The Best Gaming Headsets You Can Buy!

[@garrettzkool63]

"as you uninstall battlefield" OOOOOF

[@maximumeffort2381]

I had to rewind for a second. I’m like did he just say that?

[@Dhanzee]

Lol

[@zachi9o6]

5:04 lol

[@Its_justChris]

It's not wrong

[@Thatmfturtle1]

LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@SakuraTbh]

This is such a great and thorough review! Thanks for also including the mic audio so we can hear how it sounds :D Has made it easier for me to decide which headset to look into further. Thank you

[@jawnTem]

I've spent a small fortune on junk headsets, so I really appreciate your honest reviews. I recently made a purchase of the Epos H6 open, from one of your previous reviews through one of your channel links and truly don't regret the decision at all. It's been a great headset so far.

[@Ice_trey_zay]

Is it good for rainbow six and call of duty as far as audio direction cues

[@insignia7714]

How good is the bass?

[@stewzs9269]

how does music sound

[@gersonbruno8463]

It's good playing music?

[@WeLiveWeDie]

@@gersonbruno8463 YES

[@hooyahkuya5336]

For anyone curious about the Logitech g pro x (wired), the way the size adjustment clasps are designed are cheap. Mine started cracking within 3 months of use (back in the middle of 2020). My headset finally broke today and I couldn’t hear any audio ( even with all the trouble shoot methods such as firmware, internal Pc / in game settings, and redownloading the app). I will say I take pretty good care of my stuff and I don’t bang my gear around. The quality of performance is phenomenal (blue mic/ surround sound and side tones) but build quality is a pass ( it happened to 3 friends of mine with the same wired model as well) *edit* I am thinking of coping the EPOS H6 pro, but still trying to decide on other options. Great content as always I love the thorough review on all categories !! Thank you **update** Ended up getting the Corsair HS 80 rgb instead , due to it being on sale at a local Best Buy (20Dec2021) had it for a few days now

[@JC-vc5uw]

Mine are taped up at the adjustment arm on both sides... broke in the same way

[@hooyahkuya5336]

@@JC-vc5uw yup mines were taped for a long time too, I feel like the wires in the headband finally ripped or got bent

[@brfootyballl8070]

@@hooyahkuya5336 im ready to spend around 130 bucks which is the best one i can get ?

[@hooyahkuya5336]

@@brfootyballl8070 tbh at that price point you have a few options, also depending on your intentions with the headset (like for example if you use an external mic such as a blue yeti for streaming or you just want good old comfort and sound with a decent mic) I love my Corsair HS80 everything is fantastic about it so far ( mic quality is phenomenal for a wireless headset) only gripe I have on this headset is the side tone functionality is kinda quiet and you can’t really bend the mic ( I like to hear if I am speaking to loud or not) But some other suggestions I would have are Any of the steel series line HyperX cloud (was 70 now it’s 49.99 at Best Buy. I don’t know how long that sale is going to last) Corsair void elite rgb wireless (it’s a step down from HS 80 but cheaper and great value for your money usually around 65$) Friend of mine has a Razer Kraken V3 Hypersense (wired) and I love it especially for the haptic feedback but it’s around a 129.99 price point (maybe some stores will have holiday sales Logitech g435 light speed is comfy compact, nice color ways and decent sound and mic. I’ve seen it for as low as $59. If you aren’t too picky on going mid tier or high tier then these are a nice low tier get the job done headset. Plus it’s blue tooth wireless Astro A40 TR (wired) are fantastic especially with the mix amp with it (great competitive and high quality headset) that was actually one of my headsets I owned for a long time after I made the switch from turtle beaches. I owned an older model from 2013 I believe and they still work til this day. I do not use them anymore because I gave my former PC rig and those astro to my brother last year just so he can game on the computer. Def recommend this one (plus you can do custom ear cups and face plates to personalize) Tbh these are some that come to mind as of recently , also with your preferences and comfort play a big factor with how you might want to choose your preference. (Are you a streamer/content creator (using external usb mics or want a high quality headset mic), casual/competitive gaming, audiophile, wireless vs wired (or want both))etc…

[@brfootyballl8070]

@@hooyahkuya5336 The Sennheiser pc38x just went on sale from 180 to 129 bucks i bought them

[@jeremyhollick4761]

Would love to see you review the new epos H3Pro hybrid. You’re comparisons to other headsets, mic sampling and understanding of spatial and directional sound for FPS is very helpful.

