I want to surprise my boyfriend with a new headset. I don't have a ton of money, but I'd like to get him a really nice, highly recommended headset. He uses it for game audio and chatting with friends. Sometimes he can get loud, so something that allows him to still hear his surroundings (?) would be great, but also still have great audio and mic capacity.

I know nothing about technology, I don't even know what headset he uses right now... So please give me the full name/model of the headset you recommended and what you like about it.

Thanks :)

Edit: thank you all for the recommendations. I have a lot to look over. His current headset says G Pro (I don't see any numbers), and I'd say my budget is $200 or less.

I scraped different reddit threads where people were asking for the best gaming headsets across different communities. Then I ran a sentiment analysis through a software to see which headsets got positive reviews consistently and which ones got mixed reactions and which got negative reviews.

Right now this is still very much a work in progress so I’m looking for some feedback on which ones I should be looking for in my analysis.

My goal isn’t just to find what’s most mentioned but what reddit actually trusts because reddit is what most of us turn to for authentic recommendations.

You can see the threads and comments that I scraped on my website which is called Reddit Vetted. Detailed breakdowns for all these headsets (like in the pic) are also up on the site in case you want to get into this further. Again, I’m planning to add more models.

Here is a list of the headsets I’ve analyzed so far (still adding more to this list based on feedback):

1. AOC Gaming Headset

2. HyperX CloudX

3. HyperX Cloud III Headset

4. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3

5. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

6. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5

7. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1

8. Corsair Void

9. Alienware AW520H

10. Logitech G Pro X2

11. Turtle Beach Recon 200

12. Turtle Beach Stealth 600

13. Razer BlackShark V2 X

14. Turtle Beach Recon 70

15. Turtle Beach Recon 50X

16. Razer Kraken Gaming Headset

17. Ozeino Gaming Headset

My whole method:

– Scraped Reddit threads from different “best gaming headsets” threads.

– Cleaned and filtered comments to capture real product mentions.

– Pulled out product names, analyzed sentiment and context (some more complicated stuff here)

– Scored each item based on how often it’s mentioned and how positive those mentions are (reviews are broken down into 3 categories: positive, negative and neutral)

– Combined duplicate models and brand variants so the rankings weren’t skewed by repetition (more complicated stuff)

– Added a clean category search and visual summaries (like in the pic).

I am really interested in your feedback. Any headsets you feel are missing from the list entirely? Mention here and I’ll find more threads to analyze them next because this is an ongoing project that I actually learned a lot from. I want to keep working on it till I perfect my analysis, and build something that will actually help everyone in the future. I would love more input on how I can improve.

What pc gaming headset should I get cuz my current headset broke

As above, can someone recommend the best one available today purely for gaming? I wanted a Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless but am left confused due to the mostly negative posts about it here on Reddit but positive reviews about it on YT. I wanted a Logitech headset to match all my other peripherals that will be from them too but the price and Reddit posts are putting me off.

Ideally want a slightly cheaper (but good quality) one around £150. I know the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is pretty good as well as the Audeze Maxwell but those are much more expensive.

After some research, the three less pricey ones I get are the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) and V2 Hyperspeed as well as the HyperX Cloud Alpha. Anyone here use these?

Are Logitech's Astro series any good? Or any other Logi headset that's better than the G Pro X 2?

Thanks in advance for the advice/comments.

This is part of my project to tinker with Reddit data and LLMs. Wanted to create something useful for the community while levelling up my coding chops.

The idea is to highlight which gaming headsets got the most love specifically in the context of first person shooters. To be clear, most love =/= best. But hopefully it’s a useful data point nonetheless, especially for those overwhelmed by the options.

Any surprising rankings?

If you want to dig into the raw data, you can do so on the project page (google “RedditRecs”).

You can explore the original comments, filter by price, wireless vs wired, subreddits, comments about durability etc. Disclaimer - the page has some affiliate links. You don’t have to use them. They help fund the analyses though.

Methodology in the comments.

So my Rog Delta's have just given up on me.. I have been doing research and came to (currently) 3 options.

Astro A40

Steelseries arctis pro +dac and Amp

Rog Delta S

Possibly some sennheiser's but not sure I want to go down the separate headphones and boom mic route

Anyone had these and can recommend them? I love the look of the Astros but want to be practical here too.. any opinions welcome.

I was looking for a bunch of gaming headset for like 3 months and still cant find the perfect one. I found headsets with comfort but bad mic and good mic but bad comfort.

My requirements for this budget 120$ headset are, comfort, good sound ( bass ) and a decent mic if possible.

I found a Razer Kraken V3 but they have such a bad mic ( like a pilot mic ) and thats so bad. HyperX cloud III are soo good and comfy with a good mic but bad bass as i heard from the reviews.

