The Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset is Microsoft’s own Xbox Wireless Headset in a limited edition design made for the launch of Forza Horizon 6. Underneath the transparent cyan, volt green and hot pink shell it is the standard Xbox Wireless Headset: 40 mm drivers, a bendable dual-mic boom, dials on both ear cups, up to 20 hours of battery, and a direct Xbox Wireless connection to the console with Bluetooth for your phone or PC.
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What the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset is
Microsoft announced the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Headset alongside a matching controller, both inspired by the winding touge roads of Japan where the game is set. The base model is the Xbox Wireless Headset, so the audio hardware, microphone and controls are the same as the regular version; what changes is the look and the sounds it makes.
The Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset comes in transparent cyan, volt green and hot pink, with a hot pink logo that Microsoft says evokes pit crew style and racetrack-inspired graphics printed inside the ear cups. It also plays custom sound effects when you power it on or off, pair it and mute the microphone.
Drivers and spatial sound
Microsoft specifies 40 mm drivers with a paper composite diaphragm and a neodymium magnet, and a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. There is no hi-res claim here: this is a well-tuned console headset, not an audiophile product.
For positional audio, the headset supports Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. In a racing game that helps you place a car closing in behind you; in shooters it helps with footsteps and direction.
Microphone and dials
On the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset the boom is bendable and holds two microphones, with an LED that lights when the mic is on. Microsoft lists enhanced auto-mute and voice isolation, which cut background noise and mute you when you are not speaking.
The controls sit on the ear cups: a game and chat balance dial on the left, a volume dial on the right, plus power/pair and mute. Turning a dial is quicker in the middle of a race than opening a menu, and Microsoft adds that the dials can be adjusted in the Xbox Accessories app.
Battery and charging
Microsoft rates the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset for up to 20 hours per charge, and says real battery life varies with distance from the console, other accessories and how you use it. A 30-minute charge gives about 4 hours of use, and a full charge takes about 3 hours when the headset is not in use. Charging is through USB-C.
Connections: Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth
The Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset connects straight to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over Xbox Wireless, with no dongle. It also has Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, HFP and HSP, SBC codec) for phones, tablets and Windows 10/11 PCs, and Xbox Wire adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio with super wideband stereo voice for party chat.
Microsoft notes that some voice chat features may require Game Pass Ultimate, Standard or Core. The headset weighs 320 g.
Who this is not for
PlayStation and Nintendo players should skip the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset. Microsoft lists Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11 devices, plus Bluetooth devices; no PlayStation or Switch console appears on that list.
If you want the lightest possible headset for long sessions, 320 g is on the heavier side for a wireless gaming headset. And if you already own the regular Xbox Wireless Headset, the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset adds a design and sound effects, not better audio.
Some listings in the market describe carbon fibre drivers and 96 kHz/24-bit audio. Microsoft’s specifications do not say that; the drivers are 40 mm paper composite units.
Buying the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset in the UAE
The Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset carries a 1-year warranty from Totot against manufacturing defects. It reaches any emirate within 3 business days, and delivery costs nothing on orders from AED 300. You can return a defective or non-matching item within 14 days, and transit damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Microsoft Xbox
- Model: Xbox Wireless Headset, Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition
- Design: Transparent cyan, volt green and hot pink, racetrack graphics inside the ear cups
- Drivers: 40 mm, paper composite diaphragm, neodymium magnet
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Spatial audio: Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, DTS Headphone:X (Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One)
- Microphone: Bendable boom, dual mics, mic-on LED, auto-mute and voice isolation
- Controls: Power/pair, mute, game/chat balance dial (left), volume dial (right)
- Battery: Up to 20 hours per charge (varies with distance, accessories and use)
- Charging: USB-C; 30 minutes gives about 4 hours; full charge about 3 hours
- Connectivity: Xbox Wireless; Bluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, HFP, HSP, SBC)
- Compatibility: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Bluetooth devices
- Weight: 320 g
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications come from Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Headset page and the Xbox Wire announcement of the Forza Horizon 6 Limited Edition. Full details are published on the Xbox Wire announcement.
FAQ
Is the Xbox Forza Horizon 6 Headset different from the regular Xbox Wireless Headset?
No, not in hardware. It is the Xbox Wireless Headset with a limited edition design and custom sound effects.
How long does the battery last?
20 hours at most per charge, according to Microsoft, and it varies with distance, accessories and use.
Does it need a USB dongle on Xbox?
No. It connects directly to Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One over Xbox Wireless.
Does it work with a phone?
Yes. It has Bluetooth 5.3, so it pairs with phones, tablets and PCs.
Does it work on PS5?
No. Microsoft lists Xbox consoles, Windows 10/11 and Bluetooth devices, not PlayStation.
Does it support Dolby Atmos?
Yes. Microsoft lists Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
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