10 BEST Budget Gaming Headsets UNDER $50 🤑

Reviewing the 10 best budget gaming headsets under $50 for last minute Christmas gifts.
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Razer Barracuda X - amzn.to/3hBkktk
Turtle Beach Recon 500 - amzn.to/3BHvN1t
Corsair HS65 - amzn.to/3hFEpPh
SteelSeries Nova 1 - amzn.to/3BM4PWk
Logitech G335 - amzn.to/3WqDbpO
Logitech G435 - amzn.to/3HSivDj
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Corsair HS65 - amzn.to/3BM5RBG
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Thoughts - 17:42

[@thadudedk]

I used this channel A LOT when shopping for new headphones. Literally the best headphone review channel out there. The point being, I don't need new headphones any longer but I'm still here. The energy and charisma is just insane. Really enjoying the content!

[@808jspekeg6]

@@JeffKantu PC38X is a drop exclusive, so he can't shill for it and make money from it using scAmazon. Hence his negativity on the PC38X

[@collencal4662]

@@808jspekeg6 yea and half of the products on here are regularly over 50 bucks, so kinda misleading as well

[@joeboris295]

What headset did u get

[@middleagegamer370]

Happy New Years TechNe. Love your channel. Been binge watching your videos even after making my headset purchase. Thank you for the entertaining/educational content.

[@jellyfish1433]

I just recently got the razer barracuda x 2022 and I’ve been absolutely loving it! A big selling point for me was the Bluetooth so I can use it on everything. I had a Hyperx Cloud Flight S, but the dongle stopped working and Hyperx doesn’t sell them anymore sadly. It is nice to finally have Bluetooth, but the Flight S was so comfortable haha

[@dark_rovingplayzfn2002]

Yes! Thankyou so much, perfect timing😊

[@nedt8778]

I've had the HyperX for years and I love it. Best headset I ever had. Sounds great and I find it to be comfortable. A bit heavier than a few others I have owned, but It's still great.

[@KingRevoker]

Great video, thanks for the recommendations! A bit of criticism of mine would be the video saturation, everything was super bright and a lot of detail was lost in the colors, consider lowering the saturation just a bit and see how it looks. Again, thanks for the informative and enthusiastic video!

[@Spardacus3000]

Came here looking for budget headsets that pack a punch. Was not disappointed.

[@WafflesWithWhippedCream]

Thanks dude! I got one for my self and it was so cheap!

[@iSpenC]

LETS GO!! Buy one of these great budget options! I still think it’s crazy to hear really bad microphones when options like these exist.

[@GluttonyIsMySin]

Ended up grabbing a pair of the red camo wicked cushions.. I got big ears and glasses... they were a major upgrade with the velour hybrid.

[@am4l249]

i was here wen he had only 23k sub,its beautiful to see how far u have came techne

[@crypticcelt3618]

I bought my brother the recon 500 for Christmas thanks to a recommendation from one of your older videos. He uses some nasty headsets so I'm sure he's gonna love them. Great channel techne keep these videos coming.

[@kennethenninful6678]

Accurate and precise. Love it

[@Nate-qc8kb]

Holy Schmokes! Cool content. Thanks man. Used an affiliate and in for one!

[@jello2tube]

ty - just wanted to add my thoughts after getting Corsair HS65 surround...tried them for couple of weeks...I wear glasses and pressure was there due to clamping and not the most comfortable. Am going to test RIG 700s to see how they are as ultra lightweights and ack back. ty again.

[@user-bx9om6jr4j]

You are truly a master at what you do, I enjoy my wireless headsets but you help me make a good choice on these 6:52 that I just purchased, thank you

[@sistersidney_]

thank you!

[@coteross4058]

Great video man

[@randomhawky978]

finnaly a non sponsored headphone review keep it up👍

[@mikedijamco9523]

This is the BEST REVIEW i’ve ever watched. Thanks for making this video bud!

[@OtakuDYT]

Thanks so much for your vids. So many peeps don't talk about noise isolation, I live with neighbours right outside my window daily, any chance we could get a vid about that? Anker seem to be leaders with budget ANC, but how about for gaming?

[@AvgSkillGamer]

I saw the G435 for $20 at target on black Friday I already have a pair but wow the value

[@yousufhasan3933]

Have you done a video where you compare mics? Would you know online stores where we can get these? Appreciate the awesome videos

[@GLiiTCHTT]

Ive had my pair of Razer Blackshark V2X for a year and half now. I use them daily and I’ve absolutely zero problems with it. Their light weight and comfortable. They do a good job with noise cancellation with a good seal around your ears. The sound is really good for ONLY $40-$50. You can easily hear enemy footsteps and which direction they coming. The highs/mids/lows never mush all together. They make for a great gaming experience being able to hear everything nicely.

[@mox_9729]

Do they work well for calls and multiplayer games? Or does the sound get all weird?

