Here’s Where to Get the Best Gaming Headsets Online
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Playing video games is great! It’s a wonderful way to decompress at the end of a long day or week. However, if you’re looking to take your game to the next level, then a trusty gaming headset just might do the trick.
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There are a few things to consider when looking for a gaming headset. First is immersive audio that’s detailed, robust and rich. The next thing is a sturdy microphone so you can easily communicate with other players online when playing multiplayer games. One of the things you don’t want is your microphone to die just when you’re about to take over a hill or command base.
Finally, you want to look for a gaming headset that’s comfortable to wear around your ears and over your head for long periods of time.
We rounded up the best gaming headsets for different types of gamers, as well as for different types of consoles. Whether you’re an Xbox Series X gamer, a livestream cosplay gamer or everything in between, we’ve got you covered with our recommendations for next-level gaming immersion.
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Read on to find our favorite headsets for gamers.
BEST FOR PLAYSTATION 5
PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset
$143.95
A next-generation console calls for a next-generation gaming headset such as the PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset. It connects easily to the PS5 while also delivering wireless audio that’s immersive and deep.
BEST FOR BATTERY LIFE
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset
$99.98
If you’re looking for a gaming headset that lasts for a long time, then the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset is the one for you since it has a whopping 300 hours of battery life per charge. That’s nearly 13 days of use!
BEST FOR PC
Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
$175 $199.99 12% off
The Razer Kraken V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset features THX Spatial Audio, which is perfect for realistic PC gaming.
BEST FOR XBOX
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
$349.99
For Xbox gamers, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is ideal thanks to impressive high-fidelity audio, advanced noise-cancelation and comfy all-day fit. It comes in white and black too.
BEST FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN DEVICES
Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset
$47 $79.99 41% off
The Logitech G435 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset comes with a Bluetooth switch mode that makes it easier to go between consoles and gaming devices at a moment’s notice.
BEST FOR SLEEK DESIGN
Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset
$299
The Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset has a premium fit with a sleek and stylish design that makes gaming sound as good as it looks.
BEST FOR COSPLAY
Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro Wired RGB Headset
$167.38 $199.99 16% off
If you’re a cosplayer, then the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro Wired RGB Headset comes with kitty, bear and bunny ears that are interchangeable for various livestream looks.
Did we miss what you’re looking for? If you want more, shop the best gaming headsets below:
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