The Best PlayStation 4 Gaming Headphones of 2026

Looking to get a PlayStation headset and want the best bang for your buck? Get the HyperX Cloud (available at Amazon) . Primarily billed as a headset for PC gaming, the HyperX Cloud will net you the best performance without spending as much as you did for the console itself. It's comfortable as a cloud, sounds awesome, and has a mic with crystal clear clarity.

(If you're gaming on a PC, or are platform-agnostic, check out our article about the Best Gaming Headphones to see which headsets are the best overall.)

You have to do your research if you're buying a headset for your console of choice—this is something I found out the hard way when I tested 20 different headsets to find the best of the best. Despite headsets advertising cross-platform compatibility, the truth isn't so simple. The audio and microphone will work, but oftentimes the features you paid extra for won't. And that's without even considering the drop in audio quality a console has compared to a PC.

It's a scary thought, but that doesn't mean there aren't some great headsets out there. Sure, you can spend hundreds of dollars on a premium headset, but who has that kind of spare cash? Instead, opt for something that gets high marks without breaking the bank.

What You Should Know About Playstation Gaming Headphones

While gaming headphones are still headphones, gamers typically have a different set of priorities than audiophiles listening to music on the go. Even within the gamer population, different gaming headsets will be more or less useful, depending on their preferred gaming genre. Once you've decided that regular headphones are no longer adequate for an hours-long session of Red Dead Redemption 2, here are a few features that can help you make your decision.

Sound Quality—Are you playing games that are mainly soundtrack music? Or can your headphones' transmission of audio cues make or break your ability to level up? If you're playing online with friends, can you hear their instructions and comments? If you're constantly listening for gunshots or footsteps, you may want to invest in a pair of headphones that emphasize bass tones; otherwise, if you need to hear more than audio cues, it's best to get headphones that have a more expansive sound profile.

Microphone—Having a high-quality mic is key, especially if you're playing with teammates. The best microphones should cut out any electric humming or ambient noise, and have voice clarity that is comparable to talking to someone on a cell phone when you both have great reception. Ideally, the microphone is also adjustable so that you can get it at just the right distance from your mouth so that it doesn't transmit your breathing more than your voice.

Comfort—Listen, we've all gone on gaming binges before, but you can't really enjoy a gaming marathon if your headset starts squishing your head and ears after only a couple of hours. The headphones themselves should be adjustable so that you're not stuck with ill-fitting headphones. Thick ear pads, a padded headband, and a relatively lightweight are necessities for a pair of gaming headphones if you're going to be spending quality time in front of your TV or computer.

Isolation—Gaming can be a form of escapism; to ensure that you're really escaping, your headphones should really block out ambient noise, both so you can better hear what's going on in the game, and so that the outside world doesn't distract you from your task. Granted, in an emergency, it's best to be able to hear some of the outside world, but gaming headphones should ideally be able to block out humming from air conditioners, refrigerators, and other appliances.

Cable/Wireless—If your gaming headphones have a cable, it should be a long cable (ideally, longer than 10 feet). While it's easier when you're gaming on your computer, when you're gaming on TV screen, you're typically not sitting right up in front of it, like you would with a computer. Having a long cable allows you to sit at a comfortable distance from your gaming system. If, on the other hand, you prefer to be cable-free, then you may prefer wireless gaming headphones. Wireless gaming headphones usually have either a USB connector that you plug in, or are connected over Bluetooth. Keep in mind that wireless gaming headphones have a battery life, and that you may want to keep an eye on said battery life, lest they cut out at a key point in your gaming experience.

Platform—Before you lay down cash for a pair of gaming headphones, make sure they're compatible with your PS4. Some brands have different products for different platforms, and others just have a regular headphone jack that can be plugged into any system. Additionally, some features may not work equally well across all platforms.

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