Top Gaming Headsets
Based on reviews from 2679 Redditors
221 discussions analyzed:
Top Models:
1
Audeze
Maxwell Series
58
8
22
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Heavy and Uncomfortable for Some
2
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova Pro Series
46
8
22
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unreliable Microphone Mute Button
3
Astro (Logitech)
A50 Series
29
4
11
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity Issues and Disconnects
4
Logitech
PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
23
7
8
Precise Positional Audio for Competitive Gaming
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Poor Sound Quality Out of the Box
5
SteelSeries
Arctis Pro Series
23
5
9
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
High-Quality and Detailed Sound
Discomfort During Extended Use
6
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
15
3
1
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Excellent long battery life
Headband Design Causes Breakage
7
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
20
3
7
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage
8
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
20
5
8
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Problematic & Buggy Sonar Software
9
Corsair
HS80 MAX WIRELESS
19
4
15
High-quality, immersive sound experience
Reliable Wireless Range
Problematic iCUE Software
10
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset (2024 Model)
17
5
12
Exceptional Value for Money
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Microphone Prone to Breaking
11
Sony / PlayStation
PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
17
2
19
Long Battery Life
Good Microphone Performance
Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage
12
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset (2021 Model)
16
5
19
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Fragile Microphone Arm
13
Corsair
VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)
12
4
5
High-quality, immersive sound experience
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Discomfort During Extended Use
14
Turtle Beach
Stealth Pro
12
4
8
High-quality, immersive sound experience
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Insufficient Volume and Static Noise
17
Turtle Beach
Stealth 700 Gen 3
11
3
9
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Frequent Disconnections on PC
21
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro
7
2
3
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage
22
SteelSeries
Arctis GameBuds for Xbox
7
3
4
Comfortable, Secure, and Low-Profile Fit
Excellent long battery life
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 8/14/2025, 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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