For competitive gamers, an excellent headset is the difference between life and death. Games take advantage of the best technology on the market, so it is increasingly necessary to hear every footstep, every reload, every breath over your shoulder in order to succeed at the highest level.
The gaming headset market is full of superb products at excellent prices, but it can occasionally be difficult to sift through the reviews, ads, and other information to find truly premium products. These 10 PC gaming headsets are sure to satisfy any player with their superior comfort, microphones, and customization options.
10 Alienware AW510H
Alienware, a Dell subsidiary, has been making superb gaming products for decades. Recently, they made news by announcing a Switch-Like handheld device for PC Gaming. The Alienware AW510H headset is an attractive middle-ground for gamers that aren’t looking to dump more than $100 USD into their purchase this time around.
Its 7.1 virtual surround sound and noise-cancelling retractable microphone bring it up to the level of most other top-of-the-line options. It’s the perfect upgrade from an old, cheap headset with a distinct style.
9 Logitech G Pro X Wireless
The Logitech G Pro X Wireless headset is praised for its low latency and wireless freedom. It’s a newer addition to Logitech’s line of headsets and sets a new standard for their products.
A few gamers complain that the mic could be of better quality – especially for the price ($200 USD). But not all PC gamers are looking for the perfect mic anyway and are willing to trade for the superior comfort and build of this headset. Thankfully, the mic is detachable, so those players can set it aside if desired.
8 HyperX Cloud Stinger Core (Wireless +7.1)
This HyperX Cloud Stinger Core gaming headset is one of the best wireless options on the market. It’s incredibly cheap for a wireless headset: under $100 USD depending on the seller. Despite the low price tag, it deftly balances sound quality with low weight.
There’s even a wired version for players who might prefer it. The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is also compatible with PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and others. As many fans will attest, it is undoubtedly among the best headsets for the Xbox One.
7 SteelSeries Arctis Pro
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro is an undeniably sleek headset with 5-star reviews all over the internet. It’s a wired headset with a retractable microphone and RGB lighting to serve every gamer’s preference.
Though some gamers find the surround sound to be lacking, most are thrilled by its comfortable, large ear cushions and hi-res audio. The $180 price point is a little high compared to other headsets, but certainly not bad compared to other premium options.
6 Corsair HS60 Haptic
“Haptic feedback” is a buzz term these days what with the PlayStation 5’s haptic Dualshock controller. So it’s the perfect time to remember Corsair’s HS60 Haptic headset; the player can hear (and practically feel) every bass note. It’s also one of the cheaper options for high-end headsets as it sits at only $100 USD.
The microphone is detachable which comes down to personal preference. Some players are terrified of losing or damaging the mic if they remove it. In comparison, others are grateful not to have to push it out of their face when it annoys them.
5 Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero
Turtle Beach’s Elite Atlas Aero is an excellent choice for competitive gamers. When The Gamer reviewed the Elite Atlas last year, we found it to be an impressive headset at a reasonable price. That version is still available, but the Elite Atlas Aero is an excellent option for players willing to pour a little more money into their setup.
It provides an excellent microphone, comfortable ear cushions, and a number of customization features on its software. It’s worth noting that the headset is designed to sit well on a player’s head even if they’re wearing glasses – a lifesaver for many people.
4 HyperX Cloud Alpha
HyperX is a reputable gamer-tech organization whose headsets are trusted by many due to word-of-mouth reviews from thousands of gamers. They build excellent products for specific consoles like the HyperX CloudX Flight, which was an effective Xbox One headset.
This HyperX installment, the Cloud Alpha, was considered for years to be one of the best - if not the best - gaming headset on the market for PC players. Though it has more competitors recently, it still holds strong as a superior headset with in-line cable controls and a detachable mic.
3 JBL Quantum One
The JBL Quantum One headset boasts a futuristic, eye-catching exterior that pulls gamers towards it on any shelf. When our sister site Game Rant reviewed it not even a year ago, they found it to have a few bells and whistles while not cheaping out on the things that count.
High-quality spatial audio, comfortable ear cushions, and a myriad of customization features all come standard. The spatial tech makes it a much better choice for PC gamers than console players, but it works well on any platform.
2 Astro A50 Wireless (2019)
The Astro A50 Wireless might be the best wireless headset on the market these days (even though it released in 2019). When The Gamer reviewed it at the time, we loved its sleek base station and how well it fits over the Oculus Rift headband. It had no latency issues on top of an incredible sound and easy-to-clean design.
Sure enough, it’s still favoured by many PC gamers to this day. The only downside is that, with a price tag of $299 USD, folks may need to save for a while before they can drop so much on a headset.
1 Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Razer is a known, trusted, and beloved company for the best headset, mice, keyboards, and other PC gaming equipment on the market. They’re always on the cutting edge of tech - like with Project Hazel, their gamer face mask.
The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is an improvement on a previous model and it meets even the highest expectations. It’s at a luxury price of $180 USD but doesn’t cost as much as other premium headsets for the incredible sound quality, audio customization, and excellent battery life.
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