White Shark Gorilla Pro: A wireless gaming headset that justifies every euro.

White Shark Gorilla Pro tries to avoid such a scenario by combining a proven design, 53-millimeter speaker units, three connection modes, a detachable microphone, and a battery that allows for up to 30 hours of wireless use.

The most important thing is that the Gorilla Pro can mostly be found in Croatian stores for around 40 to 50 euros, and occasionally for less than 40 euros. This places it in a very competitive category where customers expect a lot but usually have to accept several serious compromises.

Familiar design in a completely black edition

The Gorilla Pro visually does not attempt to reinvent the gaming headset. Its design resembles classic models like the HyperX Cloud series, with a metal headband, metal earcup supports, and relatively simple plastic shells.

This is not a criticism. It is a proven design that distributes weight well and leaves enough space for large ear cushions. The completely black version, along with discreet manufacturer markings and the absence of RGB lighting, allows for the use of the headphones outside the gaming room.

The Gorilla Pro does not look unusual during video calls, music listening, or office work. The lack of lighting also positively affects battery life, and the user wouldn't be able to see it while wearing them anyway.

The construction combines aluminum, plastic, and artificial leather. The officially stated weight is 217 grams, while Bug measured 225 grams on their unit. Despite the small difference, the Gorilla Pro is still noticeably lighter than many wireless gaming headsets that approach or exceed 300 grams.

Lightweight is more important than exotic materials

In gaming headphones, comfort does not only depend on the thickness of the cushions. Weight, side pressure, weight distribution, and the amount of heat that accumulates around the ears are important.

Thanks to its low weight, the Gorilla Pro does not create significant pressure on the neck and upper head. The metal headband provides enough sturdiness, while the cushions completely envelop the ears and create solid passive isolation.

The side pressure is strong enough to keep the headphones stable during sudden movements, but it is not overly aggressive. This makes the Gorilla Pro suitable for long gaming sessions, working from home, and extended conversations over Discord or Teams.

The only major issue could be heat. The cushions are partially covered with artificial leather, which breathes less than fabric. During the summer or in a warmer room, heat will start to accumulate around the ears after a few hours. This is not a problem specific to this model alone, but users who sweat easily should take it into account.

Three connection modes

One of the biggest advantages of the Gorilla Pro headphones is their flexibility. Available options include:

• 2.4 GHz wireless connection via the included USB-A receiver

• Bluetooth connection

• Wired connection via 3.5-millimeter jack

For gaming on a PC or PlayStation console, the best choice is the included 2.4 GHz receiver. This type of connection has lower latency than standard Bluetooth and allows for better synchronization of audio and video.

Bluetooth is convenient for mobile phones, tablets, and laptops. Thus, the Gorilla Pro can also be used as classic wireless headphones for music, video calls, and multimedia.

The third option is wired operation. The package includes a cable with a USB-C connector on one end and a four-pole 3.5mm connector on the other. This means that a drained battery does not necessarily interrupt the use of the headphones.

Official compatibility is listed with personal computers, Mac computers, and PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles. Many stores also mention Xbox, but there you should expect a wired connection through the controller, rather than necessarily support for the included USB receiver.

All controls are located on the left earcup

The Gorilla Pro does not require the installation of special software for basic use. The controls are located on the edge of the left earcup, where you will find the power button, microphone control, volume wheel, USB-C port, and input for the detachable microphone.

The buttons have several additional functions. They can be used to control music playback, answer phone calls, switch between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz modes, and change the audio profile.

This system initially requires a short adjustment period as certain functions depend on a single, double, or longer press. Once the controls are memorized, all the most important settings are available without opening the app or exiting the game.

Powerful sound tailored for gaming

The Gorilla Pro uses dynamic speaker drivers with a diameter of 53 millimeters. The declared frequency range is from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, impedance is 32 ohms, and sensitivity is 114 dB.

Large speaker drivers alone are not a guarantee of quality sound, but in this case, they provide a sufficiently powerful and energetic reproduction. The bass is emphasized just enough for explosions, engines, and movie soundtracks to sound convincing, but it does not completely overshadow the mid frequencies.

This is important in competitive games as footsteps, gunshots, and voice communication are mostly found in the mid and upper parts of the frequency range.

The headphones offer two profiles called Game Mode and Music Mode. Game Mode sounds more direct, stronger, and better suits games, movies, and most modern music. Music Mode attempts to reduce the bass and emphasize higher frequencies, but the result can sound more distant, thinner, and less energetic.

