{"id":3825,"date":"2020-06-06T21:19:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-06T21:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviancetechnologies.com\/blog\/blog\/best-gaming-headsets-2020-reviews-and-buying-advice\/"},"modified":"2020-06-06T21:19:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-06T21:19:00","slug":"best-gaming-headsets-2020-reviews-and-buying-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviancetechnologies.com\/blog\/best-gaming-headsets-2020-reviews-and-buying-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Best gaming headsets 2020: Reviews and buying advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\n[responsivevoice_button rate=&#8221;1\u2033 pitch=&#8221;1.2\u2033 volume=&#8221;0.8\u2033 voice=&#8221;US English Female&#8221; buttontext=&#8221;Story in Audio&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Best gaming headsets 2020: Reviews and buying advice<\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"drr-container\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n<p>The next great peripherals war is being waged over your ears. After every company on the planet put out a gaming mouse and then a mechanical keyboard, they turned their attention to headsets. So many headsets.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-chart quick-hits medium\"><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><a class=\"chart-quick-hit-label\" rel=\"nofollow\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title\">Gaming headset cheat sheet<\/h2>\n<p id=\"introText\" class=\"intro\">Our quick-hit recommendations:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>We know you don\u2019t want to scroll through every single headset review when all you want is a simple answer: \u201cWhat\u2019s the best gaming headset I can buy with my hard-earned dollars?\u201d This page holds the answers you seek, no matter what your budget is.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll keep updating our recommendations as we look at new products and find stronger contenders.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Updated 6\/6\/20\u00a0<\/strong>to include our review of Razer\u2019s Kraken X budget headset, a solid no-frills option at $50. See the bottom of this article for links to all of our headset reviews.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"toc\" id=\"toc-1\">Best all-around gaming headset<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb enhanced fullwidth\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><img border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1439575\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51HvfrXztQL.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>HyperX Cloud Alpha<\/figure>\n<p class=\"expanded-desc\">HyperX has released a half-dozen headsets since 2014&#8217;s original and acclaimed Cloud design, but the Alpha is the first to match\u2014and even surpass\u2014its predecessor. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"editors-choice\">  <\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>HyperX outdid itself with <a class=\"productLink\" href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-productid=\"1439575\" data-product-name=\"HyperX Cloud Alpha\" data-vars-product-name=\"HyperX Cloud Alpha\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"000\" data-vars-link-position=\"Body Text\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1439575\" data-vars-product-id=\"1439575\" data-bkc=\"Hardware\" data-bkmfr=\"HyperX\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"HyperX\" data-bkvndr=\"\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"false\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B074NBSF9N\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-001-3012271-000-1439575-web-20\">HyperX Cloud Alpha<\/a>, or \u201cHyperX Cloud III,\u201d as I\u2019ve termed it in my head.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The core design hasn\u2019t changed much, meaning the Alpha brings the same combination of durability and comfort that made me fall in love with its Cloud predecessor. There are some quality-of-life upgrades though, like removable cabling and more accessible volume and mute controls.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds great, too. HyperX chalks it up to the Alpha\u2019s dual-chamber technology, which separates bass frequencies from the mids and highs. That could be the case, or it could be a gimmick\u2014I\u2019ve discussed it at greater length in our review. Either way, the upshot is that the Cloud Alpha sounds as good or better than plenty of its more expensive competition, and with slightly more bass kick this time around. (Read our full review of the HyperX Cloud Alpha.)<\/p>\n<p>A close contender is the new <a class=\"productLink\" href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-productid=\"1443138\" data-product-name=\"Logitech G Pro X\" data-vars-product-name=\"Logitech G Pro X\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"000\" data-vars-link-position=\"Body Text\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1443138\" data-vars-product-id=\"1443138\" data-bkc=\"Hardware\" data-bkmfr=\"LogitechG\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"LogitechG\" data-bkvndr=\"\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"false\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B07PDFBJZD\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-001-3012271-000-1443138-web-20\">Logitech G Pro X<\/a>. At $130, it can\u2019t compete with the Cloud Alpha on price, but it\u2019s Logitech\u2019s best headset yet, and features a beautiful aesthetic, amazing sound quality that far exceeds it price, and a fantastic microphone, making it a worthy choice.(Read our full review of the Logitech G Pro X.)