Best headset on Reddit

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#1

Meta

4.2
(26)
"Smooth as silk and looks great."
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"It’s great with a Quest 3."
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"The Quest 3 with Virtual Desktop offers an immersive experience with stunning graphics and seamless performance."
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"I'm getting a stable 70FPS and I'm in love; I can read the HUD and all gauges perfectly."
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"I recommend the Quest 3. Its tether or wireless, lots of accessories, has great pass through, great rendering, no base stations."
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"The best bang for your buck is the Quest 3. Its price, performance, and optics are unmatched in the $500 range."
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"I'm really satisfied with the Quest 3."
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"Meta Quest 3 offers the best bang for your buck."
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"Quest threes are awesome but if you want a quest two, I have two of them that I’d love to sell you. They’re both in great shape."
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"Quest 3's pancake lenses really make them feel great."
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#2

Sony

3.9
(21)
"Sony's WH-1000XM5 blow the Bose out of the water. Mic is excellent as well."
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"Switched to Sony over ear and have been very happy since."
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"The Sony's are hands down the better headphone. Better noise canceling, better features, MUCH better sound with music."
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"I love 'em."
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"Best sounding consumer gaming headphones on the market"
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"I recommend considering the Sony Pulse 3D Wireless Headset."
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"Pulse Elites. Sony peripheral, so company is always supporting it."
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"They work well both for the office and on my commute."
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"Great for DCS but sometimes reading cockpit labels and spotting far planes is more difficult than it should be."
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"The PSVR2 has great colors and black levels thanks to its OLED panels."
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#3

Apple

4.3
(15)
"I love using my AirPods for convenience and sound quality."
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"Good battery, don’t notice it’s there and it being in sync with my phone controlling Siri."
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"The AirPods Pro 2 features impressive noise cancelling and an adaptive mode that enhances voice clarity in noisy environments."
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"If you're a Mac guy, get AirPods Pro."
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"Apple AirPod Pro is my go to 😘"
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"My airpod pros do quite well."
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"I use AirPods Pro for everything."
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"Apple AirPods Pro are amazing. They are comfortable for my ears and they perfectly cancel out noise."
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"Apple Maps provides accurate routing."
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"The in-ear monitors are a great alternative for comfort during extended use."
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#4

Bose

4.6
(14)
"I love my Bose over-the-ear headphones. They cancel noise well, and I use them for all of my meetings."
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"I’ve been using QC35 from 2017. Love it and is comfortable wearing through the day."
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"Has brilliant noise cancelling on both the mic and headphones. Over ear style and one of the most comfortable pairs I've ever worn."
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"Been happy with the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 headset"
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"The Bose I have had for probably 2-3 years now and wear them for sometimes the entire work day and no pain whatsoever."
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"Super comfortable and long lasting, I've had them for 12 years."
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"Bose QuietComfort are the gold standard if your main priority is noise cancelling. I've had the QC35s since 2016-2017 and they still feel like new."
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"Very comfortable and great NC functionality."
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"Very comfortable and great NC functionality."
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"Bose QC's are also good."
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#5

HyperX

4.2
(15)
"Hyperx Cloud 3 wireless is your best choice."
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"They’re amazing."
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"A lot of pros use the HyperX Cloud 2s."
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"The HyperX Cloud 2S also comes with a removable mic."
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"You are correct, HyperX Cloud 2 is an excellent choice."
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"Aftermarket pads"
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"Solid"
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"The hyperx cloud 2 might be a bit of a stretch for your budget but maybe you can wait and see if it goes on sale."
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"Hyperx cloud ii is very good but might be a little stretch in your budget."
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"For under $150 you might wanna try the hyperx cloud 2 or corsair hs80."
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#6

