Best headset on Reddit

268 reviews from r/virtualreality, r/sysadmin, r/HeadphoneAdvice and 55 more subreddits

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SteelSeries

4.7

(27)

"I got a Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It’s been a great headset."

"SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless: Great sound quality, super comfy, and within your budget."

"Just got the steel series nova 7 and they are fantastic !!"

"They're hands down one of my absolute favourites."

"One of the best options is the SteelSeries Arctis 7X, a wireless headset known for its excellent sound quality and cross-platform compatibility."

"I have the older Arctis 7Ps and they have been great going on 3 years now."

"The Arctis 7P+ is one of the best options out there."

"Get the Steel Series Nova Pro Wireless."

"Using SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x."

"This is widely considered one of the best overall gaming headsets."

HyperX

4.4

(25)

"My hyper x cloud alpha wireless (on sale for 129 usd) has worked very well for me. Super long battery and nice audio."

"HyperX Cloud Flight: Great sound quality, super comfy, and within your budget."

"There's also the hyperx cloud alpha. It's old, but it's great, i used it for 5 years."

"My vote would go to the HyperX Cloud 3."

"I have the HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless headset and I’m really satisfied with the headset."

"Hyper X headsets been great for me."

"Happy with my HyperX cloud 3."

"It’s well-known for its excellent sound quality and comfort, featuring memory foam ear cushions."

"Hyperx Cloud 3 wireless is your best choice."

"They’re amazing."

Sony

4.2

(21)

"I absolutely LOVE my Sony WH-1000 xm5 headphones."

"For an immersive Warzone experience on PS5, the Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is a top contender."

"One of the top recommendations is the Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset. It's designed specifically for the PlayStation 5, offering both comfort and great sound quality."

"The Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is a great choice for PS5 users, as it was specifically designed for the console."

"The Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset is designed specifically to work seamlessly with the PS5."

"Sony's WH-1000XM5 blow the Bose out of the water. Mic is excellent as well."

"The Sony's are hands down the better headphone. Better noise canceling, better features, MUCH better sound with music."

"Best sounding consumer gaming headphones on the market"

"I recommend considering the Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset."

"Pulse Elites. Sony peripheral, so company is always supporting it."

Audeze

4.7

(13)

"The Audeze Maxwell are the best all round headset."

"Probably the best headset I’ve ever had."

"If you want to expand the budget."

"Extremely good value for money with sound quality you simply won't find anywhere else"

"The Audeze Maxwell is the king of wireless headsets with its planar drivers and excellent mic quality."

"Highly recommended even if it's a bit more expensive."

"Onboard, lag-free mic monitoring and three ways to connect to a PS5: dongle, USB, and 3.5mm"

"Best sounding consumer gaming headphones on the market"

"The Audeze Penrose are also pretty good as well."

Bose

4.5

(13)

"I've got a pair of Bose Quiet Comfort headphones and love them."

"Gaming with them is 100x better than cheap over priced gam."

"I’ve been using QC35 from 2017. Love it and is comfortable wearing through the day."

"Has brilliant noise cancelling on both the mic and headphones. Over ear style and one of the most comfortable pairs I've ever worn."

"The Bose I have had for probably 2-3 years now and wear them for sometimes the entire work day and no pain whatsoever."

"Super comfortable and long lasting, I've had them for 12 years."

"Very comfortable and great NC functionality."

"The Bose 700 is good."

"Bose QC's are also good."

Apple

4.2

(10)

"Good battery, don’t notice it’s there and it being in sync with my phone controlling Siri."

"The AirPods Pro 2 features impressive noise cancelling and an adaptive mode that enhances voice clarity in noisy environments."

"If you're a Mac guy, get AirPods Pro."

"My airpod pros do quite well."

"I use AirPods Pro for everything."

"Apple AirPods Pro are amazing. They are comfortable for my ears and they perfectly cancel out noise."

"The in-ear monitors are a great alternative for comfort during extended use."

"The AirPods Pro 2 work quite good for on the go with Mac, iPhone, and iPad."

"Pretty good"

"I think the Apple headphones are bad value."

Sennheiser

5.0

(8)

"If you don't mind wired, the Sennheiser PC38x are fantastic."

"Pc38x or the sennheiser game one are the best."

"Sennheiser HD280 Pro"

"Best one so far with good integrated microphone where I don't have to be screaming."

"Best I’ve ever used."

"It doesn’t get much better than that for competitive gaming."

"They're not too heavy"

"Very comfortable"

Razer

4.4

(9)

"The Razer Blackshark V2 goes under 2k on sale."

"I definitely recommend it."

"This bad boy has killer sound and a comfy fit, so you can wear it for hours without feeling like a vice grip is on your head!"

"Check out the Razer BlackShark V2. It’s like wearing a cloud on your head."

"Razer kiara pro is a good header that also has Bluetooth."

"Been really liking the Razer Barracuda X."

"Razer barracuda x(2022) would be a good option."

"The mic is extremely clear and natural"

"Good mic quality"

#10

Turtle Beach

4.0

(10)

"This wireless headset offers incredible sound quality, featuring 50mm drivers that provide immersive, clear audio."

