Headsets
Below you will find some of our recommendations for the best gaming headsets for 2020. Having a good quality headset is crucial in many games for a few reasons.
- Chat – It allows for chatting between players for cooperative game modes, or just for fun. You can’t chat or interact with others through your digital speaker system, you’ll need some mic or headset.
- Fine Audio Details – For many games, shooters in particular, being able to block outside sounds to hear footsteps, creaks, door slams, etc… can often be the difference between winning or losing gameplay.
- Minimize distractions to others – If you live in a dorm, or apartment, or are in a more public setting while gaming, having a headset will allow you to hear what you need to, without annoying the neighbors.
Cost
Headsets can typically run from about $40 for a fairly simple headset to up over $299 for high end wireless headsets. Since the prices sometimes fluctuate, we’ll just link to the products below and you can check them out. If you aren’t sure on brands, see the next section which highlights some of the more popular headset brands.
Headset Brands
Here are some of the most common Headset Brands (and frankly some of the best) with links to their sites on Amazon where you can review some of their products. We’ll highlight our top 4, best gaming headsets for 2020 from a few of thesee brands below.
Our Top 4 – Best Gaming Headsets for 2020
Hyper X Cloud 2 – Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PS4 or XBOX One
We put this one first on the list only because this is the current gaming headset we are using. Click Link or Product Image for current Cost.
Features
- USB Audio Sound Card with 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound
- 53mm Drivers Neodymium Magnets. Sound coupling to the ear is circumaural
- Noise Cancelling Microphone via Inline Sound Card. 15-25k Khz Frequency Response
- Echo Cancelling via Inline Sound Card. Ambient noise attenuation:approx. 20 dBa
- Memory foam ear pads with extra set of Velour ear pads and Detachable Microphone
- TeamSpeak Certified Voice Chat Optimized.Ambient noise attenuation: approx. 20 dBa
- Compatibility USB 7.1 Connectivity for PC & Mac. Stereo compatible with PS4, Xbox One (Xbox One Stereo Adapter Required, not included)
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 – Gaming Headset for PS4
This is a Wireless surround Sound model, specific for use on Playstation 4. Click Link or Product Image for current Cost.
Features
- 100 percent wireless : the included wireless USB adapter uses Smart channel hopping Technology for a best in class wireless game and chat audio experience
- DTS headphone: x Surround sound Technology : creates a highly immersive 7.1 channel soundstage around your head for the most immersive Surround sound audio experience on PS4
- Active noise cancellation : block out unwanted background distractions and stay fully immersed in your games; Enjoy Hearing Pure game and chat audio; And nothing else
- Bluetooth connectivity : take calls and listen to your favorite music while gaming; Additionally, connect to the new Turtle Beach audio hub app to adjust a variety of settings
- Glasses friendly comfort : the ear cushions are wrapped in a Premium synthetic leather, and feature Turtle Beach’s ProSpecs glasses friendly design which removes pressure on your glasses; Note : Refer to the PDF attached below in Technical Specification for Manual
Astro A50 – Gaming Headset for PC & XBOX One
This is a Wireless Surround Sound model, specific for use on Either PC or XBOX One. Click Link or Product Image for current Cost.
Features
- Astro Audio V2 – immersive Audio and sound experience that delivers dialogue, music and in-game sound clearly
- Dolby Audio – Dolby Audio delivers a cinematic, high resolution gaming audio experience
- Dolby Atmos (available for Xbox version only) – Dolby Atmos provides Object Audio, which provides a more accurate and immersive sound experience
- Game: voice balance – gives the user total control over the mix of the game and chat Audio
- Astro command center software – the free gastro command center software gives players complete control over their Audio experience, which includes voice communication and game Audio settings. Available on windows 10, Xbox one and Mac.
- Battery life – 15+ hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Usb sound card functionality – when using PC, USB sound card functionality provides game: voice balance, game and voice streaming. No optical cables needed.
- Mod kit ready – for even more customization, the optional A50 mod kit allows users to add synthetic leather headband ear cushions for improved noise isolation. Only compatible with A50 wireless headset, Gen 4
- All current ASTRO Gaming products designed for Xbox One will offer continuous compatibility on future Xbox consoles.
Razer Kraken Tournament Edition – Gaming Headset for PC, PS4 or Nintendo Switch
The Razer Kraken Headset features 7.1 surround sound, a noise canceling microphone in classic black or green. Click Link or Product Image for current Cost.
Features
- THX 7. 1 Surround Sound Capable: Provides industry-leading audio realism for in-game immersion by providing accurate spatial audio information beyond standard 7. 1 surround sound directional cues
- Sound Built for Immersive Gaming: Outfitted with custom-tuned 50 millimeter drivers
- All-Day Comfort: Oval, cooling gel-infused cushions with indents for glasses prevent overheating and pressure build-up
- Retractable Noise Cancelling Microphone: An improved cardioid mic reduces background and ambient noises for crystal-clear communication
- In-Line Audio Controls: Includes an analog volume control wheel and mic mute switch
- Compatibility: Audio enhancer DAC connects via USB connector; THX Spatial Audio available on Windows 10 64-bit only
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