Headset reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 378 Reddit reviews across 70 subreddits and 180 posts to rank the best Headset brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/virtualreality, r/VRGaming, r/sysadmin, r/PS_Guide. Top-rated brands include Meta (4.5/5), SteelSeries (4.6/5), HyperX (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews378
Subreddits70
Posts180
Brands49
Products80
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#1
Meta
4.5
(53)
"Great optics and resolution."
"Better time standalone on the Quest 3/3s."
"Recommended."
"If you can shell out the extra cash , get the Q3 . If not , the Q3s."
"I advise you buy a quest 3s"
"Quest 3 if you can afford it, Quest 3S if you can't."
"God, I am so happy that I went for Quest 3 instead. It is much better in every possible way."
"Best budget price/quality VR."
"Amazing experience."
"Remarkable value for PCVR."
#2
SteelSeries
4.6
(40)
"The mic actually retracts into the headset and it becomes flush with the headset and fits very well."
"Steelseries is sort of the best of the best when it comes to gaming headsets in terms of build quality and features."
"It’s highly regarded for its comfort during long sessions."
"It’s designed specifically for the PlayStation, offers great comfort."
"I'm very impressed with them overall."
"Great! I talk on the phone while playing games."
"I’d say go for the Nova 5. It has great imaging for FPS games."
"Loving my Arctis Nova 5x for Xbox, but it also works with basically everything else."
"I got a Steel Series Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. It’s been a great headset."
"Just got the steel series nova 7 and they are fantastic !!"
#3
HyperX
4.4
(36)
"Hyperx Cloud Alpha was like... a wallhack for me, was easy to hear where the enemies were on CS:GO."
"Hyperx cloud alpha is a unit, battery in it is ridiculous, use it daily with my pc loud and never have to charge, good noise cancelling too"
"It’s praised for exceptional comfort with memory foam ear cushions."
"Hyper x cloud III best headset I ever owned."
"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."
"GF got the hyperX Cloud III recently and she loves it."
#4
Sony
4.3
(24)
"If you are not gaming with is why not try something like a sony wh-1000xm4."
"Get some Sony xm5's."
"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"
#5
Razer
4.6
(19)
"Anything made by razer! I have blackshark right now and LOVE IT."
"Razer Blackshark V2 Pro is really good."
"Razer Blackshark V2. ❤️"
"I would highly recommend them. The mic picks you up clearly, the sound quality is awesome and they are very lightweight."
"It’s built for long gaming sessions with lightweight memory foam ear cups."
"Its amazing."
"I don't know anything about the headphones you mentioned, but I do know for roughly $30 more than the Corsairs, there's the Razer Blackshark V2's."
"The Razer Blackshark V2 goes under 2k on sale."
"I definitely recommend it."
"Sound is excellent, I don’t totally hate Synapse software."
#6
Audeze
4.8
(13)
"My vote will go to the Audeze Maxwell. I have a pair that gets used daily for listening to music or taking work calls as well as stints of gaming on the PS5 and they are superb at all 3."
"If you just have to go wireless, the Audeze Maxwell is the new benchmark."
"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"
#7
Astro
4.1
(14)
"A50x/A50 gen 5 is currently the best all around headset right now in my opinion."
"Astro A50s are so goood! Been gaming for years and was given a set and ill never go back."
"Been using the A50 Gen 5 for about a month now, they’re amazing!"
"It seems like the Gen 5 Astro A50 is getting touted as the best wireless headset."
"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."
"Loved the Astro a50’s"
"Astro A50 if you wanna spend a lot"
"ASTRO A40s. Just remove the mic."
"Astro A40 Gen 4 either direct usb with Stereo mode or you can use the 3D Tempest audio."
"See which one matches your needs and pick one."
#8
Turtle Beach
4.1
(13)
"I use the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2"
"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 like the turtle Beach 700 as far as sound and quality it's ok it gets the job done but what really sold me on the headset is it has seamless multipoint connectivity."
"I use Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2. They’re comfortable to wear for longer games."
"I am quite pleased with my turtle beach stealth 700 as far as wireless headsets go."
"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."
#9
Bose
4.5
(11)
"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."
"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."