[@themandalorian996]

I am currently using the Audeze Mobius headset for PC, and to me they are really comfortable. Best sounding and most comfortable headset I've had so far, coming from using Turtle Beach, Astro, Razer and Steelseries headsets.

[@LATasKara]

i also own HyperX Cloud Orbit, and can agree with you, also the penrose are 299, not 399.

[@Moody_Incorporated]

Same got the Orbit S and while on the first day it wasn't great after a day or two it stretched and became the most comfortable headset I've owned so far.

[@itisannona]

I am so close buying the lcd2. Alas I bought a DAC instead.

[@dante19890]

it was abit uncomfortable for me at the start but after awhile they really break in and conform to ur headshape... I feel that is true for all headphones eventually.

[@MaKKoweyTapkin]

Mine pair broke just after a year of carefull usage, so thats a no go

[@peterboyall3506]

I got a pair of audezes and I wore them for nearly an entire day for a couple of flights from london to san jose, including a 7 hour layover in LAX, not one problem with the comfort. My only complaint with them is the delicacy of the drivers, which can lead to some audible crinkling if you're not careful with them.

[@ironicness]

Have you updated the latest driver? Because it massively improves the low level crinkling. I’ve gotta say my pair of Audezes are one of my favourite purchases ever. To be fair I wouldn’t say they’re the most comfortable headset, the wireless range isn’t great. But in terms of sound quality it’s all worth it. Rival a pair of audiophile headphones for listening to music, great Bluetooth functionality and compared to my friends who are playing with Artic pro wired and Astros I can hear so much more and regularly calling out to them

[@ezzoud9779]

@@ironicness I think he meant the physical driver inside the cup not software, it can get damaged really easily if you happen to throw it in your backpack without any protective case.

[@velvetjones8634]

6 months later: How are they holding up? They seem to be pretty brittle, if all the comments I see everywhere are true.

[@hmemcpy5807]

Bought the HS80 because of the microphone and it's fantastic! Very happy with the purchase. Also, having fun switching between Game/Movie/Music profiles in the Dolby Atmos app - it really does make a difference! Oh, and if you're in Windows 11 you'll notice that the Apply button in the Atmos app is gone - the change is applied automatically and instantly (no stutter) because of the new sound API.

[@b1gd312]

Hands down the HS80 is the best all rounder in this video

[@MacLarenT1337]

@@b1gd312 these comments are making me feel better about my HS80 purchase. can't wait until it gets here. :)

[@stoffe2055]

@@MacLarenT1337 its awesome :)

[@dhrjaimy]

@@MacLarenT1337 Did you already get it? I got it today and i am in love with it! I dont know about the battery life yet, but the audio when tweaking a little bit in the EQ and the mic quality is sooo good!

[@neel2451]

@@dhrjaimy what’d you tweak in the eq? Is it worth buying too?

[@trollgemomo3823]

My favorite yearly video!!! ^^. I bought the Sennheiser GSP300 because of you guys like 2-3 years ago and I still love it.

[@Tanner_Teves]

I've still been using the Philips SHP9500's + Vmoda boom pro mic as my gaming headset and I love it. It's been my favorite setup to date

[@dennylafoss]

Hands down the best I’ve used as well. Gaming headsets are so overpriced for the sound quality you get. It’s ridiculous

[@sammitchell7310]

Overrated combo. The mic is too quite

[@Tanner_Teves]

@@sammitchell7310 My mic is just fine, my friends in discord say the quality is really good so idk what you're talking about lol

[@darthpyrrhus2134]

The Vmoda boom pro is too damn expensive for me lol are there any other alternatives?

