Top Gaming Headsets
Based on reviews from 2687 Redditors
222 discussions analyzed:
Top Models:
1
Drop + EPOS / Sennheiser
PC38X
84
6
9
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Good Microphone Performance
Prone to Volume Knob Malfunctions
2
Audeze
Maxwell Series
60
8
22
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Heavy and Uncomfortable for Some
3
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova Pro Series
44
5
26
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unreliable Microphone Mute Button
4
HyperX
Cloud II Series
41
9
19
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional Positional Audio for FPS Gaming
Poor Durability and Material Wear
5
HyperX
Cloud Alpha Series
28
3
11
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Poor Microphone Quality
6
Logitech
PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
24
7
8
Precise Positional Audio for Competitive Gaming
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Poor Sound Quality Out of the Box
7
Astro (Logitech)
A40 Series
15
1
2
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional Gaming Sound Quality
Microphone Picks Up Background Noise
8
Beyerdynamic
MMX 300 (2nd Generation)
14
1
2
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Excellent for Competitive FPS Gaming
Harsh Treble Spike Requires EQ
9
Astro (Logitech)
A10 Series
7
0
0
Exceptional Durability and Comfortable Fit
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Cables Are Not Durable
10
Logitech
G PRO X Series
13
2
5
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Excellent Positional Audio for Gaming
Poor Microphone Quality, Especially Wirelessly
11
SteelSeries
Arctis Pro Series
12
3
4
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
High-Quality and Detailed Sound
Discomfort During Extended Use
12
SteelSeries
Arctis 7 Series
9
2
2
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Buggy and Inconsistent Software
13
SteelSeries
Arctis 5
8
2
2
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Convenient Separate Audio for Chat and Game
Prone to Cable and USB Port Failure
14
GameStop (Geeknet)
SILENT HILL 2 Universal Headset GameStop Exclusive
5
1
0
Summary Unavailable
25
Razer
BlackShark V2
10
1
7
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Convenient on-the-Fly Controls and Plug-and-Play Setup
Poor Build Quality and Durability
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FAQs
The ranking is based on aggregated user sentiment from Reddit. It aims to show which Gaming Headsets are the most well reviewed.
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
Scoring mechanism:
- Each user contributes up to 1 "vote" per model, regardless of no. of comments on it.
- A user's vote is less than 1 if the user does not specify the exact model - their 1 vote is "spread out" among the possible models.
- More popular models are given more weight (to account for the higher likelihood that they are the model being referred to).
Score calculation for ranking:
- We combine the normalized positive sentiment score and the normalized positive:negative ratio (weighted 75%-25%)
- This score is used to rank the Gaming Headsets in descending order
Our data includes Reddit comments and posts from the past 1 year from 8/8/2025, to keep rankings fresh and relevant.
We continuously crawl Reddit for discussions on Gaming Headsets across all subreddits. Each comment and post is analyzed to identify specific Gaming Headsets models and brands, and then a sentiment analysis is performed to gauge user satisfaction.
Our rankings shows the most popular, well-reviewed Gaming Headsets among Reddit users. It is a good starting point for finding the best Gaming Headsets for you, especially if you're looking for tried-and-tested ones. However, individual needs vary, so the best model depends on what you're looking for.
Reddit has an exceptionally strong strong community and moderation. Because of that Reddit is one of the last bastions of genuine online discussions. That makes Reddit a great source for real, unbiased opinions from everyday users. That's why so many people include "Reddit" in their Google searches.
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