Our Verdict
The Sound Blaster EVO ZxR are not good everyday headphones. They have a lot of features that make them good for gaming, but they're too cumbersome, heavy and leaky for casual use. They also don't isolate well.
- Audio customization with Sound Blaster app.
- Sturdy build.
- Overwhelming bass.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Leaky ear cups.
Mediocre for neutral listening. They have a bass heavy sound quality and their closed back design limits their soundstage. They're also uncomfortably tight.
Average for commuting. They're wireless and have a competent if a little confusing control scheme. However, their noise-cancelling is not efficient enough for loud environments and noisy commutes.
Not designed for sports. They're wireless and have a decent control scheme, but they're bulky and unstable.
Average for office use. They leak a lot and have poor isolation. They won't block the chatter of a busy office efficiently.
Changelog
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Feb 16, 2018: Converted to Test Bench 1.2.
- Updated Sep 28, 2017: The microphone has been tested with our new methodology, as explained here
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