[@Tanner_Teves]

@@darthpyrrhus2134 Brother if a $25 mic is too expensive for you I don't think there's gonna be any options for you

[@Willdror]

I just bought a Sennheiser HD650 and the modmic wireless las month because I needed an open back headset, the Epos G6 Pro would have probably solved my problem for a lot less money... The quality on the HD650 is pretty amazing though.

[@SpaceOkuu]

Enjoy the value of that high quality sound! I run my HD650 with a ModMic 5 and it's been great since moving away from gaming headset marketing years ago.

[@miagi1337]

I have both the EPOS H6 Pro and believe me you would have missed the Music-Quality of your HD650 a lot. The open version of the Epos really falls apart when you turn up the volume, while the closed one is very isolating and compared to a good open Sennheiser a bit muffled and gets very bassy when you turn the volume up.

[@b1gd312]

I sold my HD660S, was marginal difference between them and the PC38X for the money, I'm now on the corsair HS80 and loving them compared to everything prior

[@Willdror]

@@miagi1337 Thanks, I feel much better about my purchase now.

[@laggmonstret]

@@b1gd312 I cannot understand this praise for the PC38X myself. I had them but sold them because I didn't find them even close to Sennheiser HD 650 or now a Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X

[@snizer11]

Thanks for this Dimitry. Due to your review videos of peripherals I bought my mouse and keyboard you have previously recommended. I'm contented and happy. Keep this up bro.

[@brettshaw547]

good to see a high-end set of cans.... would love to see Dmitry's opinion of the Audeze LCD-GX and some Studio grade cans like the Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro and MMX series, both Open and Closed type headsets. i currently have a set of DT 1770 Pro with the Velour cushions and they are incredible for gaming. my mic is a Blue Yeti X WoW Edition. The DT1770 are also used for studio use and DJ work. i do have other headsets like the AiAiAi TMA 2, Sony WH-1000XM4 and Sennheiser HD25 but found them uncomfortable after a while when gaming. ivé had gaming-centric headsets before (logi and Razer) and they were awful, so i went down the high end path to what i am using now. separate dedicated Headphones and Microphone. i do hope Dmitry reviews the Audeze GX as i would like to get a good pair of ópen' style headphones...

[@itisannona]

I feel bad for your ears. Gx is okay. I hate Beyer now. They have wonky treble. Anandas are my go to reccomendation. The recent price drop makes them even more a good recommendation. I love mine

[@daZzleV404]

Here I am. The guy who bought the Razer Kraken V3 Hypersense after the recommendation in this video. Oh and how am I disappointed. The vibration is no real vibration. It's more like a micro-subwoofer which annoyingly activates itself even when listening to music, when people are talking in voice-clients. After -hours- in detailing the equalizer, I couldn't help myself but getting this quality-less piece of junk back in it's packaging, send it back to the re-seller and get my money back as well. Now I remember why I haven't bought recommended products. It's about taste and everyone has a different one.

[@ragedhd1675]

After over 3,5 years of usage I still have the Steelseries Pro Wireless. The HUB is amazing for changing settings on the fly and I absolutely love the battery packs!! It take 5-20 seconds to change it and BAM you can go for another 20 hours. Comfort is also great with that sexy ski-band.

[@pezcue937]

Do you know if it works for Mac?

[@ragedhd1675]

@@pezcue937 It normally does yes!

[@revivedsoul1099]

Danm kinda impressive. ty for you input. What is your previous headphones? I have been with Hyper x cloud 2 for like 5 years they get broken like after 1 or 2 years. Bought 2 of them already. So making motivated to buy Steel series. Is it better than logitech pro x wireless?

