This guide explores the best gaming headsets across various categories, prioritizing specific strengths. While many excellent headsets exist, these are personally vetted based on extensive testing. This list will be updated as new products are reviewed.
This guide includes contributions from Danielle Abraham and Adam Matthew.
TL;DR: Top Gaming Headset Picks:
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: Our top pick. Exceptional sound, hybrid ANC, hot-swappable battery.
HyperX Cloud III: Best budget option. Durable, comfortable, impressive sound and mic quality for the price.
Audeze Maxwell: Best high-end headset. Superior audio quality from a sleek design.
Turtle Beach Atlas Air: Best wireless headset. Open-back design for superior sound, exceptional comfort.
Turtle Beach Stealth 500: Best budget wireless headset. Great sound quality at an affordable price.
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro: Best wired headset. Exceptional sound and microphone clarity.
Sennheiser HD 620S: Best audiophile headset. Premium build, amazing sound, excellent isolation.
JBL Quantum One: Best surround sound headset. Multiple surround sound modes, active noise cancellation.
Logitech G Pro X 2: Best esports headset. Customizable mic, excellent sound, versatile connectivity.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro: Best noise-canceling headset. Top-tier noise cancellation, swappable batteries.
Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed: Best gaming earbuds. Excellent sound, low latency, ANC.
Detailed Reviews (Excerpts):
1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: Boasts multiple connectivity options, hot-swappable battery, and excellent sound with hybrid active noise cancellation. A significant design upgrade over previous models.
2. HyperX Cloud III: A wired headset offering exceptional durability, comfort, and impressive audio quality for its price point.
3. Audeze Maxwell: A high-end wireless headset with exceptional audio performance, a sleek design, and long battery life.
4. Turtle Beach Atlas Air: A comfortable open-back wireless headset with impressive sound fidelity. Note: mediocre microphone.
5. Turtle Beach Stealth 500: An affordable wireless option with good sound quality and long battery life. Bulky design.
6. Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro: A high-end wired headset with brilliant sound quality and an impressive microphone.
7. Sennheiser HD 620S: High-end closed-back headphones offering premium build quality, amazing sound, and natural isolation.
8. JBL Quantum One: Offers proprietary surround sound technology and active noise cancellation for immersive audio. Microphone clarity is a drawback.
9. Logitech G Pro X 2: A complete package with a customizable mic, solid sound, and comfortable design, ideal for esports.
10. Turtle Beach Stealth Pro: Features top-tier noise cancellation, swappable batteries, and customizable EQ settings. Bulky design.
11. Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed: High-quality gaming earbuds with ANC, customizable EQ, and low-latency 2.4GHz connection. Short battery life.
Choosing the Right Headset:
Consider your budget and priorities (sound quality, comfort, microphone, durability, etc.). Wireless headsets require consideration of battery life and software features. Read reviews carefully, paying attention to descriptions of frequency response and spatial audio.
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