Glorious GHS Eternal Review: Is This the Value Headset the Gaming World Needed?

The Glorious GHS Eternal is a $59.99 wired headset with a 20 Hz–20 kHz driver range, an omnidirectional detachable mic, and memory foam ear cups, and it's already won over the reviewers who tested it this summer: G Style Magazine scored it 8.5/10, and Seasoned Gaming said they'd give it a 10/10 if they scored hardware. This review breaks down what $59.99 actually buys, with the specs and the reviewer receipts to back it up.

The Spec Case for $59.99

Strip away the marketing and here's what $59.99 actually covers.

The 32 Ω impedance is the detail worth pausing on. It means the GHS Eternal runs at full volume off a PC's onboard jack or a console controller's headphone output with no amp required, no compatibility asterisk. A 20 Hz–20 kHz driver range covers the full span of human hearing, and ≤1% distortion at 1 kHz keeps what comes out of the driver close to what went into it. None of this is exotic. It's a complete, unremarkable-on-paper spec sheet, and the case for the GHS Eternal is that "unremarkable" at $59.99 is actually the achievement.

That achievement comes down to where the $59.99 is spent. Wireless radios, battery management, and active noise cancellation all add real engineering cost to a headset, and that cost has to come from somewhere on a fixed budget. The GHS Eternal skips all three and puts the savings directly into the driver, the mic capsule, and the comfort materials instead. It's also backed by a 2-year warranty and a 45-day return window, the same coverage Glorious offers across its lineup, so the value case doesn't stop at the unboxing.

Mic Clarity: What Reviewers Actually Heard

Mic quality is the one spec nobody markets and every teammate judges. Here's what happened when three separate reviewers tested it.

Seasoned Gaming's Steve Esposito used the words "the crystal clear detachable omni-directional mic has a nice flex to it," adding "it also has a solid sound threshold so that others can hear you clearly. I haven't heard any complaints yet." G Style Magazine's Christian Rivera tested the mic across two weeks of daily use and reported it "exceeded my expectations, producing consistently clear voice quality during Discord conversations, multiplayer communication, and voice recordings."

PC Gamer's Jess Kinghorn called the mic "fine for video calls and Discord chats."

Customer reviews on the live product page back the same pattern. One reviewer called it "cool" and said it "works well for long sessions."

Read together: the omnidirectional mic's 70 Hz–10 kHz frequency response covers the full range of human speech, and three reviewers plus verified customers confirm it delivers on that in practice.

Comfort Over Long Sessions

At 255g, the GHS Eternal is light for a closed-back headset with this feature set, and every reviewer who wore it for an extended period said the same thing in different words.

G Style's Christian Rivera tested it across two weeks on PC, PS5, and Switch: "Both models feel comfortable almost immediately, with enough flexibility in the frame to inspire confidence without ever feeling flimsy… clamp force strikes an excellent balance between security and comfort. Even after several hours of continuous use, I rarely felt the urge to remove either headset." PC Gamer's Jess Kinghorn found the same thing from a different test: "the cushioned headrest and plush earcups make this a comfortable gaming headset to wear for extended periods," with clamping "firm enough to feel secure without becoming uncomfortable." Seasoned Gaming's Steve Esposito added that the memory foam cups "never feel like they are pressing up against my ear to the point of irritation."

Three independent testers, three separate sessions, the same verdict on multi-hour comfort. That's a real evidence threshold, not a single anecdote.

Build, Feel, and the RGB Question

The GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB ($89.99) share the same 40mm angled drivers, frequency response, and mic, and split on everything else. The base model connects over 3.5mm with no software. The RGB model adds USB-C connectivity, per-cup lighting, Glorious CORE software with EQ and firmware updates, and a floating suspension headband, at 280g.

That floating headband is the one spot where reviewers actually disagreed. G Style found it "distributes weight more evenly across the top of the head, reducing pressure during extended sessions." PC Gamer found the opposite: the RGB model's floating headband was less comfortable over long sessions than the base GHS Eternal. We're not going to pretend one of these cancels the other out. Headband fit is personal, and both reviewers tested the same design and reached different conclusions. If all-day comfort is your top priority and you're on the fence, the base model's simpler cushioned headband is the safer bet precisely because it didn't generate a split verdict.