[@yazzieg1957]

Ive heard the mic is really bad, would you say thats the ONLY downside

[@ragedhd1675]

@@revivedsoul1099 Tbh the only brand I know nothing about is Logitech as I have a few bad experiences with them 😅

[@SeanPat]

I loved the Audeze Mobius headphones. That was until someone I knew had a pair that broke. When I looked at mine there were stress cracks on the hinge. Theirs broke at least 3 or 4 times in the last couple of years they've been using them. Just a warning to anyone interested. And yes, I can also agree they are not super comfortable. I recently got a pair of Sennheiser headphones and they are extremely comfortable.

same hyperx orbit 2 year use and a cheap plastick broke

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

Cracking plastic is the bane of cheap to midrange headphones it seems. I've been using a pair of Plantronics GameCom 788 for probably five years now. Within a week I saw that they had developed a crack there the left earcup attaches. I was a bit miffed but decided to see how long it would hold together. Now many ears later the crack is still there, though I haven't really looked at it in the last few years. I've had exactly one problem with these, it was the microphone that stopped working. Opening up the earcup I found it was a bas solder joint. Every other solder joint looked perfect, but one of the leads for the mic was some of the worst excuse for a solder joint I have ever seen. Fixing that was a few seconds using a cheap solder iron. I'm not swapping these headphones before I can no longer keep them working. As they predate Win10 by quite a lot and they are USB devices that need a driver to enable the nicer features I initially had some trouble getting them to work with Win10. I'm not looking forward to getting everything working on Win11, but that's for another day.

[@fluphybunny930]

wow yes there seems to be q&c issues with them. A guy I game with got them, loved them, they lasted less than a year. They have been replaced under warranty but are clearly prone to breaking. For £350-400 they aren't built well at all.

[@TienTran-uq6to]

My Audeze Penrose died last week while charging after 1 year. What a waste the most expensive gaming headset i ever buy. At least my 2 years old arctic 1 wireless is still working perfectly.

[@OpDieFietsNL]

@@blahorgaslisk7763 Damn, first time I've found someone in the wild with a 788. Mine broke yesterday after 8 years of use (dropped it on the floor, left ear almost snapped off completely). Getting it to work in win10 should've been relatively easy, and I suspect should also work in win11, but I haven't tried it yet. Looking for a new headset now.. but I'm sure gonna miss the surround sound.

[@c433z]

My Arctis 1 Wireless is still going strong. The compatibility and battery life are great. I'd be really tempted to get the PC38x if I didn't have it since I want an open backed pair, but the built-in mic monitoring of the Arctis does a decent job making up for that.

[@tnykuuh]

I have the arctis 1 wireless too and I love it but their new steelseries GG app is dogshit, worse than Logitech GHUB. I managed to rollback to steelseries engine and blocked the auto-update but as soon as they will force me to switch to GG, I'm definitely going to switch headset.

[@c433z]

@@tnykuuh Really? What's wrong with it? I've literally only used it to bump the mic monitoring up.

[@Juice_VI]

I keep trying to get away from the PC38X in order to go wireless but I just can’t! The comfort and sound are both AMAZING and everything else is just worse to me lol. I’ve tried SO many wireless headsets but I always come back to the 38X. Great video as always sir!

[@b1gd312]

Try the HS80, I've also got the 38X and prefer the Corsair for my wireless option, HS80 hands down beats higher end wireless headsets for comfort, sound, build and mic

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

If you ever wanna go wireless, try the JBL Quantum 800. If you want a wired alternative, the Audeze Penrose is incredible.

[@Juice_VI]

@@b1gd312 I’ve tried it!

[@Courtesyflush52]

The other issue is theres no open back wireless headsets since its hard to make open headphones when you stuff wireless components and a battery in it

[@b1gd312]

@@Courtesyflush52 decent sidetone sorts that, which the HS80 has, the earpads don't seal the sound like leather ones do, you can hear some of the ambient room noise to a degree

[@TimothyLookman]

why is chris pratt doing youtube videos ?

[@tweeksheart5647]

Actually !!! hahahaha

[@MekaniQ]

I was actually going to get the M&D headset, but I saw that you were reviewing them! For sure, everyone could be begging me to rather get a Dac AMP setup, but I rather in my opinion use wireless, I found it more practical. Other than that, excellent review! This will definitely help me! Edit: I'm buying something cheaper, while I'm don't an audiophile there's definitively something better for me. Edit 2: Finally did my choice, thank you for your help guys!

[@Mr.man712]

Hope it works out for you!

