Top Gaming Headsets
Based on reviews from 4438 Redditors
653 discussions analyzed:
All discussions:
r/steelseries: The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite: A Multi-Platform Powerhouse (Pricey, but Peerless)
r/HeadphoneAdvice: Need advice: Audiophile-level gaming headset that doesn’t turn my ears into ovens
Models
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1
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova Pro Series
310
41
120
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unreliable Microphone Mute Button
2
Audeze
Maxwell Series
217
36
79
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Heavy and Uncomfortable for Some
3
Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser
PC38X
155
12
16
Excellent Value for Money
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Prone to Volume Knob Malfunctions
4
Astro (Logitech)
A50 Series
148
27
47
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity Issues and Disconnects
5
HyperX
Cloud III Series
124
18
28
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Muddy and Subpar Audio Quality
6
SteelSeries
Arctis 7 Series
122
17
25
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Buggy and Inconsistent Software
7
HyperX
Cloud Alpha Series
120
12
24
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Poor Microphone Quality
8
HyperX
Cloud II Series
110
16
23
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional Positional Audio for FPS Gaming
Poor Durability and Material Wear
9
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
106
21
22
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Problematic & Buggy Sonar Software
10
SteelSeries
Arctis Pro Series
85
24
32
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
High-Quality and Detailed Sound
Discomfort During Extended Use
11
Logitech
PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
60
7
10
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Wireless Disconnections
12
Beyerdynamic
MMX 300
37
3
1
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Overpriced for Features
13
Astro (Logitech)
A10 Series
39
3
4
Exceptional Durability and Comfortable Fit
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Cables Are Not Durable
14
Logitech
G PRO X Series
53
19
17
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Excellent Positional Audio for Gaming
Poor Microphone Quality, Especially Wirelessly
15
HyperX
Cloud II
43
5
9
Excellent Value for Money
Exceptional Positional Audio for FPS Gaming
Ineffective 7.1 Surround Sound
16
Astro (Logitech)
A40 Series
45
4
10
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional Gaming Sound Quality
Unreliable Mixamp With Poor Support
18
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
35
7
8
Excellent Value for Money
Excellent long battery life
Unreliable Software and App Issues
22
Razer
BlackShark V2 X
24
2
5
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Outstanding Comfort and Lightweight Design
Excessively High Price for Value
23
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
34
5
14
High-Quality Sound Performance
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Discomfort for Some Users
24
Corsair
HS80 MAX WIRELESS
31
7
11
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Excellent long battery life
Inconsistent Microphone Quality
25
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Brands:
1
SteelSeries
725
110
206
2
HyperX
452
67
84
3
Astro (Logitech)
234
37
63
4
Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser
165
11
19
5
Audeze
222
40
79
6
Razer
206
38
77
7
Beyerdynamic
80
8
4
8
Logitech
181
36
52
9
Turtle Beach
161
25
56
10
EPOS / Sennheiser
66
3
6
FAQs
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Ranking factors:
- The number of positive user sentiments
- The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
- How specific the user was in their reference to the model
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