Gaming Headphones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 241 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Gaming Headphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/buildapc, r/Audeze, r/Rainbow6, r/Indiangamers. Top-rated brands include Sennheiser (4.6/5), Beyerdynamic (4.4/5), Audeze (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews241
Subreddits17
Posts75
Brands42
Products86
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#1
Sennheiser
4.6
(58)
"It’s probably the biggest step forward in headphones since the HD 600."
"490 Pro may not be a worthy upgrade over the 560S when strictly comparing sound but when also taking comfort into the equation they are wildly worth it IMO. They are awesome for gaming!"
"Sennheiser HD 550"
"Sennheiser HD 490"
"Sennheiser PC38x from Drop. Open back, light easy to drive, sounds really good, and has a built in mic."
"I just got the pc38x coming from Astro a40s and I love them. They sound great and I bought an Apple usbc-3.5 adapter for them and they sound great with that."
"Pc38x to me is the best headset to just plug into your controller and forget about it. Really hard to beat it."
"I opted to go for the Sennheiser HD 560S a wonderful pair of headphones (open back) that have been amazing for gaming purposes and just overall are a ve"
"Hd490 pro"
"For fps games and music I would go for Sennheiser HD 490 Pro!"
#2
Beyerdynamic
4.4
(34)
"I recommend the Beyerdynamic MMX300 for $200 together with the Dekoni leather pads for $50 u get a really solid setup for $250 that will last ages for you."
"Great for games being open back but plenty of clean bass for music as well."
"One of my best audiophile friends said that the X2HR was an improvement over everything that makes the Beyer DT 990 good."
"I recommend either the Beyerdynamic MMX300(closed back) or the MMX330(open back)."
"I recommend either the Beyerdynamic MMX300(closed back) or the MMX330(open back)."
"The best headphones I've ever worn are beyer dynamic."
"Beyerdynamic 770, 250 ohm."
"Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250"
"Look to audiophile headphones with wide ranges like Beyerdynamic or Sennheiser."
"Both have fantastic imaging and also have the benefit of being really good for music and media."
#3
Audeze
4.4
(22)
"But the best for overall use and gaming are Audeze Maxwell."
"Absolutely best piece of wireless gaming headphone there is."
"My two main gaming headsets: Maxwells and Astro A50."
"Audeze Maxwell is wireless and top of the line."
"Audeze Maxwell."
"Maxwell's and don't look back. 💯"
"Maxwell, they are excellent."
"Audeze Maxwell is as good as it gets in this category with that budget."
"But look in to Sony Inzone if you want an alternative."
"Need wireless? Audeze Maxwell."
#4
HyperX
4.2
(13)
"Hyper X Alpha on sale? I have one from 2019, longest headphones I’ve ever used. ... It’s great for gaming and good enough for most things, I have more expensive headphones but the hyper x just wears well for long wearing sessions."
"Hyperx cloud 3 is the best out there."
"Without ANC, Hyperx cloud alpha."
"Hyper x cloud 3 wireless"
"I'm currently enjoying arctis nova 1 and/or cloud alpha. Both at under $100, heck under $40 used."
"Cloud 2."
"If you want wired id suggest the hyperx cloud 2 or 3 wired."
"Hyperx cloud alpha."
"The most popular ones are probably hyperx"
"The most popular ones are probably hyperx."
#5
FiiO
4.3
(12)
"Try Fiio ft1 best closed-back headphone better than Sony and audeze maxwell."
"Fiio JT1, without question. You're going to get 90% of the footstep imaging that the Sennheiser 560s has with more bass."
"It’s like you want me to say the Fiio JT1. Use them for both gaming and music and love them."
"Closed backs will have - Fiio FT1, Beyerdynamic DT770, some others but more arguable."
"Fiio JT1 is decent."
"Fiio FT1. If you considering DT770, then better to look into PRO X series, DT770 PRO X LE or DT700 PRO X."
"Fiio JT1."
"Best bassy headphone under 200$ are fiio ft1."
"The fiio ft1 or AKG k371 fits your description. I would pick the folio Ft1 over the AKG due to better build quality."