SteelSeries

4.8
(13)
"I recently got the SteelSeries Arctis 7P, and it’s been a game-changer for me."
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"The SteelSeries - Nova 7 Wireless Gaming Headset - FaZe Clan Limited Edition. It’s on sale from Best Buy right now for $99."
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"I’ve been using a Steel Series headset for about a year, and the best part is that it comes with a USB-C to AUX cable."
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"Steelseries, in my opinion, is the most reliable company when it comes to headsets."
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"I love Steel Series. They're super good quality, lovely fit, and there's good choice in the range."
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"Upgraded to even better sound quality."
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"Excellent noise cancellation and quick battery swap."
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"We give our support team SteelSeries headsets."
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"Great surround sound"
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"Great"
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#7

Jabra

4.3
(13)
"Definitely the Jabra Evolve 2 75. I am on zoom meetings all day and all of my customers who also WFH with kids use these."
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"Having great experience with these."
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"She’s pretty much on Teams calls all day long and rates them highly."
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"The active noise cancelling is fantastic and it has a listening mode to amplify external noise."
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"Under your budget, has ANC with one tap hear-through."
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"Those have been rock solid for three years."
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"Supremely comfortable on the head and ears for hours and hours"
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"Block out other noises well"
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"Great mic quality and noise cancelling for calls."
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"Comfortable for long hours of use."
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#8

Sennheiser

4.8
(10)
"Best one so far with good integrated microphone where I don't have to be screaming."
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"Best I’ve ever used."
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"Thank me later."
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"It doesn’t get much better than that for competitive gaming."
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"Both wired and open back for better sound staging."
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"I like"
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"They're not too heavy"
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"Very comfortable"
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"I've heard a lot of good things about the Sennheiser HD490 Pro."
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"I’m rocking a sennheiser hd6xx for some time now and it’s comfortable."
#9

Audeze

4.6
(8)
"The Audeze Maxwell is the king of wireless headsets with its planar drivers and excellent mic quality."
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"Highly recommended even if it's a bit more expensive."
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"Onboard, lag-free mic monitoring and three ways to connect to a PS5: dongle, USB, and 3.5mm"
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"Best sounding consumer gaming headphones on the market"
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"Best sounding consumer gaming headphones on the market"
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"Audeze Maxwell if you have the budget (great sound quality, but not so great for fps though)."
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"Audeze maxwell and lucidsound ls41. Both great headsets, however quite expensive."
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"The Audeze Maxwell is a safer bet compared to the Nova Pro."
#10

Pimax

3.7
(10)
"Pimax Crystal wears the crown for excellent clarity and immersion."
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"Dedicated Display port"
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"The 30% reduction in size was a big deal for me and the potential to swap out QLED for OLED sounds appealing."
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"Superior to Pico and Quest and made for PCVR."
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"Top tier PCVR headset"
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"Risky with no warranty, but offers good value."
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"The Pimax Crystal has good hardware but suffers from software issues that require extensive tinkering."
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"The Pimax Crystal Light also has good hardware but is plagued by software bugs and configuration headaches."
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"The Pimax Crystal Light has quality control issues, with reports of defective units."
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"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."
#11

Logitech

4.6
(8)
"Stellar audio quality, low latency, comfy fit"
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"Insanely comfortable, great mic, extremely clear sound"
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"Mic quality"
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"Enjoy expansive sound - big 50 millimeter audio drivers deliver an incredible sound experience."
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"I love"
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"Nice strong and dynamic bass"
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"A solid choice if you're on a budget."
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"G535 Wireless. G335, if you don't care about wireless."
#12

Beyerdynamic

4.7
(6)
"There aren't many good wireless options that compare to these."
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"The MMX 300 at 250 are phenomenal headphones."
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"The MMX 200 at 200 are also phenomenal headphones."
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"The DT 990s at 170 are phenomenal headphones."
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"Have a look at the Beyerdynamic mmx100 or mmx150. Both are very decent for their cost."
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"Beyerdynamic MMX 100 are both pretty good sub 100."
#13

Steamvr

4.7
(6)
"Add in 3.0 trackers"
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"The best"
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"The best"
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"Add in Index controllers"
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"Odd niche"
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"Odd niche"
#14

