The Best Gaming Headsets of 2026

• Connection type: USB, 3.5mm jack
• Noise canceling: Microphone only
• Supported systems: PC, Mac, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Mobile

One of the most comfortable gaming headsets on the market, the SteelSeries Arctis Pro features a flexible suspension band that allows for customized size, paired with super-soft ear cups that enable you to game for hours—even while wearing glasses. Comfort alone isn't enough reason to buy a wired gaming headset that keeps you tethered to your station. However, the Arctis Pro is often on sale, and it offers plenty of reasons to consider it.

Both music and games sound fantastic using the Arctis Pro. We played both quiet indie games and loud, booming matches of Overwatch 2 with this headset and were pleased with both. The headset balances soft music with in-game sound effects, like the crunching of grass beneath your character's feet, with excellent subtlety.

In first-person shooters, we were able to clearly distinguish allies' voices from in-game noise, which can sometimes be a struggle. That's largely thanks to the mixer that comes with the SteelSeries, which makes for a perfectly customizable balance between game and chat.

Customization includes an equalizer that allows you to adjust frequencies without requiring any additional software. Just note that although this one will work with Xbox consoles if you connect the 3.5mm headphone jack through a controller, you may not get the full functionality—for that, you'll need to check out the Turtle Beach Recon 500 (our Best for Xbox pick), or the upgraded pick SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.

• Connection type: Bluetooth, 2.4GHz LIGHTSPEED wireless
• Noise canceling: Microphone only
• Supported systems: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, mobile

While gaming headsets can feel like a dime a dozen, Logitech’s Astro A50 X embraces innovation in addition to excellent sound. While maintaining the classic look and exceptional comfort the Astro series is known for, this headset introduces PLAYSYNC, a new feature that allows you to switch platforms with a single button press on the side of the ear cup.

The hallmark feature works by adding an HDMI hub to the back of the headset’s base station. Capable of passing through 4 K 120Hz video, this new switcher syncs directly with the headset’s PLAYSYNC button, swapping video sources on the TV and the sound coming into the headset. A third platform can also be connected for audio switching, but you’ll need to pick up your remote for that one.

This new capability is especially useful for streaming, but if you play on more than one console or want to swap to a PC quickly, you’ll find a lot to love here.

Of course, a gaming headset wouldn’t be much without great sound, and the A50 X delivers. The acoustics are rich and cinematic without overplaying the bass. There’s plenty of detail to help you pick out opponents by sound, and it’s not sharp or fatiguing in the highs. The mic is also one of the very best we’ve heard on a wireless gaming headset, so you won’t need to worry about investing in an expensive desktop microphone.

The biggest downside to this headset is its high price, but considering all that you’re getting and its wholly unique PLAYSYNC feature, we think it's worth it for quality-conscious gamers who play on multiple platforms.

Read our full review of the Logitech Astro A50 X

• Connection type: Low-latency 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2
• Noise canceling: A.I. noise reduction in microphone
• Supported systems: PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and 4

Turtle Beach has been making great gaming headsets at solid prices for some time now, and if you’re looking for an excellent headset at around $100, the third-generation Stealth 600 headset is easily the way to go.

The headset offers stellar battery life, boasting 80 hours, which exceeds that of most of its competitors. It also provides a range of helpful features, such as a microphone that can be muted by simply flipping it up, as well as a large number of buttons and controls on the ear cups. There's even customizability through an associated smartphone app, which lets you adjust the audio EQ.

The headset is available in Xbox, PlayStation, and PC variants and comes in three different colors, including a cool-looking purple. It can connect to devices via 2.4GHz for low-latency gaming. Still, you can also connect it to a mobile device through Bluetooth, allowing you to use it while playing mobile games or even outside of gaming altogether. The headset features a “QuickSwitch” button that will enable you to easily switch between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connectivity modes, which is particularly handy. Unfortunately, there’s no wired connectivity.

The headset also offers a very comfortable fit, thanks to plush padding in the earcups and under the headband, and it sounds quite good. It delivers relatively deep bass and good clarity in the high end.

While the more expensive options on this list sound better, the Stealth 600 (Gen 3) is among the best-sounding wireless headsets in its price range._

• Connection type: USB, Bluetooth
• Noise canceling: Microphone and headset
• Supported systems: PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch, Mobile; PlayStation 4 and 5 and Xbox One and Series S|X versions exist

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro isn’t just an incredible gaming headset; it’s an amazing headset for anything you play. SteelSeries developed new custom drivers that deliver detailed and engaging sound, fully immersing you in the sonic environment. Whether it's NPC dialogue, the crunch of enemies lurking in surrounding foliage, or an epic soundtrack, the sound is spacious and clear. That clarity extends to the microphone, which is fully retractable into the left earcup, allowing for easily understood conversations between teammates.

Like other SteelSeries headsets, the Arctis Nova Pro is very comfortable for extended gaming sessions. The thick leatherette pads feel luxurious and soft against the head, and the clamping force is just enough to keep the headset secure without causing headaches. An adjustable headband allows it to fit heads of all sizes.

The Arctis Nova Pro is loaded with features as well. The two included batteries are hot-swappable, so when one runs low, you won’t miss out on any of the action (the second charges while you play in the headset’s base station). When connected to a PC, the Sonar app offers a wide range of adjustments, including noise cancellation for both incoming and outgoing signals, a 10-band equalizer, sound profiles tailored to 20 specific games, and a mixer for adjusting game and chat volumes.

Both PlayStation and Xbox wireless versions are available. And if you don’t mind being tethered to your controller or PC, there’s a wired one, too.

Read our full review of the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.

• Connection type: 2.4 GHz via USB-C dongle, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, USB-C
• Noise canceling: Microphone only
• Supported systems: PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android (AudezeHQ App only on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android)

The Audeze Maxwell is a special breed of gaming headset. They’re audiophile headphones with a detachable boom microphone added, and it’s a formula that works shockingly well. The Maxwell headset boasts a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection that works with a broad range of gaming platforms—something that significantly enhances its value.

It also supports high-quality Bluetooth connections with LDAC, LC3, Bluetooth LE, and AAC. That’s topped off with wired connectivity over both 3.5mm AUX cables and USB.

All the audio is produced by powerful, precise 90mm planar magnetic drivers. Every part of even the busiest music comes through quite clearly, and that clarity carries over into gaming as well. The adjustable boom mic ensures clear communication. Meanwhile, built-in pinole microphones let you keep chatting when you’re on the move and don’t want a clunky boom mic in the way, so the Audeze Maxwell can pull double duty as a normal (if heavy) set of headphones.

This headset may not quite have all of the features of the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless or active noise cancelation, but that’s made up for with a more impressive audio experience that will likely be well worth it for gamers who care about maximum fidelity. It even hits 80 hours of battery life.

Read our full review of the Audeze Maxwell.