LucidSound LS15X gaming headset review – Inside is okay, outside is okay

A great alternative to the Xbox Wireless Headset. Good sound and lots of features for the price, just don’t throw it around.

Similar to the LS10X from LucidSound, which I looked at last, the LS15X is also more in the (higher) budget range. The biggest difference to the LS10X is that the LS15X is not tied to a cable. But does that also justify an extra charge of around 40 euros or are you better off with the LS10X?

I have to say wireless headsets are a really nice touch sometimes. It usually doesn’t bother me as much in front of the PC, but even there I occasionally worry about whether my office chair has just got caught in the headset cable and whether I should rip it off the table right away or not. Thoughts that are completely eliminated with a wireless headset like the LS15X. Although you also have the option of connecting it to all sorts of devices via a 3.5mm cable. But: Such a cable is not included, you have to get it somewhere else.

Plastic also dominates the LS15X

Similar to the LS10X, the material is not the strong point of the headset. Plastic is dominant and I would not store or ship it where there is a risk of it being subjected to too much stress. And it’s best not to throw it across the room. Not that you should do that with other headsets is generally not a good idea. Otherwise it sits well and comfortably on the head and doesn’t get in the way when playing games, listening to music or whatever you do with it. The over-ear headset uses 50mm neodymium drivers that transport the sound to your ears. But more about the sound quality in a moment.

You can achieve maximum flexibility with the headset using the mentioned 3.5mm cable, otherwise the LS15X is designed for PC and Xbox Series X/S as well as Xbox One and is supplied with a suitable USB wireless transmitter. This makes it easy to use on the respective devices and does not require a long setup, but of course requires a USB slot. In terms of runtime, you can expect up to 15 hours here before it has to be recharged on the cable.

In terms of control and features, the LS15X offers a fair bit more than the cheaper LS10X. With a wheel on the left ear cup you control the volume, on the right side the balance between game and chat. There is also a button on both sides in the middle. On the left you can switch off the sound and be informed about the battery status. On the right you take care of the mic monitoring and muting, the latter shows you the detachable microphone at the top with the help of an LED.

There are also three equalizer modes that you can switch between by pressing a button on the right ear cup. Once we have the default setting and two others where you can make additional changes to the bass and emphasize it a little more. Individual settings are not possible due to the lack of software.

Good sound but not premium quality

In any case, you should memorize how you have to shoot, because sometimes it can be a bit confusing. An example: If you turn left clockwise, you increase the volume. Turning it clockwise makes it quieter, because the focus switches to the chat. I don’t think it’s an optimal solution, especially since you don’t get much feedback on what you put in there. Other headsets with voice notifications and similar things are already ahead. But hey, this isn’t a premium headset either, although it would be nice to have.

Again, of course, in general, don’t expect the same as you would from one of LucidSound’s premium headsets. When it comes to price, compromises are always necessary. In terms of sound quality, the LS15X is on a level that can be expected for the price, although it clearly leaves the LS10X behind and generally made an anything but bad impression. The sound sounds really good for the price, which is further supported by Windows Sonic, for example. Heights are clearly discernible, which benefits you in shooters, for example, to identify enemy movements.

The mids are balanced, the bass has a lot of punch and, as mentioned, can be pushed even further with the EQ settings. Overall, the LS15X offers a warm soundscape with a natural-sounding sound. It all sounds better than you might expect for the price. Sure, there’s more and more going up, but the LS15X is already well up in this price category. At least when it comes to listening. The microphone… well, it’s okay. It doesn’t uproot trees, but you guys are understandable. That’s what counts in the end. Let’s put it this way: It’s not a microphone for content creators, but it’s sufficient for normal voice chat in multiplayer games.

If you’re looking for a direct competitor for the LS15X, the official Xbox Wireless Headset might be the answer. In terms of sound quality, the LS15X can definitely keep up, although Microsoft’s headset has the added benefit of Bluetooth and the direct connection to the Xbox without a USB transmitter.

You can use the LucidSound LS15X order here at Amazon.de.

LucidSound LS15X gaming headset test – conclusion

If an available USB slot is less important to you, the LS15X is a great alternative to the official Xbox headset. Although, in terms of features, I would actually have a hard time if I had to choose between the two. I think in the end the direct Xbox connection would be decisive. But even without these, the LS15X presents itself as a worthwhile and, above all, good-sounding alternative if you can find it a good bit cheaper or the official Xbox headset is not available. For the price you can’t go wrong with it.