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Whether you’re on console, PC, or even gaming on mobile, these headsets have a lot to offer. None are quite the same, so check them all out to see which will be the best fit for you.
TL;DR – These are the Best High-End Gaming Headsets:
1. Audeze Penrose X
Best High-End Gaming Headset
Audeze keeps pushing things forward with its headphones, and it’s done it again with the Audeze Penrose X (read our review). These wireless gaming headphones take a lot of the lessons learned in the wireless Audeze Mobius and bring them at a more affordable price point of $299. While that may still seem like a lot for a pair of headphones, these cans are ready for just about any audio setup.
The Audeze Penrose X supports a wireless connection using a USB dongle, but they also allow for Bluetooth pairing. And, when wireless isn’t an option, you can swap over to the trusty old 3.5mm audio connection (though they still need to be powered on). The Penrose X headset is built with Xbox Series X and S support in mind but also works with PC and PlayStation consoles wirelessly. All of those connectivity opinions make these headphones a one-size-fits-all solution. And that’s great news because these headphones feature planar magnetic driver technology for truly stunning audio quality.
2. SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC
Best High-End Wired Gaming Headset
SteelSeries’ newest flagship headset is pretty unique in that it includes a small USB “GameDAC” that sits on your desk, and offloads the sound processing from your host system to a chip inside it (Read our review). The small control center features an OLED display, which lets you tweak everything about the headset with simple, intuitive controls.
It’s a slick way to handle making adjustments, and the audio output is stellar as well. On top of that you have a super premium design that’s exceedingly comfortable, customizable, and just feels perfect. The fit and finish are top-notch, and it even has RGB lighting.
3. SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless
Best High-End Wireless Gaming Headset
The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless (read our review) is the complete package; a well-made, super comfy wireless headset with 7.1 surround sound with the ability to connect up to three devices. If you plan things right, you could have this gaming headset connected to both a PC and console at the same time. And on top of all that, this gaming headset also sports Bluetooth, allowing you to pair it with a smartphone to listen to something else while you’re playing a game.
It also happens fits on your head with a super comfy “ski goggle” band and breathable cloth earpads. You can even buy replacements with different colors and patterns to customize things a bit. The microphone is also excellent and slides into the earcup when not in use. the icing on the cake is the wireless hub, which not only lets you wire up your devices out of sight, but it also charges a spare battery so you can play wirelessly almost non-stop.
All in all the Arctis Pro Wireless has practically every feature we could wish for in a gaming headset, and they all come wrapped in an understated package that’s both sophisticated and all-day comfortable. When it comes to gaming headsets, it really doesn’t get any better than this.
4. HyperX Cloud Revolver S
High-End Gaming Audio at a Discount
HyperX’s latest Cloud Revolver S model (read our review), brought Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound to the table and cross-platform compatibility. The main knock against this headset is that it’s not wireless, but in exchange for that drawback, you can plug it into pretty much anything including your console or phone. A handy inline control pod lets you easily toggle surround sound on and off, and its steel frame is built to last. There’s no confusing software to deal with and the massive earcups are all-day comfy as well.
5. Astro A40 TR + Mixamp Pro TR
The Industry Classic High-End Gaming Headset
The Astro A40 TR is the company’s top-shelf wired gaming headset, and at $250 it’s the third most expensive headset in this group. It’s a very straightforward package with super comfy earcups that are as soft and fuzzy as a puppy, a crystal clear audio and a voice-isolating microphone.
However, this gaming headset truly sings when it’s plugged into its accompanying Mixamp Pro TR, which unlocks Dolby Audio 7.1 and the ability to change your equalizer settings. You won’t find many more gaming headsets that are this comfy or offer the superb directional audio quality that Astro is known for.
6. Sennheiser GSP 670
Pro Gaming Audio From a Pro Audio Maker
Sennheiser has brought its legendary expertise to gaming headsets and its latest creation is the wireless GSP 670. This wireless gaming headset comes ready to deliver up to 7.1 surround sound over a low-latency connection with near-zero delay. From our time with the Sennheiser GSP 670, the headset sounded perfectly balanced without highs overpowering the mids or lows being completely lost.
