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#1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.5

Sidetone quality was a strength in the few reviews that discussed it, especially for real-time, clear monitoring.

Pros: Charging, Weight comfort

Cons: Sound leakage, Cable quality

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.0

Sidetone is useful and clear, but reviewers also describe it as overpowering or only comfortable at moderate levels.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Multipoint connectivity reliability

Cons: Portability/foldability, USB-C

#3 Logitech G Astro A50 X Wireless Gaming Headset
3.7

Sidetone controls are useful and detailed, but one reviewer reports occasional quirks that require re-toggling the setting.

Pros: Positional audio accuracy, Soundstage width

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Hinge durability

#4 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
3.6

Sidetone was useful on the 7P version, but reviewers criticized loudness, hiss, or activation quirks.

Pros: Connectivity versatility, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Transparency mode quality, Active noise cancellation

#5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
3.6

Sidetone is useful but uneven, with praise for adjustability and practical callout control alongside complaints about quiet or intrusive behavior.

Pros: Charging, Spatial audio

Cons: Hinge durability, Smudge resistance

#6 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.3

Sidetone and mic monitoring were mixed: one reviewer said sidetone worked well, while another heard white noise when monitoring was enabled.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Dongle

Cons: Replaceable earpads, Preset EQ profile quality

#7 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
3.2

Sidetone adjustment was mixed: some reviewers found it fuzzy or unpleasant, while others liked its real-time performance and usability.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Cable quality, Preset EQ profile quality

#9 HyperX Cloud III
3.0

Sidetone and mic monitoring were highly inconsistent, ranging from useful or best-ever sidetone to non-working monitoring toggles.

Pros: Hinge durability, Wireless latency

Cons: Preset EQ profile quality, Xbox compatibility

#10 Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
2.8

Sidetone or mic monitoring is mixed to weak: some reviewers like the lack of hiss, while others find it too quiet, eerie, or ineffective.

Pros: Weight comfort, Cable quality

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)

#11 RIG Spectre R8 Pro
2.8

Sidetone/monitoring controls were mixed, with one reviewer finding mid/high levels too heavy and another finding the effect odd.

Pros: Spatial audio, Positional audio accuracy

Cons: Carry case quality, Detachable microphone convenience

#12 Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
2.6

Mic monitoring is useful for controlling speaking volume, but current implementation is inconsistent. It can be very quiet, fail to work as expected, or become unavailable when ANC is active.

Pros: Codec support, Packaging quality

Cons: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Replaceable ear plates

#13 Razer Barracuda X
2.5

Sidetone and mic monitoring were weak overall: one review valued sidetone, but others criticized delay or lack of adjustment.

Pros: Cable quality, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Active noise cancellation

#14 Sony Inzone H6 Air
2.3

Sidetone was weakly received: reviewers either suggested turning it off or wanted more mic-control options than sidetone volume.

Pros: Weight comfort, Battery

Cons: Noise isolation (passive), Sound leakage

#15 HyperX Cloud Alpha
2.3

Sidetone adjustment is weak: reviewers either cannot adjust mic monitoring or find the fixed level too strong.

Pros: Maximum volume clarity, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Bluetooth, Xbox compatibility

#16 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
2.3

Sidetone adjustment was a weak spot, with low defaults and robotic or shrill sound when raised too high.

Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Smudge resistance

#17 Audeze Maxwell
1.9

Sidetone is the most consistently criticized feature, with noise, feedback, static, and bugs outweighing one positive report about loud monitoring.

Pros: Instrument separation, Maximum volume clarity

Cons: Hinge durability, Carry case quality

#18 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
1.9

Sidetone or mic-monitoring support is a weakness, with reviewers complaining about no indicator, no sidetone, or no microphone monitoring.

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Weight comfort

Cons: Sidetone adjustment quality, USB-C

#19 Fractal Design Scape Headset
1.8

Sidetone was a consistent weakness, with multiple reviewers saying it barely worked or was too quiet.

Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality