Door Lewis Maddison, 17 mei 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."
| Voordelen +Helder en krachtig geluid +Gemakkelijk te gebruiken +Zeer goede prijs-kwaliteitverhouding |
Nadelen -Niet het beste geluid op de markt -Geen aanpassingssoftware -Oncomfortabel bij lange sessies |
OXS STORM G2: TWEE-MINUTENRECENSIE
The OXS Storm G2 is een draadloze gaming-headset die compatibel is met PlayStation- en Nintendo-consoles, evenals pc en mobiel, dankzij de verschillende connectiviteitsmodi. Hij ziet er strak en vrij ingetogen uit, hoewel er een paar flair-elementen zijn die hem markeren als gaming-randapparatuur — en dit zijn de minst aantrekkelijke aspecten. De RGB-verlichting voegt echter een smaakvolle levendigheid toe.
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.
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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.
Ondanks het ontbreken van software zijn er drie EQ-modi selecteerbaar via een speciale knop. Deze bieden zinvolle verschillen in geluidskwaliteit, waarbij de Muziek- en Surroundmodus uitblinken, omdat beide voldoende helderheid en lage tonen bieden voor een aangename ervaring, ongeacht het soort content. Ik was ook aangenaam verrast door de microfoonkwaliteit, die helder en vrij van vervorming is.
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.
OXS STORM G2 REVIEW: PRIJS EN BESCHIKBAARHEID
- $79 / £62 (ongeveer AU$123)
- Nu beschikbaar in zwarte en witte uitvoering
- Zeer goede prijs voor een draadloze gaming-headset
De Storm G2 kost $79 / £62 (ongeveer AU$123) en is nu beschikbaar in zwarte en witte kleurstellingen. Hij wordt geleverd met een afneembare microfoon, draagtas, USB-oplaadkabel, USB-C-dongle (met USB-A-adapter) en een 3,5 mm AUX-kabel.
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.
OXS STORM G2 REVIEW: SPECIFICATIES
| Prijs | $79 / £62 (about AU$123) |
| Gewicht | 9.9oz / 282g |
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Compatibiliteit
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PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS |
| Verbindingstype | Bedraad (AUX), Draadloos (2.4GHz, Bluetooth) |
| Batterijduur | Tot 40 uur |
| Functies | Drie EQ-modi, afneembare microfoon |
| Software | Geen |
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OXS STORM G2 REVIEW: DESIGN EN FUNCTIES
- Strak design in het algemeen
- Acceptabele bouwkwaliteit
- Geen software
De Storm G2 heeft een gemengd uiterlijk, met strakke elementen die enigszins worden ondermijnd door gaming-georiënteerde flourishes, zoals een onopvallend symbool en gecontoureerde drivers. De RGB-verlichting injecteert wel een aantrekkelijke glinstering.
Hij voelt vrij licht aan en de bouwkwaliteit lijkt duurzaam genoeg. De kunststoffen zijn echter niet de meest premium, en sommige panelen en hun verbindingen voelen wat scherp en ongepolijst aan.
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.
OXS STORM G2 REVIEW: PRESTATIES
- Helder en krachtig geluid
- Nuttige EQ-profielen
- Goede connectiviteit
The algehele geluid van de Storm G2 is behoorlijk bewonderenswaardig , 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.
De Spelmodus is echter misschien de zwakste van de drie modi, en lijkt alleen getrouwheid en lage tonen weg te nemen, zonder echt voordeel om dit te compenseren.
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)
MOET IK DE OXS STORM G2 KOPEN?
Koop het als...
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.
Je compatibiliteit met meerdere platforms wilt
Dankzij de 2.4GHz- en Bluetooth-modi, evenals een 3,5 mm-kabel voor bedraad spelen, is de Storm G2 compatibel met verschillende systemen.
Koop het niet als...
Je het beste comfort wilt
De Storm G2 kan na lange periodes een beetje oncomfortabel worden, vooral voor brillendragers.
Je instellingen wilt aanpassen
De Storm G2 heeft geen bijbehorende software, dus de enige aanpassingen die je krijgt zijn de drie EQ-profielen selecteerbaar via een knop.
Lees het volledige reviewartikel.