7 best gaming headsets you can buy in 2022

The best gaming headsets step up your gaming, making you feel like you are literally inside the game. To deliver an amazing experience, you really want perfect three-dimensional sound quality that transports you into the heart of the game, and will provide you with the best chance at being a winner – and this is what a quality gaming headset does!

Take a look at the best gaming headsets you can buy today

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1. STEELSERIES ARCTIS 7P WIRELESS

SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android, Google Stadia Controller
Drivers: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: 24 hours
Mic: Bi-directional ClearCast
Weight: 352 g (12.4 oz)
Connectivity : USB Type-C

REASONS TO BUY

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Immersive sound

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Long-lasting battery life

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Comfortable to wear for long periods

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Discord-certified ClearCast mic

REASONS TO AVOID

Not dual-wireless (no Bluetooth)

2. LUCIDSOUND LS50X

SPECIFICATIONS

Drivers: 50mm
Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
Weight: 408g
Wireless: Yes
Wireless range: 30ft
Mic type: Boom
Battery life: 20 hours

REASONS TO BUY

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Works with Xbox Series X, S and Xbox One

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Very simple setup

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Comfortable, premium design

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Excellent audio reproduction

REASONS TO AVOID

Range could be better

 

3. ASUS ROG DELTA S

SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility: PC / Mac / Android / iOS / PlayStation / Xbox / Nintendo Switch
Drivers: 50 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
Wireless: No
Mic: Detachable unidirectional boom mic
Weight: 300 grams
Connectivity: USB-C

REASONS TO BUY

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Strong battery life

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Versatile USB Type-C dongle

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Discord-certified ClearCast mic

REASONS TO AVOID

Limited on-board controls

 

4. RAZER KRAKEN V3 HYPERSENSE

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility: PC / Mac / PlayStation
Drivers: 50 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Wireless: No
Mic: Unidirectional microphone
Weight: 344 grams

REASONS TO BUY

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Hypersense haptic feedback

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Powerful, immersive sound

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Stylish comfortable design

REASONS TO AVOID

No wireless option

Chunky design

 

5. CORSAIR HS80 RGB WIRELESS

SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility: PC / Mac / PlayStation
Drivers: 50 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 40 kHz
Wireless: Yes
Mic: Omnidirectional microphone
Weight: 367 grams

REASONS TO BUY

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Excellent audio quality

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Sleek, stripped back design

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Wireless connectivity

REASONS TO AVOID

Dolby Atmos not available on consoles

Microphone can be quiet

 

6. BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY PORTAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency response: 20-22,000 Hz
Drivers: Electro-dynamic driver w/ Neodymium magnets, 40 mm diameter
Weight: 282 g
Wireless: Yes
Connectivity : Xbox, PC, Bluetooth, wired

REASONS TO BUY

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Incredible audio quality

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Premium build quality

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Supremely comfortable

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Xbox/PC, Bluetooth and wired connectivity

REASONS TO AVOID

Very, very expensive

Can’t play Bluetooth and Xbox audio at the same time

7. STEELSERIES ARCTIS 7X WIRELESS

SPECIFICATIONS

Compatibility: Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, Switch, Android
Drivers: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: 24 hours
Mic: Bi-directional ClearCast
Weight: 352 g (12.4 oz)
Connectivity: USB Type-C

REASONS TO BUY

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Strong battery life

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Versatile USB Type-C dongle

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Discord-certified ClearCast mic

REASONS TO AVOID

Not dual wireless (no Bluetooth)