It also comes with built-in Bluetooth connectivity, so you can also connect this headset to a smartphone or tablet to play music or podcasts, or watch videos as you play. It’s might look a little bit on the chunky side, but this headset essentially rests on your head with four plushy cloth pads, so it’ll never dig into your dome or make your head feel hot. It also features a fairly long battery life that’ll last up to 20 hours, and plugging it in for just seven minutes will give you two hours of playtime back.
7. Logitech G935
Serious Wireless Surround Sound for Gaming
Logitech’s updated G935 headset (read our review) isn’t as expensive as some of the headsets on this list at just $169.99, but still offers outstanding audio quality, accurate surround sound, and a lot of advanced features.
It’s an upgrade from the G933 Artemis Spectrum, with bigger drivers, better surround sound, and a more even audio mix that that lets you crank up the volume without anything getting distorted. On top of all that, they can be used with any gaming platform, and they even have RGB!
8. HyperX Cloud Orbit S
Best Audiophile Quality Gaming Headset
Remember how we chose to put the Audeze Mobius at the top of our list due to its high-end planar drivers and head tracking technology, well the HyperX Cloud Orbit S (read our review) offers all of that at a slightly lower $329 price. These two headsets are so similar you might have thought HyperX made a knock off, but the two audio makers actually teamed up to develop this more gaming-focused headset for audiophiles.
The HyperX Cloud Orbit S delivers the amazingly broad and balanced sound signature of the Audeze Mobius. You also game the same head-tracking Waves NX technology, so you can turn your head to better hear sound effects by turning towards their direction. The only thing you don’t get on this version of the headset is Bluetooth and a slightly worse microphone.
9. JBL Quantum One
Best High-End Noise-Canceling Gaming Headset
The JBL Quantum One (read our review) is about as serious as a gaming headset can get. It’s built big enough to house 50mm dynamic drivers tuned to deliver a wide frequency response range. That sees them earn Hi-Res certification, but that’s just the start. These headphones ensure the sound you want to hear is just what you get, as they use active noise cancelling to shut out other external sounds.
The JBL Quantum One headset also uses multiple surround sound modes to make the sound you experience that much more immersive. DTS Headphones X: v2.0 can create a solid 3D soundscape. What’s more, JBL’s QuantumSphere 360 feature will track your head movements and adjust the positional audio to match which direction you’re facing. Overall, you’re getting great surround sound in a solidly-built gaming headset that offers comfort, convenience, and a big splash of RGB lighting.
10. Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed Wireless
Best High-End Gaming Headset for Streaming
If you’re a streamer, you’re going to want a good headset so you can hear and perform well in games. But, not all great gaming headsets offer up a quality microphone. That means you’re either settling for a lackluster mic to do your voiceovers and talk to your viewers or you’re forced to buy an extra microphone in addition to the headset. Logitech has a solution in the Logitech G Pro X Lightspeed Wireless headset (read our review).
Make no mistake, this is a serious gaming headphone. It has Logitech’s 50mm Pro-G drivers backed by DTS Headphone:X 2.0 object-based surround sound for a high level of audio detail in your games. And, it relies on Logitech’s Lightspeed wireless connectivity for an excellent experience untethered from your computer. But, the mic also gets to shine thanks to incorporation of Blue Vo!ce technology. You get some advanced customization for the microphone in Logitech’s software, so you can tweak how much it cuts down on background sound or tames loud noise (handy if you get a little worked up once in a while), letting you get your signature streaming voice dialed in.
Why You Need a High-End Headset
You probably think that $8 pair of earbuds you bought at the gas station are fine, but I’m here to tell you, you’re wrong. Even midrange gaming headsets fall way behind the quality of a high-end set. It’s more than just quality of build, it’s quality of sound.
Most higher-end headsets are made of some kind of metal or at least a rugged plastic. That means they can stand up to a lot more abuse than a $75 pair of plastic headphones. They also tend to be much more comfortable, and for much longer, too. A high-end gaming headset is just built better, with better materials that last longer.
That higher quality obviously manifests itself in sound, as well. Again, a mid-range headset will sound good, but a high-end will sound great. It’s one of those things you don’t really appreciate until you try one out. Then it’s hard to go back.
Once you’ve settled on a new high-end gaming headset, be sure to check out our guide to the best 4K gaming monitors, the top graphics cards of 2020, or for absolutely blazing frame rates, our guide to the best 240hz monitors.
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