OXS Storm A2 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

The OXS Storm A2 Wireless Gaming Headset is aiming to do a lot for the price. If it fulfils all the promises listed on its product page and spec sheet, then this headset will surely go down as one of the best available. However, can it really do everything, or has it stretched itself too thin? Here is my review.

Let’s get connected

The Storm A2’s unboxing experience is pretty underwhelming. The box itself is small without much room for packaging protection, which explains why my review sample arrived squashed yet, thankfully, still working. OXS might have cut costs with the packaging and invested everything into the product itself, which is fine, if it can deliver. 

Connecting the Storm A2 can be done via Bluetooth, the wireless dongle (with both USB-A and USB-C available), or wired USB-C. This allows the headset to work with almost any modern device.

Testing, testing

Once you’re connected and powered on, it’s time to test the sound. The 40 mm neodymium drivers seem familiar and the sound is reminiscent of other $100-ish headsets that have come before. The default EQ setting is a little bass-heavy for me, with the high-end getting a little lost. Enabling the other EQ setting made audio sound a little “wider” but I wouldn’t necessarily say it was an improvement. 

The Active Noise Cancellation works surprisingly well. Sure, it’s not going to compare to the likes of the AirPods Pro 3, but it can successfully keep out the likes of a strong fan blowing cold air into my room. It also drowned out the sound of a hairdryer. For consistent higher-pitched sounds like these, it’s remarkably effective for what is primarily a gaming headset.

Even with ANC enabled, the Storm A2’s battery life is impressive. Under the right conditions and with the right modes turned on, this headset is rated for 70 hours. I found that I got just over 60 hours with high volumes and ANC sometimes enabled, so that rating seems right. 

Room for improvement

The two biggest downsides of the OXS Storm A2 are the microphone quality and build quality. Despite its many modes, I’m unable to make the mic sound good enough for anything more than the occasional call-out of an enemy position or quick response to a question. When it came to full conversations, my friends would comment on how thin and overly processed my chat audio was. At this price point, you can get some wireless headsets with incredible microphones, so this was disappointing. 

When it comes to build quality, the Storm A2 is mostly okay. The headband and cups feel solid enough, but the buttons are very wobbly and aren’t satisfying to push. It’s never quite clear if you’ve successfully triggered them, which can be especially frustrating if you’re in the middle of a game and aiming to make quick adjustments. 

Disclosure: Review sample provided by OXS.