<\/p>\n<aside class=\"nativo-promo nativo-promo-1 smartphone tablet desktop\" id=\"\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"toc\" id=\"toc-2\">Best budget gaming headset<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb enhanced fullwidth\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><img border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1439741\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41a4NFVVrwL.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Astro A10<\/figure>\n<p class=\"expanded-desc\">The Astro A10 won&#8217;t win any beauty contests, but compromising looks to focus on audio seems to have paid off here\u2014it sounds way better than its $60 price tag implies. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"editors-choice\">  <\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>At $60, Astro\u2019s A10 is very entry-level. It\u2019s $10 more than our previous recommendation, the HyperX Cloud Cloud Stinger\u2014still a great headset too\u2014but\u00a0a very good value.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">Mentioned in this article<\/h6>\n<\/aside>\n<p>There were compromises to hit that price, for sure. The A10 lifts some design inspiration from its more expensive siblings, but it\u2019s a bit boxier, with a drab gray chassis and minimal decoration. It\u2019s also 100 percent plastic.<\/p>\n<p>The A10 has it where it counts though, which is to say it sounds great. We\u2019re talking \u201cgreat for a $60 headset,\u201d of course, but still. The A10 delivers clean mids and a rich bass that comes close to mimicking the sound of Astro\u2019s more expensive headsets and only falters in the details. Details, I might add, that most listeners probably wouldn\u2019t even notice day-to-day. (Read our full review of the Astro A10.)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"toc\" id=\"toc-3\">Best low-end wireless gaming headset<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb enhanced fullwidth\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><img border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1440191\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41XXjdINWFL.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Corsair Void Pro Wireless<\/figure>\n<p class=\"expanded-desc\">With an improved microphone, Corsair&#8217;s wireless Void Pro is now an even better deal for its inexpensive $100 price tag\u2014though this new iteration carries over many of its predecessor&#8217;s flaws. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"editors-choice\">  <\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Corsair\u2019s carved out a pretty healthy niche for itself at the low end of the wireless market. The new Corsair Void Pro Wireless carries the same <a class=\"productLink\" href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-productid=\"1440191\" data-product-name=\"Corsair Void Pro Wireless\" data-vars-product-name=\"Corsair Void Pro Wireless\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"000\" data-vars-link-position=\"Body Text\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1440191\" data-vars-product-id=\"1440191\" data-bkc=\"Hardware\" data-bkmfr=\"Corsair\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"Corsair\" data-bkvndr=\"\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"false\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B0748N6796\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-001-3012271-000-1440191-web-20\">$99 price tag<\/a> as its predecessors, which even by today\u2019s standards is an incredible bargain\u2014about $50 cheaper than any of the competition.<\/p>\n<p>The Void Pro Wireless takes getting used to, with diamond-shaped earcups and a headband that slants toward the front of the head. It\u2019s an aggressive design, but it\u2019s more comfortable than it looks\u2014almost too comfortable, maintaining such light pressure on the head that it\u2019s prone to slipping around.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Still, I\u2019d rather a headset that\u2019s too loose than one that puts my head in a vice grip. Oversized controls for volume, power, and mic mute are easy to find in a moment\u2019s notice, and Corsair\u2019s RGB lighting is top-notch (though you\u2019ll gain four hours of battery by disabling it).<\/p>\n<p>Playback is very bright, with a small-sounding and treble-heavy mix that\u2019s tiring to listen to long-term. Spending some time with an EQ to add a touch of bass and bring down the high end a bit helps.<\/p>\n<p>At least Corsair improved the microphone. That used to be this headset\u2019s weak point, but the Void Pro Wireless\u2019s new mic is finally on-par with the competition, picking up less background noise and reproducing voices with more clarity.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m not going to say the Void Pro Wireless is a fantastic headset\u2014you won\u2019t find that in a $99 wireless. But it\u2019s good enough for most people, which is what you want at this price. (Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3250290\/corsair-void-pro-review\">full review of the Corsair Void Pro Wireless.)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"toc\" id=\"toc-4\">Best mid-range wireless gaming headset<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb enhanced fullwidth\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><img border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1438517\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41xluuoS7YL.