some other gaming headsets. And while the buttons on the left driver don’t look particularly elegant, their simple layout makes for easy and intuitive operation when wearing the Storm G2.
I was also pleased to see the volume wheel located at the bottom of the driver rather than at the back, as this prevents it from accidentally jogging when leaning back in a chair or sofa – an issue I’ve experienced with other gaming headsets. However, I wish it protruded a little further, as it can be awkward to use at times.
On the issue of comfort, the Storm G2 is again somewhat inconsistent. Despite appearances, the earcup padding isn’t the plushest, which means it fails to buffer the pressure of the drivers pressing inwards, especially around the tops of the ears. This is especially bad news for glasses wearers, as I found the lack of cushioning pushed the arms of my frames into my head with more pressure than I would’ve liked.
(Image credit: Future)
The effect isn’t as egregious as some other gaming headsets I’ve tried, and I was comfortable wearing the Storm G2 for an hour or so, but for anything longer, I would start to experience some mild aching and fatigue.
Curiously, the drivers didn’t feel as secure around the bottom of my ears as I was expecting; coupled with the fact that the inside of the drivers made contact with my ears, this made the Storm G2 feel more like an on-ear rather than an over-ear headset.
Thankfully, the headband has a better design; the outer material feels premium, although it still lacks cushioning. Again, this meant I would start to experience aching after long sessions, although I should say it wasn’t to the same degree as I’ve experienced with other gaming headsets.
The detachable microphone has a flexible gooseneck design, which I always welcome, although it doesn’t feel as stable as others I’ve tried. However, it remained in position during use, and it’s very easy to wrangle into the ideal position.
Unfortunately, there’s no customization software for the Storm G2, so those looking for extra features and tweaks will be disappointed. There’s also no way to check the battery level, which is another inconvenience.
TEST OXS STORM G2 : PERFORMANCES
- Son net et percutant
- Profils EQ utiles
- Bonne connectivité
The son global du Storm G2 est assez admirable , with crisply rendered mids and highs without much distortion, although fidelity isn’t up there with headphones dedicated to audio playback. Still, in this sector, the Storm G2 acquits itself well enough for a pleasurable listening experience.
The various listening modes make a meaningful difference to sound as well. Music mode offers the most impact thanks to its punchy bass response, although sub frequencies aren’t as deep or sonorous as those of the best sounding headsets.
Meanwhile, Surround mode lives up to its name and imparts a greater sense of space, which I found helpful when trying to locate footsteps more precisely in Counter-Strike 2, for example. What’s more, this mode also retains the fuller sound of Music mode.
Le mode Jeu, cependant, est peut-être le plus faible des trois modes, et semble uniquement retirer de la fidélité et des basses, sans réel avantage pour compenser.
No matter what connectivity mode you use, audio response is fast, and the audio quality is consistent. However, I seemed to detect a slight lag when using Bluetooth. Also, it’s a shame that in wired mode, the various EQ modes, the microphone, and the volume wheel all cease to function. It does seem to default to Music mode, though, which is something I welcomed.
The Storm G2 connected easily to the various platforms I tried it on via both Bluetooth and the 2.4GHz dongle, and is level with the best Nintendo Switch headsets in terms of setup with the console. Battery life is hard to discern, since there’s no indicator, although I can say that it at least lasted a whole day’s worth of testing.
(Image credit: Future)
DEVRAIS-JE ACHETER LE OXS STORM G2 ?
Achetez-le si...
You want to save money
There aren’t too many wireless gaming headsets around at this price, and it punches above its weight in terms of performance.
Vous voulez une compatibilité multiplateforme
Grâce aux modes 2.4GHz et Bluetooth, ainsi qu'à un câble 3,5 mm pour le jeu filaire, le Storm G2 est compatible avec divers systèmes.
Ne l'achetez pas si...
Vous voulez le meilleur confort
Le Storm G2 peut devenir un peu inconfortable après de longues périodes, surtout pour les porteurs de lunettes.
Le Storm G2 n'est accompagné d'aucun logiciel, donc les seuls réglages disponibles sont les trois profils EQ sélectionnables via un bouton.
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