If you were after proper audiophile wireless chops, Audeze has delivered here, and in a gaming headset. The best budget gaming headset we've tested is the Logitech G432. A reputable brand like Logitech can be a safe bet if you care about quality and durability, as lower-priced models on the market can have glaring flaws like driver mismatches and faulty frames. Unlike the Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless, the G432 are wired-only but still offer a solid performance rivaling more expensive wireless models. These headphones also have a good mic performance, so your voice is easily understood when gaming with friends. Their lightweight, comfortable fit is suitable for long gaming sessions as well. Compatibility: PS4, PS5, PC | Connectivity: Wireless dongle | Drivers: 50mm | Battery life: 16 hours | Weight: 256g

Unless you connect via Bluetooth, however. That is the laggiest of current wireless connections, with a 2.4GHz wireless interface able to deliver the audio performance that won't get in the way of your game. Are wireless gaming headsets more expensive? Most high-end gaming headsets claim to offer some form of surround sound, but this isn't technically accurate. Gaming headsets use stereo drivers (one for each ear) to produce sound, and they can't create true surround sound acoustics like multiple speakers distributed around a room. The gaming surround aspect comes from Dolby, DTS, and/or THX processing technologies that tweak how the headsets mix sound between your ears to give an impression of 360-degree audio. This processing has gotten quite good, however, and can provide a strong sense of directionality. If a headset doesn't offer this processing out of the box, the PlayStation 5 produces it with any connected headset anyway, and you can get Dolby Atmos or THX Spatial Audio on your PC or Xbox with paid apps. THX Spatial Audio (unknown) They also have poor passive noise isolation performance and will let in a lot of noise and leak a lot of game audio to those around you. Fortunately, their mic makes your voice sound bright and clear, though a little unnatural, and their nearly 20-hour battery will last you through several play sessions. While these features make this the best PC gaming headset and the best for PlayStation consoles we've tested at this price range, unfortunately, this modelisn't compatible with Xbox consoles. While boom mics are the best choice, not all of them are consistent in mic audio quality. However, what doesn’t change is the intolerance people have for others who are barely audible or broadcasting the neighbor’s dog whining during Zoom meetings. These headphones also integrate with the Plantronics Manager Pro software (sold separately). This allows IT section managers to easily monitor headset usage and employee performance, making the Savi 8220 an efficiency-boosting device.After a competent, versatile, cross-platform headset? The Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox is the first headset you ought to consider. It may say ‘for Xbox’ in the name, but this well-made gaming headset is also compatible with the PS4, PC and Switch, plus Android devices. SteelSeries says it’s future-proofed for the Xbox Series X, too. Extra time and money are often spent on adding wireless functionality to headsets. That means you may sacrifice sound quality and features on cheaper wireless offerings. Budget wired headsets often don’t fall victim to those same problems.

Audeze is best known for high-end headphones that use planar magnetic drivers, a different audio technology from the cone and dome drivers used by most headphones and headsets. Planar magnetic drivers deliver delicious sound, but they're also generally more expensive than conventional drivers, which is why you rarely see them outside of some audiophiles' collections. The Audeze Penrose is one of the few gaming headsets that uses those drivers, and it sounds fantastic. That impressive battery life is of course, a best case scenario. A lot of that has to do with the volume you're running the headset at, and volume is probably my only real complaint. It's absolutely loud enough but I can listen to it at full volume and still be fairly comfortable. The Sony Inzone H7 is a versatile wireless headset, ideal for PC and PS5 gamers looking for a high-quality option at a mid-range price point. Just remember, what gets the job done is more important than manufacturer labeling. For example, do you need to have a mic with the most advanced noise reduction technology when you generally work in a quiet environment?I love a flip-to-mute microphone, as it's much more convenient than a removeable mic, and there's less risk of losing your microphone. Not that I would ever do that, nope. Key specs – Drivers: 50mm; Wireless: Yes; Illumination: Yes; Connection: 3.5mm/USB-A dongle; Cable length: 1.3m; Weight: 372g

True wireless earphones usually don't make good gaming headsets because of their dinky microphones. The Anker Soundcore VR P10 earphones unfortunately don't do much to fix that, but they still have some features that appeal to gamers. They work over Bluetooth, and with PCs, PlayStations, and Nintendo Switches through their included USB-C transmitter, which fits securely in the earphones' charging case when not in use. It also has flashy lighting on the side, to satisfy gamers who want that RGB look. Who It's For When you’re competing, you need every advantage you can get, and audio clarity is one piece of the puzzle. The SteelSeries Arctis Prime is built to give you clear audio both going in and coming out. Your teammates in esports will hear you loud and clear thanks to the ClearCast microphone, which has consistently delivered on SteelSeries headsets.There are some for whom nanoseconds do matter, or at least are perceived to, and they may wish to steer clear of wireless headphones, but for the majority of us, there is little problem with the best wireless gaming headsets today. However, it's the spatial audio where the HS80 surprises, with impressive 3D audio and accurate positioning. This, as you can imagine, is great for games like first-person shooters or large open-world environments. This is made even better with support for Dolby Atmos and Corsair provides an automatic license with the headset. I've been playing a lot of Halo Infinite which supports Dolby Atmos and it has sounded amazing on these cans. I'm glad we're seeing more headsets featuring Bluetooth connectivity since it frees up a USB slot that a wireless dongle would take up, and you can connect your phone to them. But it's worth noting that a Bluetooth connection is often used only for a battery-saving option because, as a gamer, you will want to go for an essentially lag-free dedicated dongle connection instead.

It has the same 40mm drivers as the more expensive Inzone H9 and produces surprisingly powerful, balanced audio, with clear bass and clean trebles. The headset’s physical controls are also smartly designed and easy to use. The best cheap gaming headset we've tested is the Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless. Logitech manufactures a solid lineup of low-cost gaming headphones that perform very well. In the case of the G435, their plastic frame isn't the sturdiest, but they have decently low latency over both Bluetooth and their wireless USB dongle. They also have a slightly warm sound profile with extra bass to make explosions and footsteps more prominent in the mix. Dialogue and instruments also sound bright and present, but you can't adjust their sound to your preferences since they don't have an EQ. A microphone with a good response at a given frequency will “hear” it even at lower volumes than a microphone with a poor response at the same frequency. Compatibility: (Wireless) PS5/PS4, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android wireless; (Wired) Xbox Series X/S, Mac | Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wireless, Wired | Drivers: 40mm TriForce | Surround sound modes: 7.1 | Battery life: 50 hours | Weight: 250g

A headset’s frequency response and overall clarity will impact your ability to hear enemies coming – and that’s why we pay close attention to a headset’s sub-bass, mid-bass, mids, highs and soundstage (which is how far sounds spread left and right) when we’re testing. Headsets that provide the clearest, most spacious soundstage will aid you in locating the enemies you can’t see, and those with the best microphones will ensure your teammates hear you loud and clear in the heat of battle.