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#1 Logitech G Astro A50 X Wireless Gaming Headset
4.5
3 reviews

Sidetone control is unusually granular in software and is generally well-liked, though a few users report occasional quirks requiring a quick toggle/reset.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Volume output

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Wired connection sound quality

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.5
1 review

Sidetone adjustment is supported for both boom and built-in microphones.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Smudge resistance

#3 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
4.1
6 reviews

Sidetone is configurable and often useful, though implementation quality ranges from distracting to nearly real-time depending on the reviewer.

Pros: Wireless latency, Positional audio accuracy

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Integrated microphone

#4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.1
4 reviews

Sidetone is adjustable through the base station and software, helping you monitor your speaking volume. A few reviewers note it can still feel too quiet even at maximum.

Pros: Replaceable battery, Simultaneous wireless + Bluetooth audio

Cons: aptX, LDAC

#5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.1
8 reviews

Sidetone (mic monitoring) is available and adjustable; some like its clarity, while others find the default-on behavior odd until it is dialed back in the app.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Audio-video sync accuracy

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Simultaneous wireless + Bluetooth audio

#6 RIG Spectre R8 Pro
3.7
4 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring are adjustable, but impressions are mixed because one reviewer finds higher settings too loud.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Wireless latency

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Carry case quality

#7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
3.6
5 reviews

Sidetone was useful but uneven; some liked the dedicated wheel, while others found high settings loud or hissy.

Pros: Wireless latency, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Water/sweat resistance rating

#8 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.3
2 reviews

Sidetone/mic monitoring exists on wireless software and can work well, but one reviewer reports audible hiss and persistence issues.

Pros: Wireless latency, Xbox compatibility

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Detachable cable convenience

#9 Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
3.1
4 reviews

Mic monitoring/sidetone is adjustable and often described as hiss-free, but several reviewers found it too quiet unless set very high or noted it doesn’t feel especially strong.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Weight comfort

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Noise isolation (passive)

#10 Fractal Design Scape Headset
3.1
7 reviews

Sidetone adjustment exists, but several reviewers describe it as too quiet or even broken/robotic on certain setups, while others find it usable.

Pros: Design and Aesthetics, Equalizer customization

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Multipoint connectivity reliability

#11 HyperX Cloud III
3.0
5 reviews

Sidetone or mic monitoring is supported in software for some setups, but one reviewer says it did not work.

Pros: Microphone quality for calls, Hinge durability

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Detachable cable convenience

#12 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
3.0
3 reviews

Sidetone control exists but is not perfectly tuned out of the box, with reports of a low default level and a robotic quality when pushed too high. Many users will...

Pros: Weight comfort, Ear cup swivel/rotation range

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Replaceable battery

#13 Razer Barracuda X
2.8
4 reviews

Sidetone is available in some software, but feedback is mixed because one reviewer disliked monitoring delay and older models lack sidetone control.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Connectivity versatility

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, aptX

#14 Sony Inzone H6 Air
2.8
2 reviews

Sidetone exists, but reviewers found it limited or unnecessary because the open-back design already lets users hear themselves.

Pros: Battery, Weight comfort

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Active noise cancellation

#15 beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset
2.7
1 review

Mic-monitoring/sidetone-style modes are mixed: one reviewer reports a noticeable hiss when enabled, while others focus on its usefulness rather than its noise floor.

Pros: Battery, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Active noise cancellation effectiveness, Xbox compatibility

#16 HyperX Cloud Alpha
2.4
4 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring are limited: wired lacks it, and wireless implementations exist but with little or no adjustment.

Pros: Battery, Detachable cable convenience

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#17 Audeze Maxwell
1.9
4 reviews

Sidetone was a repeated problem area, with reviewers citing static, interference, exaggerated sound, or poor execution.

Pros: Battery, Charging

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Touch control responsiveness

#18 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
1.7
2 reviews

Sidetone and mic monitoring are weak or absent, with reviewers noting no sidetone, no monitoring, or limited mute feedback.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth