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APRIL 27, 2022 BY JOZEPH P

BEST PC GAMING HEADSETS WITH MIC IN 2023 (WIRED & WIRELESS)

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If you are a gamer, you might think the audio does not make much difference. However, it is as important as the visuals of your game. A good gaming headset can eliminate distractions and offer you an immersive experience.

Moreover, a good headset offers you significant advantages over other gaming competitors. You can hear the sound cues clearly and react accordingly. In addition, it delivers more features than clear sound.

The best gaming headsets offer clear communication, noise isolation, enhanced comfort, and immersive sound to deliver an unforgettable gaming experience.

However, it is essential to pick a gaming headset that is ideal for you. To make this possible, we have compiled a list of the top 10 gaming headsets to improve your overall gaming experience.

Top 10 Gaming Headsets with Mic

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro

Best for Surround Sound
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What We Like

Blackshark V2 Pro is the best premium wireless gaming headset from Razer

Specifications

Dimensions 6.5 x 3.94 x 7.88 inches
Weight 11.3 ounces
Drivers TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers
Connectivity Wireless 2.4GHZ / 3.5mm
Wireless Yes
Battery 24 hours
Sound Isolation Passive Noise Cancellation
Additional features THX Spatial Audio, Removable mic
Price $179.99

The Blackshark V2 Pro focuses on three features: positional audio, communication clarity, and noise cancellation. If you are looking for premium-quality wireless headsets, you need to look no further. The THX 7.1 Surround Sound provides industry-leading audio realism for in-game immersion. Also, it delivers accurate spatial audio information beyond 7.1 surround sound directional cues.

Moreover, you can enjoy lossless audio for low-latency wireless gaming with Razer HyperSpeed Wireless. Or, you can game in wired mode with its detachable 3.5mm jack.

Furthermore, the BlackShark V2 Pro’s Triforce Titanium 50mm high-end sound drivers deliver individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows. On top of that, this gaming headset has a detachable Razer Hyperclear Supercardioid Mic. This 9.9mm mic affords excellent voice isolation to block out ambient noise. Lastly, you can use the headsets for up to 24 hours at extremely low latency.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Impressive sound quality It is not fully compatible with consoles
Customizable audio
24-hour battery life
Detachable mic

SteelSeries Arctis 7X

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Best for audiophiles
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What We Like

The SteelSeries Arctis 7X provides sound with stunning detail and clarity.

Specifications

Dimensions 6.5 x 3.94 x 7.88 inches
Weight 14.88 ounces
Drivers 40mm
Connectivity Wireless 2.4GHZ 
Wireless Yes
Battery Up to 24 hours
Sound Isolation Noise-canceling microphone
Additional features Clear cast bidirectional microphone, Retractable mic
Price $149

The SteelSeries Arctis 7X Wireless has a well-built design for long gaming marathons. Also, this headset delivers almost 24 hours of battery time. Designed for the Xbox series X, the Arctis 7 X is compatible with Xbox One, PC, Android, and Nintendo Switch.

Furthermore, 2.4 GHz wireless and lossless audio is designed for ultra-low latency gaming. Also, the Arctis 7X combines lightweight, durable steel with a comfortable goggle band for ultimate comfort. Additionally, the soundscape of Arctis emphasizes subtle sounds to give you an advantage in gaming.

Moreover, the retractable ClearCast bidirectional microphone offers superior noise cancellation and sound clarity. Furthermore, this SteelSeries headset is simple and easy to use. Lastly, it lets you customize your sound. Hence, you can strike the perfect balance between the game and chat audio using the tactile dial directly on the headset.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Compatible with multiple systems Inconsistent bass and treble
Impressive gaming sound
Retractable mic
Comfortable fit

HyperX Cloud II Wireless

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Best for battery life
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What We Like

HyperX Cloud II is a gaming-grade wireless headset with long battery life

Specifications

Dimensions ‎7.48 x 5.35 x 3.66 inches
Weight ‎10.6 ounces
Drivers 53mm
Connectivity Wireless 2.4GHZ 
Wireless Yes
Battery Life Up to 30 hours
Sound Isolation Noise-canceling microphone
Additional features Built-in mic monitoring, Detachable mic
Price $149.99

The HyperX Cloud II Wireless allows cordless roaming with a low-latency 2.4GHz Wireless connection. This headset ranges up to 20 meters and offers a battery life of up to 30 hours.