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Logitech G533<\/figure>\n<p class=\"expanded-desc\">Logitech&#8217;s G533 doesn&#8217;t have quite the same breadth of options as the G933, but a more restrained design and a bargain price make this a strong contender for best wireless headset. <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"editors-choice\">  <\/span><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It\u2019s a tough call replacing our former mid-tier wireless pick, the Logitech G933, with its sibling-successor the Logitech G533. Like, really tough. The G933 is an excellent headset, with crisp and well-balanced audio and a few nifty design features (like being able to store the USB dongle inside an earcup).<\/p>\n<p>In some ways, I\u2019d say the G933 is a better headset than the G533.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">Mentioned in this article<\/h6>\n<\/aside>\n<p>But I\u2019m still replacing it. Why? Well, aesthetics are a huge reason. If you want an indication how Logitech\u2019s design language has shifted in the past year or so, look no further than the G933 and G533. The G933 was all sharp angles and science fiction. The G533 on the other hand is sleek, professional, restrained. With a piano-black finish and soft curves, it looks like a headset made by Audio-Technica or Sennheiser\u2014more mainstream than \u201cgaming\u201d in appearance, which I like.<\/p>\n<p>The G533\u2019s design is also functional. The microphone isn\u2019t as hidden as I\u2019d like, but that\u2019s the sole flaw. The headset is lightweight, durable, and less vise-grip tight than its predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>As for audio fidelity? It\u2019s not quite equal to the G933, but the differences are minimal. The G533 lacks a bit of oomph, especially at lower volumes, and its 7.1 support is subpar. Those are hardly reasons to stay away, though\u2014most people will run the headset loud enough to counteract the headset\u2019s lack of presence, and virtual 7.1 is (in my opinion) pretty much always bad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">Mentioned in this article<\/h6>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The G533 is also PC-only, while the G933 can be attached by 3.5mm cable to other devices, if you require console support. And if you value comfort over audio fidelity, take a look at the SteelSeries Arctis 7 too\u2014another great choice.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the G533 is our official mid-tier wireless recommendation (read our full review of the Logitech G533).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"toc\" id=\"toc-5\">Best high-end gaming headset<\/h3>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb enhanced fullwidth\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><img border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1436853\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41FBRCJ0QwL.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Astro Gaming A50 (2016)<\/figure>\n<p class=\"expanded-desc\">Astro&#8217;s new A50 touts a new charging station and better controls, but still doesn&#8217;t put out the audio you might expect from a $300 pair of headphones. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"emo emo-sb enhanced fullwidth\">\n<h6 class=\"nav-title\">\u00a0<\/h6>\n<div class=\"product-details\">\n<figure class=\"productFigure\"><img border=\"0\" data-productid=\"1440609\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41cMZ6RtuVL.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless<\/figure>\n<p class=\"expanded-desc\">The Arctis Pro Wireless is easier to recommend in 2018 than its aging Siberia 800 predecessor, but its charging system feels less useful than it once did and the audio isn&#8217;t much better than the much cheaper Arctis 7. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Two gladiators, locked in eternal combat. That\u2019s been the case with Astro and SteelSeries, both of which have iterated on their $300 headsets over the years\u2014but never with any clear winner. These days it\u2019s the\u00a0<a class=\"productLink\" href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-productid=\"1436853\" data-product-name=\"Astro Gaming A50 (2016)\" data-vars-product-name=\"Astro Gaming A50 (2016)\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"000\" data-vars-link-position=\"Body Text\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1436853\" data-vars-product-id=\"1436853\" data-bkc=\"ConsumerElectronics\" data-bkmfr=\"ASTROGaming\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"ASTROGaming\" data-bkvndr=\"\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"false\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B01G3WBIJ0\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-001-3012271-000-1436853-web-20\">Astro A50<\/a>\u00a0that faces off with the\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"productLink\" href=\"#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-productid=\"1440609\" data-product-name=\"SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless\" data-vars-product-name=\"SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless\" data-vars-link-position-id=\"000\" data-vars-link-position=\"Body Text\" data-po=\"amazon-ajax\" data-product-id=\"1440609\" data-vars-product-id=\"1440609\" data-bkc=\"Hardware\" data-bkmfr=\"SteelSeries\" data-vars-bkmfr=\"SteelSeries\" data-bkvndr=\"\" data-vars-bkvndr=\"\" data-amazon-ajax-link=\"true\" data-amazon-ajax-link-loaded=\"false\" data-amazon-ajax-link-asin=\"B079YBKT3H\" data-amazon-ajax-link-subtag=\"US-001-3012271-000-1440609-web-20\">SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The A50 is a few years old now, but still an excellent wireless headset. Astro\u2019s biggest improvement with the latest refresh was the battery, overcoming a long-running weak spot and packing 12 to 15 hours of life. Better yet, it features gyroscopes in the ears that detect whether you\u2019ve set it down. It automatically shuts off 10 seconds later if so, and then seamlessly powers back on and connects to your PC when you pick it back up. Its base station also serves as a charger, a nice mix of function and beauty.