AOC Captain 300 Wireless Gaming Headset
- 45 hours battery life, 3 hours to recharge
- 2.4GHz USB dongle plus Bluetooth for wireless play
- 20 milliseconds latency quoted for the wireless connection
- 50 mm dynamic drivers, 32 ohm impedance
- 33 feet Bluetooth range
- 360 g over-ear headset in ABS, aluminum, leather and polycarbonate
- Detachable omni-directional mic with noise reduction
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A flexible wireless headset for PlayStation and PC players who also want Bluetooth for a phone. Switch owners lose the microphone, so look elsewhere if voice chat on that console matters.
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ASIN: B0HGR4SDYCModel: Captain 300Category: Gaming Headsets
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Overview
A console desk or a PC gaming corner gets one white over-ear headset that switches between a USB dongle, Bluetooth and a plain wired jack. The AOC Captain 300 plugs its small transmitter into the console or computer, pairs with a phone separately, and takes a boom mic that unclips for listening only.
Three connection routes make the Captain 300 easy to move between a PlayStation, a laptop and a phone without swapping headsets. Long runtime between charges suits marathon sessions. On Nintendo Switch the microphone is marked invalid, so party chat there needs another headset, and the shell is not water resistant.
Who it's for
A shared living room or dorm desk, where one headset covers console sessions, laptop calls and phone music, is where it earns its place. Switch players who talk in party chat, and people who game outdoors in damp weather, should shop for something else.
Pros and cons
- Dongle, Bluetooth and wired jack in one
- Long battery life between charges
- Low quoted wireless latency
- Mic unclips for listening-only use
- Microphone does not work on Nintendo Switch
- Not water resistant
- Sensitivity rating not listed
Performance notes
Range and delay depend on which link is active, and the listing quotes its latency figure without saying whether it applies to the dongle or to Bluetooth. Large dynamic drivers set the bass weight, while the over-ear cups with oval earpieces decide how much room noise leaks in. The noise reduction works on the detachable microphone, trimming background sound before teammates hear it.
Specifications
| Brand | AOC |
|---|---|
| Model | Captain 300 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Audio Driver Size | 2 inches |
| Item weight | 0.79 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Noise Control | Environmental Noise Cancellation |
| Bluetooth Range | 33 feet |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Average Life | 45 hours |
| Battery Charge Time | 3 hours |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | ABS, Aluminum, Leather, Polycarbonate |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired, Wireless |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4GHz USB Dongle, Bluetooth |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 Mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Oval |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Impedance | 32 ohms |
| Control Type | Push Button |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Audio latency | 20 milliseconds |
Frequently asked questions
Is the AOC Captain 300 a voice chat headset for Nintendo Switch?
Not for voice. Switch is on the compatible list, but the listing marks the microphone as invalid on it, so you get audio only on that console.
What comes in the box with the AOC Captain 300?
The headset, a detachable noise cancelling microphone, a USB transmitter, a cable and a user manual.
Can the AOC Captain 300 be used with a cable instead of wireless?
Yes. Connectivity is listed as both wired and wireless, with a 3.5 mm jack cable alongside the dongle and Bluetooth.
Does the Captain 300 gaming headset work with a Mac or a tablet?
Yes. Mac, PC, phones, tablets and other Bluetooth enabled devices appear on the compatible devices list.
What warranty does the AOC Captain 300 carry?
A 12 month warranty plus a 60-day return guarantee, per the warranty description.