Lenovo Legion H600 gaming headphones review: everything a gamer needs, and finally without RGB!

Today we’re taking a look at the Lenovo Legion H600 Wireless Gaming Headset (GXD1A03963). This model is sure to appeal to gamers who don’t consider RGB lighting a must-have feature for every gaming device. They prefer minimalist designs that don’t stand out in the room but still offer some handy features and capabilities. The Lenovo Legion H600 is no exception, as it comes with a decent headset stand, which we’ll definitely talk about.

Technical Specifications of Lenovo Legion H600

Headphone type	Closed, over-ear
Connection type	Wireless, mini-Jack (3.5 mm)
Headphone stand	Yes, with charging and wireless charging
Wired connection interface	USB
Active noise cancellation	No
Speaker diameter	50 mm
Type of emitters	Dynamic
Headphone sensitivity	105 ± 3 dB
Headphone frequency range	20 – 20,000 Hz
Headphone impedance	32 Ohms
Built-in microphone	Yes, on the boom, retractable
Battery capacity	1200 mAh
Charging time	2.5 hours
Operating time	Up to 20 hours
Weight	320 grams

Packaging and Contents

The Lenovo Legion H600 comes in a large black box.

Inside you’ll find the gaming headset itself, a USB dongle, a manual and documentation, and two cables: one with a mini jack 3.5 mm, and another USB.

Design and Ergonomics of Legion H600

The Lenovo Legion H600 are full-size over-ear headphones with a minimalist design. They’re large and weigh 320 grams, which you’ll feel on your head initially, but you get used to it quickly.

Our review model is in black, but there’s also a white version. It’s all about personal preference. The main thing is that you have a choice.

The gaming headset Lenovo Legion H600 features a metal plate at its base and mostly a matte body.

On the outer part of the headband, we see a laser glossy engraving of the Legion.

On the side, there are magnetic contacts for the functional stand, which we will talk about more in a separate section.

On the inside of the headband, there’s a soft padding with a fabric covering.

The ear cups are round, swiveling, and made of matte plastic. Only the circles in the middle are glossy, where the Legion series logo is placed.

The microphone is medium-length, flip-down, and flexible. It also has a nylon braid. The microphone automatically turns on when you lower it and turns off when you raise it. This is very convenient during a conversation because you can quickly respond to someone, or conversely, turn it off if someone enters the room, etc.

The sound of the microphone is not the best in the world, but it’s more than adequate for chatting on Discord or other similar services.

The Lenovo Legion H600 themselves sound good, have the necessary detail, a decent mid-range, and serious bass. However, the latter, at least in games, do not overpower the other frequencies. They can even be called soft. But when listening to music, it’s noticeable that this is a gaming model because there’s too much low frequency, and it feels like you’re inside a barrel because the sound is muffled and there’s a slight echo.

This is standard practice for many gaming models, so calling it a minus of a gaming headset is possible, but keep in mind that it’s not the only one like this. Lenovo Legion H600 is suitable for all tasks, just mainly for games, so keep in mind that although you can do anything with them, they do not have a universal sound profile.

The gaming headset has excellent positioning in shooters, so you always know where the enemy is coming from. In games overall, not only the bass but also the mid-range pleasantly surprises. However, I can’t distinguish the sound of Lenovo Legion H600 among other gaming headphones. It’s just a solid model for gamers with familiar nuances, advantages, and disadvantages. Nothing more, but also nothing less.

Also, I’ll note the serious passive noise cancellation because the headphones clamp very tightly to the head. At first, when they hadn’t stretched a bit, this created some discomfort for me after a few hours of playing. The headphones pressed so much on it that it started to hurt. But after a few days, they stretched and the discomfort disappeared.

I’ll note that such tight-fitting to the head is also encountered in many gaming models without active noise cancellation. So such discomfort I remember from testing various gaming models. But all of them stretch over time. However, the size of your head also matters. Mine is not small, and someone else’s will be bigger or smaller, and this will affect the first impressions both positively and negatively.

Headphone Stand for Lenovo Legion S600 Gaming

A useful accessory for the Lenovo Legion H600 is the Lenovo Legion S600 Gaming stand. It must be purchased separately and costs 5999 hryvnias. That’s pricier than the headphones themselves. This is definitely not for everyone, especially since it’s not cheap, but it looks good on the desk, has a metal base, and a similar minimalist design. Plus, it has a platform for wireless charging your smartphone or headphones. It also connects to the PC via a USB-C cable, which activates two pass-through USB ports, for connecting various peripherals, etc.
The stand has special contacts that match the contacts on the Lenovo Legion H600 headset, making it super easy and convenient to charge the headphones just by placing them on this stand. The main thing is that the contacts connect, which will be indicated by a red light on the headphones.