[@infiltratious8195]

How does your voice sound in chat to other people?

[@BamassacreGaming]

They’re*

[@K7RM4]

Ive had mine since 2021 and i am looking to replace it this year as the left is louder then the right the rubber around the wires is bursting open and audio cutting off for a fraction of a second Do keep in mind that i have no where to put my headphones so i rest it anywhere i have space and sometimes it did fall as it was in unsafe places

[@Keeping-It-Real-55]

Is the wire removable/replaceable from the actual headphones. I've bought my son 3 pairs of 30-40 dollar headphones and they are all worthless once the wire is damaged. Are the Razer Blacksharks V2X removable?

[@X-TREME_W]

Just went ahead and bought the corsair HS65 about 5 minutes ago, excited for their arrival already!

[@oksavor9k]

Is it good?

[@BUTTONBASHERGAMING]

Wow that was fast i only asked last week 😁😁🤗🤗

[@tyuyt2780]

69th like

[@fellowearthling3373]

Hehe nice

[@vangelisboublinis4873]

I just picked up the logitech pro x and i know its a bit older headset but i really like it so far. Would love to hear your guys opinion on them

[@Chairtablefan]

I love your energy

[@NotoriousNFM]

Which of these would be in the top 3 for best sound and mic quality

[@mikkisyiaco5768]

Amazing content as always. Which headset do you recommend for ps4 FPS (COD warzone)?

[@justinw7323]

I scored Astro A 10 Gen 2 for Xbox. Great for dolby atmos and good if you don't feel like using bluetooth all the time. I use it strictly for PC and Xbox Series X.

[@crniyagami1572]

I have a question about HyperX Cloud II headset. I heard a lot of people saying that since hp bought hyperX they changed the headphones significantly and that they are not the same. I dont know are they even selling the new ones and if they are should I buy them?

[@Kaiser187]

Only if the cable on the blackshark x was black. I honestly couldn't handle that green on a daily basis.

[@katrinacurry6064]

Thank you so much, my bf wants a new one for Christmas but I only have 60 to spend on him lol

[@stevenwrighte1022]

Which one of these is best for just sound alone like for watching stuff and playing games … idc about mic Audio but just sound alone 😊

[@J_C39]

I’m terms of sound quality, which one is the best one out of all of them?

[@adamclarke6804]

I bagged some Epos H6pro's for £20 possibly the best £20 I've spent in a long long time!

[@Bot_18302]

i can only find the hyperz cloud 2’s for triple digit prices how did u get it for 50? no hate love the vid and the energy but just wondering

[@TheThirdeYe1337]

I have dozens of headsets, some costing over $200, and I still keep using the G435 as my main. I love the sound of it, and how light it is. It feels like you're literally wearing nothing. The microphone is the only letdown for me, but for the price I paid for mine ($18 on Target Clearance), I'm blown away. The sound is surprisingly full and deep for being a budget wireless headset. Love it!

[@TheTechne]

right man, I have 2000$ headphone I love, but tend too always use my epos h6pro's lol

[@DarkMare012]

send me one of that headsets you dont use :)

[@Desilv]

@@DarkMare012 dude wtf

[@architect4843]

How do you connect the headset and does the mic work?

[@mrduck6417]

I have a hyperx stinger, really comfortable ( down fall is the mic might brake ) I want a headset thats as good or better

[@addictedonhiphop]

For under 50 bucks there is also HYPERX Cloud core stinger s a headset that I own. (I bought them for 29 bucks currently at 51 via amazon) The sound is nice even with no EQ (NGENUITY Didn't work on me) the product quality is more than decent, the mic is THE BEST on HyperX headsets, Plug and play (I had a sad story on Synapse that's why i mention it as a positive) One massive negative though is the cable. It isn't braided or something that means if you accidentally stretch it (It is long though) possibly it will break.

[@evanicszoltan7755]

The Cooler Master MH630 is good as these headset? In my country the MH630 is now really cheap and I think about it very much, but I dunno what headset should I pick.. Its a really hard choise.

[@spacebarr_]

the blackshark v2 😍

[@musousteven1930]

Do the Recon 500s have big ear cups? Do they crush your ears or do your ears fit nicely inbetween the cushions.

[@JetHoops]

if you toggle the Eq on the Corsair Hs65, will it save if you use the 3.5-millimeter jack?

[@BratzFanz123]

Does anyone know which one sounds best for streaming? I have an airy noise and buzzing with my current headset

[@JameelKhan-vi8yj]

Looking for the best headset of these with hearing directional footsteps for ps4. Which would you recommend?

[@jetfuview]

Wow! $30 for the G435 is an absolute must buy! I have a pretty big head and it still fits me and I do think due to the light weight, it is comfortable. It may not be the best headset for gaming but the functionality it offers at this price point is unbeatable. Thank you for a great video!

