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If you want a wired stereo headset that works across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch with a foldable mic and inline volume, choose Orzly Gaming Headset; if you need a hard-shell carrying case to protect a pair of over-ear headphones in a bag, choose Tourmate Hard Travel Case.
• Orzly Gaming Headset — biggest strength: one 3.5 mm wired headset that covers PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch and Google Stadia, with a foldable boom mic and inline volume control.
• Orzly Gaming Headset — biggest trade-off: it is a wired, stereo, 3.5 mm headset with no active noise cancelling and no wireless mode, so you are tethered to your controller or device by a 2.2 m cable.
• Tourmate Hard Travel Case — biggest strength: a molded EVA hard shell with a waterproof, scratch-resistant, shock-proof surface, a 360-degree zipper and a carry handle.
• Tourmate Hard Travel Case — biggest trade-off: it is case only — no headphones, no cable, no accessories included — and it exists purely to store and carry a headset you already own.
• Who each pick is for: the Orzly for a console or PC gamer who wants a cheap, simple, plug-and-play wired headset; the Tourmate for someone who already owns over-ear headphones and wants to stop them getting crushed in a backpack.
The Orzly Hornet RXH-20 Abyss Edition is a straightforward proposition: a wired over-ear headset built around a 3.5 mm jack. That single connector is the whole point. It means the same headset can move between a PS5, a PS4, an Xbox Series X|S, an Xbox One, a Nintendo Switch, a PC and Google Stadia without adapters or pairing menus. If you share a living room and swap between consoles, that versatility matters more than any single spec.
The audio side is deliberately modest and honest. The drivers are 20 mm dynamic drivers with a frequency range of roughly 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, which is the standard full-range span you would expect at this tier. Orzly describes the tuning as stereo sound with deep bass and crisp highs. I would read that as a gaming-first signature — enough low end for explosions and engine noise, enough top end for footsteps and voice chat — rather than something aimed at critical music listening. The ear pads are soft and the fit is over-ear, which is the right call for long sessions; on-ear pads get uncomfortable much faster.
Who should buy it: a console gamer on a controller who wants one headset that just works, a PC gamer who prefers a wired connection for zero latency, or a parent buying a first proper headset for a Switch or Xbox. Who should skip it: anyone who wants wireless freedom, active noise cancelling (the sheet lists noise control as none), or a headset for serious music production — this is a gaming accessory, and Orzly itself frames the range that way.
Tourmate Hard Travel Case: Who It's For
The Tourmate Hard Travel Case is not a competitor to the Orzly headset — it is the thing you put a headset in. Tourmate builds it from EVA, the same foamed material used in a lot of protective shells, and the data sheet calls it waterproof, scratch-resistant and shock-proof. In practice that means a rigid outer wall that resists the two things that actually kill headphones: getting crushed at the bottom of a bag and getting rained on during a commute.
The design is simple and it works. The zipper runs 360 degrees around the shell, so the lid opens fully and you are not fighting the case to get a headset in or out. There is a handle strap for carrying it on its own, and a built-in mesh pocket for the small stuff — a detachable cable, an adapter, a dongle. The listed external dimensions are 8.5 by 3.7 inches, and the maximum compatible device size is 8.5 inches, so measure your headphones before you commit. Tourmate lists it as compatible with the M-Audio HDH40, the SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and the Turtle Beach Recon Spark, all over-ear wired gaming headsets.
One thing to be clear about: this is case only. No headphones, no cable, no accessories are included. It ships as a single unit, and the data sheet lists it under the sport theme with a solid black finish.
Who should buy it: anyone who already owns a pair of over-ear gaming headphones and takes them to a friend's house, a tournament, a LAN night or on a flight. Also anyone whose headset currently lives loose in a backpack alongside a laptop. Who should skip it: anyone who only ever games at one desk and never moves their headset — the protection is genuinely useful, but it is only useful if the headphones travel.
Side-by-Side: Which Should You Choose?
• Best for voice chat on a budget setup → Orzly Gaming Headset. The foldable mic plus inline volume control is exactly what you need for party chat without extra hardware.
• Best for wired, no-charge simplicity → Orzly Gaming Headset. No battery, no pairing; the 2.2 m cable just plugs in.
• Best for long sessions → Orzly Gaming Headset. Soft over-ear pads are the spec that matters after hour three.
• Best for protecting headphones in transit → Tourmate Hard Travel Case. Rigid EVA shell with a waterproof, shock-proof, scratch-resistant surface.
• Best for carrying cables and adapters → Tourmate Hard Travel Case. The built-in mesh pocket keeps small accessories from rattling loose.
• Best for packing in a backpack → Tourmate Hard Travel Case. The 8.5 by 3.7 inch shell with a handle strap is shaped to travel, not to sit on a shelf.
• These are not substitutes → buy both if you travel with your headset. The Orzly is the thing you listen through; the Tourmate is the thing you carry it in.
If you are choosing one, I would buy the Orzly Gaming Headset. It is the product that actually changes your setup — a wired, over-ear, multi-platform headset with a mic, inline volume and a long cable, which is the entire checklist for console gaming audio. The Tourmate case is well made and genuinely useful, but it is a supporting accessory: it protects a headset, it does not give you one. In my opinion the only reason to pick the Tourmate first is if you already own over-ear headphones you care about and your real problem is that they keep getting damaged in your bag. Check the current price on Amazon for both before you decide, since the value maths changes with whichever deal is live.
FAQ
No. The data sheet lists it as a wired headset with a 3.5 mm jack and a 2.2 m cable, and a single power level, so there is no battery and no Bluetooth pairing. That is a plus for latency and charging hassle, and a minus if you want to walk around while you play.
No. Tourmate states clearly that it is case only — headphones and accessories are not included. It is listed as compatible with the M-Audio HDH40, SteelSeries Arctis 3 Console and Turtle Beach Recon Spark, so check your headset's dimensions against the 8.5 by 3.7 inch external size before ordering.
Both are built around full-size over-ear headphones, and the case fits devices up to 8.5 inches, so a standard folding or flat-laying over-ear headset is the right shape for it. The Orzly does not list folded dimensions, so measure it against the case's 8.5 by 3.7 inch footprint if you plan to pair the two.
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