[@beatsalad1]

there are much better headphones + mic setups for that price, what a poor purchase choice

[@MekaniQ]

@@beatsalad1 What should I consider then? I only have a limited time to put it on my wishlist, I might get it for Xmas.

[@sirdan357]

Those were 25% off on BF. I thought about getting them too but I opted for a wired set instead. Probably not worth it at full price but if you can get it closer to $300 they would be a good buy.

[@MekaniQ]

@@sirdan357 Well ok, will see if I go the Wired route.

[@OTNaugrim]

its 2021 and HardwareCanucks has never mentioned the MMX 300 2. Gen ever? Maybe now that they updated the line with the MMX 100 and 150 you guys could do a roundup? They're quality products made to last, I think your viewers would appreciate it, especially since you delved deeper into higher fidelity audio on many occasions

[@firippu2808]

When looking through a bunch of YT videos about headsets, this is the most helpful, entertaining and all round high quality video I have seen. Amazing work!

[@Napper198]

I'd love to hear your thoughts on Beyerdynamic DT 797 PV. I've used them daily for a couple of months now and I never want to look at a gaming headset ever again. Sure they have some downsides, like a non removable cable, their pice tag or that they require a headphone amp and an audio interface with phantom power but comfort and sound are just excellent.

[@misterscienceguy]

I've been using DT770s with a Zen dac which really helped improve the bass which was a little lacklustre. Although they're technically meant for monitoring in a studio the Zen Dac really helps with everything overall. I ended up changing the ear pads with sheepskin/foam ones and they're infinitely more comfortable now. It sucks I had to do extra stuff but I love these ones even after 5 years of heavy use.

[@dieterliesens627]

I have tygr 300r and its an amazing headset that doesn't require a amp (only 32 ohm). A friend has 990s 250 ohm with an amplifier and the tygr sounds almost as great. For only 150 bucks its a steal and I heard that the new mmx100 and mmx150 are great budget options.

[@regnarlothbrok]

@@misterscienceguy Try a pair of Beyer MMX 300 V2 - they are the same as DT770 with a build-in-mic and you can remove and replace the cable if you want to

[@rorytaylor626]

"You can wiggle the microphone as you uninstall Battlefield" Damn. 🤣🤣🤣

[@RockwaterReese]

The Corsair HS80 have a recent yet serious firmware bug that limits the mic gain to something like 10%. Corsair is aware and working on it, but no solution yet. Problem has existed for several weeks so I would steer clear of these if you are interested in using the microphone.

[@BlackDragon20893]

Did they fixed the bug? Also how long last the battery before recharging again?

[@wtf17727]

@@BlackDragon20893 I can't answer you the first question, I think my pair has a mic that is a bit quiet, I filter it through Voicemeeter with additional +5db gain. My firmware is the latest one. The second question: I took a mixed usage test, I used them like I normally use my headsets, so some video watching, some gaming and a lot of Teamspeak. I achieved 22 hours with the lights off (I don't bother with shitty RGB stuff). I assume worst case without RGB would be something like 15 hours.

[@KeiLostArk-do3po]

Thank you for the review Starlord

[@RubyPuntastic]

Thoughts on the Steelseries Arctis 7+? They're listed for 30h of battery life too and finally made the jump to USB-C charging and have excellent wireless range. I'm personally loving them and their upgrade to Steelseries Sonar allows swapping to a dedicated mic even more seemless.

[@justsomeguy5103]

I have been waiting for the Arctis 7 to finally get USB-C, and I totally missed that launch. Thanks! Can't live without chatmix anymore.

[@ohHeyKev]

Got the Steelseries Nova 7 for PC and I have to say, what a downgrade from the original Arctis 7 I had. The mic isn't as sensitive so I constantly cut out, you cant use the chat-mix slider without their annoying Sonar program. Just looked at the 7+ and I might just get those. I cannot enjoy games without the game/chat mix slider

[@poland153]

Great vid Dimitri! My PC 37X ar estill rocking strong. Pretty sure I bought them from one of these tech channels recommendations back in 2018. Anyways, Happy Holidays and best wishes in the new year :)

[@JerryKosloski]

With each mic test I wait for him to start with, "so like this one time".

