Headsets
Wired, wireless, surround sound, and budget gaming headsets
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HyperX
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
HyperX
HyperX Cloud III (Wired)
Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3
SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3)
SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds
HyperX
HyperX Cloud Jet (Dual Wireless)
Sony
PlayStation Pulse Elite Wireless Headset
Audeze
Audeze Maxwell 2
SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite
Razer
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
HyperX
HyperX Cloud III Wireless
HyperX
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 (Wired)
SteelSeries
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3P Wireless
Razer
Razer Kraken V3 X
Logitech
Logitech G432 (Wired)
Logitech
Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset
Beyerdynamic
Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Pro
Buying Guides
Best Wired Gaming Headsets 2026: The Complete Buying Guide
The wired category delivers the best sound-per-dollar in gaming audio, and this hub covers every wired headset we've reviewed: the HyperX Cloud III as the best overall wired pick, the Cloud Stinger 2 for budget comfort, the Logitech G432 as the lab-backed PC all-rounder, and the Razer Kraken V3 X for bass and mic on PC. Platform compatibility, durability, and mic quality — the three things that actually decide whether a wired headset works for you.
Best Gaming Headsets Under $100 in 2026: The Mid-Budget Buyer's Guide
The $50-100 headset band decoded: the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) as the RTINGS-verified best overall, the HyperX Cloud III as the wired value benchmark, plus the Cloud Jet, Arctis Nova 3P, and G435 — with the compatibility traps, battery realities, and mic differences that actually decide whether a mid-budget headset works for you.
Best Wireless Gaming Headsets 2026: The Complete Guide for Every Budget
From the $62 dual-wireless budget champ to the $600 four-source flagship — every wireless gaming headset worth buying in 2026, tier by tier, with battery life, connectivity, ANC, and mic quality compared.
Best Budget Gaming Headsets Under $50 in 2026
You don't need $100+ for a headset that sounds good and has a clear mic. We rank the best sub-$50 wired options — from RTINGS' lab-favorite Logitech G432 to the community-loved BlackShark V2 X and Arctis Nova 1.
Best Gaming Headsets 2026: Buying Guide for Every Budget
From the planar magnetic champs to budget wired bargains — what actually matters when buying a gaming headset in 2026.