Sony Inzone H9 II: Gaming helmet that wants to be the XM6 of the video game
On the occasion of Gamescom 2025, Sony strengthens its range of gaming headsets with two new iterations. The Inzone H9 II helmet is a modernized version of the current standard inzone H9, released in 2022. For their part, the Inzone E9 present themselves as the first wired in-ear headphones in the series.
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Like the keyboard, the mouse and the mouse carpet unveiled in parallel, the Inzone H9 II and Inzone E9 were developed in collaboration with the Esport Fnatic team. The latter would have given its opinion on each of their characteristics (comfort, sound quality, etc.) in order to optimize them for FPS games.
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Sony Inzone H9 II
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From design to sound signature, including noise reduction and the quality of the microphone, the inzone H9 II wireless helmet evolves on almost all aspects compared to its predecessor. If he takes up the form of his shells, it is distinguished by a weight of only 273 g (with microphone), making it 17 % lighter. In particular, he owes this reduction to a revisited structure, characterized by a sliding arch on an refined structure. According to Sony, this new design would allow an optimal weight distribution and a more precise adjustment for more comfort during long game sessions.
By equipping the Inzone H9 II with the same carbon fiber dome transducers as the Bluetooth Helps starre Wh-1000XM6Sony would have sought to offer him the best of his know-how in terms of acoustics. This architecture would also have an impact on the performance of its noise reduction system based on two dedicated microphones.
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Versatile connection, noise reduction microphone and control via Inzone Hub
In order to vary the diffusion possibilities, the Inzone H9 II has versatile connectivity. We can indeed count on a USB-C 2.4 GHz dongle with low latency and a Bluetooth receiver The audio dedicated to a more traditional connection. Note that these two connection methods can be implemented simultaneously, for example if you want to answer a call on your smartphone when a party is underway on console or PC. Of course, the Inzone H9 II can also be used in wired thanks to its 3.5 mm mini-jack input.
The Inzone H9 II of course works with the Inzone Hub software (Mac and PC), which gives access to a 10 -band equalizer, at the Spatial Spatial Sound for Gaming, a surround virtualization mode on 7.1 channels as well as the microphone adjustment. Inzone Hub also provides sound modes targeting strategic sounds such as sudden noises, steps, etc.
The microphone evolves towards a cardioid version installed at the end of a long flexible rod. This is naturally accompanied by a noise reduction algorithm by AI to eliminate unwanted background noise during communications. Composed of easily accessible physical pimples, controls do not seem to have evolved from the Inzone H9.
On the autonomy side, Sony announces a lifespan of 30 hours without anc, as much as for the first generation Inzone H9.
Sony Inzone E9: The wired headphones set for the game
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Wired intra-ear headphones, the Inzone E9 is intended for players looking for a compact and discreet solution. Like the Inzone H9 II, their tone would have been optimized by Fnatic in order to highlight the subtle details of the action. Having an in turn ear, as well as aticular tips of different sizes, they would offer good support and adapt to all morphologies. In addition to silicone tips, Sony has also chosen to provide foam tips to better isolate themselves from ambient noises if necessary.
Note that the E9 Inzone are delivered with a USB-C adapter for a versatile connection to a computer. In this context, it will of course be possible to take advantage of the features offered by Inzone Hub software.
The Inzone H9 II and Inzone E9 are available today at the respective price of € 350 and € 150, in black and white finishes.
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