Best Headsets

Headsets Decision Dashboard

Best value

Audeze Maxwell

4.7 in Value for money

Leads this category on a matching scored feature.

Best comfort

Sony Inzone H6 Air

5.0 in Weight comfort

Leads this category on a matching scored feature.

Most praised feature

Wireless latency

4.7 category average

The strongest recurring feature across products in this category.

#1 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
4.2
17 reviews

Good if you want top-tier wireless sound, ANC, battery swapping, and four-source mixing across a serious multi-platform setup. Skip it if $600 feels steep or you mostly play one console.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Hinge durability

Cons: aptX, Smudge resistance

#2 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
4.1
14 reviews

Choose it if you want top-tier gaming audio, hot-swappable batteries, strong connectivity, and deep EQ control. Skip it if the high price, software quirks, mixed ANC, or merely decent microphone...

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Charging

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Codec support

#3 RIG Spectre R8 Pro
4.0
10 reviews

Best for clear positional gaming audio, 60+ hour battery life, and a convenient charging dock. Skip it if you need ANC, a removable mic, wired 3.5mm use, or seamless Xbox-and-PS5...

Pros: Earpad replacement ease, Wireless latency

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Carry case quality

#4 beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset
4.0
9 reviews

Best for comfort, positional detail, strong mic filtering, and long battery life. Skip it if you want booming bass, premium-feeling materials, pristine sidetone, or reliable Xbox USB support.

Pros: Multipoint connectivity reliability, Battery

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Water/sweat resistance rating

#5 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
4.0
20 reviews

Choose the Arctis Nova 3 for lightweight comfort, strong app EQ presets, broad platform support, and value. Skip it if you need ANC, low sound leakage, premium materials, or the...

Pros: Detachable cable convenience, Replaceable earpads

Cons: Sound leakage, Replaceable ear plates

#6 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
4.0
14 reviews

Best for competitive gaming, comfort, ANC, low latency, and broad platform support. Skip it if you prioritize music-first tuning, the old V2 Pro mic, a simple dongle, or lower pricing.

Pros: Wireless latency, Positional audio accuracy

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Integrated microphone

#7 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
4.0
16 reviews

Best for comfort, 50-plus-hour battery life, dual wireless, and strong app EQ across platforms. Skip it if you need ANC, a slim dongle, premium mic quality, or the lowest price.

Pros: Wireless latency, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Water/sweat resistance rating

#8 RIG R5 Spear MAX HD
3.9
15 reviews

Best for crisp wired gaming audio, USB-C DAC flexibility, and modular comfort. Skip it if you want Bluetooth, ANC, leak-free listening, or a standout mic.

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#9 Audeze Maxwell
3.9
22 reviews

Good if sound quality, battery life, and broad connectivity matter most. Skip it if you need ANC, a light travel headset, polished software, or reliable simultaneous Bluetooth plus dongle audio.

Pros: Battery, Charging

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Touch control responsiveness

#10 HyperX Cloud Alpha
3.9
22 reviews

Best for strong gaming sound, long-wearing comfort, sturdy construction, and, on Wireless, extraordinary battery life. Skip it if you need Bluetooth, Xbox support, active noise cancellation, or a feature-rich app.

Pros: Battery, Detachable cable convenience

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#11 Sony Inzone H6 Air
3.9
8 reviews

Best for lightweight, open-back gaming sound and a strong mic. Skip it if you need wireless freedom, isolation, ANC, or richer software.

Pros: Battery, Weight comfort

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, Active noise cancellation

#12 Logitech G Astro A50 X Wireless Gaming Headset
3.8
15 reviews

Choose the Astro A50 X if your PS5, Xbox, and PC share one setup and you want great sound, mic quality, and fast switching. Skip it if you need ANC,...

Pros: Wireless latency, Multi-platform compatibility

Cons: Active noise cancellation, RGB lighting customization

#13 Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Gaming Headset
3.8
14 reviews

Best for airy open-back sound, featherlight comfort, long battery life, and PC-first wireless use. Skip it for noisy/shared rooms, strong bass, native Xbox wireless, or polished software.

Pros: Weight comfort, Cable quality

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Noise isolation (passive)

#14 Cherry XTRFY H3 Wireless Gaming Headset
3.8
6 reviews

Choose the Cherry XTRFY H3 Wireless for long battery life, low-latency wireless, comfort, and strong positional game audio. Skip it if you need Xbox support, an app, 3.5mm wired use,...

Pros: Audio-video sync accuracy, Battery

Cons: Xbox compatibility, RGB lighting customization

#15 Fractal Design Scape Headset
3.8
14 reviews

Choose the Scape if you want sleek design, strong sound, web EQ, and an easy charging dock. Skip it if ANC, Xbox support, simultaneous Bluetooth, or top-tier mic/battery performance matter...

Pros: Spatial audio, Software/setup simplicity

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Sidetone adjustment quality

#16 Razer Barracuda X
3.8
18 reviews

Good if you want a light, comfortable, good-sounding headset with flexible USB-C/Bluetooth options and strong battery life. Skip it if you need native wireless Xbox, ANC, flawless apps, or top-tier...

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Connectivity versatility

Cons: Water/sweat resistance rating, aptX

#17 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
3.7
16 reviews

Choose the Sony INZONE H9 II for lightweight comfort, strong ANC, a very good boom mic, and FPS-focused positional audio. Skip it if you want class-leading battery life, Xbox support,...

Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use

Cons: Xbox compatibility, Smudge resistance

#18 EKSA E1000 Gaming Headset
3.6
17 reviews

Choose the EKSA E1000 if you want a cheap gaming headset with surround effects, RGB looks, and usable chat. Skip it if you need premium comfort, refined music sound, customizable...

Pros: Connectivity versatility, USB-C

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#19 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
3.6
20 reviews

Good if you want a light, comfortable, inexpensive wired headset with broad 3.5mm compatibility. Skip it if you need wireless, USB-C, strong isolation, premium positional accuracy, or rich bass.

Pros: Multi-platform compatibility, Earpad replacement ease

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#20 Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset
3.6
8 reviews

Choose the G325 for a light, comfortable, affordable wireless headset with solid gaming audio. Skip it if you need strong bass, passive isolation, premium build, or a high-quality mic.

Pros: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use

Cons: Active noise cancellation, RGB lighting customization

#21 HyperX Cloud III
3.5
23 reviews

Best for plush comfort, sturdy build, strong mic quality, and long wireless battery life. Skip it if you need Bluetooth, Xbox wireless support, wide soundstage, or audiophile bass.

Pros: Microphone quality for calls, Hinge durability

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Detachable cable convenience

#22 ASUS ROG Kithara
3.4
14 reviews

Good if you want a wired open-back headset with standout planar clarity, comfort, and broad cabling. Skip it if you need wireless freedom, isolation, stronger bass, or full Xbox mic...

Pros: Software/setup simplicity, Detachable microphone convenience

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Bluetooth

#23 Cooler Master CH351 Gaming Headset
3.4
2 reviews

Choose the Cooler Master CH351 if you mainly play wired and want big spatial game audio plus a clear detachable mic. Skip it if you need reliable wireless use, lighter...

Pros: Microphone quality for calls, Microphone noise reduction

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Preset EQ profile quality

#24 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
3.3
21 reviews

Best for low-cost gaming sound, comfort, and simple plug-and-play use. Skip it if you need premium build, detachable parts, stronger isolation, or dependable mic quality.

Pros: Wireless latency, Xbox compatibility

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Detachable cable convenience