{"id":369928,"date":"2026-09-21T10:28:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/?p=369928"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T09:29:21","slug":"epomaker-gx1-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/droix.net\/blogs\/en-au\/epomaker-gx1-review\/","title":{"rendered":"EPOMAKER GX1 Review – Open-Back Wireless Gaming Headset with 70-Hour Battery Life"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the EPOMAKER GX1?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EPOMAKER GX1<\/a> is an over-ear open-back gaming headset with 50mm dynamic drivers, virtual 7.1 surround sound, 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth and wired connectivity. It also includes a detachable boom microphone with environmental noise cancellation (ENC), RGB ear-cup lighting and a 2,000mAh battery rated for up to 70 hours with RGB disabled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOMAKER is best known for its mechanical keyboards, but the company is now expanding into gaming audio with the GX1. This affordable wireless headset combines 2.4GHz connectivity, Bluetooth, wired operation, virtual 7.1 surround sound and an unusual open-back design, making this EPOMAKER GX1 review relevant to PC, console and mobile gamers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The EPOMAKER GX1 headset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

At around $49.99, the GX1 offers an impressive feature list. Its biggest selling point is arguably its flexibility: it can be used with a gaming PC, console, phone or tablet, and its detachable boom microphone makes it suitable for both gaming and everyday use. This EPOMAKER GX1<\/a> review examines whether those features add up to a practical budget headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EPOMAKER GX1 specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Specification<\/th>EPOMAKER GX1<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Type<\/td>Over-ear open-back gaming headset<\/td><\/tr>
Drivers<\/td>50mm dynamic<\/td><\/tr>
Frequency response<\/td>20Hz\u201320kHz<\/td><\/tr>
THD<\/td>\u22643%<\/td><\/tr>
Channel balance<\/td>\u22645dB<\/td><\/tr>
Surround sound<\/td>Virtual 7.1<\/td><\/tr>
Wireless connections<\/td>2.4GHz and Bluetooth<\/td><\/tr>
Wired connection<\/td>USB-C to 3.5mm and USB-A to USB-C<\/td><\/tr>
Wireless latency<\/td>25ms via 2.4GHz; 34\u2013200ms via Bluetooth<\/td><\/tr>
Microphones<\/td>Built-in microphone and detachable boom microphone with ENC<\/td><\/tr>
Battery<\/td>2,000mAh<\/td><\/tr>
Battery life<\/td>Up to 70 hours with RGB disabled; approximately 30 hours with RGB enabled<\/td><\/tr>
Charging time<\/td>Approximately 3 hours 20 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
Lighting<\/td>RGB lighting on the ear cups<\/td><\/tr>
Headband adjustment<\/td>7 levels<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/td>Approximately 320g<\/td><\/tr>
Compatibility<\/td>PC, Mac, PlayStation 4\/5, Nintendo Switch, Android and Xbox via cable<\/td><\/tr>
Surface finish<\/td>Oil-sprayed and electroplated<\/td><\/tr>
Software<\/td>EPOMAKER app<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/td>Approximately $49.99<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What’s in the box<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Inside the packaging, EPOMAKER includes everything required to get the GX1 connected to a range of devices. The contents include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n