Nacon RIG 600 HX Pro review: Comfortable but lacking spark
The Nacon RIG 600 HX Pro may look a little dated, but puts the comfort of some pricier headsets to shame with a relaxed fit that's easy to wear for hours. Add to that impressive audio quality and you've got a recipe for a great mid-range headset.
The Nacon RIG 600 HX Pro may look a little dated, but puts the comfort of some pricier headsets to shame with a relaxed fit that's easy to wear for hours.
Add to that impressive audio quality and you've got a recipe for a great mid-range headset.
Images via RIG | GGRecon
While many gaming hardware brands love a bit of RGB lighting and an array of gimmicks, RIG has long been the place to go for straight-laced, comfortable headsets.
One of the last bastions of more utilitarian headset design, alongside the likes of SteelSeries, RIG's 600 HX Pro slots right into the product lineup. It won't live long in the memory for its looks, but it does offer a balanced soundstage that's more than competitive for a mid-range headset.
GGRecon Verdict
The Nacon RIG 600 HX Pro may look a little dated, but puts the comfort of some pricier headsets to shame with a relaxed fit that's easy to wear for hours.
Add to that impressive audio quality and you've got a recipe for a great mid-range headset.
Comfort is king
As I've already intimated, the RIG 600 HX Pro isn't going to win plaudits for its looks. In fact, if you've used just about any RIG headset from the last few years, you'll know exactly what to expect here.
The shiny plastic headband and matte earcups may disappoint those looking for a more premium feel, but for my money, it makes the 600 HX Pro much lighter than many of its competitors. Add to that the fabric in the headband, and the soft cup covers, and you've got a headset that feels easy to wear for hours of play.
I attended a RIG product demo a while back and was shown firsthand the durability of the company's headband, and while I wasn't about to contort my review unit into all kinds of shapes, I'm certainly impressed at just how well RIG headsets have lasted for me in the past. That makes it less surprising that the manufacturer chose to stick with what works (if it ain't broke, etc), but I'd have liked a splash of colour.
The 600HX Pro maintains the detachable cups to adjust the sizing of the headset, but it just looks, well, the same as any other RIG headset. With more and more headsets offering telescopic, sliding earcup adjustments, I'd have definitely preferred something with increments between the three presets afforded here.
I'm also not overly convinced about the mic release method. With the boom mic snuck into the left cup, pulling it down can be fiddly, requiring the use of a fingernail to get enough purchase to unfold it. Also on the same side, you'll find a power button, USB-C charging port, volume wheel, and the option to switch between dongle-based audio and Bluetooth connectivity.
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Sounds good to me
Of course, you're not here because of how the RIG 600 HX looks, and I'm pleased to report it sounds very good considering it's priced considerably lower than many high-end headsets.
The 40mm drivers inside allow for a nicely balanced audio experience, and while I'd definitely have wanted a little bit more bass, for the most part, I found using it a great experience.
Sneaking through Baghdad in Assassin's Creed: Mirage allowed me to isolate guard footsteps with ease, and the rain of Night City sounds great in Cyberpunk 2077, too.
Mids are particularly nuanced, with plenty of balance, and treble sounds great, too, but I was hoping for a throatier bass from gunfire and grenades.
Thankfully, the RIG 600 HX is also great with multimedia. I enjoyed watching an episode of Gen V, complete with some gross sound effects and great music and also found it works nicely for streaming music and podcasts, too.
It's not possible to stream your phone audio while playing games, though, so you'll need to opt for one or the other. You can, however, connect both to answer calls and hear phone notifications while playing. This is handled through a "Multifunction" button on the left earcup, which does make the control cluster a little busy.
The mic here is solid, too, doing a decent job of isolating my voice in the more frantic Overwatch 2 matches I've played with friends.
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The Verdict
The Nacon RIG 600 HX Pro may look a little dated, but puts the comfort of some pricier headsets to shame with a relaxed fit that's easy to wear for hours.
Add to that impressive audio quality and you've got a recipe for a great mid-range headset.
3.5/5
Review unit provided by the manufacturer.
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