Gaming Headsets

Pros & Cons

Built like high-end audio hardware, no cheap plastic

Doesn't scream 'gamer' like some other sets

Excellent for taking calls at work or for working at home

Some say they get really sweaty

Have to carry around the USB dongle for wireless support

Connectivity

Wireless through a USB dongle, wired

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

50mm

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Logitech G432

Pros & Cons

Excellent choice for an inexpensive headset

Good sound quality, excellent price to performance

Can download some Logitech software to mess with the EQ

Mic sounds a bit muffled

Can't switch out the AUX cable if the default one breaks

Connectivity

Wired through AUX

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

50mm

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SteelSeries Arctis 3

Pros & Cons

Inexpensive version of the super-fancy Arctis line

Excellent mic, similar in quality to standalone USB mics

Has volume controls on the headset, most headsets at this price don't

Easy to accidentally press the volume controls while leaning back

Some feel the microphone is too quiet

Connectivity

Wired through AUX

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

40 mm

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Corsair Void Elite

Pros & Cons

Has a premium look and feel, don't look like regular headphones

40-foot connection range through RF - can run to the kitchen without muting your music

Programmable RGB

Some feel they look really dumb

Reviewers say they constantly feel like they're falling off

Connectivity

Wireless through a USB dongle

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

50 mm

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Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2

Pros & Cons

Sound quality is crisp, great for games where every sound is important

Powerful low end, great bass

Most found the headset fairly comfortable

Mic isn't as good as other options

Some Bluetooth connectivity issues

Connectivity

Wireless through Bluetooth, wired through AUX

Form Factor

On-ear

Driver Size

50mm

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Razer BlackShark V2

Pros & Cons

Really good noise canceling on the mic

Headset itself is very lightweight

Has an adapter so it can be used with any console

Volume control goes the opposite direction as usual

Many say the included sound enhancing software makes the sound worse

Connectivity

Wired through AUX

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

50mm

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Turtle Beach Stealth 600

Pros & Cons

Has in-headset mic monitoring, lets you know if you're shouting

Earcups are more comfortable for people with glasses

Can independently adjust game and chat audio right from the headset

Needs a firmware update right out of the box

Some said the earcups are too small

Connectivity

Wired through AUX, wireless

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

50mm

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Astro Gaming A50

Pros & Cons

Extremely comfortable, especially for long stretches

Can switch between EQ presets straight from the headset

Comes with a charging cradle for easier and safer charging

No option for a wired connection

Can't adjust EQ on console

Connectivity

Wireless

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

40mm

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Razer Kraken X

Pros & Cons

Memory foam cushions for excellent comfort

Good for those who usually get headaches from cheaper headsets

Subdued design, isn't as garish as other headsets

Users say the sound quality is middling

Mic tends to pick up a lot of echo

Connectivity

Wired through AUX

Form Factor

Over-ear

Driver Size

40mm

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Bengoo Gaming Headset