"Probably the fiio jt1."
#6
SteelSeries
4.3
(12)
"I have both and they are both 10/10."
"This is the best headgear under $100: Wireless Headsets: - SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X"
"SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro"
"Got a steel series Nova pro and never looked back."
"I would personally recommend go for steelseries."
"I'm currently enjoying arctis nova 1 and/or cloud alpha. Both at under $100, heck under $40 used. I used the arctis nova 1 accidently for a call today when I was listening to music on my phone, the pull out mic worked great."
"Gaming I like the nova arctis"
"They're good for GAMING."
"Steelseries headphones have a mic that you can fully stow away into the headset."
"I would personally recommend go for steelseries, one of the best gaming headset imo."
#7
Philips
4.0
(11)
"Philips SHP9500"
"Could just get Phillips SHP-9500 and V-Moda Boom Pro and have a few hundred bucks left to buy more games/a better chair."
"SHP9500 + V-moda BoomPro gang. Be wary of metallic treble though."
"Definitely the SHP9500s with the vmoda boom mic."
"Philips SHP9500 and V moda boom pro, then call it a day."
"Philips SHP-9500 and a V-Moda Boom Pro"
"Philips SHP-9500 with a V-Moda Boom Pro. Both of mine have been going strong for several years now."
"Maybe you can find philips shp9500 in your budget range."
"Wired Philips SHP9500, it is available at $50-60 from AliExpress."
"Philips SHP9500, extremely lightweight too."
#8
Razer
4.6
(7)
"The Maxwells blow those two out of the water."
"I own them and I absolutely love how they sound."
"If you want even more budgety the normal Razer blackshark v2 X is like what? 45 euros? And it's good for its price!"
"Razer Blackshark V2 X"
"I use Razor headphone personally cause they’re super loud."
#9
Logitech
4.8
(6)
"I have both and they are both 10/10."
"This is the best headgear under $100: Wireless Headsets: - Logitech G535 Lightspeed"
"(Buy it from Datablitz P-Store for discount)"
"Best Cheap Wireless Gaming Headset according to RTINGS.com"
"The best headset currently is still the logitech g335 for box paxk conditions"
"You should probably just buy the Logitech GPro or something."
#10
Audio-Technica
4.0
(7)
"I really like my Audio Technica ATH-M50x headphones."
"Audio-Technica M50x. $150 USD, wireless but can also be used wired so you can game with them and use them on the move for music. No mic however so you'd need a separate one."
"I like my M50x's for closed back gaming."
"Next step up would be Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Refine for $300."
"If it's only gaming they are amazing and microphone too."
"It has good reviews."
#11
EPOS
4.5
(4)
"You can grab the H6Pros for less than 100 dollars right now as the line is ending."
"EPOS Sennheiser H6Pro Closed Back would fit the bill, and are higher quality than both the Blackshark and G Pro X."
"The EPOS H6Pro Open have been floating around for $60ish since EPOS exited gaming, and are essentially on-par with the PC38X."
"EPOS H6PRO OPEN"
#12
Hifiman
4.5
(4)
"Open back for sure, Hifiman HE1000se is best one for gaming and it's also rly good for music"
"If you want the best quality, go for wired headphones such as the Hifiman, Sivga, or Meze Classics Neo."
"I'm partial to Hifiman over Sennheiser."
"For $200 I might recommend hifiman sundara or shp9600?"
#13
Drop + EPOS
4.3
(4)
"I've had mine 3 years now and it's still perfect."
"The $170 Drop + EPOS PC38X are considered one of the better gaming headphones around, especially by the audiophile community."
"Ive never tried them but ive heard only good from them."
"I would choose it over the DT770pro."
#14
Astro
4.3
(4)
"Astros for sure. They’re expensive but some things are worth the money."
"My two main gaming headsets: Maxwells and Astro A50."
"The Astro A50x is about equal in sound quality (or at least 90% of the way there) compared to the Maxwell and it is way more comfy."
"If you want an actual headset the Astro a50 is a great gaming headset."
#15
AKG
5.0
(3)
"Ever since I started using my AKG K712 Pro for Siege it felt like I was cheating."