"Safe brand"

"Never had issues with coms since year 1"

"I am quite pleased with my turtle beach stealth 700 as far as wireless headsets go."

"Cheap, cheerful, fairly comfy and lasts a long time."

"No complaints about my Turtle Beach Stealth 600 headset."

"I have Turtle Beach's 700 Gen 2 max set, and they're pretty good."

"Turtlebeach 700 been my main for years."

"I got a Turtle Beach Stealth 600 and like it."

"Stay away from"

#11

Pimax

3.7

(9)

"Pimax Crystal wears the crown for excellent clarity and immersion."

"Dedicated Display port"

"Superior to Pico and Quest and made for PCVR."

"Top tier PCVR headset"

"Risky with no warranty, but offers good value."

"The Pimax Crystal has good hardware but suffers from software issues that require extensive tinkering."

"The Pimax Crystal Light also has good hardware but is plagued by software bugs and configuration headaches."

"The Pimax Crystal Light has quality control issues, with reports of defective units."

"Not in your budget, but Pimax Crystal Light is my on-paper recommendation for vehicle sims. Look at the Pimax subreddit for QC/support issues."

#12

Xbox

4.7

(6)

"The official xbox wireless headset is amazing imo."

"Blows them away"

"Best headset I ever had"

"Fan"

"I would get another official Xbox wireless headset anyway over the rest."

"The official XBox Wireless headset."

#13

Steelseries

5.0

(5)

"Love my steel series Arctic 7."

"The SteelSeries Arctis 7 is an excellent option. It delivers immersive, high-quality sound."

"Go with the 7 trust your gut."

"It’s wireless, super comfy for long gaming sessions, and the sound quality is fantastic!"

"Comfy for longer sessions"

#14

Pico

4.0

(6)

"Minimal setup! Very portable and comfy to use! Pancake lenses."

"The Pico 4 works very well."

"Works fine out of the box with pico connect on wifi through the router."

"Super budget"

"Standalone hybrids"

"The Pico 4 has similar performance and drawbacks as the Meta Quest headset."

#15

Bigscreen

4.4

(5)

"The Beyond is a game changer with a crisp OLED screen and excellent color."

"The clarity is amazing and it works through Steam VR."

"BigScreen Beyond is much lighter, more comfortable, and offers better contrast and clarity."

"Top tier PCVR headset"

"Dedicated Display port"

#16

Meta Quest 3

5.0

(4)

"Image is great, lots of accessories to chose from, easy to pair with pc wireless or wired"

"Quest 3 for the best all around"

"I recommend the Quest 3!"

"I think Quest3 is a better headset for someone new to VR."

#17

Varjo

4.8

(4)

"Just love it."

"Surprisingly performs better than the G2 too."

"Super clear LED screens in high res"

"Top tier PCVR headset"

#18

Logitech

4.8

(4)

"Logitech G PRO X is a popular one. It got nice audio, a surprisingly good mic and a lot of accessories."

"Mic quality"

"I love"

"I have the Logitech g733 lightspeed because I also hate wired headsets."

#19

Jabra

4.8

(4)

"I bought a Jabra Evolve 2 85 for one of my coworkers. She LOVES it."

"Having great experience with these."

"The active noise cancelling is fantastic and it has a listening mode to amplify external noise."

"The price was a bit rough. They aren't cheap. But a mic that mutes automatically when you tip it up was mandatory for me."

#20

Yealink

4.3

(4)

"1. Yealink BH71 Pro."

"A good entry model choice"

"Here's a few best to consider."

"Good sound quality for music and calls."

#21

Quest

3.4

(5)

"Solid PCVR experience"

"Standalone hybrids"

"Upgrade from Quest 2 to Quest 3 was disappointing when it came to the fov"

"Fov is kinda ass"

#22

Astro A50

4.3

(3)

"No issues since I bought them."

"I've got the astro A50's and they are simply fantastic!"

"The mic on the a50 is definitely better."

#23

Astro

4.3

(3)

"Ive got Astro A10 headset... it is wired but i prefer not having to worry about charging them or them running out mid game. Ive had them since 2020 and they are still going strong."

"Get some Astros or turtle beach for 50-60$ they’ll be the 1st gens and they’l serve u great if ur lucky u will find the 2nd gens at that price"

"My Astro A10 headset has always been reliable and sturdy."

#24

Corsair

4.3

(3)

"Corsair HS80 is one of the most bought Headsets with great mic and sound"

"Nova pro are the best, but like someone else mentioned app support for bluetooth can be wonky."

"Pretty good reviews, especially for the Mic"

#25

Audeze Maxwell

4.0

4.0

(1)

"I use soundcore by Anker!"

#47

onn

3.0

(1)

"Bro ngl if u really on a budget I got these wired ones from Walmart, I think it’s from the onn brand, broke my $130 headset n bounced bacc wit a $30 one, it’s mid asf and don’t be rough wit the aux end, other than that tho, it does the job"

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