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Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 30 hours | Compatibility: PC, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Mac, Android, Nintendo Switch and Oculus Quest 2 (audio only)

Best for: Console and PC gamers looking for a long-lasting wireless headset with a comfortable fit.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7+ is a well-balanced headset with a sleek design, extremely comfortable fit and wireless connectivity using a low latency, lossless USB Type-C 2.4GHz wireless dongle. The battery can last 30 hours, a particularly long time for a wireless gaming headset. The Arctis 7+ builds on the original Arctis 7 legacy with improved audio, a great microphone and longer battery life. It maintains SteelSeries’ classic comfort too, with its ski-goggle style headband fitting a wide variety of head sizes snugly. Like to customize the look of your headset? The Arctis 7+ has a swappable headband and earcup covers, with various options for different color schemes and patterns, helping you to make your headset truly yours.

Another standout feature of this SteelSeries headset is its sturdy metal frame, which minimizes noise when you turn your head during gameplay. This model favors bass, but that can be tweaked via a range of equalizer options using SteelSeries’ app. The headset includes a 3.5mm cable if you prefer to use it wired.

Pros:

• Comfortable design
• Well-balanced sound
• Great battery life

Cons:

• Xbox support via cable only

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 30 hours | Compatibility: Wireless on PC, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, docked Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS; Wired on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, undocked Nintendo Switch and Macs.

Best for: Long-lasting wireless gameplay across multiple platforms.

The Epos H3Pro is a wireless gaming headset with great quality sound, impressive connectivity and lengthy battery life. It supports wireless connections using its 2.4GHz wireless USB dongle, as well as Bluetooth 5.2, giving it the ability to make efficient and low-latency connections to a range of devices. It can also be connected via a 3.5mm cable to even more devices, including games consoles.

The Epos’ battery lasts to 30 hours for general wireless connectivity, and up to an epic 38 hours using Bluetooth—enabling this headset to outlast even the longest of gaming sessions. The sound quality impresses, with native support for virtualized 7.1 surround sound which works well with both PlayStation consoles and PC games. Its active noise cancelling (ANC) is good enough to block out most background noise during gameplay, especially when playing a louder game; however, enabling the ANC shaves about a third off the headset’s rated battery life.

Pros:

• Excellent connectivity
• Impressive surround sound
• Great battery life

Cons:

• Xbox support via cable only
• Expensive

Connection: Wired 3.5mm | Driver size: 50mm | Compatibility: PC, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Xbox XS, Xbox One

Best for: Wired console and PC gaming at an affordable price.

Razer’s BlackShark V2 gaming headset remains one of the best gaming headsets you can buy today for the price, and easily the best wired headset under $100. It packs 50mm titanium drivers in each earcup, each individually tuned to maximize the highs, mids and lows to produce richer and more powerful sound. It has THX spatial audio for virtual 7.1-channel immersive surround sound in games and movies.

The Razer Synapse 3 is a capable equalizer, and since your settings live in the cloud, you can take that profile with you wherever you go. Plug in your headset, download the application and you’ll have all your settings right there waiting for you. This headset has gel-cushioned earcups with convenient on-ear touch controls.

Pros:

• On-ear touch controls
• Attractive price

Cons:

Connection: Wired 3.5mm and USB | Driver size: 40mm | Compatibility: PC, Mac, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Mobile

Best for: Distortion-free audio and DTS virtual surround sound over a wired connection.

The SteelSeries Arctic Pro is part of a wired line of gaming headsets with 40mm drivers. Like other SteelSeries gaming headsets, this model stands out for its sturdy and lightweight metal frame, which eliminates any creaking when you turn your head. It also stands out for its inclusion of DTS Headphone:X v2.0, for immersive sound. This model achieves its competitive price by leaving out the digital audio converter and amp that come with the pricier $249 version of this headset.  Also available as a $129 add-on, the GameDAC module combines a DAC with an amp to provide Hi-Res Audio, so you don’t need to down-sample high-fidelity 96kHz/24-bit audio. 

The headset’s high-density neodymium magnetics speaker drivers can produce rich, distortion-free sound with twice the frequency range of most gaming headsets. As with other SteelSeries models, the Arctis Pro has a ski-goggle-style headband that allows for a range of head sizes and shapes, and well- padded earcups. The Arctic Pro’s ClearCast microphone is Discord certified and can be minutely adjusted using the included ChatMix dial, which helps you balance team chat audio with in-game audio for the most clear and comfortable gaming experience. It also lets you turn up the in-game sound when you’re playing single player games, and then ease back when you need to hear your teammates when playing multiplayer and competitive games.

Pros:

• Adjustable, comfortable fit
• DTS virtual surround sound

Cons:

• Lacks fine tune controls of DAC version

Connection: Wired 3.5mm | Driver size: 32mm | Battery: N/A | Compatibility: PC, Sony PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Mobile

Best for: A tight budget, without sacrificing audio quality.

Released this year, the Astro Gaming A10 Gen 2 has a fresh look but the same fantastic quality audio and comfortable fit that made the original A10 a hit. This headset also retains its relatively affordable price, too.

