SteelSeries - Arctis 7 (2019 Edition)

If you can find them for a good price the audeze maxwell i would 100% recommend. Honestly ive used most of the high end gaming headsets and there sound and EQ just have so many issues. Ill also add the build quality tend to break or Fall apart in the same areas. But I'd probably go with arctis 7 line for consoles as the arctis nova pros just arent worth the price.

The original Arctis definitely had a weak point at the hinge. However the newer Arctis Nova has redesigned the hinge and it has been great for about 5 years now.

I can't speak to current quality, but I'm rocking a Steelseries Arctis 7 from 2017ish. I replaced the battery and ear cushions myself last year and was just remarking on how all of the materials are in literal perfect condition. I would have expected the fabric strap to degrade in some way but there isn't the first sign of wear despite daily use for years. That being said, I've started having connection issues recently where once a week or so it just loses connection randomly. I'm hoping it is due to an update that can be fixed.

For wireless gaming headphones specifically -- I've had the G Pro X's, Steel Series Arctis 7, and Astro A50. Out of those, I'd probably choose the Logitechs However, I've since moved onto using IEM's + Antlion mic. If wireless isn't a deal breaker, I'd recommend IEM's. Don't really need noise cancellation with IEM's if they fit properly + great/raw positional sounds (I play CS and Valorant). Personally, I hated the over filtered EQ sound from all the mass marketed gaming headphones. Also IEM's don't jack up my head/hair with a headband dent FWIW, a lot of pro gamers use IEM's, however they wear their gaming headphones on top over them either for sponsorship purposes or another layer to block ambient noise

I am very biased here cuz theyre my long time favorites but I suggest the arctis 7 wireless from steelseries. Ear cups are like knitted and very comfortable/breathable. Stays cool. Battery last a long time, has simultaneous BT if you want that. If the earcups are your cup of tea, theres always aftermarket. Mic Quality is acceptable but if you want really crisp youll always have to buy a seperate one. No matter the headset.

I'm a huge fan of my Arctis 7 Pro's. Favorite headset so far. Allows for simultaneous use of the wireless dongle and Bluetooth audio

I’ve had arctics 7 for 5 years but recently the ear piece started to break and eventually they were beyond repair. They were the best headphones I’ve ever had so I bought an exact same piece. The audio in left year broke after 1 month. I switched them to new ones thanks to warranty but those broke again within a month. I exchanged them again on a warranty and so far it’s been good for 3 months. Take it as you will. Just sharing my experience

Steel series arctis 7s for me. Feels good wearing and seems like they last forever.

Second this - 6 years and counting on Arctic 7s. Granted this is relatively light use, maybe an average of 8 hours a week.

Steel series arctis 7s. Super comfy.

I can only speak to my experiences. I’ve tried the pulse 3d, which I liked until they broke, then Astro A20s, which were the most comfortable, but the sound wasn’t much better than the pulse 3d. And these arctis 7s sound unreal compared to the two. I’m no audio expert - just my personal experience.