[@kat8769]

dankpod watcher

[@sburani]

W8ting for the full review of the MG20 !!

[@JonasGrumby]

"You can wiggle the microphone as you uninstall battlefield." Lol

[@TonyMezaXD]

Best headset reviews in all of KZbin 👍🏼. Thanks Dmitry.

[@Shippo-nu1hb]

I currently use the Drop Sennheisser PC38X but I think you're missing some factors in your review methodology. While not a bad headset I wear it for several hours per day - About 6 months of use so far. However it's not as comfortable as you describe, you're wrong - I have an average sized head and ears but yet it has a clamping force higher than desirable and your ears do touch some parts which can be irritating after an hour of prolonged use. I think your Hardware Canucks review style and production values are high but you need to use more individuals in the testing process otherwise what's comfortable to one person isn't for the other and this can provide an incorrect opinion of the comfort. I'm continually on the search for a headset that offers 1) comfort, 2) sound quality and 3) microphone quality but most vendors struggle to provide something wired/wireless with all three factors considered.

[@Rubindy]

their review values arent high.. they completely suck.

[@tnykuuh]

That Battlefield burn! XD

[@flaviu5428]

Got the Cloud 2 W 2 weeks ago, best headset I ever had, even better than some highend headphones !!!

[@HardwareCanucks]

Nice - Enjoy the great battery life and super comfort. -D.

[@flaviu5428]

@@HardwareCanucks thx, I chose them after I saw your videos with the best wireless headsets..

[@dudu43ss]

The problem is annoying white noise in the background. Impossible not hear all the time.

[@TimeZ7]

bro this review was such great, you explained each headset money value and sound quality and the microphone, and you put price tags too earned a sub definitely best reviewer in my opinion srry about my broken english haha

[@Rguhbuh]

Get a cheep audiophile headphone instead like the sennheiser 560ss

[@b1gd312]

Personally having owned several high and mid tier headphones, the mid category is doing so well, it just doesn't justify the price of the higher end headsets

[@ogdusan2080]

True. I had Steelseries Artics pro (180$ at the time) = the worst headsets i ever had. Im sticking to hyperx cloud 2 from then, 10/10.

[@b1gd312]

@@ogdusan2080 also had arctis pro wireless and astro a50, audio fidelity not worth the extra money over the HS80

[@p1pd1]

@@ogdusan2080 Does it bother you that you cant EQ the Hyper Cloud 2? Have you tried using Dolby Atmos with them?

[@ogdusan2080]

@@p1pd1 not quite. Im CSGO players, so it doesn’t bother me at all, and they are perfect headsets for cs, so fine with me 😅

[@MaxVideoGame1]

Great video. Very informative, although, I thought the MMX 150 would be featured here.

[@PsychoKern]

2021 and I'm still rockin' the original Cloud 2 since the day they released in my local store. After all these years, still amazing

[@vxarson4749]

Same, I've noticed the ear pads are starting to wear down on mine, so I was considering getting some new ones

[@majorgear1021]

are they wireless?

[@Rango-Tha-God]

@@vxarson4749 i'm sure you've already bought some new ones, but brainwavs makes some great ear pads, and they're about $20 on amazon!

[@TheNr1CoD4pro]

I usually don't watch any of your videos, but I regularly come here once a year to check up on headphones, and am always very happy with the quality of the video :D

[@Sn0wyyyx3]

Really undecided on what pair to get.. the HS80 seems to get praised for it's audio quality, but the battery life it's "just" 20 hours and the mic it's not detachable (which I would like in my case, because I run a external mic altough you can "hide" the mic) but then the Cloud 2 Wireless have an amazing battery life, look to be very confortable and the audio looks decent enough (as far I can analyze from the feedback or maybe i'm not looking at it very well? I just need something that has a good performance on games and listen to music on the PC with a good quality while keeping the wireless factor, is it that hard? xD

[@orionpowles]

hey i know it’s been a while but i’m kinda in the same boat as you, i have my own mic so i want something with a detachable mic that still has good sound quality for gaming and music, what has worked for you?