"The Bose QuietComfort headphones provide excellent noise cancellation, especially for background noises."
"If you're not a Mac guy, get some Bose."
#10
Pimax
3.7
(12)
"Pimax Crystal wears the crown for excellent clarity and immersion."
"Dedicated Display port"
"Pimax Crystal Super or Play For Dream seem to be pretty high end."
"The Pimax Crystal series are very glasses friendly as they have a cut out for them in the facial interface and they have a 1m focal distance."
"Superior to Pico and Quest and made for PCVR."
"Top tier PCVR headset"
"Of the ones on your list, it would be Pimax Crystal, but it's heavy so not optimal in that respect."
"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."
#11
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."
#12
Steelseries
5.0
(8)
"The Arctis headphones have worked super well for me, and the 2 channel plus bluetooth channel is amazing."
"I've always found the Steelseries Arctis headsets extremely comfortable."
"Sound quality is fantastic."
"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"
#13
Pico
4.1
(9)
"Amazing headset for the money."
"Minimal setup! Very portable and comfy to use! Pancake lenses."
"Best value headset on the 2nd hand market."
"Pico 4 is with same lenses as quest 3, very good clarity."
"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."
#14
Logitech
4.6
(7)
"Logitech g PRO x with the new graphite drivers gets a lot of praise."
"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"
"No real complaints after a few years."
"I really enjoy my Logitech G733."
"I adore the logitech g733 that i got to replace them -- the lavender option is gorgeous and girly."
#15
Bigscreen
4.3
(7)
"The Beyond is a game changer with a crisp OLED screen and excellent color."
"The clarity is amazing and it works through Steam VR."
"The Bigscreen Beyond 2 is a very nice headset in terms of image quality, but it's not a complete package."
"Bigscreen Beyond 2."
"BigScreen Beyond is much lighter, more comfortable, and offers better contrast and clarity."
"Top tier PCVR headset"
"Dedicated Display port"
#16
Sennheiser
5.0
(6)
"Sennheiser/Drop PC38X or Beyerdynamic MMX300/330."
"If you don't mind wired, the Sennheiser PC38x are fantastic."
"Pc38x or the sennheiser game one are the best."
"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."
#17
Xbox
4.5
(6)
"The offical Xbox wireless headset is my favorite headset"
"The official xbox wireless headset is amazing imo."
"Best headset I ever had"
"Connect automatically, Bluetooth to phone at same time, good mic, custom settings."
"I would get another official Xbox wireless headset anyway over the rest."
"The official XBox Wireless headset."
#18
Jabra
3.9
(7)
"Great noise canceling mic."
"Having great experience with these."
"The active noise cancelling is fantastic and it has a listening mode to amplify external noise."
"I would recommend the Jabra seeing as you're comfortable with the brand."
"Jabra is my backup I have."
"Poly/Plantronics are ok at first but life span is crap."
"I returned the Jabra Evolve2 65 after comparing it to the Poly 8200."
#19
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."
#20
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"
#21
Beyerdynamic
4.5
(4)
"You'll be golden."
"The MMX 300 at 250 are phenomenal headphones."
"Have a look at the Beyerdynamic mmx100 or mmx150. Both are very decent for their cost."
"Beyerdynamic MMX 100 are both pretty good sub 100."
#22
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
5.0
(3)
"They're the best headset ive ever had."
"The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset has been great for me."
"I love them."
#23
Poly
5.0
(3)
"Probably the best investment I’ve made."
"I use a Poly (formerly Plantronics) Voyager Focus 2 headset."
"Works well with the Mac"
#24
Corsair
4.7
(3)
"I am going to be getting these soon."
"Corsair HS80 is one of the most bought Headsets with great mic and sound"
"Pretty good reviews, especially for the Mic"
#25
SteelSeries Arctis
4.7
(3)
"Steel Series are amazing."
"It's comfortable, has the mute on the headset."
"I’ve been happiest with the arctis."
#26
HyperX Cloud II
4.7
(3)
"Been running Hyper X Cloud II for well... Years. They're comfortable and the quality is fantastic."
"Absolutely amazing and detailed sound, I recommend, but the micro is so-so"
"They are great."
