Trust Forta GXT 498: hours of immersive gameplay

Whenever we think about video games, the first thing we take into account is their graphics or their gameplay. However, if we were to remove the sound, surely the experience would be a very different one, and much less enriched, of course. Therefore, it is not only important to have a good soundtrack that makes us enter the story, but also the right device to get the most out of the sound. And there today we give you an option: the headphones Trust Forta GXT 498.

Officially licensed for PlayStation 5, the Trust Forta GXT 498 is also a good choice for PS4, PC, Android phones or tablets, and Nintendo Switch. Some peripherals that fulfill both to play and get a good performance, as well as to listen to music or reproduce other audiovisual content.

Technical specifications

• Weight: 244 grams
• Frequency range: 20hz – 20,000hz
• Connector: 3.5mm mini jack
• Driver Size: 50 millimeters
• Earmuff control: volume and mute
• Cable included: 1.2 meters
• Microphone removable and with filter
• Compatible with PS5, PS4, PC, Android devices, Nintendo Switch.



If we focus on the sound, we can say that the Trust Forta GXT 498 have surprised us. Being in a mid-range, its sound is more than acceptable, resolving the bass well and the treble a little worse, but with quite good behavior in general. This is possible thanks to the fact that we are dealing with 50-millimeter headphones, which allows us to achieve a good sound, with some vibrations if we go too far with the volume.

In addition, this model allows you to squeeze the functionality playstation 5 Tempest 3D AudioTech thanks to its functionality of 3D sound. With this, we will be able to get even more into video games and improve the immersive experience that the latest Sony console gives us.

More than adequate ergonomics

available in black and white (we tried the white version), the Trust Forta GXT 498 have ear cushions that fit well and are comfortable for long hours of gaming. The headband is extracted in different sizes to fit different types of heads, which is much appreciated and wins many points in ergonomics.

If we have to get a but it is the cable. When plugging the cable into a laptop, the connector may rub against your neck or shoulder. This will depend a lot on our physiognomy, since tested by other colleagues they have not encountered this problem.

It is also true that the cable length could be a bit longer depending on which cases (they come with one of 1.2 meters), but it is more than enough to connect it to the controller of the PS5 or tablet. For a screen or equipment a little further away, it would be better to opt for a longer cable.

Right next to the connector we find the microphone. This is removable and has a filter to better retain sound and prevent noise, which gives the headphones versatility and removes weight, when we are playing alone or watching a movie. However, the ability to remove the microphone can also be an incentive to lose it due to its small size.

Right next to the microphone and connector we find the only controls of the headset; one to quickly mute the microphone during the game, for example, and another to manage the volume. Thank you in case you need a quick control.

Its installation has no more complications than that of any other headset. Works on mode plug and playso we will simply have to connect it and start working, without further problems.

sustainability counts

Within the specifications that surround the Trust Forta GXT 498 we are left with one that is especially interesting. And it is that the headphones are made with a 35% recycled plastics, in the white model, and 85%, in the case of the black onewhich is appreciated (and much more so does our planet).

At this point, it should be noted that, despite this percentage of recycled materials, the headphones retain a good quality for the price range in which we operate, even more than other headphones that we have tested in the same range.

conclusions

Within the mid-range, Trust has managed to combine technology and sustainability at an affordable price. And this model can be found by €49.99which is an affordable price for headphones that offer us comfort, more than adequate sound and many hours of immersive experience.