Brainwavz Hengja vs Corsair ST100 RGB: Which Headphone Stand Is Better?

Quick Answer: The Brainwavz Hengja wins on desk space savings, price, and minimalist design. The Corsair ST100 RGB wins on features — built-in 7.1 surround sound hub, USB charging, and RGB lighting. Choose the Hengja if you want clean desk space and maximum value; choose the ST100 if you want a feature-rich audio hub headphone stand.

Introduction

The Brainwavz Hengja and Corsair ST100 RGB represent opposite ends of the headphone stand market. The Hengja is $30 of pure function — all-metal, zero desk footprint, clamps to your monitor. The ST100 is $100 of features — 7.1 surround sound processor, two USB charging ports, RGB lighting, and a stable desk base. One is the minimalist’s stand; the other is the battlestation builder’s stand. Neither is wrong — it depends entirely on what you want the stand to do.

Quick Comparison

	Brainwavz Hengja	Corsair ST100 RGB
Price	~$30 ✅	~$100
Desk Footprint	Zero (monitor clamp) ✅	~13cm base
Build Material	All-metal aluminum ✅	Plastic + metal base
USB Ports	None	2x USB charging ✅
7.1 Surround Sound	No	Yes (hardware hub) ✅
RGB Lighting	No	Yes ✅
Setup Complexity	30 seconds ✅	Cable routing required
Headset Capacity	1	1
Power Required	No ✅	Yes (USB to PC)

Desk Space — Hengja vs ST100

The Hengja’s clamp design means it literally takes zero desk surface. If your battlestation desk space is maxed out — dual monitors, keyboard, mouse pad, and possibly a microphone arm — the Hengja solves the headphone storage problem without adding another footprint. The ST100’s base occupies about a 13cm circular footprint permanently. For large desks with space to spare, that’s not a problem. For smaller setups, the Hengja is the only stand that genuinely doesn’t consume space.

Winner: Brainwavz Hengja — zero desk footprint is a hard advantage for space-limited setups.

Features — Hengja vs ST100

The Corsair ST100 does things the Hengja can’t. The built-in 7.1 surround sound processor turns the ST100 into a USB audio hub — connect your headset’s 3.5mm to the ST100, plug the ST100 into your PC via USB, and you get hardware surround sound output. The two USB-A charging ports on the base keep your phone and other devices charged without using PC ports. The RGB base lighting is Corsair iCUE compatible. The ST100 is a desk accessory and a peripheral hub in one.

The Hengja does exactly one thing: holds your headset. No USB, no audio, no light. If you want any of those extras, the Hengja doesn’t deliver them.

Winner: Corsair ST100 RGB — it’s a headphone stand and a USB audio hub and a charging station; the Hengja is just a stand.

Build Quality — Hengja vs ST100

The Hengja is all-metal aluminum — the clamp, arm, and hanger bar are machined aluminum without any plastic contact points. At $30, this is exceptional build quality. The ST100 has a weighted aluminum base (which gives it stability) but plastic upper components. Neither feels cheap for the price, but the Hengja’s full-metal construction is technically superior material quality for its intended function.

Winner: Brainwavz Hengja — all-metal vs plastic/metal hybrid at a third of the price.

Value — Hengja vs ST100

$30 vs $100 — the Hengja is dramatically better value for a pure headset storage solution. If all you need is a place to put your headset, the Hengja delivers more construction quality per dollar than virtually anything else on the market. The ST100’s $100 price is justified only if you actually use the surround sound hub or USB charging — if you don’t, you’re paying $70 for RGB and a base.

Winner: Brainwavz Hengja — unbeatable value-to-function ratio for a headset hanger.

Use Case Breakdown

Buy the Brainwavz Hengja if:

• Desk space is limited and you need zero-footprint headset storage
• Minimalist clean setup is the aesthetic goal — no RGB, no cables
• Budget is $30 and you want the best headset storage for that money
• You have one headset and want it accessible without desk clutter
• Monitor or desk edge is 10–30mm thick (compatible)

Buy the Corsair ST100 RGB if:

• You want integrated 7.1 surround sound without a separate USB sound card
• RGB battlestation aesthetic is important and iCUE integration adds value
• Desk space is ample and a footprint stand doesn’t compromise your setup
• USB charging ports on the stand are useful for your device rotation
• Budget extends to $100 for the feature set

Verdict

The Brainwavz Hengja wins for minimalists, space-constrained setups, and value-focused buyers. The Corsair ST100 RGB wins for battlestation builders who want a feature-rich hub with surround sound processing and RGB aesthetics. Neither is the wrong choice — pick based on whether you want a clean storage solution ($30 Hengja) or a peripheral hub with headset storage ($100 ST100).

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FAQ

Will the Brainwavz Hengja fit on an ultrawide monitor?

Yes — the Hengja clamps to the top edge of any monitor, ultrawide or standard, as long as the bezel is 10–30mm thick. Ultrawides typically have a standard top bezel thickness in that range. The arm extends forward enough to keep the headset hanging freely without contacting the screen. Position it near the edge of the ultrawide to keep the headset accessible without blocking view.

Can the Brainwavz Hengja hold heavy headsets like the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO?

The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 PRO weighs approximately 370g — well within the Hengja’s ~500g capacity. The clamped arm is rigid and doesn’t flex under load. As long as the clamp is properly tightened to your monitor edge, it will hold studio-grade headsets without issue.

Does the Brainwavz Hengja work on VESA monitor arms?

The Hengja clamps to the monitor panel itself (top edge) rather than the monitor arm’s pole. If your monitor arm has an exposed vertical pole with clearance, some users clamp the Hengja there. The primary intended mounting point is the monitor’s top bezel edge. Check the thickness of your specific monitor arm pole if attempting that configuration.