"I’d check out the AKG 712 Pro’s. Excellent for gaming."
#16
Studio Headphones
4.7
(3)
"Shop for something that’s listed as 'studio.' It’ll be MUCH higher quality."
"You should get studio headphones instead of branded gaming headphones that are just marked up."
"Consider some non gaming headphones esp. headphones used to produce studio music. They usually have better sound for a lower price."
#17
Corsair
4.3
(3)
"The Maxwells blow those two out of the water."
"For that price range I enjoy the Corsair MH751 or MH752."
"If you don't need a mic, tackstar pro 82s or cooler master mh751's. Comfiest headphones you will ever wear"
#18
KZ
3.7
(3)
"I've been using the kz zst x a few years now and they're good."
"KZ ZSN pro or similar na iem."
"If your budget is tight, then I would suggest going for budget IEM (KZ - ZVX)."
#19
Aune
5.0
(2)
"The ar5000 is a solid choice. I'll add the moondrop para is also a solid choice."
"My current main and top recommendation is the Aune AR5000. It has some decent punch, for an open back, so you won't feel it's lacking."
#20
Meze
5.0
(2)
"While we play dayz on ps5, I can literally hear enemies footsteps before my friends even tho I always have lower volume."
"I just bought Meze 109 Pro with Meze Boom Mic and Ifi zen dac 3. Great for gaming, best I've had so far."
#21
Fidelio
4.5
(2)
"Fidelio X2HR have low key been my favorite for gaming."
"Buy anything comfortable with open ear design like fidelio x2 hr."
#22
PC38X
4.0
(2)
"Pc38x? But keep the volume low if you can."
"Probably only one exists in that price range.
PC38X"
#23
Sony
4.0
(2)
"Check out Sony inzone H7. It has a dongle that transmits over 2.4 Freq and they're pretty darn comfortable."
"I am currently using the Inzone h7 purchased for 8k for my ps5 and pc."
#24
MMX
4.0
(2)
"I recommend the MMX300 Pro."
"Mmx100 could work but the earcups are a little small IMO"
#25
Redgear
4.0
(2)
"I use Redgear Cosmo one."
"I use Redgear Cosmo one."
#26
RIG
5.0
(1)
"Rigs 800 is miles better"
#27
Xenns Top
5.0
(1)
"IEM - Xenns Top... Amazing setup that lets me hear myself getting shit on in incredible detail."
#28
2E1
5.0
(1)
"If I can recommend the 2E1 headphones I make for the single sided deaf that have left and right speaker drivers in one ear."
#29
Samson
5.0
(1)
#30
DT
5.0
(1)
"Dt 990 pro"
#31
Maxwell
5.0
(1)
"If you want a wireless headset then the Maxwells are probably the best on the market."
#32
SH-9500
5.0
(1)
"Shp9500 for gaming please."
#33
JBL
4.0
(1)
"Pretty happy with my JBL Quantum 610s."
#34
Audeze Maxwell
4.0
(1)
"All that being said, still the best headset. I’m happy with my maxwells."
#35
Sony WMX3
4.0
(1)
"I just looked up best wireless headphones on ratings when I bought mine a few years ago and got Sony wmx3."
#36
Sennheiser RS195
4.0
(1)
"I took a punt and bought her a set of Sennheiser RS195 wireless headphones."
#37
Takstar
4.0
(1)
"Takstar Hi 2050 or any of it's rebrands like iSK HF2010."
#38
Moondrop
4.0
(1)
"Look at some erall bright headphones, like Beyerdynamics or more recently Moondrop over ears seem to be really bright."
#39
Open Back Headphones
4.0
(1)
"Don’t look for “gaming headphones”. Just look for good headphones. Most open backs are great and dwarf most closed back headphones 2-3x the price."
#40
Turtle Beach
4.0
(1)
"Had them since launch with zero issues and great sound location."
#41
KPH
4.0
(1)
"Below 100 bucks, honestly, I would go KPH30i."
#42
Koss
4.0
(1)
"Koss Porta Pro or KSC75 (then buy a headband)"
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