6 of the top headsets for gamers

Updated on 20-Feb-2021

No matter how you choose to play your favorite game – VR, consoles, PCs or smartphones – the headsets that you wear directly impact how great your gameplay is. Apart from looking for headsets that offer an immersive sound experience, you should also look for headsets that have a good microphone (if you're into playing multiplayer games and need to communicate with your team on a regular basis). In case you're not sure about which headsets to pick, here are a few available on Amazon that are apt for gamers.

Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset

The Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset is a good choice for gamers who love multiplayer games because it comes with the brand's Blue Voice technology. It features a wide range of voice filters that you can apply to enhance the audio quality for your teammates. These filters can also help eliminate ambient noise, increase the volume and quality of your voice, and smoothen the clarity as well. The headset has a premium-looking leatherette build that includes memory foam on the earcups, ensuring style and comfort. The Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset also comes with DTS 7.1 channel surround sound, which should render the bass well and improve audio clarity. It also comes with 50mm drivers that enhance the bass, ensuring that your audio experience is quite immersive.

SteelSeries Arctis 5

The SteelSeries Arctis 5 is a good option for people who indulge in multiplayer gaming online, as it is equipped with a Discord-certified ClearCast microphone that’s claimed to deliver studio-quality sound along with noise cancellation. As a result, your teammates should be able to hear your orders clearly while you lead them to victory. The headphones also have S1 speaker drivers and DTS Headphone:X v2.0 Surround Sound to ensure in-game sounds are clear. The USB ChatMix dial should let you toggle between the sound volume and chat volume while gaming. The AirWeave cushions on the earpads should help you enjoy a comfortable fit, while the RGB lighting on the headphones takes the ambience up a notch.

Corsair Void RGB Elite

The Corsair Void RGB Elite is a wireless gaming headset equipped with 7.1 surround sound. The brand claims that this should enable you to pick up even the lowest frequencies with ease, giving you a massive edge over other players. These headphones are built with custom 50mm neodymium drivers that have a frequency range of 20hz-30,000Hz. The Corsair Void RGB Elite has an omnidirectional microphone with an LED indicator that lets you know when the mic has been muted. Finally, it has an ergonomic design with soft earpads to ensure you can wear it for long hours.

Beyerdynamic MMX 300

The Beyerdynamic MMX 300 is a pair of wired headphones ideal for those who don’t want to take any chances with their audio connectivity. These headphones have an integrated remote control for quick access to settings while you play. The high-end condenser microphone should ensure voice clarity when you speak to your squad in the middle of the game. The headphones are made of skin-friendly material and will not irritate your skin when you wear them for a long time. The comfortable earcups should also make it easier to wear the headphones for long hours.

HyperX Cloud Core

The HyperX Cloud Core is equipped with Virtual 7.1 surround sound, which should make your gaming experience more immersive. These headphones are ideal for those who game for long hours as they are built with a lightweight aluminium steel frame and HyperX memory foam that should prevent you from feeling any strain on your ears. The headphones also feature a detachable microphone that is Discord and TeamSpeak certified and cancels out background noise. 

Sennheiser GSP 350 Gaming Headphones

The Sennheiser GSP 350 Gaming Headphones are equipped with Dolby 7.1 surround sound to help you hear every faint footstep in the game. It is compatible with the brand’s custom software that lets you alter the sound settings to enjoy your game any way you like. These headphones should deliver a comfortable gaming experience with their memory foam earpads even when you wear them for long hours. Finally, they also have a noise-cancelling microphone so that you can relay orders to your team while playing.  

Kajoli Anand Puri

Kajoli is a tech-enthusiast with a soft-spot for smart kitchen and home appliances. She loves exploring gadgets and gizmos that are designed to make life simpler, but also secretly fears a world run by AI. Oh wait, we’re already there.

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