I want to hear some of yours impressions, and reviews from the people who know about headsets, please be nice and recommend me some options.

Hello everybody! As the title suggests, I am in the market for a new gaming headset. I only game on the PS5. The two headsets that have stood out to me the most are the Arctis Nova 7 and the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023, but I am definitely open to more recommendations. I would greatly prefer the headset to be wireless, and my max price is around $200.

I’ve been diving deep into gaming lately the audio quality is meh, the mic picks up every little background noise, and after a few hours of wearing it, my ears feel like they’ve been in a vice grip. 

I've heard mixed reviews and can't decide between wireless or wired

I’m ready to upgrade, but there are so many options out there that I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed.

I am considering these brands

• HyperX

• Logitech G

• Razer

• Sennheiser

• Beyerdynamic

 Budget-wise, I’m willing to invest in something that’s going to last, but I don’t want to break the bank unnecessarily.

As the title implies I am looking for headphones that would be both great for music and games like FPS shooters where audio cues are important.

I’d like to upgrade from the typical gaming marketed headsets. It seems the audio quality is not typically worth the price, and I am in belief that a standalone microphone paired with a wired micless headset would be much better in terms of overall quality. My price range is up to $400. One suggestion I’ve heard frequently is the beyerdynamic DT 770s. I love the look and comfortability of these. Any suggestions?

UPDATE: I ended up buying the beyerdynamic DT1770 pro MKIIs and they have been everything I was hoping for. I won't say blown away because these were quite expensive compared to a lot of alternatives which I imagine would do just as great.

To start they are extremely comfortable and sit perfectly on my slightly above average sized head. I love the appearance and build quality of these.

Music: These absolutely blew me away coming from my old $100 Steeleseries Arctis 1 gaming headset. The quality is just on a completely different level, and I am rediscovering love for old songs just by listening to them on these. After a bit of EQ tweaking, the bass is great, and not overwhelming. Everything sounds so clear and separated, but also smooth. Don't want to go too in depth on it because I am no audiophile.

Gaming: Exactly what I was hoping for in these headphones. The sounds in a first person shooter are all very distinct, and I feel that I can very clearly know what is happening around me.

Overall I am very pleased and this is exactly what I needed for a gaming/music combo. I imagine the $200/$400 cheaper version of this headphone would give you a very similar experience, and I likely overspent. However for my needs these ticked every single box. Hope this helps someone find what they are looking for.

I have been using my Razer Nari Ultimates for like so many years and had a wild attachment to them, however they've finally had a speaker blow out and I've already used the warranty to get 3 new pairs so I think its time to move on!

I wear glasses and MAINLY would like to not have the head pain from the pressure there anymore. They will mostly be used for gaming but also some light game development and sound design when needed. Preferably a lower price but I'll happily read all recs <3

Help please. I want to get my son (17 yr) a solid PC gaming headset. Right now, he’s using a cheap $20 one that he doesn’t like, so I want to upgrade him to something high-quality. What’s the top-rated model on the market right now in the 200ish range? I can spend a bit more if something is really worth it. Or is there a great value option around 100 bucks that still delivers excellent sound and comfort?

I don’t know much about gaming headsets or headphones, so please give me the full name and model of the headset you recommend. I’d really appreciate the help

Edit: Noting down what everyone has mostly recommended

- Drop Sennheiser PC38X

- Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro

- HyperX Cloud Wireless

- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

- Audeze Maxwell

Hey r/HeadphoneAdvice people, my current headset is straight-up garbage: constant disconnects, mic quality is awful, and the battery barely lasts. Been dealing with this for too long, so I’m finally upgrading. Looking for a wireless headset with solid audio, a clear mic, and good battery life that won’t die mid-session. Comfort is a big (I mean huge - as I wear glasses) deal too since I game for hours, and I don’t want something that crushes my head.

UPDATE: I got this one as it was the best one I found with top reviews for 2025.

I’m in the USA and looking to spend $150–$300, but I’ll stretch a bit if something’s truly worth it. Mostly using it for PC and PS5, so compatibility needs to be solid.

Sound-wise, I want good bass for immersion but not overpowering, plus a clear soundstage for FPS games. I also need a decent mic for voice chat, nothing crazy, just something that doesn’t make me sound like I’m in a tunnel.

Had a few headsets in the past, and I always run into the same issues: bad mic quality, weak battery life, or they just feel uncomfortable after a few hours.

Anyone got a go-to recommendation for 2025? What’s holding up well for you? I searched online and found a few, anyone using these?

1. Audeze Maxwell Wireless

2. Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless

3. Razer Barracuda Pro Wireless