Cherry Xtrfy is entering the wireless headset market for the first time with the H3 wireless. The focus is clearly on comfort, durability and esports-ready sound. But is this enough to complete with established players like HyperX, Logitech, or SteelSeries? We tested the headset in everyday use and during gaming sessions. Here’s what we found.
Visually, the Cherry Xtrfy remains true to its simple design philosophy. No RGB, no frills–just a functional design with a robust aluminum headband and large, oval ear cups. The headset weighs around 325 grams and sits comfortably on the head thanks to its memory foam padding.
A particular highlight is the even pressure distribution, which remains comfortable even during long sessions. Glasses wearers can also play for hours without discomfort.
The pads are covered with artificial leather on the outside and breathable mesh on the inside, helping to keep the headset at a pleasant temperature even during prolonged use. In practice, the Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless proved to be one of the most comfortable models in its price class during multi-hour gaming sessions.
Inside the Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless are 53-millimetre drivers with an impedance of 16 ohms. The result is a clear, treble-emphasized sound with precise localization, making it perfect for shooters such as Counter-Strike 2 or Valorant. Enemy footsteps and reloading noises can be localized exactly, which offers a real advantage in competitive play.
The H3 Wireless is less convincing when it comes to music and films. The mids sound a little flat and the bass lacks punch. Explosions sound clean, but not powerful. This won’t be an issue for gamers who value detailed localization. However, anyone hoping for a richer sound will be disappointed. Three preset equalizer profiles (Game, Music, Movie) are supposed to provide a remedy, but only change the sound minimally.
The detachable boom microphone with noise cancelation delivers mixed results. On the positive side, background noises such as keyboard clatter are filtered out well. The negative? Voices sound thin and slightly tinny. The quality is perfectly adequate for Discord, in-game chat, or meetings, but it falls short for streamers or professional voice recordings. The microphone can be removed and replaced via a standard socket, adding some degree of flexibility.
The Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless offers two wireless modes: a latency-free 2.4 GHz connection via the supplied USB dongle and Bluetooth 5.1. Switching between the two is done at the touch of a button. In practice, this works smoothly and takes just a few seconds when switching from PC to smartphone. However, the headset does not support multipoint, meaning both connections can be used simultaneously.
One clear plus is the wireless range: the connection remains stable even two rooms away. Xbox gamers, however, are left out in the cold, as the headset isn’t compatible with Microsoft consoles due to the lack of a 3.5 mm jack.
The headset is operated directly on the ear cups. Volume, equalizer, and mute can be accessed via dedicated physical buttons. The volume control could be more finely graduated, but overall the handling is pleasantly intuitive. There is no software. Instead, the motto is “plug and play.” This reduces complexity, but also prevents customized sound adjustments.
This is where the Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless scores highly. It gets up to 100 hours of playtime per charge, which is plain bananas. In everyday testing, the battery lasted almost two weeks with several hours of daily use. It charges via USB-C, and the headset can be used while charging. Cherry Xtrfy outperforms many more expensive competitor models.
In everyday gaming, it’s clear that the Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless is focused on the essentials. No superfluous bells and whistles here–just high comfort, long battery life, and stable wireless performance. The clear acoustics are particularly impressive in competitive games. In voice chat, the microphone’s weak quality is noticeable, and music lovers may be disappointed due to the neutral tuning.
For the typical PC gamer or PlayStation user looking for an uncomplicated, reliable headset, the Cherry Xtrfy H3 Wireless is an excellent choice. On the other hand, those who value audio fine-tuning or surround sound should look elsewhere.
Author: Friedrich Stiemer
Source: PCWorld
Reviewed By: Editorial Team