The A10 Gen 2 headset is extremely lightweight and flexible, with a twistable headband that you won’t find on almost any other headset. That makes it durable and incredibly portable—perfect for throwing in your bag to take to LAN parties or esports events. Despite this extremely lightweight design, though, the headset doesn’t feel flimsy—although its plastic chassis will creak a bit as you turn during heavy use. It connects to your devices with a 3.5mm connection, so you can quickly jump between consoles, your PC or your phone (if it has a 3.5mm jack, or if you buy an extra-cost 3.5mm to USB adapter). It comes with a splitter cable for PCs, so you can split into headphone/microphone jacks if you need.

Pros:

• Lightweight, flexible design
• Great value for money

Cons:

• No virtual surround sound

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 18 hours x2 | Compatibility: PC, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Mobile

Best for: Connecting via USB to two audio sources simultaneously.

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset pairs a capable DAC amplifier with powerful 40mm drivers to produce clear sound with all the subtleties necessary so you can hear your opponents creeping up on you. That same DAC doubles as a fast charger for the pair of swappable batteries included with this headset, so a battery can always be at the ready.

This headset has four active noise cancelling microphones to effectively eliminate outside noise and a retractable boom microphone. The design has an adjustable headband and heavy padding on the earcups to ensure comfort. The Nova Pro Wireless is optimized for use with dual USB-connected systems, such as a PC and PlayStation, and includes a wireless base station with two USB Type-C ports to facilitate seamlessly switching between the two systems.

Pros:

• Premium sound quality for games and music
• Adjustable design promotes comfort
• Wireless base station to switch among systems

Cons:

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 30 hours | Compatibility: PC, Mac, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Oculus Quest 2, Android, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch

Best for: Compatibility across various platforms—including PS5’s Tempest 3D Audio.

The SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ is a fantastic choice for PlayStation 5 gamers, and works well with other gaming systems, too. This model is similar in design, components and style to our best overall gaming headset, the SteelSeries 7+. Like other SteelSeries models, the 7P+ has an adjustable ski-goggle headband and breathable AirWeave earcups so it can deliver clear sound in a comfortable and familiar form factor. The Arctis 7P+ features the same steel frame (decked out in a slick blue-on-white color) and a bi-directional and retractable ClearCast noise cancelling microphone.

With standard 40mm SteelSeries drivers, you won’t get the same level of sound the much more expensive option provides, but they get close enough. For PS5 gamers, the real appeal of this headset is its support for Sony’s Tempest 3D Audio, which heightens the realism of spatial audio in supported games. SteelSeries includes a USB Type-C wireless dongle in the box that makes it compatible with Android devices, PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox On and Nintendo Switch, too. This headset fast-charges over USB as well, with a 15-minute quick charge yielding three hours of gameplay.

Pros:

• Adjustable headband
• Supports Sony’s Tempest 3D Audio
• Great battery with quick charge

Cons:

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 32 hours | Compatibility: Sony PlayStation 5, PC, Android, iOS

Best for: Lengthy, immersive gaming sessions with the PS5’s Tempest 3D spatial audio.

The Sony Inzone H9 is the most premium gaming headset Sony has released for its PlayStation 5 console, and it comes with all the bells and whistles. Along with great sound quality, lengthy battery life and a smart PS5-like aesthetic, it makes full use of the PS5’s Tempest 3D spatial audio system. It’s a versatile virtual surround sound system which can add a lot of presence to games, and the Inzone H9 takes full advantage to give gamers a more immersive gameplay experience in supported games.

The active noise cancellation uses multiple external microphones to detect and eliminate background noise, and there’s an ambient sound mode which lets you amplify what’s going on around you to keep an ear out for the doorbell, your phone, or someone speaking to you. It has 2.4GHz wireless USB and Bluetooth connectivity, so you can connect to the PS5 or PC and your phone at the same time. This makes it easy to jump between devices, or have a conversation with someone on one device while gaming on the other. The Inzone is a pricey headset, but with the range of features available and its PS5-inspired design, it is an excellent option for PS5 gamers.

Pros:

• PS5 aesthetic matches the console
• Works well with Sony’s Tempest 3D Audio
• Long battery life

Cons:

• Expensive
• Not compatible with other consoles

Connection: Wired 3.5mm | Driver size: 40mm | Compatibility: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS

Best for: Good-sounding audio over a low-cost wired headset.

As long as your system of choice has a 3.5mm input, the HyperX Cloud Stinger core is one of the best cheap gaming headsets you can buy. On PCs with separate mic and headphone jacks, you need to buy an additional splitter cable, but for just about every other platform, the Cloud Stinger Core should work great right straight from the box.

It’s plug and play with no additional software or setup necessary, and the sound quality is very good for the price. You don’t get the ultra low sub-bass frequencies which add depth to bassier sounds, but it still has enough bass to make explosions sound good. The headband and earcups are made from synthetic leather, giving a soft and padded fit. This headset weighs less than half a pound, too, so it’s easily transportable if you just want to take a cheap gaming headset with you to a LAN party or on vacation.

