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Skullcandy’s first gaming headset in years to include Tile tracking and a wireless model


Skullcandy does not provide gaming headsets for the better part of a decadebut it’s willing to let them go – and it’s eager to catch up in some respects. Trademark introduced refurbished PLYR, SLYR, and SLYR Pro headsets that promise budget-friendly gaming audio on consoles, mobile devices, and PCs with a few perks. The flagship PLYR (shown above) includes Bluetooth 5.2 wireless audio, while it and the wired SLYR Pro provide Tracing Tiles to help you find your headset (or the device connected to it).

Both PLYR and SLYR Pro (center) also use hearing testing to create a personalized sound profile and reduce background sounds whether you use the boom or the built-in microphone. They’re pluggable via 3.5mm and USB, and an optional wireless transmitter for PLYR promises low latency (down to 20ms) for PC and PlayStation gamers. You can expect up to 24 hours of battery life on either model when you’re not connecting via USB. The basic SLYR is a no-frills wired design that removes audio processing features and USB support.

Skullcandy SLYR Pro gaming headset

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As with older headphones, Skullcandy is counting on price as the main attraction. SLYR starts the line at $60, while SLYR Pro and PLYR are relatively affordable at $100 and $130 respectively. As you might have guessed, the caveat is that the gaming headset business hasn’t stood still. The Astro A10 offers a more versatile (and arguably more visually appealing) design for the same $60 as SLYR, while brands prefer Razer and SteelSeries offers both competitively priced headphones and premium models with extras like spatial sound and RGB lighting. Your choice may depend on your preferred price and personal preference.

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