The ROG Pelta Gaming Headset retails in Singapore for S$219. It is a more affordable headset compared to Delta II, using largely plastic material, fixed-length headband frame with manually adjustible elastic band, and single pair of fabric ear cushions. There are no leather wrap on the headband which means no issues with flaking.
For my review, I use it mostly for work calls. The Pelta is comfortable to wear thanks to the light clamping force, the deep cushions that offers space to cover around my ear pinna without any contact with my skin.
All the controls are on the left earcup. The top button is the microphone mute and the tip of the mic glows red when you mute the mic. Press-hold the mute button to turn on or off the earcup LED. The digital volume wheel allows you to adjust the volume of the laptop and the connected Bluetooth device. The multi-function button is to control playback. Finally, the mode switch lets you choose Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz connection. The USB-C dongle is included with a USB-A adaptor.
To use as direct USB audio, connect the USB cable and turn the switch to the centre “Off” mode, and the headset will power up automatically. Unlike the Delta, it is not possible to connect to Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz concurrently. To power off, the user needs to slide the switch precisely at the centre.
The microphone quality varies from the different modes. I find the 2.4 GHz mode captures a more crisp voice, while the USB and Bluetooth modes sound more warm. The Bluetooth mode amplifies my voice more. Background noise are not very loud but still softly audible, like the keyboard typing sounds.
The audio offers good details and dynamics, limited only by the tuning. The bass is clean and does not produce excessive subsonic tones, so tracks liks Billie Eilish “Bad Guy” does not overwhelm at the bass but you still feel the heft. Treble is nicely tuned to present sparkle and clarity but not overcooked. Midrange is also clean, tuned for detail to avoid sounding too muddy. The overall balance allows musical details to breathe without any of the instruments overpowering.
Between this and the ROG Kithara, the Pelta is a decent headset that plays good quality, neutral-tuned music and lets gamers hear the soundtrack as needed. The Kithara offers more precise and clean sound that is more meticulous in audio production.
Verdict
The ROG Pelta is a decent pair of headset for gaming, work and for music enjoyment. Its Tri-mode connectivity offers versatility to connect to your device. While it is a reasonably good-sounding gaming headset on a budget, I would recommend getting either the Delta II for better build and even more versatile functions like supprting concurrent Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connections.
