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Top Gaming Headsets

Based on reviews from 2726 Redditors

223 discussions analyzed:

Top Models:

1
Audeze Maxwell Series

Audeze

Maxwell Series

61
8
22

Unrivaled Sound Quality

Long-Lasting Battery Life

Heavy and Uncomfortable for Some

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2
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Series

SteelSeries

Arctis Nova Pro Series

47
8
22

Convenient Swappable Battery System

Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity

Unreliable Microphone Mute Button

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3
Astro (Logitech) A50 Series

Astro (Logitech)

A50 Series

45
9
16

Unrivaled Sound Quality

Exceptional comfort for all-day wear

Frequent Connectivity Issues and Disconnects

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4
HyperX Cloud III Series

HyperX

Cloud III Series

41
7
11

Long-Lasting Battery Life

Exceptional comfort for all-day wear

Muddy and Subpar Audio Quality

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5
HyperX Cloud II Series

HyperX

Cloud II Series

40
5
14

Excellent Durability and Longevity

Exceptional Positional Audio for FPS Gaming

Poor Durability and Material Wear

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6
SteelSeries Arctis 7 Series

SteelSeries

Arctis 7 Series

38
6
11

Exceptional Long-Term Durability

Exceptional comfort for all-day wear

Buggy and Inconsistent Software

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7
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Series

SteelSeries

Arctis Nova 7 Series

29
8
12

Exceptional comfort for all-day wear

Clear In-Game Audio Details

Problematic & Buggy Sonar Software

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8
HyperX Cloud Alpha Series

HyperX

Cloud Alpha Series

24
1
3

Long-Lasting Battery Life

Excellent Durability and Longevity

Poor Microphone Quality

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9
Logitech PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED

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

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10
SteelSeries Arctis Pro Series

SteelSeries

Arctis Pro Series

24
7
11

Exceptional Long-Term Durability

High-Quality and Detailed Sound

Discomfort During Extended Use

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11
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

Razer

BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

20
2
8

Excellent Microphone Clarity

Exceptional comfort for all-day wear

Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage

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12
Logitech G PRO X Series

Logitech

G PRO X Series

19
6
6

Excellent Microphone Clarity

Excellent Positional Audio for Gaming

Poor Microphone Quality, Especially Wirelessly

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13
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless

SteelSeries

Arctis Nova 5X Wireless

15
3
1

Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity

Excellent long battery life

Headband Design Causes Breakage

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14
Sony / PlayStation PULSE Elite Wireless Headset

Sony / PlayStation

PULSE Elite Wireless Headset

20
2
19

Long Battery Life

Good Microphone Performance

Poor Build Quality and Frequent Breakage

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15
Corsair HS80 MAX WIRELESS

Corsair

HS80 MAX WIRELESS

19
4
15

High-quality, immersive sound experience

Reliable Wireless Range

Problematic iCUE Software

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16
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset (2024 Model)

Microsoft

Xbox Wireless Headset (2024 Model)

17
5
12

Exceptional Value for Money

Exceptional Long-Term Durability

Microphone Prone to Breaking

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17
Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless RGB Gaming Headset

Logitech

G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless RGB Gaming Headset

13
0
3

Summary Unavailable



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18
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Headset (2021 Model)

Microsoft

Xbox Wireless Headset (2021 Model)

16
5
19

Excellent Durability and Longevity

Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity

Fragile Microphone Arm

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19
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro

Turtle Beach

Stealth Pro

12
4
8

High-quality, immersive sound experience

Convenient Swappable Battery System

Insufficient Volume and Static Noise

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20
Corsair VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)

Corsair

VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)

12
4
5

High-quality, immersive sound experience

Excellent Microphone Clarity

Discomfort During Extended Use

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21
Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless

Beyerdynamic

MMX 200 Wireless

8
1
1

Summary Unavailable



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22
Turtle Beach Atlas Air

Turtle Beach

Atlas Air

8
1
2

Summary Unavailable



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23
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3

Turtle Beach

Stealth 700 Gen 3

11
3
9

Seamless Multi-Device Connectivity

Unrivaled Sound Quality

Frequent Disconnections on PC

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24
Alienware (Dell) Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

Alienware (Dell)

Pro Wireless Gaming Headset

8
2
3

Summary Unavailable



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25
ASUS Delta II

ASUS

Delta II

7
2
2

Summary Unavailable



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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:

  1. The number of positive user sentiments
  2. The ratio of positive to negative user sentiment
  3. 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 8/1/2025, 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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