Plantronics RIG 800 Wireless Gaming Headset
The Plantronics RIG 800 delivers tournament-grade wireless audio without the weight penalty that fatigues players during marathon sessions. Our modular exoskeleton design keeps the headset under 230 grams while maintaining structural integrity across the headband and earcup assembly.
We engineered the RIG 800 with 40mm high-sensitivity drivers tuned specifically for spatial awareness in competitive FPS titles and open-world games. The 2.4GHz lossless wireless connection provides zero-latency audio transmission up to 10 meters from your console or PC, and the onboard lithium-ion battery supports 24 hours of continuous gameplay on a single charge.
Whether you're playing on PlayStation, Xbox, or PC, the RIG 800 adapts to your platform with a single USB transmitter and plug-and-play compatibility. The flip-to-mute boom mic isolates your voice while the inline controls let you adjust volume and game/chat balance without leaving the action.
What makes the RIG 800 stand out
Wireless Performance & Battery Life
The RIG 800 uses a proprietary 2.4GHz wireless protocol that transmits uncompressed audio with less than 5ms of latency, which competitive players need for accurate positional cues in titles like Valorant and Apex Legends. We chose this frequency band because it avoids interference from Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi routers that share the crowded 2.4GHz spectrum.
Our lithium-ion battery chemistry delivers consistent power output across the full 24-hour runtime, so you won’t experience audio dropouts or reduced wireless range as the charge depletes. A two-hour USB charge cycle brings the headset from empty to full, and a quick 30-minute charge provides six hours of gameplay when you need to get back online fast. The battery management system automatically enters sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity to preserve charge between sessions.
Modular Design & Build Quality
We built the RIG 800 around a lightweight exoskeleton frame that distributes clamping force evenly across the headband rather than concentrating pressure on a single contact point. The polycarbonate structure flexes to accommodate different head sizes without creating hotspots during extended wear, and the self-adjusting suspension system eliminates the need for manual sizing adjustments.
Earcup Construction & Padding
The memory foam earpads use a dual-density design with a softer outer layer that conforms to your face shape and a firmer inner core that maintains acoustic seal around the 40mm drivers. We integrated cooling gel into the foam to draw heat away from your ears, and the moisture-wicking fabric cover prevents sweat buildup during intense gameplay. The earcups rotate 90 degrees flat for transport and storage.
Audio Tuning & Microphone Quality
The 40mm neodymium drivers in the RIG 800 are tuned with a frequency response curve that emphasizes the 200Hz–2kHz range where footsteps, gunfire, and environmental cues sit in most game audio mixes. We added bass reflex tubes behind each driver to extend low-frequency response down to 20Hz without muddying the midrange detail you need for voice communication and subtle audio cues.
The boom microphone uses a unidirectional cardioid pickup pattern that rejects sound from behind and to the sides, so your teammates hear your voice clearly even when you’re playing in a noisy room. The flip-to-mute mechanism physically disconnects the mic capsule from the audio circuit rather than just muting the output, which eliminates the risk of accidentally broadcasting background noise when you think you’re muted. The mic arm bends to position the capsule 1–2 inches from your mouth for optimal vocal clarity.
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Common Questions About the RIG 800
The RIG 800 delivers 24 hours of continuous wireless gameplay on a single charge when used at moderate volume levels. Higher volume settings and constant microphone use can reduce runtime to approximately 20–22 hours.
The headset charges fully in two hours via the included USB cable, and a quick 30-minute charge provides about six hours of use. The battery uses lithium-ion chemistry rated for 500+ charge cycles before capacity drops below 80% of the original spec.
The RIG 800 does not work with Nintendo Switch in wireless mode because the Switch does not support USB wireless audio dongles in handheld or docked mode. Nintendo restricts third-party wireless audio to Bluetooth only, and the RIG 800 uses a proprietary 2.4GHz protocol.
You would need a wired model like the RIG 300 or RIG 400 to use Plantronics headsets with the Switch via the 3.5mm jack.
Yes, the RIG 800 supports passthrough charging, which means you can continue using the headset wirelessly while the USB charge cable is connected. The wireless transmitter remains active during charging, so you won't experience any audio dropouts or need to switch to a wired connection.
The charge circuit automatically stops drawing power once the battery reaches 100% to prevent overcharging damage.
The RIG 800's 2.4GHz transmitter maintains a stable connection up to 10 meters (approximately 33 feet) from the USB dongle in open space with no obstructions. Walls, furniture, and electronic interference from other devices can reduce effective range to 6–8 meters in typical home environments.
You'll hear audio artifacts like popping or crackling when you move beyond the maximum range, and the connection will drop entirely if you exceed it. The headset automatically reconnects when you return to range.
The RIG 800 is a stereo headset that uses two 40mm drivers to deliver left and right channel audio. It does not include built-in surround sound processing like Dolby Atmos or DTS:X.
However, the headset works with platform-level spatial audio features available on Windows 10/11 (Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos for Headphones) and PlayStation 5 (Tempest 3D AudioTech) when those features are enabled in your system settings. The stereo drivers reproduce the binaural audio output from those processing engines.
Yes, the RIG 800 earpads are removable and replaceable. Each earpad attaches to the earcup housing via a plastic ring that snaps into place, so you can pull them off and install fresh pads without tools.
Plantronics sells official replacement earpad kits that include both left and right pads with the same memory foam and cooling gel construction as the original pads. Third-party manufacturers also offer compatible replacements in materials like velour and protein leather.
Yes, the RIG 800 is fully compatible with Xbox Series X and Series S consoles through the USB-A port on the front or rear of the console. The wireless transmitter works identically on current-generation Xbox hardware as it does on Xbox One systems.
All audio features including game/chat balance and microphone functionality are supported natively without requiring any firmware updates or special settings on the Series X/S.