Edifier HECATE GX07 Review

• Ultra-Low Latency: H+ sound effects deliver ultra-low latency, superb noise cancellation, and gaming mode for a perfect gaming experience.
• Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Detects noise inside and outside the ear, offering a maximum noise cancellation depth of up to 38 dB.
• Six Microphones: Ensure optimal call quality, making voice chat experiences impressive during gaming.
• Ambient Sound Modes: Easily switch to ambient sound modes when you want to hear external sounds.
• Fast Charging: 15-minute recharge provides 2 hours of use, ensuring you stay in the game.
• Playtime with Earbuds: Lasts 6.5 hours on a single charge with ANC off and 5 hours when ANC is on.
• Total Playtime with Case: 32.5 hours with a charging case when ANC is off and 25 hours when ANC is on.

• RGB Function Light: Incorporates RGB colorful breathing lighting for an extreme gaming experience.
• Tap Operation: Basic functions controlled with a tap, including music playback, call management, power, and volume control.
• IP54 Waterproof Ratings: Dustproof and waterproof with an IP54 rating for durability in diverse environments.
• Superior Sound Quality: Supports double high-definition decoding of AAC and LHDC, always ready to produce superb sound.
• Smart APP Control: Explore the Edifier Connect APP for additional features and settings customization.
• In-Ear Detection Setting: This is disabled by default for a better gaming experience, but it can be customized through the Edifier Connect APP.
• Unique Design: The soul of Cyberpunk features an excellent flying wing door design with a comfortable, dust-proof, and premium matte surface.

The level of attention to the design continues beyond the front cover, which resembles Super GT wing doors that look awesome. The form of the Edifier HECATE GX07 is wholly immersed in mecha armor. However, the split design allows the development of a two-wing structure for the model shown in an open state of the charging case. This novelty makes these earphones significant enough from others in the market.

The central panel is engraved with a silver-gray sheath and a sandblasted metal texture. All panels are black with a sandblasted texture except for the front and rear panels, which are sleek and polished. The START button on the front side is shiny silver and decoratively chrome-plated. Two sets of hinge structures and two sets of induction switches are utilized, leading to an enormous cost increase for a two-wing design.

When I used Hecate GX07, I switched to dark mode when playing the game with my friends. I prefer to turn on the game mode before I start playing. It is because there are H+ game sound effects and low 60ms latency in this game mode. It can also be configured for ambient sound, step sounds, and bullet shots to provide clear listening and positioning. Simultaneously, an ultra-low delay of up to only 60ms allows players to notice their enemies faster and more accurately.

Edifier Hecate GX07 adopts a flagship acoustic layout. It is installed with an 8mm composite diaphragm unit that supports AAC and LHDC dual high-definition decoding based on the laboratory professional tuning of GX07 so that its sound playback performance does not lag behind mainstream earphones in the noise cancelation market.

The treble is highly detailed, precise, and tidy. Moreover, the bass is excellent enough, and the general sound performance tends to be bright but looks strong. There is nothing wrong with watching daily drama or listening to music. This headphone’s listening performance will meet your expectations even if you have a demanding audiophile profile.

Edifier HECATE GX07 has a -38db level of passive noise reduction with highly effective ANC hybrid technology. We all recognize that the fundamental advantage of hybrid noise reduction is that this solution detects the level of silence in and outside the ear canal via a microphone, further sending a reversing signal through a dynamic coil.

These buds have ambient and noise-canceling with four microphones, making the most of every setting. The benefit of this noise reduction mode is that the frequency band is more comprehensive, and the disengagement effect is also more profound. I prefer to switch these buds on in the office or on the bus and activate noise reduction mode. The earphones’ ambient noise isolation is quite good, and the Ear Pressure Control works excellently. When wearing it for a long while in noise reduction mode, the consumers do not feel pain or discomfort. It also offers ambient sound mode and noise reduction, which you can configure by simply touching.

I found about 6.5 hours of battery time when using a single pair of earphones, like Nothing Ear 2 earbuds. With the charging case, it will exceed 32.5 hours. While activating, the noise cancellation will slightly shorten battery life. One can enjoy as many as 25 hours of active use with a charging box when ANC is on. So, he can recharge this pair of headsets every four or five days.

It is also important to note that this headset supports fast charging. If I suddenly run out of charge during gaming mode, with just 15 minutes of charging in the case, I can get another two hours of playback. That is very handy, especially when I need a power surge before embarking on an intense gaming scenario or leaving to exercise.

They are light and among the softest I’ve ever donned. I reinforced the strength of battery usage five hours with headphones to be worth it. They used these at work daily, and there was no discomfort a few times, forgetting that I was wearing them. For the part of being comfortable, they are safe. I have been out for some runs and gym sessions, and they hardly budged, let alone fall out.

These buds perform well for gaming, music, video, and general use. Especially distinguished is the ‘Game Mode,’ which activates a 60ms low response setting to help you with gunshot and footstep optimization, verified by just as clear overall sound quality during my battle royale shootouts. Apart from sound canceling, Edifier HECATE GX07 also possesses seven adjustable ambient energy enablement degrees in addition to independent app operation, which can be adjusted by double-clicking the left ear anytime.

Unarguably, these do not replicate the functionality of top-tier Wi-Fi gaming headsets or surround sound configurations that offer full 7.1 support. They aren’t the best K/D ratio, but brutal—more is about what they individually do as MVPs for their team.

Regarding the audio that doesn’t directly concern gaming, Edifier proves its worth as a supplier. 8mm dynamic drivers that use the AAC and LHDC audio codec provide sound. The sound balance is well-leveled, with clarity ranges in the high and excellent, smooth bass frequencies that linger smoothly in the backdrop. In general, I like to get in the app and mess with the presets when using earbuds, but with the GX07s Hecate, they sound fantastic no matter what I’ve thrown at them and have yet to play around once.

However, these earbuds apply an infrared in-ear detection system that senses when you take one out of your ear and automatically pauses playing or turns off to save energy. Settings allow you to configure this option to start playing as soon as you put a bud back into your ear or turn off this function altogether. Additionally, you can customize the volume of in-ear prompts and adjust the tap sensitivity level used to operate earbuds.

This window also makes turning Bluetooth off and pairing your earbuds again possible. You can easily switch between the game and music modes. A shutdown timer allows you to secure automatic turnoff of the earbuds within specified intervals, such as 10-90 minutes. These alternatives allow you to mute the indicator light while playing music, reset the earbuds to default settings, and view the user manual.

• A Pair of Earbuds
• Charging Case
• Storage Bag

• 3 Sets of Silicon Earplugs
• Charging Cable
• Manual

• Fast Charging
• Reasonable Battery Life

• Good Sound
• IP54 Waterproof Ratings