Turtle Beach

3.9
(7)
"Safe brand"
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"Never had issues with coms since year 1"
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"I have Turtle Beach's 700 Gen 2 max set, and they're pretty good."
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"Turtlebeach 700 been my main for years."
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"I got a Turtle Beach Stealth 600 and like it."
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"I’ve been using the wireless Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 USB for over a year now, and they work pretty well."
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"Stay away from"
#15

Poly

4.3
(6)
"Fantastic noise cancellation, even with loud noises nearby."
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"The noise cancelling mic is outstanding"
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"Audio is very clear"
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"Works well with the Mac"
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"My Poly 8200 is miles better than the Jabra Evolve2 65 I returned."
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"Wire in mics are crap and I had a lot of them die in a year."
#16

Varjo

4.8
(5)
"Top tier PCVR headset"
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"Just love it."
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"Surprisingly performs better than the G2 too."
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"Super clear LED screens in high res"
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"Top tier PCVR headset"
#17

Pico

4.0
(6)
"Minimal setup! Very portable and comfy to use! Pancake lenses."
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"The Pico 4 works very well."
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"Works fine out of the box with pico connect on wifi through the router."
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"Super budget"
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"Standalone hybrids"
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"The Pico 4 has similar performance and drawbacks as the Meta Quest headset."
#18

Xbox

4.6
(5)
"Blows them away"
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"Best headset I ever had"
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"Fan"
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"The official XBox Wireless headset."
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"The official Xbox headset offers great features and value for money, despite some concerns about the mic arm durability."
#19

Plantronics

4.6
(5)
"Bluetooth and usb dongle, multi-device connectivity and it has physical mute button."
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"Comfortable and sounded great"
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"I like"
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"Very comfortable with quality metal band, better audio quality than Bose."
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"Good setup"
#20

Bigscreen

4.4
(5)
"The Beyond is a game changer with a crisp OLED screen and excellent color."
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"The clarity is amazing and it works through Steam VR."
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"BigScreen Beyond is much lighter, more comfortable, and offers better contrast and clarity."
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"Top tier PCVR headset"
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"Dedicated Display port"
#21

Astro

4.4
(5)
"Get the astro a40s with the command center. once you figure out the settings and software ur golden."
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"Loved the Astro a50’s"
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"I've been using astro a20 for a while now. Affordable, comfortable, good sound."
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"My Astro A10 headset has always been reliable and sturdy."
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"Looks pretty good"
#22

Quest

3.5
(6)
"Solid PCVR experience"
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"Standalone hybrids"
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"Standalone hybrids"
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"Standalone hybrids"
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"Upgrade from Quest 2 to Quest 3 was disappointing when it came to the fov"
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"Fov is kinda ass"
#23

Meta Quest 3

5.0
(4)
"Image is great, lots of accessories to chose from, easy to pair with pc wireless or wired"
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"Quest 3 for the best all around"
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"I recommend the Quest 3!"
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"I think Quest3 is a better headset for someone new to VR."
#24

Corsair

4.0
(5)
"If your on a budget get >https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BDRSQNXB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 for $22."
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"Nova pro are the best, but like someone else mentioned app support for bluetooth can be wonky."
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"Corsair has been perfect for me. No complaints."
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"I use Corsair HS60 pros, I have them on the smallest setting and I don't have issues."
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"Pretty good reviews, especially for the Mic"
#25

Razer

4.8
(4)
"Check out the Razer BlackShark V2. It’s like wearing a cloud on your head."
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"Very good quality and the sound is great."
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"Great quality in all departments"
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"Good mic quality"
#26

Steelseries

4.8
(4)
"I absolutely love my Steelseries Nova Pros"
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"Comfy for longer sessions"
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"38+ hour Battery, good Sound, Simultaneus Bluetooth and they work on Any device. You can EQ them via PC and the EQ saves to the Headset. You have Game/Chat mix on the right earcup, retractable microphone etc. They usually go for around 150€, i‘ve seen them for 130€ aswell."
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"It has 3 adjustable levels and a retractable mic."
#27

