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EKSA E1000WT: The most complete gaming headset out there

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Updated: Apr 15, 2024 11:16 am
EKSA E1000WT: The most complete gaming headset out there

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We’ve tested a lot of gaming headsets here at WePC, and none so far have offered as many features or options as the EKSA E1000WT. Of course, we’ve seen features such as environmental noise canceling, Wired and wireless connectivity, 7.1 surround sound, RGB lighting, and universal compatibility all before, but not in one headset, and certainly not at this budget-friendly price point.

So, we’re going to take a few moments today to explain why all these features are so useful, and how the EKSA E1000WT has managed to cram them all into one affordable and high-quality gaming headset. We’ll start with the most important feature, compatibility.

EKSA E1000WT Wireless Gaming Headset

EKSA E1000WT Wireless Gaming Headset

Connectivity

Wireless: 2.4GHz Low Latency

Battery life

36 Hours

Compatibility

PS5, PS4, PC

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EKSA E1000WT: Universal compatibility, effortless installation

Yeah, OK, you don’t really install a gaming headset, but the EKSA E1000WT has a considerably simple user experience so it’s worth mentioning.

Anyway, the EKSA E1000WT is compatible with the following:

  • PC
  • PS4/PS5
  • Xbox One Series S/X
  • Laptops
  • Nintendo Switch
  • All mobile devices with a headphone jack

In our not-so-humble opinion, this is top-tier compatibility, and we haven’t seen any other headset offer wider compatibility, the lack of Bluetooth notwithstanding.

EKSA has even got around Xbox’s annoying proprietary audio codec by utilizing a 3.5mm headphone cable.

This might seem like an old-school solution, but it results in far less waste than making two different headsets just to cater to Xbox consoles. However, what good is such wide compatibility if your headset is stuck on charge at all times? Luckily, EKSA has thought of this, too.

EKSA E1000WT Wireless Gaming Headset

EKSA E1000WT Wireless Gaming Headset

Connectivity

Wireless: 2.4GHz Low Latency

Battery life

36 Hours

Compatibility

PS5, PS4, PC

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EKSA E1000WT: Extended battery capacity

Of course, All the active noise cancellations, RGB lighting, and wireless audio fidelity is very expensive in terms of power consumption. So, EKSA has seen fit to equip the EKSA E1000WT with a 36-hour battery life.

This ensures that you won’t have to plug the headset in to charge during gaming sessions, regardless of your choice of platform and you can probably forget to charge it a couple of times and still be OK.

It’s not just a long battery life that the EKSA E1000WP offers, either, you can also charge the whole thing from flat to 100% in just 2.5 hours, so if you’re caught short, it’ll only be a couple of hours until you’re ready to go for the long-haul again. This will be reduced by the RGB lighting, but not by much. Speaking of which:

EKSA E1000WT: Dazzling RGB lighting

We also find a liberal application of RGB lighting on the exterior of each earcup, carefully positioned so it is outside of the eye-line of the user, resulting in no distraction.

However, to your Twitch followers, the lighting will look awesome, as it diffuses in a hexagonal pattern around the face of the ear cup, encircling the triangular EKSA logo, which itself is directly illuminated.

This all looks particularly spectacular, both in person and on camera, providing a vivid hit of RGB gamer goodness.

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EKSA E1000WT: Complete control at your fingertips

With all these features, you might be apprehensive at the idea of keeping track and controlling them all, however, EKSA has taken the clever decision to give almost all of them hardware control on the headset itself.

This means that you’ll be able to change and adjust whatever you need with just one hand, barely taking you out of the game. Additionally, EKSA has made the smart move to locate the controls on the left ear cup.

This means that right-handed gamers can keep their mouse moving, allowing for vital defense when their hand is away from the keyboard. Left-handed gamers are, unfortunately, thrown to the wolves yet again.

Another smart move here is that each control has a distinct texture: Smooth for the power button, grippy for the mic button, and crenulated for the volume wheel. This means that you can intuitively know where your hand is via the tactile differences, and after a few hours of use, this will become second nature so you can keep your head in the game at all times.

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EKSA E1000WT: All-day comfort

With all these features packed in, it would be a fair assumption that the EKSA E1000WT would be uncomfortably heavy, however, due to EKSA’s clever use of lightweight plastic, this isn’t the case.

In fact, the EKSA E1000WT weighs just 355g/12.5oz, meaning that you can wear it for extended periods without becoming fatigued. However, the weight isn’t the only aspect at play here.

The earcups and headband are padded with luxuriously soft faux leather than would suit a headset twice as expensive. This faux leather covers super soft and squishy padding, which results in a headset that fits like a dream without any tight spots.

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EKSA E1000WT: High-fidelity gaming audio

Now we move to the internals of the EKSA E1000WT and we’re starting the most important factor here, the audio, and luckily, there is much to talk about here.

First up are the monstrous 50mm drivers. This large diameter means that the EKSA E1000WT has a very strong bass response, but don’t worry if the bass is too much you can adjust the entire soundscape using EKSA’s Soundbase software.

EKSA E1000WT Wireless Gaming Headset

EKSA E1000WT Wireless Gaming Headset

Connectivity

Wireless: 2.4GHz Low Latency

Battery life

36 Hours

Compatibility

PS5, PS4, PC

EKSA VoicePure ENC

We also see another aural creature comfort in the form of environmental noise canceling, known as EKSA VoicePure ENC, which will filter out up to 96% of external noise, meaning that you can be completely and totally confident that all vital communication will be clear and uninterrupted.

The EKSA VoicePure ENC technology is a very important feature for gamers, as it ensures that as much unwanted noise as possible is removed. This is crucial for your teammates specifically, as it means they’ll be able to hear everything you say with immense clarity and zero distortion. Simply put, your online performance will be improved with the help of the EKSA VoicePure ENC technology.

Of course, team comms is only half the story when it comes to gaming audio, as the sound that you hear is equally important, more so if the game isn’t competitive in nature.

Of course, EKSA, as experienced gaming peripheral designers, has outfitted the EKSA E1000WT with full 7.1 virtual surround sound, which is invaluable for gaming.

For competitive games like Valorant and CS:GO, it’s vital for situational awareness as it allows you to hear the footsteps and gunshots of your opponents, which can make the difference between winning and losing.

For single-player games, like Dead Island 2 and the Resident Evil 4 remake, 7.1 surround sound adds to the immersive atmosphere, making for a more enjoyable single-player, story-driven experience.

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Why you should consider the EKSA E1000WT right now

It’s frankly incredible that EKSA has managed to squeeze all these features into such a reasonable price point. It’s rare to get a decent gaming headset for this price, let alone such a comprehensive product overall.

If you’re interested in buying the EKSA E1000WT, head over to their official website here


Shaun, with a computer science degree and 15 years of computer experience, has been passionate about competitive FPS gaming since the mid-2000s.

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