#27
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3
4.7
(3)
"Highly recommend the Turtle Beach Stealth700 gen 3."
"Sound quality is very decent and the features are fantastic."
"Turtle beach stealth 700 gen 3. The part around your ear is cloth and the pads have cooling gel."
#28
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."
#29
Drop + EPOS
4.3
(3)
"Great headset especially for the mic and sound quality."
"PC38x are great."
"Has good imaging for footsteps etc."
#30
Yealink
4.0
(3)
"A good entry model choice"
"Here's a few best to consider."
"Good sound quality for music and calls."
#31
Simgot
4.0
(3)
"For semi-closed backs - Fiio JT1 / Simgot EP5 +GH22"
"For closed back look for Fiio JT1 or Simgot EP5 (+GH22 mic option)."
"Simgot EP5 is very similar, slightly better tunned and have boom mic option."
#32
Audeze Maxwell
4.0
(3)
"They are often sold out, so maybe it helps to know that for Playstation she can use both Playstation or Xbox version."
"Audeze maxwell is always fantastic and is probably the best wireless headset available"
"That is a good sounding headset with detachable boom mic and it also has a on board mic if the detachable one is taken out"
#33
Philips
4.0
(3)
"For open backs: SHP9500/SHP9600 + boom mic cable lime V-moda BoomPro."
"For open back go for Philips SHP9500 + boom mic cable like V-moda Boom Pro."
"Vmoda boom/behringer bc12 and Phillips SHP9500"
#34
SteelSeries Arctis 1
4.0
(3)
"Is a great budget headset great sound and amazing mic."
"Steel series arctis headsets are generally affordable and long-lasting."
"$40 headset is good enough."
#35
Fiio
4.0
(3)
"For semi-closed backs - Fiio JT1 / Simgot EP5 +GH22"
"For closed back look for Fiio JT1 or Simgot EP5 (+GH22 mic option)."
"Fiio JT1 - 65 EUR on bol, if you don't mind inline mic."
#36
Sony WH-1000XM5
5.0
(2)
"For PC/Mac."
"Super comfortable and as i've had them for 3 years, long lasting."
#37
SteelSeries Arctis 7
5.0
(2)
"I recommend the SteelSeries Arctis 7. Super comfortable, great audio, no complaints at all."
"I've never had a headset where I can customize audio settings."
#38
Drop
5.0
(2)
"Check out the PC38X. It's my go to and works on every platform."
"The once and future recommendation for any 'one and done' headset is the Drop PC38X."
#39
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
5.0
(2)
"The Blackshark V2 Pro has the best sounding mic you can get on a wireless headset."
"I absolutely love it."
#40
Quest
3.0
(3)
"Standalone hybrids"
"Upgrade from Quest 2 to Quest 3 was disappointing when it came to the fov"
"Fov is kinda ass"
#41
EPOS PC38X
4.5
(2)
"Great sound and great mic."
"I personally love the comfort of Sennheiser / EPOS headsets."
#42
SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless
4.5
(2)
"Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox."
"You want a good headset and want to settle for a little less then get the steel series arctis 1 wireless."
#43
Shokz
4.5
(2)
"Shokz is fantastic. I conducted zoom trainings throughout my upstairs neighbour doing demolition and reno."
"Shokz."
#44
Orosound
4.5
(2)
"Orosound Tilde Evo is the best going right now for your specific needs."
"Most popular today."
#45
EPOS
4.5
(2)
"Mic quality king."
"The best noise cancelling microphone"
#46
Astro A50 Gen 5
4.5
(2)
"Is the best IMO."
"...when they showed off the mic quality I genuinely had a 'gawd dayummm' moment."
#47
MeganeX
4.0
(2)
"MeganeX Superlight 8k would also have sufficient resolution."
"Sounds like you want a Meganex Superlight 8K. It has built in diopters and is very lightweight."
#48
Pulse
4.0
(2)
"Pulse Elite is a good bang for the buck"
"I would say the pulse elite because it’s first party and has the best compatibility with the ps5."
#49
Microsoft
4.0
(2)
"Official Xbox headset"
"My friend has used the official wired Xbox headset for almost 2 years now it was like £20 on amazon at the time and it's great."
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