Moreover, it provides signature HyperX comfort with premium memory foam and soft, pliable leatherette to deliver comfort. Also, it is lightweight at 300g, making it more comfortable to use during extended gaming sessions.

Furthermore, you can toggle the virtual 7.1 surround sound to take better advantage of important positional audio cues. The 53mm drivers deliver immersive audio and high-quality sound. In addition, the HyperX Cloud II is tough enough to withstand your daily gaming sessions and a comfortable fit for your ears. On top of all, the detachable mic is powered with reputed Discord noise suppression software and it adheres to TeamSpeak certification. It also features an LED mute indicator so that you can easily see when your mic is on.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Satisfying audio performance PC-compatible only
Clear, detachable mic
Great battery life
Comfortable fit

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless

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Best for sound quality
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What We Like

The Dolby Atmos in the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless delivers high-quality sound.

Specifications

Dimensions 11.38 x 10.94 x 4.72 inches
Weight ‎12.9 ounces
Drivers 50mm Neodymium
Connectivity Wireless 48 KHz
Wireless Yes
Battery Life Up to 20 hours
Sound Isolation No
Additional features Custom setting. Audio equalizer
Price $149.99

The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless features Dolby Atmos and lets you experience dynamic sound. This headset merges superb audio quality with durability. Also, you can connect with Slipstream Wireless for low latency and high-quality audio.

Furthermore, the HS80’s immersive Dolby Atmos lets you hear the game’s sounds with three-dimensional precision. In addition, the custom-tuned 50mm high-density neodymium audio drivers catch every sound in exquisite detail with an expanded frequency range of 20Hz-40,000Hz.

A broadcast-grade omnidirectional microphone captures your voice with fantastic clarity. In addition, you can enjoy hours of plush comfort with HS80’s memory foam earpads.

Moreover, the Corsair iCUE software enables precise control over your headset with pre-tuned audio profiles, custom equalizer settings, sidetone control, and customizable RGB lighting. Lastly, this headset gives you up to 60ft of wireless range and up to 20 hours of battery life. As a result, you can enjoy uninterrupted gaming sessions.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Sleek design Expensive
Good sound quality
Dolby Atmos 
Comfortable fit

Logitech GPro X

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Best for tournament play
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What We Like

The Logitech G Pro x offer tournament-grade performance on a budget

Specifications

Dimensions 6.77 x 3.22 x 7.17 inches
Weight ‎9.1 ounces
Drivers Hybrid mesh Pro-G 50mm
Connectivity 3.5mm or USB
Wireless No
Battery Life N/A
Sound Isolation No
Additional features Detachable microphone, Pro-designed EQ profiles, Climate Pledge Friendly
Price $129.99

The Logitech G Pro X drives a great bargain at $130 and delivers tournament-grade performance. G Pro X’s Blue Voice microphone technology gives you a choice of real-time voice filters to reduce noise, add compression, and de-essing. Also, it ensures that your voice sounds richer, clearer, and more professional.

Moreover, its memory foam wrapped in premium leatherette gives you lasting comfort. So, you can play for prolonged periods. In addition, the G Pro X features next-gen 7.1 and object-based surround sound for greater in-game positional, distance, and object awareness during gameplay.

Furthermore, with the advanced PRO G 50mm drivers, this headset delivers clear and precise sound imaging with improved bass. So, you can hear footsteps and environmental cues with clarity, giving you a competitive advantage in the game.

In addition, the G Pro X’s premium USB external sound card with EQ profile storage affords tournament-level game sound and voice comms.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Excellent mic  Difficult to get a good fit
Strong audio performance with crisp highs
A wide range of accessories
Versatile

SteelSeries Arctis Pro

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Best for audio quality
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What We Like

The Arctis Pro delivers immersive surround sound for the explosive action of your games.

