After over a month of using them and then comparing them to other sets I own, I have found that the Penrose outperforms them all in every aspect. I've used them to play videogames on Xbox, Switch, tablet and phone. I've listened to rock music, rap, reggae and whatever kind of music you think Post Malone is (he really is delightful). They check all of the boxes when you are looking for premium sound, long battery life, comfortable fit and a suite of features. At $299 USD they are more expensive than some of the other options out there, but I can confidently tell you that the additional money is well spent here and you'll get what you pay for.

With the Penrose, Audeze manages to deliver the excellent sound quality that planar magnetic drivers afford, while maintaining a reasonable price for a wireless gaming headset.

The Audeze Penrose could well be the only PS5 headset you ever need to buy: it has an excellent build, beautiful audio, and a solid mic - but all for a price.

The Audeze Penrose X is an amazing headset. Despite a few minor issues, it's one of the best Xbox Series X/S wireless headsets.

The Audeze Penrose is one of the best-sounding wireless gaming headsets we’ve tested, offering wonderfully detailed and immersive audio. But its high upfront cost makes it overkill for the majority

The Penrose X is an excellent gaming headset for Xbox and PC with top-notch separation, detail, and spatiality. It also does a decent job with music once you get it dialed in with EQ. The tight clamp and firm earpads may take some getting used to.

For games, music and voice, this wireless planar magnetic gaming headset for PlayStation or Xbox gets it done.

As a gaming headset, I think that the Penrose is truly outstanding. In both its features and tuning, Audeze really did a fantastic job in reworking the great headset that they had in the Mobius, and further optimizing it for gaming. Now, I acknowledge that $300 is a lot to ask for a gaming headset, but honestly in terms of sound quality it’s leaps ahead of any of the other wireless gaming headset I’ve heard from Astro, Turtlebeach, Steelseries, or HyperX. As a multimedia headphone, then, it still has the great cross-platform compatibility that the Mobius had, solid technical performance, and with just a touch of EQ the Penrose is--like the Mobius--the best wireless, high-end audio headphone I’ve heard; I just really hope that Audeze finds a way to fix the white noise issues present in the headset.

The Audeze Penrose gives me perplex feelings. It’s a brilliant headphone, with superb presentation and the deep bass every planar lover craves, that you can virtually connect to any modern device, thanks to the wireless dongle.

So while the Penrose has offered some of the best sound we've experience from a console - especially over a wireless connection and with 3D audio truly immersing us - that makes it one to think hard about before you take the pluge.

The Audeze Penrose is your cheapest option if you've got your heart set on a planar magnetic gaming headset. However, you can get a lot more features for a lot less elsewhere.

Overall, the Audeze Penrose X ushers in a new era of high-quality wireless audio when gaming with your console or PC. Audeze has shown it is dedicated to providing updates to enhance the Penrose headsets, while also providing stellar audio quality. Even though they may be on the expensive side, you get what you pay for with a great pair of headphones for gaming, listening to music, or watching movies.

Even with all these words behind us, I could still say positive things about the Audeze Penrose X gaming headset. The 13-hour battery life is solid and reliable. Plus, it has an extra-long USB-C charging cable to keep it plugged in as you game, even if you’re out of juice.

It’s easy for me to recommend the Penrose based on its features and sound quality alone, but comfort plays an equally large role for me — and that’s where this headset is lacking the most. It’s a shame that the fit is so fatiguing because it’s really the only deal-breaker. Otherwise, the Penrose could be an ideal addition to any gamer’s life, especially those who want a headset that can connect to multiple devices simultaneously. Just heed the warning that, for certain head shapes and for people sensitive to wearing hefty headphones, it might not fit your head very well.

These comfortable headphones have low latency via their wireless dongle and deliver over 13 hours of continuous playtime. They also have a neutral sound profile that can be customized via their companion app, and their mic offers great overall performance, so teammates can easily understand you. On the downside, unlike the Audeze Mobius, they lack a built-in virtual soundstage feature.

The Audeze Penrose X offer stellar sound quality for gamers and music enthusiasts alike, but they’re ultimately let down by finicky headset controls, a subpar microphone and a persistent, audible hiss. While it’s possible to circumvent some of these issues, we’d expect better for the high asking price.