Final VR3000 EX Gaming Headset Review

The Final VR3000 EX might look like a simple wireless gaming headset with its understated, stealthy design, but it actually boasts some advanced features that should greatly assist both competitive and casual gamers. After spending time using this headset for music listening, movie watching, and gaming marathons, it’s now time for my review.

Big soundstage

The big flagship feature of the VR3000 EX is the extra wide soundstage. This headset’s primary aim is to give users a bigger, more open presentation. In theory, this should make it more obvious where directional cues are coming from. So, if an enemy is to shoot at the player, the player can quickly identify where the shots are coming from. 

I was very impressed by just how wide this headset sounds. For a closed-back, it is impressive what Final has been able to achieve here. It’s great for gaming in titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and I had no trouble at all in pinpointing the location of enemy gunfire and other cues. 

Detecting footstep noise is another key part of competitive shooter gameplay, and so knowing where those footsteps are coming from can mean the difference between life and death. “Footstep Mode” aims to boost footstep and other close-range audio.

It’s good that Final has recognized the importance of directional audio and sought to improve it in a different way. 

Wireless connections

In terms of connectivity, the wireless connection to the USB dongle has a claimed latency of below 20ms, making it more than suitable for competitive play. While the USB dongle is recommended for the best latency, Bluetooth 5.3 is also available. Bluetooth comes in handy for devices that don’t have a USB-A port or for uses other than gaming. For example, if listening to music, where latency doesn’t matter, opting for Bluetooth can help give battery life a boost. 

That’s not to say battery life is a concern, as it isn’t. The VR3000 EX is rated for up to 55 hours and can recharge in under two. It’s not a rapid recharge, which could be disappointing to those used to the trend of super-speed charging, but I never found it a hindrance. 

Comfort is also done well by the VR3000 EX. The mesh headband offers good support of the less than 400g headset. The earpads are comfortable, but I did find them a little too warming during longer periods of wearing them. To remain comfortable, I’d remove the headset every 60-90 minutes, though some may tolerate it for longer. 

Tuned for competitive

Once the headset is unboxed, connected, and sat upon the user’s head, sound quality is the make-or-break aspect. I’ve already commended the soundstage, but I also need to give a nod to the tuning.

While other gaming-focused, closed-back headsets can lean a little too heavily into bass, the VR3000 EX pulls back a little. Sure, explosions still deliver a good punch, but they don’t completely drown out everything else. The booms feel tighter and less overwhelming, which is ideal for a competitive gaming headset with a focus on promoting accurate gameplay. 

Mic quality from the attached boom arm is perfectly fine. It’s more than good enough for voice chat, though I wouldn’t expect too much beyond that. For anything like livestreaming, you’re going to want a dedicated desktop microphone. 

Muscle memory required

When it comes to downsides, the biggest issue I had was getting used to the buttons on the left earcup. There are a lot of controls here and it is very easy for an untrained hand to press the wrong thing. Trying to make adjustments in the middle of an intense competitive game is not something I want to do with this headset.

Disclosure: Review sample provided by Final.