[@Sn0wyyyx3]

@@orionpowles I ended up buying the Audeze Penrose. They are incredible. After half year of ownership, would buy them again for sure. My one complain is the battery life, it's not bad but it's not amazing. I blame it on the drivers, they are pretty powerful, so that may be the problem? I use a fifine mic on my desk and the combination works very well.

[@bdubbya4200]

I just bursted out laughing, after doing a double take, for the "as you uninstall battlefield." part. I love being reminded that you are human and a gamer :D

[@krugerknightowl]

The Razer Kraken headsets shown in the video are Razer Kraken V3 Hypersense and they Retail for $130. Razer Kraken V3 Pro are wireless and retail for $200. Can HC fix such basic mistakes?

[@TheNr1CoD4pro]

Thx

[@DNG84]

Nice touch with the multiple headset categories!

[@DejaVuSx]

Been gaming since growing up, changing to a wireless headset really upgraded the experience, bought the Steelseries Arctis 7 Wireless just couple days ago & did not disappoint!!!

[@FluffyReview]

Just don't download the GG engine

[@klemenkovacic9109]

@@FluffyReview why? u do realize there is an EQ lol

[@klemenkovacic9109]

ye they are not bad, but you fked up because they are dated and something like corsair's option would be better, since it has better freq range in mic and drivers. maybe even clouds are not bad either 30h is amazing. with acrtis you will see eventually a decress with time lets say a year in battery life time. also ears start to hurt after 3-4h of use

[@DejaVuSx]

@@klemenkovacic9109 What really made me like the Arctis 7 is the way that you hide the mic, it just pops right into the small chamber & minimizes the feel.

[@xg3990]

@@DejaVuSx you know what minimizes the feel of a mic...REMOVING IT. Why is a gimmick feature the thing that sold you on it. Laaame

[@Arccanos]

I'm over 6'2, bigger, and have a huge head. Penrose/Mobius is still very comfortable. What are you talking about?

[@bekkatheman]

The headset I use is the Razer Kracken tournament edition. It has a separate volume, mute, and has surround sound control hub build in.

[@brendanxavier7754]

I don't wanna buy a headset right now, but I saw your video and I know how much effort you put into these and I watched some of your older videos (just like this one) so I came here to Like and Comment for the KZbin algorithm.

[@KDSTech]

great video.. the only thing i'd say is that the Astro A50's are still my go to. i feel they have the best sound and mic combo of all listed. just my opinion.

[@vanschusterson]

Which one yould you get? A50 is 260 Euro and HS80 on sale for 105 Euro. Microphone is not that important but comfort and maybe sound

[@porkyxd9403]

@@vanschusterson a50

[@vanschusterson]

@@porkyxd9403 why? the Corsair seems to be a hell of a deal right?

[@thristy_sloth6975]

@@vanschusterson Some people like paying for a overpriced brand

[@porkyxd9403]

@@vanschusterson hs80 arent that great tho, from corsair i would only recommend the virtuoso rgb wireless xt model and still a50 are better than those

[@shubhranshujairam8577]

Great and informative video! Why no mice test for Logitech g Pro X tho??

[@franzmeier]

Question: There is a Razer Kraken V3, V3 Hypersense and V3 Pro (Also with Hypersense). The V3 Pro is a wireless headphone. Is their a mix up in the Video or am I wrong?

[@CloudTheHeroX]

There’s a mixup. The V3 Pro is not out yet. The one he’s referring to is the V3 Hypersense. I only know this because I’ve been waiting for the pro release. It’s supposed to be before the end of this year(from a Reddit thread though, so not sure how accurate that is).

[@alvanderlor1679]

@@CloudTheHeroX Same here. I've been watching for the v3 pro for awhile now. Its finally up for pre order and expected to ship out the December 24th.

[@simonbrosig5731]

Great video! Short question on the HS80 from Corsair. Is this headset still facing sidetone (mic monitoring) issues? You can find some people in the official Corsair forum complaining about poor sidetone performance.