Specifications

Dimensions ‎8.5 x 1.65 x 7.76 inches
Weight ‎1.15 ounces
Drivers 40mm
Connectivity 3.5mm
Wireless No
Battery Life N/A
Sound Isolation Background noise cancelation
Additional features Intuitive OLED menu, on-ear ChatMix dial
Price $249.99

The G305 Lightspeed by Logitech comes equipped with a new generation HERO sensor, providing up to ten times the power efficiency compared to its predecessors. In addition, it possesses a durable, compact, and lightweight design for tireless long gaming hours. Besides that, the mechanical button tensioning of the six built-in buttons reduces the force needed to click, resulting in outstanding button performance during intense gaming sessions.

Furthermore, the Logitech G305 Lightspeed gaming mouse has a built-in USB nano receiver storage, making it convenient to carry anywhere. Also, the advanced engineering provides a lag-free gaming experience with incredible responsiveness and a rapid one-millisecond report rate. Plus, the Lightspeed allows gamers an ultra-long 250 hours of continuous gameplay on one AA battery. On an added note, an indicator light on G305 alerts you when the battery is low.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Excellent design Mic peaks easily
Comfortable build
Hi-Res audio support
DAC offers a lot of options

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2

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Best for consoles
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What We Like

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 is one of the best console headsets on the market.

Specifications

Dimensions 8.54 x 4.45 x 9.57 inches
Weight ‎1.72 Pounds
Drivers 50mm Nanoclear
Connectivity Bluetooth
Wireless Yes
Battery Life 20 hours
Sound Isolation No
Additional features Gen 2 Flip-to-mute mic, Xbox wireless
Price $149.95

The Turtle Stealth 700 Gen 2 boasts excellent sound, plush earcups, and two kinds of wireless connectivity. While the PS4 version can connect to either PS4 or PC via a USB dongle, the Xbox One version can connect to the Xbox right out of the box. Additionally, both versions can connect to mobile devices and PCs via Bluetooth.

Moreover, the Stealth 700 Gen 2 is optimized to deliver immersive surround sound with Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone: X. Also, it features a high-sensitivity and high-performance mic that improves chat clarity and effectively suppresses the ambient noise when muted. In addition, the mic monitoring allows you to hear your voice while you chat, so you are aware of your volume.

Furthermore, the Turtle Beach exclusive Superhuman Hearing sound setting lets you hear subtle sounds. As a result, it gives you a gameplay advantage.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Superhuman hearing Tight fit
Bluetooth connectivity
Impressive mic
Multiple device compatibility

Astro A50 Wireless

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Best for detailed sound performance
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What We Like

The Astro A50 Wireless boasts the excellent and immersive sound quality

Specifications

Dimensions 7.28 x 3.48 x 7.17 inches
Weight ‎1.49 Pounds
Drivers 40mm Neodymium Magnet
Connectivity Wireless 5.8GHz
Wireless Yes
Battery Life Approx.15 hours
Sound Isolation No
Additional features 5.8GHz wireless tech with MixAmp, Dolby Audio, Astro Audio
Price $299.99

The Astro Audio V2’s immersive audio and sound experience clearly delivers the dialogue, music, and in-game sound. In addition, Dolby Audio provides a cinematic, high-resolution gaming audio experience. Also, this gaming headset boasts a 15 plus hour battery life which allows an uninterrupted gaming session.

Moreover, the free Astro command center software gives its players complete control over their audio venture, including voice communication and game audio settings. Also, the Astro Audio V2 features Game: Voice Balance that allows total control over your game and chats audio mix. As a result, you can easily adjust both with controls on the headsets.

Additionally, the Audio V2 supports a USB sound card. As a result, it does not require any optical cables. Lastly, this gaming headset is also mod kit-ready. Although the kit is sold separately, you can add it for enhanced noise isolation.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Dolby Atmos surround sound Tight fit
15-hour battery life
Free software offers customizable preset
Rugged build

Razer Barracuda X

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Best for multi-platform gaming
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What We Like

Barracuda X is a flexible wireless gaming headset that easily connects PCs, Androids, and the Switch.

Specifications

Dimensions 3.32 x 6.4 x 7.34 inches
Weight ‎8.8 ounces
Drivers Razer TriForce 40mm Drivers
Connectivity Wireless USB-C Multi-Platform Connectivity
Wireless Yes
Battery Life Approx.20 hours
Sound Isolation No
Additional features On-headset controls, Detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic
Price $99.99

The Razer Barracuda X is a wireless gaming headset, ideal for mobile platforms and the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to a versatile USB-C dongle with a USB-A extender, you can enjoy seamless audio whether you are gaming at home or out with your phone.

