The tagline for Poly’s RIG 700 line is 'Gear Up', so to test the audio performance of the RIG 700 HX gaming headset I thought it appropriate to play through some Gears of War – namely, a bit of Gears 5 and its 2016 predecessor. Overall, the RIG 700 HX doesn’t disappoint design-wise. It’s so light, in fact, that I would have forgotten I was actually wearing it were it not for the left-side boom mic poking out in my peripheral vision. On top of this, each earcup can be adjusted to one of three pegs either side, allowing you to easily adjust to your head size, so it’s reasonably versatile too. More than just a bold claim, however, I was left extremely impressed with how airy it always feels to wear even during the most extended of play sessions. The RIG 700 HX is being advertised chiefly as an 'ultra-light wireless headset'. Some might be left a little disappointed that other colour options are lacking, but for me it’s a plus. My one worry with dedicated gaming headsets from the likes of Corsair, Razer and now Poly is always that they’ll look garish, but in the RIG 700 HX there’s been some restraint shown – it’s all the better for it.
It boasts a simple yet effective all black design, featuring solid plastic construction with padded headband and ear cushions that manages to feel high-end despite the headset’s inherent light weight. First things first, the RIG 700 HX looks sophisticated.