On "angled drivers" specifically: this isn't a marketing invention. Both G Style's spec table and PC Gamer's review independently confirm the 40mm driver is angled, and Seasoned Gaming's testing in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II found the positional cues (footsteps, distant gunfire, environmental sound) came through with what they described as weight and immersion, consistent with a driver tuned for directional detail rather than flat output.

Tested Across Real Games, Real Platforms

G Style Magazine's Christian Rivera didn't just unbox the GHS Eternal and write it up; he lived with it for two weeks, "intentionally swapping between them throughout my testing" across PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. His conclusion: "Both headsets deliver the same enjoyable audio experience, dependable microphone quality, and broad compatibility."

Seasoned Gaming's Steve Esposito put the drivers to work in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II and came away impressed with how the positional cues landed: "the sounds of my stomping techmarine stomping through the battlefield reverberated with the weight of my character. Each thud immersed me deeper and deeper into my game." That's the payoff of the angled 40mm drivers in practice, not just on a spec sheet.

Platform compatibility held up in testing, too. The 3.5mm universal cable meant no adapters, no drivers, and no per-platform quirks moving between a gaming PC, a console, and a Switch, exactly what the spec sheet promises.

Worth Knowing Before You Buy

Two things to know going in, in the interest of a complete picture. The GHS Eternal is wired only, so if you need to roam untethered from your PC or console, the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay line covers that use case instead; Seasoned Gaming noted the roughly 5-foot cable is generously long and there's no battery to manage or forget to charge. And the mic ships without a windscreen, so if you're doing a lot of close-mic streaming or voice-over work, a $20 clip-on foam cover is a nice-to-have.

Is the GHS Eternal Worth $59.99?

If you want a mic that reads clearly across Discord and in-game comms, a headset light enough to forget you're wearing it after a few hours, and zero interest in charging a battery or installing software, the GHS Eternal covers all three at a price where none of that is guaranteed. G Style Magazine, Seasoned Gaming, and PC Gamer all tested it this summer, and each one found real strengths in its mic, comfort, or value at the price. That's a strong result for a brand's first headset launch.

If you want RGB lighting, onboard EQ, and firmware-level tuning on top of the same core audio experience, the GHS Eternal RGB at $89.99 gets you there.

Answering the Objections

"Why is it so cheap? What did Glorious cut?" No wireless radio, no battery, no ANC, no RGB (on the base model), and no companion software. Every dollar of the $59.99 goes into the driver, mic, and comfort materials instead of a feature set most sub-$100 buyers don't need at their desk.

"Is the angled-driver thing real or marketing?" Real. It's an independently confirmed spec, not just brand copy: both G Style Magazine's spec table and PC Gamer's review list the driver as 40mm and angled.

"How does it actually sound for music or streaming, not just games?" All three reviewers tested it in a gaming context, and mic clarity for voice, Discord, and streaming communication is strong across the board.

FAQ

Is the Glorious GHS Eternal a good gaming headset for the price? Yes. At $59.99 it delivers a full 20 Hz–20 kHz driver range, an omnidirectional detachable mic that reviewers and customers alike rated clearly, and memory foam comfort that held up across multi-hour test sessions from three separate reviewers.

What's the difference between the GHS Eternal and the GHS Eternal RGB? Both share the same 40mm angled drivers, frequency response, and mic. The RGB model ($89.99) adds USB-C connectivity, per-cup RGB lighting, Glorious CORE software with EQ and firmware updates, and a floating suspension headband at 280g, versus the base model's 3.5mm-only, no-software, 255g build.

Does the GHS Eternal mic actually sound clear? Yes. Two of three independent reviewers who tested it called it clear or better than expected for the price, and verified customer reviews echo that.

Does the GHS Eternal work on consoles and Switch? Yes. It connects via a universal 3.5mm cable rated for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and mobile, with no adapters or drivers needed.

Is the GHS Eternal wired or wireless? Wired, over a 3.5mm cable. If you want the same audio experience without a cable, the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay line is Glorious's wireless option.

What's covered if something goes wrong with the GHS Eternal? A 2-year warranty and a 45-day return window, the same coverage Glorious backs its other product lines with.