Connectivity, Software, and Controls

The Lenovo Legion H600 connects to PCs, laptops, or PS5 via the included USB dongle (2.4 GHz) or through a mini jack 3.5 mm cable. There’s no Bluetooth connectivity. The headphones can also be connected to tablets or smartphones, but you’ll need a USB-C adapter. Or through a 3.5-mm audio jack, although it’s not available on all smartphones and tablets these days. But for gaming devices, it’s definitely there, which is a plus for mobile gamers.

The gaming headphones don’t have any software, so all controls and settings are managed through a few buttons on the body. Basically, you’ve got power on/off, volume adjustment, and mic activation or deactivation when it’s raised or lowered.

I should note that when connected to PS5 via a receiver or cable to the gamepad, the volume of the headphones becomes significantly lower. In the console settings, the headset volume was maxed out, as was the wheel on the body, but the sound was about twice as quiet. So, it’s comfortable to play, just keep in mind that you can’t really crank it up on this console if you need to. Not sure what’s up with that, but I noticed it and thought I should share.

Battery Life of Lenovo Legion H600

The Lenovo Legion H600 is equipped with a 1200 mAh battery. It’s claimed to last for 20 hours of use.

From my tests, this number holds up, and sometimes you can even squeeze out a bit more. For instance, I used the headphones on the PC at about 20-30% volume to work and listen to music in the background. But mostly, I played games with the volume at 70-80%, or even 100%.

And under these conditions, the headphones lasted 20–22 hours. That’s enough for 3–4 days of use for about 5–7 hours each day. Not bad numbers, even reasonable, but for other competing models, it’s less. Modern gaming headsets last around 40 or even 60 hours, so 20 hours is a bit on the low side.

User Experience

After a few weeks of using the Lenovo Legion H600, I’ve got plenty to say, although I’ve mostly covered the key points above. These are no-frills headphones for gamers who aren’t looking for a versatile model in terms of sound and want something loud without RGB lighting. Everything’s made just right.

Liked the sound in games and positioning. The headphones have soft, yet rich bass, decent attack, and good highs. But when listening to music, the bass takes over, the mids disappear, and the sound feels like it’s coming from a barrel. This is a common issue for many gaming headsets, whether they’re on the cheaper or pricier side, and the Lenovo Legion H600 couldn’t avoid this problem. And you can’t even tweak or change it with proprietary software because there simply isn’t any.

Also, there’s no Bluetooth connection, which definitely won’t sit well with some, but it’s good that you can connect not only via the included USB receiver but also via cable.

I liked the Lenovo Legion S600 stand with easy headphone charging, pass-through ports, and a platform for wireless charging of devices. It’s relatively small, metal, and minimalist. But it costs more than the headphones, so that’s something to consider. Definitely not for everyone.

The first few days were uncomfortable after several hours of wearing the headphones because they were too tight and hadn’t stretched out yet. This depends on the size of the user’s head, and some might find it uncomfortable initially, while others might not notice at all. This is also a common thing for gaming models, as their metal core is made stiffer to improve passive noise cancellation. And it’s really good here because you can hardly hear the surroundings even with the fabric ear pads. Those, by the way, are a plus for me because they’re significantly more comfortable than faux leather, especially in summer. And you can replace them over time.

The construction of the Lenovo Legion H600 allows them to flex well, the materials feel high-quality and durable, and the hefty metal plate in the base inspires confidence in the longevity of the build. The headphones collect dust well, but it won’t be noticeable in white. And fingerprints and other signs of use are almost invisible on them.

The 20 hours of battery life is decent, especially since they definitely last no less than that, which is good. But most competitors have significantly higher battery life.

Price and Competitors

Lenovo Legion H600 is sold for a price starting at 3400 hryvnias. In my opinion, it’s a bit overpriced for the limited capabilities of the headphones. But looking at competitors in the available mid-price range, only a few models are cheaper, while others are similarly priced or even pricier.

Among them, check out the old but time-tested SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless (price from 3777 hryvnias), and there’s the new SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5, though it starts at 5450 hryvnias. Also, there’s the HyperX Cloud III Wireless (price from 4500 hryvnias) and Logitech G535 Lightspeed (price from 3500 hryvnias), if you need something more compact and lighter. If you like RGB lighting, check out the Hator Phoenix Wireless starting at 3999 hryvnias. For something affordable but decent, there’s the A4Tech Bloody MR590 (price from 2000 hryvnias) and Hator Hyperpunk 2 Wireless Tri-Mode (price from 1899 hryvnias).