Top Gaming Headsets
Based on reviews from 2645 Redditors
219 discussions analyzed:
Top Models:
1
Audeze
Maxwell Series
58
8
21
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
43
8
15
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Frequent Connectivity Issues and Disconnects
4
HyperX
Cloud III Series
41
7
11
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Muddy and Subpar Audio Quality
5
SteelSeries
Arctis 7 Series
37
6
11
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Buggy and Inconsistent Software
6
HyperX
Cloud II Series
37
5
14
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Exceptional Positional Audio for FPS Gaming
Poor Durability and Material Wear
7
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 7 Series
29
8
11
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Clear In-Game Audio Details
Problematic & Buggy Sonar Software
8
HyperX
Cloud Alpha Series
23
1
3
Long-Lasting Battery Life
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Poor Microphone Quality
9
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
10
SteelSeries
Arctis Pro Series
24
7
11
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
High-Quality and Detailed Sound
Discomfort During Extended Use
11
Razer
BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
20
3
7
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage
12
SteelSeries
Arctis Nova 5X Wireless
15
3
1
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Excellent long battery life
Headband Design Causes Breakage
13
Logitech
G PRO X Series
18
5
6
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Excellent Positional Audio for Gaming
Poor Microphone Quality, Especially Wirelessly
14
Corsair
HS80 MAX WIRELESS
19
4
15
High-quality, immersive sound experience
Reliable Wireless Range
Problematic iCUE Software
15
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset (2024 Model)
17
5
12
Exceptional Value for Money
Exceptional Long-Term Durability
Microphone Prone to Breaking
16
Sony / PlayStation
PULSE Elite Wireless Headset
17
2
19
Long Battery Life
Good Microphone Performance
Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage
18
Microsoft
Xbox Wireless Headset (2021 Model)
16
5
19
Excellent Durability and Longevity
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Fragile Microphone Arm
19
Turtle Beach
Stealth Pro
12
4
8
High-quality, immersive sound experience
Convenient Swappable Battery System
Insufficient Volume and Static Noise
20
Corsair
VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)
12
4
5
High-quality, immersive sound experience
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Discomfort During Extended Use
22
Turtle Beach
Stealth 700 Gen 3
11
3
9
Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity
Unrivaled Sound Quality
Frequent Disconnections on PC
25
Corsair
HS80 RGB WIRELESS
8
1
3
Excellent Microphone Clarity
Exceptional comfort for all-day wear
Inconsistent 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 8/22/2025, 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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