Austrian Audio announces two sets of headphones, the PG16 Pro Gaming Headset and the PB17 Professional Business Headset, looking to capitalise on whatever reason you might have to be sat in front of a screen.

The young Viennese company impressed us with its Hi-X65 headphones with which both the PG16 Pro and PB17 shares technology, including the 44mm Hi-X drivers. This results in the new headsets promising to accurately reproduce the full audible sonic frequency spectrum from 12 Hz to 24 kHz with zero latency.

Put to work with console or PC games, the PG16 will enable you to hear your favourite titles the designers intended. Meanwhile, those working from home will value the clear speech and fatigue-free listening of the PB17s closed-back design.

Furthermore, Austrian Audio's PB17 and PG16 are equipped with pro-grade boom microphones for clear voice transmission without cut-outs, choppiness, or muffling. Got something to say off-mic? The boom also has a 'Lift to Mute' mechanism.

The PG16 gaming headset comes with optional Spatial Sound Card software from New Audio Technology for a dynamic 7.1 surround sound and enhanced gaming experience.

Aside from that, and the gaming headset has a slightly flashier paint job, both share that they are closed-back designs, so great for keeping out the noise around you while also keeping what's going on in your cans to yourself. The memory foam earpads should also prove comfortable, whether through gaming marathons or marathon Teams calls.

The PB17 includes a 3.5mm (1/8”) TRRS to USB-A adapter, while the PG16 includes a 3.5mm (1/8”) TRRS to 2x 3.5mm (1/8”) TRS adapter.

The Austrian Audio PG16 retails at £129/ €139, and the PB17 £119/ €129. Both are available now.

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