MadCatz Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 Pro Reviews

Functionality-wise, the Mad Catz FREQ 5 has some ups and some downs. It has a good array of features. The FREQ 5 does not need driver installations, has built in equalizer settings and built in microphone/volume controls. The customization aspect seems a little lacking though for a $150 headset. Even if no "real" functionality is given, I would've expected some more cool gadgets and customizations. Unfortunately this time, Mad Catz did the bare minimum in terms of customization. It's slightly disappointing considering how much fun I had playing with the knobs and gears in their other products. I might've had my expectations a bit too high. There were also some additional quirks such as the skippy volume dial that detracted from the experience.

So the FREQ 5 is a bit of a mixed bag, then. The sound quality is the standout feature of these cans - and that came as a bit of a surprise after the initial disappointment over the actual design of the headset. After playing with the cheaper RoG Orion Pro headphones last month, the Mad Catz cans were always going to struggle… and so it comes to pass.

The Mad Catz Cyborg F.R.E.Q. 5 is a solid, well-designed gaming headset that also works with your smartphone, although the high price is a concern.