Additionally, its lightweight build backed by breathable memory foam ear cushions and swiveling earcups makes it a perfect fit for your ears. As a result, you can wear this headset for gaming marathons or daily commutes.

Moreover, the Barracuda X’s patented 3-part driver design pushes out exceptional highs, mids, and lows, providing deeper gaming immersion and a dynamic audio experience.

While the mic is tuned to suppress background noise for enhanced voice capture during gaming, the Razer HyperClear Cardioid mic is easily removable to make the headset more travel-friendly for mobile use. Lastly, you can effortlessly control your music, videos, and calls with easily accessible buttons located underneath the Razer Barracuda X’s earcups.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
20-hour battery life No Bluetooth or wireless connectivity for Xbox or iPhone
Budget-friendly
Ergonomic design
Multi-platform connectivity

Xbox Wireless Headset

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Best for Xbox
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What We Like

The Xbox Wireless is the best Xbox-compatible headset under $100

Specifications

Dimensions 9.2 x 9 x 4.2 inches
Weight ‎1.53 Pounds
Drivers 40mm 
Connectivity Bluetooth version: 4.2 (A2DP, HFP, HSP)

Codec: SBC

Wireless Yes
Battery Life Approx.15 hours
Sound Isolation No
Additional features Auto-mute and voice isolation, adjustable headband
Price $99.99

The Xbox Wireless headset offers best-in-class audio performance. It lets you experience high-quality audio with low latency and a 100% wireless connection to your Xbox console. Also, it supports spatial sound technologies, including Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone:X for realism and audio precision.

In addition, you can play comfortably for hours with the ultra-soft ear cups, lightweight design, and customizable fit. Not only that, the rotating ear cups harness the Xbox Wireless Headset to provide an intuitive way to change volume and game/chat balance.

Furthermore, this headset’s voice isolation facilitates the mic in tune with your voice to reduce background noise. Besides, the auto-mute feature automatically mutes your microphone when you are not talking, while the manual mute button offers you a privacy option when you need it.

Moreover, you can use the Xbox Accessories app to fine-tune the audio controls, including equalizer settings, bass boost, auto-mute sensitivity, and mic-monitoring levels.

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons
Good sound quality Limited customization
Easy pairing
Comfortable fit
Affordable

Why Should You Buy A Gaming Headset?

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If you are a gamer, a gaming headset is an ideal option. It delivers clear, balanced sound and provides comfort for long-term use. Moreover, gaming headsets offer more features than regular headphones. In addition to blocking out external noises, gaming headsets limit disturbance and give you a truly immersive gaming audio experience. It also comes with a built-in mic that allows you to communicate with your online gaming teammates, which is a crucial feature for team-based games.

Buyer’s Guide to Gaming Headset

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Are you tired of shouting at your teammates over your headphones? It’s time to get a quality gaming headset instead. Gaming headsets’ affordability and functionality are great for more than just playing games. However, buying a good headset is no joke, especially with the market brimming with new gaming headsets. But don’t get intimidated. We have provided a buyer’s guide to eliminate your buying hassles.

Build Quality- Your headset’s overall feel and sturdiness can be called build quality. Beware of knockoffs, as they might fall apart or cause problems down the line. It is better to invest in a high-quality headset.

Comfort- With the amount of time you will spend on your next gaming session, buying a headset that does not weigh down on you is crucial. A material such as memory foam is better as it adjusts its design to conform to your ears’ shape.

Microphone- One of the critical defining features of a gaming headset is the microphone. Most commonly, gaming headsets will feature either an omnidirectional or unidirectional microphone. Other features to look for are noise-canceling technology or detachable microphones.

Surround Sound- If you plan on using your headset for other activities such as listening to music or watching video content, it may be worth spending the extra money on a headset with better audio quality. Meanwhile, competitive gamers may wish to spend the extra money on more accurate surround sound headsets to get an edge over in player versus player battle.

Compatibility- It is sagacious to check your headset for compatibility. If you plan to use the headset for more than one device, a USB connection or wireless headset may be a better choice.

Budget- Although it is essential to invest in a good gaming headset, there is no point in splurging. More cost does not necessarily mean you will receive good quality products.

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