Top Gaming Headsets
Based on reviews from 3890 Redditors
510 discussions analyzed:
Top Models:
1
Audeze
Maxwell Series
100
19
37
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Heavy and Uncomfortable for Some
2
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova Pro Series
73
12
31
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unreliable Microphone Mute Button
3
Astro (Logitech)
A50 Series
57
9
14
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity Issues and Disconnects
4
Logitech
PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
47
4
10
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Wireless Disconnections
5
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
42
6
9
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Problematic & Buggy Sonar Software
6
SteelSeries
Arctis Pro Series
39
12
12
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
High-Quality and Detailed Sound
Discomfort During Extended Use
7
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
35
4
8
Excellent Value for Money
Excellent long battery life
Unreliable Software and App Issues
9
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
33
4
14
High-Quality Sound Performance
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Discomfort for Some Users
10
Turtle Beach
Stealth 700 Gen 3
22
2
9
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Excellent long battery life
Uncomfortable and loose fit
11
Corsair
HS80 MAX WIRELESS
23
7
11
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Excellent long battery life
Inconsistent Microphone Quality
12
Sony / PlayStation
PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
23
2
22
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Long Battery Life
Frequent Random Disconnections
16
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset – Starfield Limited Edition
14
2
5
Excellent Value for Money
Exceptional Durability and Reliability
Poor Microphone Quality
17
Turtle Beach
Stealth Pro
15
3
9
Exceptional Active Noise Cancellation
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity and Hardware Failures
18
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset (2021 Model)
14
3
8
Excellent Value for Money
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Uncomfortable With Glasses
20
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset (2024 Model)
12
2
5
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Reliable Battery Life
Frequent Audio Disconnections
21
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro
11
2
4
Exceptional Noise Cancellation
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Discomfort for Some Users
23
Corsair
VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)
9
1
3
Exceptional Active Noise Cancellation
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Problematic iCUE Software
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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 11/3/2025, 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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