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'm making a post for this because I did a lot of research and didn't really find a whole lot on this topic, particularly with the gaming aspect.

I like to buy quality products that I can get a large amount of utility out of. I don't like buying a lot of different stuff for similar tasks. I'm also a big proponent of buying high quality products so you don't have to repeat buying things every year or so, but I'm also a bargain hunter.

I like to listen to music, I game casually, I travel occasionally and I work from home 10 hours a day, 4 days a week and have a headset on most of the day. I went out and did a bunch of research and I settled on the Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset.

It is a pretty freaking expensive headset at about $350, but I found a set on eBay new without a box for $180. My credit card had some promo and I was able to get another $30 off too. Total delivered to my door was about $160, which is only about $50 more than my last gaming headset (that still works) I bought 3 years ago.

Here are the main bullet points of why I bought it:

• Can connect to 3 devices at once.

  • 2 via USB and 1 Blutetooth.

    • USB devices connect to a bluetooth transmitter, which broadcasts to the headset.

  • 1 USB connection and 1 Bluetooth connection can be streamed SIMULTANEOUSLY (yes, it works and its great). I have them connected to my phone all the time while I'm working or gaming.

  • Transitioning between 1 USB device and the other is pretty easy and can be done via the headset itself or on the desktop transmitter (which is also pretty neat).

• It has easy to use software to adjust equalizer settings

  • Con is those settings only work with the device you have the software on.

  • The transmitter device has an equalizer as well with a ton of presets for different games and can customize settings. I haven't played with this too much yet.

• Retractable Microphone

  • The mic is actually pretty neat and a major reason why I made this purchase. It is stored in the left ear can and you can easily push it in or pull it out. It is flexible. Great for when you want to just use these as headphones and don't want to have a mic sticking out.

  • Con is the mic is directional and doesn't work super great when its pushed all the way in. Not the end of the world, but would be better if the mic was better when retracted.

  • It also has an LED light on the mic to remind you if you have the mic muted. The light brightness is also adjustable.

  • My coworkers have also said the quality of my mic has significantly improved.

• Hot swapable batteries

  • It comes with 2 batteries. The desktop transmitter has a slot for charging one at a time, which is pretty cool.

  • The headset also has a USB C charging port under the cover on the right ear can if you're traveling with them and don't have the desktop transmitter.

• Active Noise Cancelling and Transparent Sound

  • My ears are still getting used to this, but the ANC is good and there is a transparent sound feature as well. You can turn the ANC on or off either on the headset or on the transmitter.

  • There are also a couple microphones on the ear cans which transmit sound from your surroundings into your headset. You can turn this feature on or off and even adjust the volume. Great if you have kids and need to keep an ear out, but stay in your working world at the same time.

Those are the hilights. The most disappointing thing with these so far is the sound quality, but it isn't the worst sound quality.

The sound quality isn't even close audiophile quality. I tested a Sennehiser Momentum 4 Wireless (which holy fuck they sound amazing) headset which have infinitely better sound quality, but that shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. The Arctis Nova Pros have fine audio quality, but could definitely be better. Hopefully the next gen will be better at this price point.

I looked into Epos Gaming Headsets since they used to be apart of the Sennehiser family, but the fixed microphone turned me away. The Senneheiser M4W I tried were great, but switching between devices was not ideal and I couldn't game with them (realistically).

I also looked into the Bose QC35 II Gaming Headset, but opted to not try it because the mic for gaming is wired. Also, reviews stated mic sound quality for calls on Teams/Zoom/ other WFH apps was poor. Switching between devices was also a reason.

The SteelSeries Arctric Nova Pro Wireless headset is comfortable. I've worn them for 12 hours straight. I'm still using the original earpads, which are a faux leather and can make my skin a little sticky/sweaty, but it isn't the end of the world. I'm going to get different ones soon.

SteelSeries Arctric Nova Pro Wireless Con List:

• Subpar sound quality for the price point

  • The bass is pretty disappointing, even after adjusting the levels on the equalizer software.

• Directional microphone/no omnidirectional microphone to use while microphone is retracted for phone calls while on the go (not in the house). Not a huge con, but a con.

• No hard case

  • Only came with a soft bag made of sports jersey material

• Setup was mostly easy, but ran into issues that were not covered on the support page and had to do more digging.

