Quick Overview
Priced at $69.99, the RIG R5 Spear PRO is Rig's entry in the gaming headsets category. With 65 buyers rating it at 4.5 stars, it currently sits at #54 of 64 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Fit and Build
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. The high rating suggests the clamp force and ear cushion design work for most heads.
Buyers specifically call out: "Premium comfort".
One feature owners single out about the RIG R5 Spear PRO: "Official PS5 licensed".
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Rig
- Price: $69.99 (well above the $38.21 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.5 of 5.0
- Reviews: 65
- Category rank: #54 of 64 in gaming headsets under $100
- Cheaper in category: 58 products
- Higher-rated in category: 4 products
- More-reviewed in category: 55 products
What 65 Buyers Say
65 reviews and a 4.5-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
Common positives:
- Official PS5 licensed
- 3D audio
- Premium comfort
Common complaints:
- PlayStation-focused
- Higher price range
What Else to Consider
At $69.99, the RIG R5 Spear PRO sits well above the $38.21 category average. 58 options are cheaper and 5 are more expensive.
The category leader is the BENGOO G9000 Stereo ($31.99, 4.3★, 121,484 reviews). It's $38.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 - $59.99, 4.0★ (3,131 reviews) · Cheaper
- HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 - $59.99, 4.0★ (802 reviews) · Cheaper
- NUBWO HG03 USB-A - $55.99, 4.5★ (119 reviews) · Cheaper
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the AOC Gaming Headset at 4.8★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the HyperX CloudX Stinger 2 Core at $13.29.
Is It For You?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Official PS5 licensed
- 3D audio
- Premium comfort
Cons:
- PlayStation-focused
- Higher price range
Wrap-Up
6.8/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.