<\/p>\n<p>A few of its weaknesses: The A50 uses the 5GHz band, which means the range isn\u2019t great. Even sitting at my computer, I occasionally noticed interference. A built-in battery also means that if you forget to charge it, you\u2019re stuck attaching it to your PC with a MicroUSB cable while you play. And the audio, while quite good and superior to the Arctis Pro Wireless, still is easily outdone by $300 headphones. (Read our full review of the Astro A50.)<\/p>\n<figure class=\"large \"><a class=\"zoom\" href=\"https:\/\/images.techhive.com\/images\/article\/2016\/11\/20161121_212540-100694974-orig.jpg\"><img border=\"0\" alt=\"Astro A50 (2016)\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" data-imageid=\"100694974\" data-original=\"https:\/\/images.techhive.com\/images\/article\/2016\/11\/20161121_212540-100694974-large.jpg\" class=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a><figcaption>\n<p>The Astro A50 is a few years old, but still holding its own as a premium option.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Though the Astro A50 sounds better, the Steel Series Arctis Pro Wireless has been a favorite of mine for a while\u2014mostly because of its battery system. Rather than charging the battery in the headset, the Arctis Pro Wireless instead allows you to swap between two removable packs. One can power the headset for up to 12 hours while the other charges in the side of the base station. There\u2019s literally no way you can run out of battery in the middle of gaming.<\/p>\n<p>The base station is also functional, allowing you to adjust EQ, chat mix, and other audio tweaks on the fly with a simple OLED display. No software\u2019s needed. SteelSeries has closed the gap on audio fidelity too, and while Astro still has an edge, the Arctis Pro Wireless sounds much better than its Siberia 800 predecessor.<\/p>\n<p>The Arctis Pro Wireless finally adopts the floating headband style SteelSeries is known for, with a comfy ski-goggle strap and generous ear padding that make it a great fit for all-day wear. The A50 is comfortable too in its own way, but the Arctis design might be one of the all-time best headset designs. (Read the full review of the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless.)<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the A50 leads in sound quality, while the Siberia 800 gets the edge in ease-of-use and comfort, plus the aforementioned charging method. With more and more excellent headsets in the $150 range, the big question is whether to spend twice as much on either of these\u2014they\u2019re definitely not twice as good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"toc\" id=\"toc-6\">How we tested<\/h3>\n<p>We test headsets over the course of a few weeks, and sometimes longer. <em>Much<\/em> longer, in some cases\u2014I\u2019ve been using a pair of Astro A50s as daily drivers for years now, and stand by their quality and durability. Our rankings are based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Design\/comfort:<\/strong> Obviously you want a headset that fits well without snapping in half the first time you put it on. Headsets are tested with our vigorous and ultra-scientific \u201cI bent it a lot and saw if it seemed durable\u201d method, as well as against the internationally recognized \u201cI wore this for eight hours and it didn\u2019t give me a headache or make my ears feel like sandpaper\u201d baseline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sound:<\/strong> There will always be the people who say, \u201cWhy buy a gaming headset when you can buy a decent pair of headphones and a standalone microphone?\u201d And those people are right, but they\u2019re sort of missing the point. There\u2019s something to be said about a product that performs just as well when watching movies\/listening to music as it does while playing games. After all, I assume most people want one pair of headphones for their PC, not multiple pairs for different tasks.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, we test headsets at PCWorld in various games (<em>Battlefield 4<\/em>, <em>Rainbow Six Siege<\/em>) but also listening to music and watching videos, to make sure you\u2019re getting a decent all-around experience. These aren\u2019t necessarily studio-quality headphones, but that doesn\u2019t mean it should sound like all-bass-all-the-time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Price:<\/strong> How much are you willing to spend on a gaming headset? That\u2019s a purely subjective question, but it\u2019s something we try to keep in mind. Our best all-around option is a bargain at $80, but if you want to throw $300 at Astro for a pair of A50s we\u2019re not going to stop you.<\/p>\n<h2>All of our headset reviews<\/h2>\n<p>Want to see what else we\u2019ve reviewed? 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Read our affiliate link policy for more details.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-item-metadata entry-meta\">\n<p class=\"has-background has-very-light-gray-background-color\">Disclaimer: Content may be edited for style and length.\u00a0<a class=\"newsium-categories category-color-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcworld.com\/article\/3012271\/the-best-gaming-headsets.html#tk.rss_all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Story Source<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0 [responsivevoice_button rate=&#8221;1\u2033 pitch=&#8221;1.2\u2033 volume=&#8221;0.8\u2033 voice=&#8221;US English Female&#8221; buttontext=&#8221;Story in Audio&#8221;] Best gaming headsets 2020: Reviews and buying advice The next great peripherals war is being waged over your ears. After every company on the planet put out a gaming mouse and then a mechanical keyboard, they turned their attention to headsets. 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