Great Wired & Wireless Options

It may be an expensive headset, but we think the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 is well worth a purchase. The Elite Pro 2 boasts incredible audio quality with crisp highs and rich, booming bass, directional audio thanks to 7.1 surround sound support and smartphone compatibility that allows you to take calls via the headset.

We haven’t even begun to talk about how comfortable the headset is either. The Aerofit Ear Cushions are incredibly soft and cool to the touch, and mould to the shape of your head as you wear them for extreme comfort over long periods. There is even a gap for glasses wearers!

If money is no object, the Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 is the best option right now. 

Read our full Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 review

Turtle Beach is on to a winner with the Elite Atlas Aero. The wireless headset offers premium build quality and a high-end audio experience without the budget-breaking price tag of some of the headsets in our chart. The headset is comfortable to wear thanks mainly to the cold-touch memory foam ear cushions, and enhancements to audio playback via the new Control Studio software for PC means gamers can tailor the audio experience in an entirely new way.

The software enables advanced features like Superhuman Hearing, allowing you to pinpoint footsteps and gunshots in online shooters, along with premium 3D audio technology Waves Nx, perfectly simulating a 3D soundscape for added immersion in story-driven games. And while wireless support is exclusive to PC, 3.5mm support allows the headset to be used across consoles too.

For the price, the Elite Atlas Aero should be a serious consideration. 

Read our full Turtle Beach Elite Atlas Aero review

Nuraphones started life as a Kickstarter campaign, but after a whopping $1.8m in backing, the dream became a reality. Nuraphone headphones are expensive, but there’s a good reason for it. Not only do the headphones offer personalised audio playback tailored to your hearing, but the hybrid design of both in- and over-ear headphones provides a stunning immersive effect with powerful bass perfect for gaming.

The Nuraphone headphones are primarily Bluetooth-connected, ruling them out as a dedicated gaming headset due to Bluetooth lag, but the company’s new Gaming Mic accessory changes all of that.

Featuring a great-sounding boom mic, wired 3.5mm connectivity and in-line controls for volume and media playback, the Gaming Mic turns the Nuraphone headphones into an incredible gaming headset with personalised audio and levels of bass rarely seen.

And, when you’re not gaming, you can remove the cable and use the wireless cans for everyday use – what’s not to like? 

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The Razer Nari Ultimate is a beautifully-designed high-end headset that delivers not only an exceptional audio experience, but a comfortable one too. Featuring a lightweight aluminium frame, a self-adjusting headband and cooling gel-infused earcups, it’s a headset you’ll be able to wear for hours on end without any uncomfortable aches or behind-the-ear sweats.

HyperSense technology helps the Nari Ultimate stand out from a crowd of gaming headsets, offering intelligent haptic feedback on PC and consoles that can really help immerse you into the world of the game you’re playing. Couple that with THX Spatial Audio support and wireless capabilities, and you’ve got a premium audio experience that shines not only when playing games but listening to music and watching movies too.

Read our full Razer Nari Ultimate review

If you game on PC and don’t mind using a wire, the Logitech G Pro X is almost a no-brainer: tremendous sound, comfort, and design for an attractive price point, paired with Blue microphone software that’ll have you sounding better than you ever have before.

On console it’s a trickier proposition – the headline features will only work on PC with the included USB DAC, and while the Pro X still feels competitive without them, it would be understandable to be tempted by one of the great wireless headsets you can find around the same price point.

Read our full Logitech G Pro X review

The wireless Logitech G935 boasts a gorgeous design that when combined with premium materials offers impressive comfort, even over long gaming sessions – although it’s not quite as comfortable as the Elite Pro 2, found above. The customisable buttons are a plus, allowing you to program macros or just about anything else and activate them on-the-fly, and the RGB lighting is bound to impress some.

But while it boasts a great design, the G935 truly excels in the audio department. Bass is booming, highs are crisp and clear, and the soundscape is impressive, allowing you to pinpoint the source of audio with incredible accuracy.

Oh, and (wired) compatibility with just about every console alongside PC is a bonus too.