  • Turns out if you have the desktop transmitter plugged into a less powerful USB port on a device, you can still be connected, but no audio will be transmitted. The fix is to plug it into a different USB. I haven't had an issue since.

Overall I'd rate the SteelSeries Arctric Nova Pro Wireless headest an 8/10 for an all around use headset.

I know these are actually made for gaming and there is no device that can actually do everything, but these are pretty damn close.

If they can improve sound quality and add an omnidirectional microphone so I don't have to have a mic boom in my face all the time, these would be a homerun.

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.

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.

Checked pretty much everything there is on the internet, but most posts are too old now. What I need the most is it to be wireless and preferably have Game/Chat mix. I’m planning to use in only for my PC (for PS5 I have been using Astro A50 gen 4 for 5 years, they are still fine, but I want something new and better + I’m tired to take them from my PC to PS5 every time, so I need one dedicated headset only for my PC).

So, out of all headsets here are my picks:

• Logitech G Pro X 2 (not sure about the sound, tried them, Cloud 3s sounds better IMO)

• Hyper X Cloud 3s (no game/chat mix and 3,5mm unfortunately)

• Astor A50X (there is no A50 gen 5 in my country and + I don’t want to have 2 almost the same headsets LOL)

• Razer BlackShark v3 pro (not a fan of Razer overall, but noise canceling sounds amazing)

• Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (heard that it has connection and cracking sound, same as I have on Arctis 7 back in a day)

I also had Audeze Maxwell and sold them, unbearably HEAVY, but sounded the best out of all BY FAR.

If you have any other recommendations, please, feel free to share.

For now I like Cloud 3s the most, probably. But lack of Game/Chat mix and 3,5 jack is what holds me back.

I also have HD6xx and I love them, but I hate wires when playing.

For those who take calls all day at home, what do you use for a headset/mic that has the best quality sound for the customer?

Would the latest Airpod Pro 2's be among the best quality, if I don't mind the fit? Or is there an over the ear headset that's much better?

Thanks in advance!

Anyone really like their over ear headset for calls? I can't stand the wire frame looking ones - in the SaaS space and I feel like those things make people think call center right out of the gate.

Thinking about this - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-whch720n-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones-black/6533162.p?skuId=6533162&extStoreId=1265&utm_source=feed&ref=212&loc=18511139454&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18514017595&gbraid=0AAAAAD-ORIgjtkf4wDi2iIZ6Z993_G9Gj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzOvEBhDVARIsADHfJJRjHrWbf6y4H7iatvwHmPdq8rounlwomzyI8OuQcBuK7g19eOvseQQaAmEUEALw_wcB

just wondering what are some good headsets are on the market right now. I have has Sennheiser gsp 300's. Im in canada so best buy and staples are my best options or amazon. I dont have a mixer just plugged into my pc. Will be mostly used for gaming

Building my first PC and looking to upgrade headphones. Main things I'm looking for in them are that they're wireless, that I can wear them for very long periods with glasses, and that they have excellent sound quality and directional sound, as I primarily play FPS games. A good battery would also be great. I have a desk mic, so the headphones wouldn't need one. Somehow trying to find something that checks all those boxes for under $100. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Okay so I have had my hyper x cloud 2 for about 6 years now and it’s time for an upgrade. What would be the next best? Preferably would like something with sound quality that’s about as good. I’d prefer if they had a white option for color as it matches my set up. I was thinking hyper x cloud 3 s but have heard very mixed reviews on the quality of sound.

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

My trusty gaming headset just gave out after years of intense sessions, and I’m in the market for a new one. I don’t need pro-level esports gear just something reliable, comfortable, and with great audio and a good mic. Bonus points for wireless connectivity, long battery life, and solid noise isolation.

This post was pretty helpful.
https://www.reddit.com/user/Icy_Lynx1532/comments/1pooxt9/the_best_gaming_headsets_right_now_top_reddit/

Let’s say under $200, but I’m flexible if something is truly worth the extra cost.

I mostly play FPS, RPGs, and multiplayer games, so sound clarity, comfort, and mic quality matter most to me.

After some research, I’ve narrowed it down to a few popular options:

• SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

• HyperX Cloud III Wireless

• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)

• Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

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.