Epomaker is stepping outside its usual keyboard business with the Epomaker GX1, a new gaming headset that puts wireless gaming and long battery life into a fairly affordable package. The headset is priced at $49.99 and is now available in three colors.

The GX1 uses an open-back design, which is a little different from many gaming headsets in this price range. Instead of keeping the earcups fully closed, the design allows more air and sound to pass through. This can make the audio feel wider and less boxed in, although it also means users will still hear some of their surroundings.

Inside the earcups are 50mm dynamic drivers. The headset also supports virtual 7.1 surround sound, giving gamers a wider audio effect while playing compatible games and other content.

Wireless gaming is handled through a 2.4GHz USB dongle. Epomaker claims latency of around 25ms, which should keep audio delay low during gaming. The GX1 is not limited to the wireless dongle, either. It can also connect over Bluetooth or be used with a wired connection through USB-C to 3.5mm or USB-A.

One of the more interesting parts of the Epomaker GX1 is its battery. The headset has a large 2,000mAh battery, with Epomaker rating it for up to 70 hours when the RGB lighting is turned off. Turning the lights on brings the claimed runtime down to around 30 hours.

That should still be enough for several gaming sessions before needing a charge. The headset also supports using it while charging, so running out of battery does not necessarily mean the gaming session has to stop.

Epomaker has also paid attention to voice chat. The Epomaker GX1 comes with a built-in microphone as well as a detachable boom mic. The external microphone includes environmental noise cancellation to help reduce unwanted background sounds during multiplayer games and calls.

The headset weighs roughly 320 grams and uses a seven-position adjustable headband. RGB lighting is built into the earcups, giving users some room to change the look of the headset. Epomaker is selling the GX1 in Black Grey, Pink, and White.

The $49.99 price makes the Epomaker GX1 an interesting first step for Epomaker into the gaming headset market. It does not try to compete with high-end models on premium materials or advanced features, but instead focuses on the things many budget gamers actually want: wireless connectivity, a removable microphone, long battery life, RGB lighting, and multiple ways to connect.

Epomaker GX1 pricing and availability

The Epomaker GX1 is available now for $49.99 through Epomaker, Amazon, and AliExpress.

Epomaker has officially launched its first audio product, the GX1 wireless gaming headset. Available now, the open-back headset features tri-mode connectivity, 50mm dynamic drivers, 7.1 surround sound support, and a dual-microphone design with environmental noise cancellation.

The GX1 uses an open-back earcup design, something that isn't that common in the gaming headset space. However, this design allows the headset to deliver a more natural soundstage, which, alongside 7.1 surround sound, can create a more immersive experience on paper. On the other hand, sound sealing with an open-back headset is usually not that good, meaning you'll probably hear everything around you, and if the volume is high enough, those around you may also hear the sound coming from the headset.

Sound is handled by 50mm dynamic drivers tuned for balanced output across games, music, and voice calls. For communication, the headset packs a dual-microphone setup combining an integrated mic with a detachable boom microphone that uses ENC noise reduction.

Connectivity covers 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired options, with support for charging while in use. Built around a lightweight frame, the over-ear design features soft cushions and an adjustable headband built to accommodate users wearing glasses. Epomaker offers the headset in black, white, and pink colourways, with availability spanning its official store, Amazon, and AliExpress starting at $49.99.

KitGuru says: Epomaker expanding into gaming audio with an affordable $49.99 open-back wireless headset could make for an interesting entry-level option, assuming you're playing in a relatively quiet space.