Read our full Logitech G935 review

The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid is different to the other gaming headsets in our roundup in a fairly obvious way – they’re wireless earbuds, rather than over-ear headphones. That’s something not traditionally done by earbud manufacturers due to latency issues, but the included USB-C dongle enables flawless low-latency audio performance across PC and consoles – including the Nintendo Switch.

The earbuds are comfortable to wear and stay in place, and unlike with regular gaming headsets, you don’t get headset fatigue after longer gaming sessions. It really is a great alternative to standard headsets.

Plus, with Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, you can use them as your go-to wireless earbuds for everyday use – no need to have separate headphones for gaming and commuting.

The only catch is that you can’t use the built-in mics when connected via USB-C, only via Bluetooth 5.1, so these would be suited more to single-player gamers. 

Read our full EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid review

The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless boasts a premium, understated build that doesn’t scream ‘gamer’ like other headsets in our chart. It’s made from aluminium and matte plastic with an all-black body, sporting only small RGB-lit logos on each can, customisable via the iCue app for PC. 

Though the floating headband design isn’t compatible with all head shapes, the earcups themselves are extremely comfortable, made from memory foam and coated with a soft fabric. It’s not the most soundproof, but it’s one of the more breathable, and therefore comfortable, headsets we’ve used over long periods of play. 

Crucially, the headphones sound great, with Dolby Atmos support – and a license included – for spatial audio when playing games on PC (though not on PS4 or PS5, which are also supported). It’s also Hi-Res compatible in both wireless and wired modes, making the cans great for listening to music as well as gaming.

The battery life isn’t the best at 20 hours, and the built-in EQ only works when iCue is running on PC, but overall, the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless offers premium features at a price cheaper than many of its rivals. 

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The ROG Strix Go 2.4 is the perfect gaming headset for those looking for a wireless headset to use with the Nintendo Switch – it’s one of a very limited number of headsets to do so. The understated design looks great, and the hard-shell carry case is a handy place to store the extra wires and dongles that come with the headset. 

The USB-C nature is what limits it from being the one wireless headset you use for gaming and listening to music on your commute, as there’s no Bluetooth on offer as a backup, although you do have a 3.5mm wired connection at your disposal. 

Still, with great High-Res Audio-certified audio quality that suits both gaming and music playback, the ROG Strix Go 2.4 remains a solid choice for consumers.

Read our full Asus ROG Strix Go 2.4 review

The Astro A50 Wireless is premium in just about every respect, from design and build to the features and audio quality on offer, and the price-tag reflects that.

The USB base station doubles up as a wireless charger, making sure your headset is always fully charged, and the 40mm drivers produce Dolby Audio-powered audio that not only sounds great, but is highly directional too. The headset is largely comfortable to wear thanks to soft-touch padding, but the fit is a bit tight for those of us with larger heads. 

The main issue is that it costs a lot more than most gaming headsets in our chart, and while the A50 Wireless is phenomenal, there are cheaper options that perform at a similar level. 

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Traditionally a big-name in the hi-fi market, Audeze is a newcomer to the gaming scene, and the Mobius is one of the most expensive gaming headsets currently available. However, the hefty price tag includes impressive sound quality, versatile connectivity features, and a great sense of space that really puts you right in the middle of the action.

Based on the company’s ‘planar magnetic’ technology, the Mobius headphones sound great, with clear, sharp high frequencies and a rich, strong bass sound that works well both for music and shoot-em-up action games. There’s USB-Audio output for PCs and Macs, 3.5mm connector for older devices, and Bluetooth wireless. You can even buy special cryo-gel earpieces to keep you cool in the heat of battle.

Read our full Audeze Mobius review

The Sennheiser GSP 370 delivers a long battery life, claiming up to 100 hours worth of uninterrupted playtime. But the battery is not the only winning feature; it’s comfortable for long periods of time, and the audio is high quality and dynamic, especially for PC users who have an extra level of customisation. 

It’s a shame that this headset isn’t compatible with more devices than just the PS4 and PC – and that the microphone is fixed – as otherwise this could have…