Bowers & Wilkins

5.0
(2)
"Bowers & Wilkins Px8, have it myself and can't recommend it enough."
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"I've used them in airplanes and in the middle of pretty busy and loud environments with no real issues."
#28

Microsoft

5.0
(2)
"The noise canceling is out of this world"
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"Very lightweight and comfortable for long wear."
#29

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless

4.5
(2)
"Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox."
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"You want a good headset and want to settle for a little less then get the steel series arctis 1 wireless."
#30

Etymotic

4.5
(2)
"Etymotic provides incredible sound clarity and isolation with their deep-insert foam tips."
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"For a passive version that I find works at least as well if not better than ANC there's the Etymotic ER series, especially with the foam tips."
#31

Audeze Maxwell

4.0
(2)
"Audeze maxwell is always fantastic and is probably the best wireless headset available"
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"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"
#32

HTC

4.0
(2)
"Vive 3.0 trackers last for 8 hours and have been reliable."
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"The Vive Pro 2 has better specs on paper but is resource-hungry and requires lower settings."
#33

JBL

4.0
(2)
"It's on the expensive side of the spectrum but I have the JBL Quantum 910X."
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"Jbl tune 770 NC. For only €85 you get headphones that can last 60 hours."
#34

Garmin

4.0
(2)
"The Garmin dezl otr is worth the investment for truck routes."
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"It's got a dash cam too, but I find Hammer easier to use."
#35

Audio-Technica

3.5
(2)
"Best"
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"Second-best"
#36

G Pro X

3.0
(2)
"The G Pro X wired is still the best for gaming and music."
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"The G Pro X wireless was terrible."
#37

Beats

5.0
(1)
"I’ve liked my beats fit pros. They’re comfortable, amazing sound."
#38

Pulse

5.0
(1)
"Really liking the newest Pulse headset (not the pulse AirPods). The integration with the PS5 is great."
#39

Shokz

5.0
(1)
"Shokz is fantastic. I conducted zoom trainings throughout my upstairs neighbour doing demolition and reno."
#40

Meta Quest 3 S

5.0
(1)
"$300"
#41

HyperX Cloud II

5.0
(1)
"Absolutely amazing and detailed sound, I recommend, but the micro is so-so"
#42

Razer Blackshark V2 Pro

5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love it."
#43

Razer Kaira Pro

5.0
(1)
"I've been using the Razer Kaira Pro ($90) for a couple years now, and it's been great."
#44

Pico Pico4

5.0
(1)
"Pico4"
#45

Meta Quest Pro

5.0
(1)
"Quest pro with Globular Cluster kit and activated Quad-views."
#46

Vive

5.0
(1)
"Vive 3.0 trackers last for 8 hours and have been reliable."
#47

Ultra

5.0
(1)
"Great for starters and pros alike! Depends what you are looking for ;)"
#48

Any

5.0
(1)
"Any lighthouse tracked headset is the best you can get for Vive trackers."
#49

Anker

5.0
(1)
"I use the Anker PowerConf H700 wireless because I don't like to be tethered to the laptop."
#50

Samsung

5.0
(1)
"I just use my galaxy buds. Always keep one in on transparency mode."
#51

XR

5.0
(1)
"As for ultimate trackers, it's the XR Elite."
#52

Fiio

5.0
(1)
"The Fiio BTR3K makes the Etymotic headsets wireless, enhancing convenience."
#53

A50

5.0
(1)
"The A50 Gen 5 has an excellent mic, sound, and comfort."
#54

Impact

5.0
(1)
"Great noise cancellation; I can work in the living room without distractions."
#55

Tecknet

5.0
(1)
"I just bought this headset on Amazon for $50 and it works great with my iPad and Truckers Path."
#56