In practice, there are not many reasons to leave Game Mode. It provides a more balanced and enjoyable sound and represents a better starting setting for almost any content. Measurements and tests also show that Game Mode maintains a better balance of bass and mid frequencies.

Good for gaming, but not for professional spatial sound

For its price, the Gorilla Pro provides very good stereo sound. Positioning of opponents and the direction from which sounds come are generally clear enough for shooters, action games, and battle royale titles.

However, one should not expect the spatial precision of more expensive models. In more complex scenes with many simultaneous sound sources, distance estimation will not always be perfect. An opponent may sometimes sound closer than they actually are.

The headphones do not have a built-in virtual surround system or accompanying software for detailed equalizer adjustments. Computer users can rely on Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, or other software solutions, but the basic character of the Gorilla Pro headphones remains stereo.

This will not bother most users. In this price range, it is more important to have a clean and consistent stereo representation than a poorly executed virtual 7.1 system that artificially expands the soundstage.

Above-average detachable microphone

Many affordable wireless headsets provide acceptable sound, but they skimp on the microphone. Gorilla Pro pleasantly surprises.

The main microphone is detachable and omnidirectional, with a declared sensitivity of -38 dB. It transmits voice clearly enough for Discord, gaming conversations, online meetings, and occasional commentary recording.

The omnidirectional design means that the microphone picks up sound from multiple directions. Therefore, the user does not need to perfectly aim it at their mouth, but it will simultaneously pick up a bit more ambient noise from the room than a quality directional microphone.

For a keyboard with loud mechanical switches or a noisy room, a separate desktop microphone will still be a better solution. Under normal conditions, the quality of the main microphone is one of the stronger points of this headset.

Gorilla Pro also has a secondary integrated microphone that can automatically be used when the main microphone is disconnected. Its quality is lower, but it is good enough for phone calls and basic communication while the headphones are used via Bluetooth.

Battery for several days of use

The headphones have a built-in battery with a capacity of 600 mAh. White Shark claims autonomy of up to 30 hours, with approximately two hours needed for a full charge.

Actual duration will depend on volume, connection method, and usage. About thirty hours means that most users will charge the headphones once or twice a week, rather than after every gaming session.

Charging is done via a USB-C port. The headphones can be used while charging, although for this mode of operation, the cable must first be connected, and then the headset turned on.

Even if the user forgets to charge the battery, the option for wired operation via a 3.5mm cable serves as a practical backup.

No active noise cancellation

Gorilla Pro does not have ANC, or active noise cancellation. Isolation relies solely on the closed design and ear pads that encompass the ears.

Passive isolation is sufficient to reduce the sound of the computer fan, quieter conversations, or other common sounds in the room. It cannot effectively eliminate traffic noise, loud television, or noise from a larger number of people.

In the category of approximately 50 euros, the absence of ANC is not a serious drawback. Active noise cancellation built into very cheap headphones often brings uncomfortable pressure, additional noise, and deterioration in sound quality.

Where are the compromises made?

Gorilla Pro is not a premium headset that just happens to be sold for 50 euros. The low price is felt in several areas.

The plastic shells do not provide a sense of luxury, and due to their light weight, the entire headset may feel less robust than more expensive competitors. The metal band somewhat improves the impression and represents a more important construction element than the outer plastic.

The artificial leather ear pads can heat up during prolonged use. Their durability will also depend on usage and maintenance, as artificial leather can start to peel after a few years.

Music Mode is not particularly useful, there is no software for detailed adjustments, there is no ANC, and spatial precision is not on par with headsets that cost two or three times more.

None of this poses a serious problem when considering the price. Gorilla Pro saves on advanced features but retains the functions that are most important to users: comfort, good sound, quality microphone, stable connection, and solid battery life.

Conclusion

White Shark Gorilla Pro is one of those products where the word "Pro" is not justified by professional features, but by the amount of functionality the user gets for relatively little money.

For approximately 40 to 50 euros, we get an extremely lightweight wireless headset, 53-millimeter speaker units, three connection modes, up to 30 hours of autonomy, a detachable main microphone, and an additional integrated microphone.

The sound is energetic and well-suited for gaming, while the microphone is better than we would expect in this price range. Comfort is also one of the main advantages, although the ear pads may become warm during the summer months.

More expensive models will offer more precise spatial representation, better materials, more advanced software, and possibly active noise cancellation. Gorilla Pro, on the other hand, offers what most users will actually use, without unnecessary price increases.

For gamers looking for their first wireless gaming headset, users who want one headset for computer, PlayStation, and mobile, or buyers for whom price-to-quality ratio is the most important, Gorilla Pro represents a very safe recommendation.