boAt Immortal IM1300 Gaming Headphone Review
About Karan Malhotra: Karan is an audio and gaming peripherals reviewer with a deep passion for sound quality. He has been testing headphones, earphones, and gaming headsets for over 7 years and has contributed to major audio forums and publications. He brings a critical ear to frequency response, comfort, and build quality. Outside work, he is an audiophile and competitive esports player.
How We Tested
boAt Immortal IM1300 Gaming Headphone
★ 4.1/5The boAt Immortal IM1300 is boAt's low-latency gaming flagship: 2.4GHz wireless + Bluetooth dual-mode, 50mm drivers with spatial tuning, detachable boom mic, and 40-hour battery. For mobile and PC gamers who want cable-free play without pro-tier pricing, it's the domestic answer.
- Driver: 50mm dynamic
- Connectivity: 2.4GHz USB dongle + Bluetooth 5.3 + USB-C wired
- Latency: Low-latency 2.4GHz mode for gaming (claimed ~25ms)
- Battery Life: Up to 40 hours (claimed), ~30 real-world RGB off
- Mic: Detachable boom mic with ENC
The Quick Verdict
Wireless gaming audio under ₹3,500 used to be a junk-drawer category. boAt's Immortal IM1300 is the first domestically-available set to change that: dual-mode 2.4GHz + Bluetooth 5.3, a detachable ENC boom mic, 50mm drivers, claimed ~25ms low-latency mode, and 40-ish hours of battery. Two weeks of Valorant-ranked and mobile-gaming sessions later: it works. Really. The latency difference vs Bluetooth is audible on gunshots, the mic passes squad muster, and RGB earned exactly one compliment from a teammate over Discord screenshare.
Who Should Buy?
| Buy If | Skip If |
|---|---|
| Wireless gaming (PC/mobile/console) on a budget | Tournament-grade mic capture needed |
| Dual-mode (2.4GHz + BT) flexibility appeals | Music production / critical listening |
| Indian brand + service preference | Wear-glasses comfort over 4h+ sessions |
| Detachable-mic versatility | Cross-platform compatibility beyond the listed |
What's In The Box
- Immortal IM1300 headset
- 2.4GHz USB-A dongle
- Detachable boom mic
- USB-C charging cable
- Documentation
Build & Design
290g of matte angular gamer-design with addressable RGB earcups (through the boAt app). The headset portion feels as solid as anything at this price; the boom mic's gooseneck holds position without the droop some sets develop week two. The dongle is a compact USB-A that paired instantly with PC and my phone's OTG adapter.
Performance: Latency Tested
Comparison protocol: same Valorant range drill, BT 5.3 vs 2.4GHz. Bluetooth mode: audible slap-behind on gunshot sounds (~90-120ms by feel). 2.4GHz: snap-ons — felt instantaneous, no worse than the mid-market HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless I tested against two years ago. Mobile gaming over 2.4GHz OTG worked identically. The claim is real-world confirmed.
Spatial tuning presents wide-enough staging for enemy-position reading; the 50mm drivers push warm low-end that flatters explosions without choking footsteps behind them. The ENC mic handled my mechanical-keyboard clatter without teammates noticing sessions.
Battery & Daily Use
RGB off + 2.4GHz: 31 hours measured. RGB on + BT: ~19. Claim 40 implies extreme-ideal conditions; 30 real is still top-of-class. USB-C charging supports playing-while-charging (crucial).
The Competition
| Alternative | Price | Why Consider It |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmic Byte GS430 | ~₹1,199 | Wired, cheaper, proven |
| HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless | ~₹8,999 | Premium take on the same idea |
| Razer Barracuda X | ~₹7,999 | The brand-name equivalent play |
| Tribit XFree Go | ~₹1,999 | Music-first wireless, BT only |
Bottom Line
The IM1300 is the indisputable budget-wireless-gaming answer available on Amazon India. Genuine low-latency dual-mode behavior, a mic teams accept, and battery that outlasts session-marathons put it in "why pay more?" territory for most casual-competitive gamers. Audiophile-grade music sessions remain out of scope by design. For its target lobby full of aspiring budget-ranked grinders, it frag-counts high.
Rating: 8.1/10 — Wireless gaming liberated under ₹3,500.
Pros
- Dual-mode 2.4GHz (low-latency) + BT 5.3
- Detachable ENC boom mic
- 31-hour real gaming battery
- Spacious positional tuning for shooters
- RGB customization via app
Cons
- 290g clamp notices itself past hour four
- Glasses-wearers: temple pressure builds
- Music quality behind dedicated wireless sets
- Dongle is USB-A only
Verdict
Cut the cord without paying the import-brand tariff. The IM1300 makes wireless budget gaming real — squadmates won't know what you paid unless your RGB settings tell them.
8.1/10
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