Having a good gaming headset will help you get better at your favorite games and enjoy them more overall. They’re much better at giving you spacial awareness than TV or Monitor Speakers and you can crank up the audio without disturbing those around you. There are plenty of gaming headsets out there so it can be a little difficult for you to decide which is the right one. Here at Tech-headz.com, we try to help narrow down your choice. Here’s what we think are the Best Gaming Headsets for 2017.
Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset
Considered the cream of the crop of gaming headsets, the Kingston HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset satisfies all your needs of a Headset at an affordable price. It’s recommended by many professional e-sports teams due to its superior sound quality and great comfort with its memory foam headband and 2 pairs of ear pads (leatherette and velour). It also comes with decent noise cancelling and virtual 7.1 surround sound that will help you hear from which direction a sound is coming from (great for FPS games).
Weight: 350g | Cable length: 10ft | Drivers: 53mm | Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One (Xbox One Stereo Adapter required, not included)
HyperX Cloud II Headset
Pros
- Excellent Stereo Sound Quality
- Easy to Install (Plug + Play)
- Amazing Comfort
- Upgrade from predecessor
Cons
- 7.1 Surround sound isn't the greatest
- No software for customizing sound
Razer ManO’War Wireless Gaming Headset
The user-friendly Razer ManO’War Wireless Gaming Headset is super easy to setup with the blue-tooth dongle already embedded into the headset itself (preventing the careless gamer from losing a piece). The buttons and controls for volume (for both the headphones and mic) and mute functionality are located on each ear and easy to find while the mic can retract for when you want to jump in or out of chat. And although it looks a little chunky, it’s actually pretty lightweight and the soft leatherette ear cups remain comfortable even after an extended period of use. Also, for a wireless headset, it has a surprisingly great audio quality with 7.1 surround sound.
Weight: 376g | Wireless range: 12m/ 40ft | Drivers: 50mm | Compatibility: PC, PS4
Razer ManO'War Wireless Gaming Headset
Pros
- Amazing Sound
- Light and Comfortable
- Easy to set up
Cons
- No wired option
- A little bulky
Creative Sound BlasterX H5 Gaming Headset
The Creative Sound Blasterx H5 Gaming Headset is an easy, plug + play listening device that’s lightweight and has a great, balanced sound. They’re super comfortable during long gaming sessions and come with memory foam ear cushions. The detachable, noise-cancelling microphone and detachable audio wire makes transporting and/or storing these a breeze.
Weight: 260g | Cable length: 4ft with 4ft extender | Drivers: 50mm | Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One (Xbox One Stereo Adapter required, not included)
Creative Sound BlasterX H5
Pros
- Good Comfort for long gaming sessions
- Detachable wires and mic
- Good sound quality
Cons
- On the small side for people with big heads/ears
Kingston HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset
The Kingston HyperX Cloud Gaming Headset is a super comfortable headset for the budget-conscious gamer. The audio output features a great balance between the lows and highs. The aluminum frame comes with interchangeable velour and leatherette hiccups. Other features include a tangle-free cable, removable microphone, and an in-line control for mute functionality and volume adjustment.
Weight: 350g | Cable length: 10ft | Drivers: 53mm | Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One (Xbox One Stereo Adapter required, not included)
Kingston HyperX Cloud
Pros
- Great Budget Headphones
- Great, Robust Bass Response
- Comfortable Metal Construction
Cons
- Clunky and Heavy
- Microphone isn't the best
Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset
Turtle Beach makes a super-comfortable, high-quality audio headset with the Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset. The headset comes with multiple tension options and the ability to reduce the pressure of the Aerofit ear cushions to help those with glasses feel more comfortable. These features may not feel like a big deal at first, but after a few hours with them on, you won’t get that ‘crushing’ feeling you get with other headphones. It’s also highly customize-able with additions such as the Elite Pro Tactical Audio Controller and the Noise-cancelling microphone.
Weight: 498g | Cable Length: 5ft | Drivers: 50mm | Compatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One (Xbox One Stereo Adapter required, not included), Mac, Mobile
Turtle Beach Elite Pro Tournament
Pros
- Great Multi-Layered Audio
- Comfortable Fit
- Tactical Audio Controller
- Glasses relief system
Cons
- Kind of Pricey
- No Surround Sound
- So-so microphone