Best Gaming Headsets for All Budgets
By Janet Tan-Cherney
10/22/2020
One of the best things about playing only games is that you get to do so with others. Whether it’s grouping up with your friends or joining pick-up groups with strangers, when you play online these days you need to have a gaming headset. While using a mic may not sound like your cup of tea, there are tactical advantages as well as some good times to be had when on voice chat. With Black Friday and Christmas right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to start considering upgrading your audio game.
In this post, we’ve gathered the best gaming headsets for each budget range to help you become the smoothest voice chat talker in your group.
SteelSeries Arctis Pro
MFG Part #: 61474
Dialling things down a bit in price, the Arctis Pro is second to none in its category. As one of the best dedicated gaming headsets, this offering from SteelSeries delivers impeccably balanced audio. This is a rarity when it comes to gaming headsets as most tend to have over-tuned bass that can feel jarring. It’s also one of the few USB headsets to come with a digital to analogue converter so you can use them with your phone and other devices. The Arctis Pro is a chunky beast, especially compared to the V-Moda but they still feel quite comfortable for long gaming sessions.
Corsair HS50 Pro
The HS50 Pro gaming headset provides plenty of freedom with wired connectivity
MFG Part #: CA-9011215-NA
Stepping down considerably in price, the HS50 headset by Corsair keeps things simple without making compromises where it matters. The audio quality is almost in the same league as the best gaming headsets on this list, with the bass being a touch too high. The mic quality is also crystal clear and can be detached when you’re flying solo. Just don’t forget where you put it. Overall, this Corsair offering is a top pick if you want a headset that does what it says on the tin and does it well at a reasonable price.
SteelSeries Arctis 1
MFG Part #: 61516
Need something cheap that still gets the job done well? SteelSeries’ baseline headset, the Arctis 1, is pretty much the best gaming headset you can get on a budget. Just like the HS50, this headset will deliver punchy and crystal clear audio to both your own and your teammates’ ears. The form factor is the same as the Arctis Pro so they’re a chunky pair, yet they’re still light and comfortable to wear when you’re in the zone and burning the midnight gaming oil
Logitech PRO X Gaming Headset with Blue Vo!ce
MFG Part #: 981-000817
The Logitech PRO X Gaming Headset with Blue Voice is probably the best overall headset on the market. The headset sounds great for all kinds of uses, especially for gaming. Logitech G is a global leader in esports and the gear of choice for pro players all over the world. Through a unique collaboration, Logitech G works directly with the world's elite pro gaming athletes to understand the demands of competition play. Our team then extrapolates their needs to create the best pro-grade gear.