[@ProjektSol]

I returned it, it felt really cheap and make all these noises while on the head, definitely the worst

[@ProjektSol]

Nova 1 Is the best for under $50

[@Jinfwjump]

Why are they not good for gaming?

[@69Eman]

​@@ProjektSolpeople say my mic sounds like im underwater with them

[@GeordieChap]

Would you recommend the older cloudX? I see them on sale right now for £35 I’m more of a earbud person but with a recent ear infection I feel that I’m wearing buds to long.

[@GODMODELAGGER]

I got the turtle beach recon 500's and their very comfortable but I can't help but feel like the sound is not as great as I expected. I have no idea if there's a setting in COD MW2022 or if it's my console or whatever it is but any semblance of directional audio seems to be gone at times especially when I use this for my phone, I have to turn on the 3D audio setting in my phone for it to really kick in. Is there something I'm missing with these cans?

[@GLiiTCHTT]

Turtle beach is garbage

[@Noxirio]

blackshark v2 X in my country cheapest you can find it is 76€.... watched through 10 different shops that sell them

[@dark_rovingplayzfn2002]

Hey the techne, i have a problem.. These headsets are on sale and in my region of amazon all the headsets dont have sale so what is the best 50$ gaming headset that is usually 50$ I am thinking about the hyperX cloud stinger? Edit: just checked and the turtle beach recon right now in my region is 99 AED(27$) and hyper cloud stinger is 165 AED(49$)..? Thoughts

[@HouseNazi]

I’m just here to find a goodheadset and now I’m here

[@alphakelo]

@TheTechne what would you say is the best wireless option here (also btw they hyperX xloud core wireless is only 50$ rn)

[@famezy9103]

I know this video was for headsets under £50, but currently on Amazon the HyperX Cloud Core Wireless is £70 and it easily beats and much better than every single headset in this video or the HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless is currently £83. Spend just a little more, but getting much better sound for the money

[@808jspekeg6]

Sound quality? The $50 Arctis nova 1 and turtle beach recon 500 smokes the hyper X cloud on sound quality and mic quality by a significant amount.

[@user-ty9pu1qe4u]

I think i’m gonna go with the corsair one

[@xtwmx]

I have a very hard question: The original HyperX cloud had extremely limited headroom adjustment, almost for kids heads only. Did they ever fix that in Cloud II?

[@TheTechne]

it's not massive by any means, but I can wear it with a hat

[@ItachiUchiha-pd2dk]

Between the turtle beach recon 500 and the Corsair hs65 surround, which do you like better?

[@rexe30k]

What about Cooler Master MH751? Is it still good nowadays? Its under 50$ in my country rn

[@Joeker8171]

You nailed all these. I am feeling the Corsair HS65 ones. awesome video brother

[@BigRossD]

The best of the bunch. One of the best mics of any gaming headset as well

[@tcg1_qc]

@@BigRossD IDK man, I got them and I'm returning them. The sound is not very good, maybe my ears are different but there is just too much bass when playing games, when there's an explosion the bass drowns out every other sound.

[@lashachia4255]

@@tcg1_qc that's actually good .. that means it's good

[@douglaskroski3658]

The razer barracuda x 2022 model works wireless on Xbox consoles?

[@GanDtech]

I bought some Cloud IIs the other month and wow yep they are still absolutely amazing. The DAC is actually a lifesaver because I get interference from my AUX jacks, so my mic ends up sounding clear with the DAC.

[@TheTechne]

amazing deal at 50$

[@JameelKhan-vi8yj]

@@TheTechne Looking for the best headset of these with hearing directional footsteps for ps4. Which would you recommend?

[@Birre004]

In sweden a got the recon 500 for 10 dollar, i am really happy with them, good buy :-)

[@TheTechne]

dang, sweet!

[@Hydrofobic2001]

What's the best cheap headset with noise cancelation? I hate it when people can hear themselves talking cause my headset is a tiny bit too loud.

[@dmadking3817]

So @Techne which would you say has the best sound and is suitable for a big ol head?

[@kenkai8739]

Sir which of these headsets sounds better when listening to music? More clear sound for me

[@willzstuart]

Just ordered the G335 as on Sale I'm UK for £25. Never bothered with headsets much before. So will give these a try then decide if that's the way to go

[@Nabeelxo]

How has it been ?

[@willzstuart]

@@Nabeelxo decent enough mate. Sound could be louder. But I think it's same with all wired headsets. Worth the money in the sale for sure

[@MeDoohax]

guys can someone tell me what is the best i need to buy new one most of my friends recomneded me for steelseries arctis 3. it lives from long use, because most of my old headphones are ruined by poor plastic for long time use dont get me wrong i take good care of it but with time the poor plastic start to breaks bit by bit what is the best Budget under like 60$ for long use ?

