Sony has been steadily building out its gaming hardware beyond just the PlayStation, adding monitors, earbuds and a growing lineup of headsets under the Inzone name. The Inzone H9 II is the latest addition and sits right at the top of that range, following up on the original H9. With this one, Sony is clearly trying to bring some of its consumer audio know-how into the gaming space. It uses the same driver unit as the WH-1000XM6, while adding low-latency 2.4GHz wireless for gaming, along with Bluetooth and active noise cancellation that make it more useful beyond just gaming. There is also a big focus on comfort, which is something most gaming headsets promise, but not all of them really deliver.

At Rs. 28,990 in India, this is not a casual purchase, so expectations are naturally high. I used the headset for a couple of weeks across a mix of games, music and everyday use. It didn't take long to see where it works best. The Inzone H9 II is very comfortable and performs well, especially in competitive games, but it also feels quite clearly tuned for a specific kind of player. But is that enough to justify the price?