Epos

5.0
(1)
"Incredible sound and their open backs create the best sound stage"
#57

Pico 4 Pro

5.0
(1)
"Mixed setup with the Pico 4 Pro"
#58

Quest Pro

5.0
(1)
"Mixed setup with the Quest Pro"
#59

BlueParrott

5.0
(1)
"Designed for truck drivers"
#60

Monster

5.0
(1)
"3d sound"
#61

Izone

5.0
(1)
"Love"
#62

Ovr

5.0
(1)
"Change height in the games and crouch without physical movement"
#63

Antlion

5.0
(1)
"Sound better than any gaming headset"
#64

Aftershokz

4.0
(1)
"I like my aftershokz loops, they cut noise well and aren’t uncomfortable to wear."
#65

Rig

4.0
(1)
"I recommend the Rig line of headphones. I believe the Rig 700 pro wireless are $60 plus 25% coupon on amazon right now."
#66

SteelSeries Wireless Headset

4.0
(1)
"They have a wireless headset for the ps5 taking advantage of 3d audio and the ear cups actually go over your ear"
#67

Razer Barracuda X

4.0
(1)
"Have worked well for me without any issues and they are very comfortable."
#68

Cloud 3 Wireless Headset

4.0
(1)
"Pretty good for the price, just note that you'll have to download a free DTS Dolby app and have it active to make it sound better."
#69

Inzone H9+

4.0
(1)
"It's a *very* good headset and you can connect it to your phone simultaneously."
#70

Soundcore Space 1

4.0
(1)
"I picked up the Soundcore Space 1 recently."
#71

Bose NC 700

4.0
(1)
"A used pair of Bose NC 700s are comfy with good ANC."
#72

Jabra Evolve2 85

4.0
(1)
"1. Jabra Evolve2 85"
#74

Slime

4.0
(1)
"Slimes are the best and cheapest option for FBT with long battery life."
#75

Gpro

4.0
(1)
"Love the sound and comes with an amazing mic. Perfect bass for me."
#76

Somnium

4.0
(1)
"Somnium VR1 is very good, although expensive."
#77

Anker/Soundcore

4.0
(1)
"Really good performance for that price point."
#78

EPOS

4.0
(1)
"Excellent noise cancelling features."
#79

Cane Creek

4.0
(1)
"Any IS42/IS52 headset will work, and almost every manufacturer makes one."
#80

Richey

4.0
(1)
"The top is marked as IS42/28.6, the bottom marked IS52/40."
#81

Token

4.0
(1)
"You could use your existing headset and change the bearings out if you want to save some money."
#82

FSA

4.0
(1)
"If you choose some of the headsets, they use a 45/36 degrees bottom bearing."
#83

Chris King

4.0
(1)
"These are IS bearings so they just drop into the frame and don't have cups."
#84

Hope

4.0
(1)
"You can use your existing crown race."
#85

White Industries

4.0
(1)
"Almost every manufacturer makes one."
#86

Deda

4.0
(1)
"The IS42/IS52 headset is compatible with various brands."
#87

Hyper X

4.0
(1)
"Hyper X Cloud II/Alpha are both pretty good sub 100."
#89

Teknet

4.0
(1)
"The Teknet headset is affordable and has lasted for years."
#90

ELD

4.0
(1)
"The ELD is very helpful for getting directions."
#91

Atlas

4.0
(1)
"Using an atlas ensures I'm always on the right track."
#92

Slimes

4.0
(1)
"Slimes are the best and cheapest option for FBT with long battery life, lasting up to 16 hours."
#93

H7

4.0
(1)
"Good looking and cheap price"
#94

Oculus

4.0
(1)
"Considerably better"
#95

Soundcore

4.0
(1)
"Solid"
#96

Koss

3.0
(1)
"Koss KPH40...with the separate mic utility cable."
#97

H9

2.0
(1)
"Not worth it"
#98

Amazon

1.0
(1)
"Don't get Meta's link cable; there are plenty of good alternatives on Amazon."

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