The chances are, if you are reading this review of a pretty niche pair of earbuds on a gaming website, you like to think of yourself as a ‘true gamer’. And what does every ‘true gamer’ need? Well, it’s some Wireless Gaming Earbuds to complement their Cloud gaming experiences, of course!
Enter ‘final’ – a company I can’t say with any certainty that I’ve come across, but my god do they produce a lot of items for your earholes.
From the audiophilic UX series, colourful collaboration series and chunky Sonorous series, all the way through to the more unassuming options afforded by the VR line of earbuds, final seem to have something for everyone in the space. It is one of the latter earbuds that came my way in recent times, but did the VR3000 Wireless earbuds exist to unlock a totally new listening experience, or is this a case of the cheap and cheerful?
Quiet, Comfy, final
Before getting deep into the weeds of what they can do, it’s important to consider just how the VR3000 Wireless’ will look plugged into your ears. Unlike the more bold and brash offerings from the likes of GravaStar et al, both the earbuds themselves and the case they live in are both pretty standard. Clad in all black with short stems, there’s nothing particular to write home about when it comes to the aesthetics of the VR3000 Wireless, which sits in stark contrast to the more flashy options that final also provide.
That’s not a criticism, however, as appearance is purely based on preference. However, the smooth case that you’ll be pocketing with the VR3000 Wireless model does leave a lot to be desired. In just a few days with this fingerprint magnet of a case, you’ll likely grow frustrated at just how easy it is for the case to pick up small scratches, marks and detritus, even if you don’t also have keys and coins in your pocket. The cheap, plastic feel to proceedings does knock the product down another mark. For a going rate of about £130, you’d expect a lot better.
Luckily, there doesn’t seem to be any actual issues with the case, and the specified charging time of two hours for the earbuds, and a further two hours to charge the case via USB-C, seem to be replicated in practice. And fit-wise, things are also a breeze; I didn’t find the need to swap out my tips for any of those included in the box, especially when they felt so snug in my ears during a run (or unashamedly bopping to the latest Sabrina Carpenter album).
Bassline Junkie
Now, when it comes to the audio profile of the VR3000 Wireless earbuds, if you aren’t a fan of an incredibly bassy vibe to your listening experience, you’ll need to hot-foot it to the app store, pronto. Out of the box, I was immediately impressed by how loud these puppies can bark, and despite being a youngling who likes to blast tunes to an unhealthy level, I rarely need my volume above 50%. In fact, at extreme volumes you’ll start to really feel the bass come through, with quite a bit of unwanted distortion coming into play.
At a standard volume, however, the VR3000 Wireless earbuds more than do the job, with the included options of ANC and Ambient modes (allowing for less and more interference from the noises of the outside world to leak in) doing their job more than decently. Perhaps testament to their role as true gaming earbuds, listening to podcasts and YouTube videos with these buds has been a real joy; you can even figure out which podcast host is sitting closer to the mic! When it comes to the spoken word, the VR3000 Wireless earbuds compete at the very top, with the music listening experience firmly sitting in the ‘average’ camp.
Luckily, if you possess the free ‘final Connect’ app, not only will the app instantly recognise the earbuds attached to your head, making setup hassle-free, but the included 10-band equalizer will be more than enough to allow you to tune your listening experience to just how you like it. It’s a shame that we can only have one ‘custom’ audio profile at a time, with no ability to save ones (for different music genres, for example), and there’s also no tutorial on what all the sliders mean, where some presets would have been helpful, but the option is there if you so choose. My recommendation? Look up a YouTube guide on how to decrease your bass to let your midrange vocals (quite literally) sing!
One thing I would have loved to have with the app is the ability to remap the VR3000 Wireless’ touch controls. Whilst they work a charm, they don’t particularly follow the conventions that must of us are used to: why do I need to tap three times on the right bud to fast forward a track, and why does a double tap of either earbud adjust volume? It’s something you’ll need to get used to.
Let the Games Begin!
Born out of the apparent need for more earbuds to enter into the gaming market, the VR series of both wired and wireless earbuds focuses – as you may expect – upon the virtual reality market. The VR3000 Wireless in particular promise to turn every Meta Quest, PSVR2 or HTC Vive experience into the most immersive that can be provided by these small, sleek earbuds. With the option of Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) too, you can ensure no part of the boring ‘real’ world gets between you and your gaming.
Of course, there’s no reason why this can’t be translated to the non-VR gaming space, and the VR3000 Wireless of course are compatible with Cloud Gaming via Bluetooth-equipped devices. Nintendo Switch, Steamdeck, and of course Xbox’s suite of Cloud-powered platforms, like the newly revamped Game Pass.
And despite being in 2025 where Xbox Cloud Gaming services still leave a lot to be desired (hopefully the ROG Xbox Ally X brings about some fixes), luckily the final VR3000 Wireless earbuds certainly earn their price tag when it comes to the gaming realm. Whether it’s a tire-screeching race in your favourite Forza title, or a Victory Royale chase in whatever Fortnite mode is your poison nowadays, the VR3000 Wireless will not let you down.
I was especially pleased in the latter, where the ability to pick up directional footsteps and the position of enemy fire is second to only the best spatial audio that is afforded by the high-end wired headphones. Players should also rarely encounter any gaming latency issues, either, especially when you swap the Bluetooth connection for the Ultra Low Latency USB-C Receiver that comes in the box.
A huge well done is in order to the final team here – they know what gamers want from earbuds, and they’ve provided that.
Should You Buy the VR3000 Wireless Earbuds?
As is often the case in an ever-diversifying market such as earbuds, whether you should shell out your hard-earned cash for the VR3000 Wireless earbuds depends on what you will primarily be using them for.
Can I recommend that they are daily drivers for your music listening sessions? For the price, there’s better out there. But if you are a podcast enthusiast on your daily commute, or a ‘true gamer’ (go on, don’t be ashamed!) then I would be surprised if you felt let down by these little guys.
Huge thanks go out to final for providing the VR3000 Wireless for review. You can pick up a pair of the buds for yourself, from the likes of Amazon, or final direct.
