The Mad Catz F.R.E.Q. 4 is a stereo gaming headset in black, sitting above the F.R.E.Q. 2 in Mad Catz's F.R.E.Q. headset range with a generally more refined build and audio tuning while keeping the same core wired, plug-and-play stereo design. Padded over-ear cups and an adjustable headband are built for comfort during extended gaming sessions, and an included microphone (boom or inline, depending on the exact revision) handles voice chat for online multiplayer play. Being a wired headset rather than wireless, it avoids battery charging and pairing altogether, working immediately on PC and compatible consoles the moment it's plugged in. As the higher-numbered model in the F.R.E.Q. stereo range, it's aimed at gamers wanting noticeably better audio clarity and build quality than the entry-level F.R.E.Q. 2, without stepping up to Mad Catz's more feature-rich P.I.L.O.T. series, which adds 7.1 surround processing and, in its higher models, wireless connectivity and RGB lighting.