The $50 price bracket forces you to make compromises. It lands you somewhere between bargain-bin headsets without many redeeming qualities and higher-end models with a lot more features starting around $75. Are there gems to be found in that middle range? Roccat would like us to think so.

Low price; Solid looks & comfort; Decent sound quality at this price range

Rigid cable; Underpowered drivers; Open design allows in ambient noise and allows out some sound leakage

Gaming headsets have changed considerably over the past few years. Gaming headsets tended to be bulky, had every option you wanted, and even ones you didn't. Since competitive gaming is really pushing the industry gamers needs have definitely changed and now we are seeing lighter and less...

– Lightweight design; – Ventilated ear cups; – Drivers tuned specifically for gaming; – Price

– No layflat or foldable design; – Bass is lacking

I had issues with this headset right out of the box. The headphones worked fine, but the microphone seemed to only be recognised by one of my audio inputs and even then it was extremely finicky - stopping and starting working at random, which was very inconvenient as while it wasn't working anyone I...

With the headset that I received, I would not recommend anyone buy these. Maybe you will have better luck.

They look like a headset; That is all

Volume and clarity on the mic is terrible; Friends now complain about how it sounds to them; They appear like a comfortable headset and looks are deceiving; It soon gets old and with the lack of a good stationary (holding tension) slide position, and becomes very uncomfortable.

The Roccat Renga is comfortable and uniquely stylish, but its audio performance won't likely blow you away. But then, at $50, it doesn't have to. It's a capable gaming headset that offers good value considering its build quality and included adapter, and while we wouldn't recommend it for serious...

Inexpensive; Good build quality; Attractive design

Mediocre bass and high-frequency response limits appeal for listening to music; Boom mic isn't removable

Roccat isn't the biggest name in gaming peripherals this side of the Atlantic, but the company still offers a wide selection of products, including some very solid picks like the Kova mouse ($54.99 at Amazon) and the Ryos MK Pro keyboard ( at Amazon) . It also makes the Renga, a $49.99 wired gaming headset that works with any device with one or two 3.5mm ports. It's a well-built headset with punchy sound, though middling musical fidelity limits its use outside of playing games. DesignWhile the "studio grade sound" emblazoned on the left earcup is questionable at this price point, the Renga ($99.99 at Amazon) certainly looks and feels inspired by studio monitors more than any sort of gaming accessory. The headset is matte black and angular, with skeletal plastic earcup covers and a thin, sturdy wire headband that suspends a springy, leather-like band under it. The large, circular over-ear cups are made of padded leatherette, and feel comfortable even on larger heads when worn for l...

The Roccat Renga is a simple, stylish gaming headset with a budget-friendly price.

Inexpensive; Good build quality; Attractive design

Mediocre bass and high-frequency response limits appeal for listening to music; Boom mic isn't removable

These were perfectly fine headphones in quality, but they were to tight on my head and hurt my ears. They weren't a good fit for me, but it had nothing to do with the product, but everything to do with my fat head.

The new ROCCAT Renga headset is a good Gaming headset as there's plenty to like from its looks to the construction and the quality of the sound produced. I just wish it knew if it was an on-ear or an over-ear headset as for me it was really neither. But at just £35 maybe we shouldn't complain…

I have owned this headset for about 4 months, while being quite comfortable the left earpiece has died on me. Overall the sound quality is not "studio grade" but is very good. I would not recommend this product due to the fact that earpiece died on me.

Recently, we have looked at some innovative and ultimately expensive gaming headsets at KitGuru. Priced at just under £40, the Roccat Renga bucks that trend as it is firmly positioned toward the budget end of the headset spectrum.

Affordable; Lightweight; Supplied y-splitter; Dialogue is crisp

Microphone obstructs your field of view slightly when lowered; Earcup ventilation is not entirely successful; Bass is somewhat lacking