GXT 498 Forta
TrustReleased Jun 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Aug 7, 2026
Gaming headset with great sound, premium build, and comfortable fit, featuring a detachable microphone. The Trust GXT 498 Forta scores 81/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the gaming headsets category. Coverage includes reviews from Invisioncommunity, TechRadar, Creative Bloq, and Cubed3.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 72 (Budgetgaming) to 90 (Invisioncommunity). Invisioncommunity tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 5 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
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Pros
- Detachable microphone(5)
- Great sound quality(4)
- Premium build quality(4)
- Budget friendly(3)
- Comfortable fit(3)
Cons
- Cable management issues(2)
5 Publication Reviews
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The Trust GXT 498 Forta Gaming Headset is a great value for money for an officially licensed PS5 headset that ticks all the right boxes.
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The Trust GXT 498 Forta for PS5 is one of the better-sounding wired gaming headsets available for the platform - and considerably cheaper than many of its rivals, too.
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AI summary of this review
If you’re a gamer or content creator on the search for a lightweight headset that won’t break the bank, then the Trust GXT 498 Forta gaming headset may just be the perfect pick for you.
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