Glorious has been keeping my fellow GamesRadar+ co-workers busy with gaming keyboards and mice to review for years now, but now it's my turn. On April 7, the brand unveiled a pair of new best gaming headset contenders with the GHS Eternal and the GHS Eternal RGB, which are compatible with gaming PCS, the PS5, and the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Not only is the GHS Eternal and the GHS Eternal RGB the brand's first foray into gaming headsets, but they're both available right now for just $59.99 (Amazon) and $89.99 (Amazon), respectively, as Glorious believes that "great gear doesn't have to cost a fortune." This is a stark contrast to other tech brands' first headset releases, with Fractal's Scape headset costing $199.99 at launch, so it's a relief to see a new pair of cups well below the $100 price mark instead. Better yet, the Eternal is affordable, but it still packs in 40mm custom-tuned audio drivers, a detachable microphone, and support with the Glorious CORE software.
The low cost of the new GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB makes sense when you notice that these are purely wired gaming headsets.
Unlike the Fractal Scape, which includes wired, Bluetooth, and 2.4GHz wireless support along with a rechargeable cradle, the GHS Eternal and its RGB counterpart just rock a simple 3.5mm connection and that's that. Which is entirely fine if you just want a plug-and-play experience, as there's a lot more going on underneath the surface that makes me eager to test Glorious' headset debut.
The brand has equipped both headsets with memory foam ear pads and a suspension headband and 40mm custom-tuned audio drivers, which are angled to "deliver a wider and more natural soundstage" when playing your favorite games. The brand states that these drivers will ensure that "every audio cue sounds exactly how it should and comes from where it needs to." Additionally, each pair includes a "crystal clear" detachable microphone with an omnidirectional pickup pattern that's designed to make your voice sound clear and crisp from any angle.
These aren't the most feature-full headsets going, but keeping things simple is likely what helps Glorious keep their debut prices so affordable in the first place. Of course, if you want the GHS Eternal RGB and its fancy lighting, that's where things start to get a little pricier.
Grabbing the GHS Eternal RGB will cost you $30 as opposed to sticking with the GHS Eternal. However, grabbing this version will grant you the ability to customize the lighting how you see fit via the Glorious CORE software. Here, you'll also get access to some EQ options, including the ability to "boost lows for their IRL bass heavy soundtrack" and this pair comes with a USB-C to USB-A and a USB-C to USB-C cable in the box to make hooking it up to your gaming PC, or console of your choice, an easier feat.
This time of year is when all the new headset releases like to roll out, so I'm a bit inundated with pairs to review, but I'm hoping to try and get some time with the GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB to see how they fare against everything else I've tested over the years. In the meantime, you can grab either headset straight from the Glorious website or the US and UK retailer of your choosing if you don't want to wait to hear what I have to say.
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I've also rounded up the best PS5 headsets, the best PC headsets for gaming, and the best Nintendo Switch headsets if the Glorious GHS Eternal doesn't sound like the right fit for your setup.
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