Pros:

• Very low price
• Sounds good for this sort of money
• Can connect to every gaming platform with a 3.5mm port

Cons:

• Lacks sub-bass frequency support

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 20 hours | Compatibility: Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC, Mobile

Best for: Xbox gamers who also use a PC or mobile device.

SteelSeries’ lightweight, sturdy design again comes out tops, this time for Xbox gamers. The Arctis 9X Wireless targets Xbox gamers with its Windows Sonic surround compatibility on PC, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. It combines strong battery life with an active noise-cancelling ClearCast microphone. The combination of 2.4Ghz wireless and Bluetooth support makes it quick and easy to switch among different systems and devices.

Whether you have a cutting edge Xbox Series X, a last-generation Xbox One, or want to switch between console and PC (Xbox Wireless Controller Adapter required), the Arctis 9X headset is a great fit. The Arctis 9X has SteelSeries’ familiar adjustable ski-goggle-style headband; and, this model has breathable AirWeave material on its padded earcups. This model quickly recharges from USB, too, so you can get back into the action without wires in no time.

Pros:

• Compatible with multiple generations of Xbox console
• Breathable earcup design

Cons:

• Lacks compatibility with PlayStation and some PCs

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver: 40mm | Battery: 15 hours | Compatibility: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PC (requires an Xbox Wireless Adapter or Bluetooth dongle)

Best for: A seamless wireless connection to an Xbox console.

The Microsoft Xbox Wireless gaming headset is one of the best gaming headsets for Xbox gamers, because it doesn’t need any kind of dongle to connect to the console. It integrates Xbox Wireless support so it can connect directly to any recent generation Xbox console without any additional accessories, and it can connect to any smartphone or other device with Bluetooth support at the same time. PC gamers can use this headset too, only with a dedicated Microsoft Wireless Adapter or a Bluetooth 4.2 dongle.

The headset controls are well designed, too, with each earcup acting as a volume control wheel: one adjusts the mix between Bluetooth and wireless, while the other acts as a general volume wheel. This headset sounds great too, with a bassy sound that is well suited to the most explosive of action games. Or, use the Xbox Accessories app to tweak the equalizer if you prefer a slightly different sound. It also supports Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone: Xbox on Xbox consoles, or on Windows PCs with an additional purchase.

Pros:

• Good sound quality with support for a range of surround sound modes
• Connects to Xbox consoles without a dongle
• Intuitive on-headset controls

Cons:

• PC users need extra-cost dongle

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz, Bluetooth | Driver size: 40mm | Battery: 24-hours | Compatibility: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.

Best for: Audiophile sound output in a styled, Dolby Atmos-enabled gaming headset.

If you want your gaming headset to treat the sensitive sensibilities of your inner audiophile’s ear, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal headphones delivers in spades. Though expensive, this headset outputs stunning audio quality for playing games and listening to pumping soundtracks.

While there might be more affordable headsets that sound good, too, they can’t compete with the overall fit, look and feel of the Portal, with its solid build and a lush, comfortable fit. It supports the latest AAC and aptX audio codecs when operating over Bluetooth, and fully supports Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless system. Dolby Atmos adds spatial depth to all supported games and movies, and battery life can last all day under the right circumstances. The active noise cancellation is enabled by a beamforming array of microphones built-into the earcups; this design eliminates the need for a boom mic, as is common among gaming headsets.

Pros:

• Active noise cancellation
• Dolby Atmos support
• Gorgeous design

Cons:

• Can’t use Bluetooth and Xbox wireless simultaneously
• Expensive

Connection: Wireless 2.4GHz | Driver size: 50mm | Battery: 20 hours | Compatibility: PC, Sony PlayStation 4 and Sony PlayStation 5  (USB wireless stereo sound only), Nintendo Switch (wireless stereo sound when docked)

Best for: PC gaming with spatial audio and voice optimization.

With so much competition for PC gaming headsets, it’s impressive that Logitech has risen to the top of the pack with the Logitech G Pro X. This headset has great audio quality, a neat-instantaneous wireless connection with no discernible latency—making it great for lip syncing TV shows and movies. This headset also has full support for 7.1-channel DTS Headphone: X 2.0 surround sound positional audio, helping you spot your enemies before they spot you. You can toggle the DTS on and off in the excellent Logitech G Hub software for Windows, as well as adjust a range of other settings, including microphone sensitivity, equalizer and the passive noise isolation.

The G Pro X has a matte black, steel headband with brushed aluminum and neat stitching, and heavy padding in the black earcups, all of which contribute to a comfortable fit. The adjustable boom microphone has passive noise isolation, and can be removed if you don’t need the mic and want a more traditional headphone look. The Logitech G Pro X also works with the wireless USB dongle on the PS4 and PS5. It’s one of the best headsets you’ll find in this range if PC gaming is is your thing.

Pros:

• Comfortable design
• 1ms wireless latency

Cons:

• Expensive
• Limited compatibility