Top Gaming Headsets
Based on reviews from 1702 Redditors
175 discussions analyzed:
Top Models:
1
Audeze
Maxwell Series
45
7
15
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Heavy and Uncomfortable for Some
2
Astro (Logitech)
A50 Series
37
7
12
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity Issues and Disconnects
3
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova Pro Series
34
5
14
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unreliable Microphone Mute Button
4
HyperX
Cloud III Series
30
4
5
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Muddy and Subpar Audio Quality
5
SteelSeries
Arctis 7 Series
30
5
9
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Buggy and Inconsistent Software
6
Logitech
PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
20
3
5
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Wireless Disconnections
7
HyperX
Cloud II Series
19
2
5
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional Positional Audio for FPS Gaming
Poor Durability and Material Wear
8
HyperX
Cloud Alpha Series
16
1
3
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Poor Microphone Quality
9
SteelSeries
Arctis Pro Series
17
5
6
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
High-Quality and Detailed Sound
Discomfort During Extended Use
10
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
13
2
1
Excellent Value for Money
Excellent long battery life
Unreliable Software and App Issues
11
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
16
7
10
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Problematic & Buggy Sonar Software
13
Sony / PlayStation
PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
13
1
14
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Long Battery Life
Frequent Random Disconnections
14
Logitech
G PRO X Series
11
5
5
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Excellent Positional Audio for Gaming
Poor Microphone Quality, Especially Wirelessly
15
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
9
1
3
High-Quality Sound Performance
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Discomfort for Some Users
16
Corsair
HS80 MAX WIRELESS
11
4
10
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Excellent long battery life
Inconsistent Microphone Quality
19
Corsair
VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)
8
1
4
Exceptional Active Noise Cancellation
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Problematic iCUE Software
20
Turtle Beach
Stealth Pro
8
3
7
Exceptional Active Noise Cancellation
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity and Hardware Failures
23
SteelSeries
Arctis GameBuds for Xbox
6
3
4
Excellent microphone quality for clear calls
Excellent long battery life
Poor Microphone Quality
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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 10/30/2025, 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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