[@robsg5838]

Hey man, any way you could do this, but headsets that MSRP are under $50. When I go look at these 8 months later they're all above $50 (most $70-80). I need something for under $50 reg price

[@Ookami20]

So which one has the best sounding mic for chat and recording videos cause that’s my main issue

[@nuclearclusterfuck9774]

I need a Bluetooth one with a good microphone. Do you know any?

[@LCAL-ih8cp]

hey quick question, Cloud stinger 2's or arctis 1's?

[@XxXVideoVeiwerXxX]

Anyone able to recommend a headset that isn't cupped? But lays on the ears so you can hear around you?

[@VinRoo1989]

The Turtle Beach Recon 500 and the Arctis Nova 1 have a lot of echo on PS5 when playing offline, couch co-op with a friend. Lowering the mic's sound does not work to mitigate this. Any tips?

[@gamingstyle1033]

does the Razer BlackShark V2 X work on xbox

[@Xof_D-Dawg_Fox]

HyperX always and forever, the best sound and premium build.

[@x916x]

Getting them rn 😂

[@jakoblange7974]

what would u say is the best gaming headset for sound rn boss? wired/non-wired doesnt matter, and the budget is max 500 usd.

[@Elleozito]

The cloud 2 is a 'renew' if i'm not wrong, and there's some changes that people didn't like

[@nero9445]

Yeah they are a lot worse now

[@mysticgirl27]

please do a video of the best headsets for small heads. i'm in dire need of help

[@JV_iconic]

Leave a review on the Roccat Elo x sterio

[@xarrowverse]

Best gaming headsets for music that's spatial sound/stereo because that's the best! Pls 👍

[@TheTechne]

platform? price range?

[@BigRossD]

The HS65 is so sick! I have it as my wired option.

[@Ven0m.Ed1tz]

Should i buy it?

[@BigRossD]

@@Ven0m.Ed1tz yes. It's the best in that video in my opinion

[@raseel1694]

do u recommend it for ps5?

[@Tezah]

Does the black shark v2 come with the 3.5mm

[@ospxrk]

I wish he did a mic test

[@KxshouTOtW]

Based headset

[@shreyasdharashivkar8027]

Damn these $50 headsets are like $100 dollar in Asian Countries

[@jazz.560]

Even in Canada, some of them are over $100

[@carymgc]

What all ones are compatable with xbox one?

[@sships]

I've always loved the hyperX headsets but found that the right ear stops working no matter how well it gets taken care of which is unfortunate because I haven't been able to find a headset that compares to hyperX. Does anyone know how I could fix the issue of the right side dying after 1-2 years of use?

[@zido2064]

Honestly, same happened to my headset. What I would do is using the manufacture warranty or buy the headphone at Best Buy adding a $20 two year warranty so you get about 4 years of warranty. Once you return the headset at Best Buy to use your warranty (you get a new box that includes a warranty with HyperX).

[@jello2tube]

Ty. I found HS65 clamping force uncomfortable with glasses.. black shark v2 X tends to get spicy but not a great sound imo. Any thing else to try next?

[@gnzephise_1589]

What would you recommend the most out of all products you reviewed here bc I wear glasses too

[@jello2tube]

I also recently tried Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless. for some reason, it gave me a headache and wasn't the most comfortable with clamping force. sound and mic was awesome. had to return it. not sure what to try anymore. probably steelseries novas at this point.

[@itzdan2899]

Can I ask for a personal preference for a gamer who plays a lot of call of duty?

[@soyboi4736]

What’s better nova 1 or hs65? Pls respond

[@user-pu7nz2kx7x]

Are those Arctis nova 1's wireless?

[@zietha]

What’s better the Razer or turtle beach one

[@sweetgherkinz]

Heeeyy... that Cloud II box isn't the same as the one I got!

[@KxshouTOtW]

Reminder that Logitech G435 is on sale for 25$ (Amazon only I believe) Make sure to snatch it

[@shabberplasm32]

I use the Turtlebeach Recon 500s and they are fantastic. Absolutely love them, super comfortable and great sound.

[@Nightwing300]

The ear pieces and the head band falls apart with heavy use. I will never buy turtlebeach again.

[@shabberplasm32]

Never happened to me on any headset I've bought. The whole "never buying X" always annoys me lol

[@shushurbatty6142]

hows the microphone? i dont wanna get roasted in the party for having a bad mic🤣

[@M1H3K]

@@shushurbatty6142same lol

[@tjt603]

Good headset for ps5? I was leaning towards steelseries 7p+ but did not want to over pay if there is a different pair for cheaper that are just as good

[@Ghosty_1601]

Did you end up getting it and how was it??

[@angelofbliss]

I’m still waiting for the ls50x review. 😢

[@jaufarpale8388]

12mins ago!!! Merry Xmas to myself!!!

[@MR-saurus]

Which out of all of these are the actual best