[@KOT-ANGRY]

Regular HyperX Cloud Alpha was THE BEST headset for me in 2019, 2020, is in 2021 and will be in 2022 ❤❤❤

[@K0NVICTx]

I’m anxiously awaiting the Kraken V3 Pro wireless headset. Said Q4 of 2021 but stillll hasn’t come out yet.

[@RicciChoi1109]

The best gaming headset is always a pair of audiophile headphones with modmic added on it.

[@IndivisibleByZero]

They know this, but they live of sponsorships. Also the best option is using a lavalier type of microphone and sound better than modmics.

[@athmaid]

@@IndivisibleByZero but then you have another cable unless you get something like a Rode Wireless Go. I think the main reason they made this video is not because of the affiliate links but because many people just wanna pick up one product and be done with it. They don't want to deal with having to glue a microphone on their pair of headphones or buy some that have a detachable cable so they can fit a BoomPro. I mean say they did a video about ModMics and lavalier mics, some people would complain that they should get a dedicated mic and stand, hook that up to a mixer/interface, and use proper headphones with it. There is always room for improvement, but most people just don't care

[@akschu]

I have the Sundara and the Penrose. I like both.

[@brandensorensen9411]

What’s your top pic under $150?

[@fightnight14]

What do you guys recommend?

[@SkylineMode]

Bought the HS80 3 months ago, very comfortable, fairly decent battery for almost 9am to 10pm usage (with some breaks) microphone is great. BUT: 1) lots of software to install for a headset 2) requires premium purchase of software to gain full use 3) The led on mic wont turn off (red to indicate mute, but app lets you hide light when muted instead. This never worked) 4) After 3 months the right-side speaker stopped so I brought it back for a refund 5) Not good support from Corsair

[@engrmr701]

Why is Cooler Master MH751/752 headset not inculded? 😞

[@Munyos1]

I've always listened to you and I've never regretted it before! Thanks dude.

[@goose_tech.]

I had the Razer Kraken V1 for i think 3 years now, they were pretty good for the price back then. Im probably gonna get the Razer Kraken v3 pro or hypersense now, (Pro= hypersense but wireless) or a logitech headset.

[@arashheidari8112]

perfect video! but I have a question!! Which one should I buy for competitive gaming use? G335 or Razer Blackshark V2 X??

[@مقارنات_الجيوش]

Razer Blackshark V2 without x

[@senychlol2455]

G335 better

[@ZeddGaming]

No love for the Cloud Stinger? 🥺

[@xFlowRS]

Cloud Stinger is trash, however, it's weird that there's no HyperX at all, although that Fnatic headset is basically rebranded Cloud Alpha

[@HardwareCanucks]

You missed the Cloud II?

[@ethan7633]

@@xFlowRS nah, fnatic may take after HyperX in terms of build, but in sound quality they are not similar at all.

[@pureidiocracy1636]

@@ethan7633 which one would you say is better

[@ethan7633]

@@pureidiocracy1636 cloud alpha

[@zeffmalchazeen3429]

I have no regrets on buying the PC38x on my birthday. I had my sister in law order it for me in the US then shipped it here in my country. Takes a while to get used to but man, it sounds so great

[@hadielroz520]

The drop PC38x, or the Jubilee are the best headphones for the money hands DOWN, esp with them being on sale.

[@808jspekeg6]

On sell, yes. Regular price, hd560S is superior

[@vali69]

Also the he400se. Don't forget about those

[@TheAlienAmongYou]

Awesome list. Which headset would you recommend that has sidetone? Maybe something around the $100-$150 range?

[@isaacsanchez5808]

I bought the hyperx cloud 2 wireless like a month ago and those are awful tbh. I found a lot of issues and details that were really annoying. However, at the end the usb stopped working and I had to return them to the store. I don't know if I was just unlucky with this product but I really do not recommend these to buy.

[@chaoschaoforever]

The wired ones are much better than the wireless.

[@ocheng724]

Dimitri's videos are hilarious! Great content btw!

[@dstr3ss]

It's a bold statement telling me that I can buy.... More accurate Will it be "you could buy" 🤣 but as every year I'll be enjoying the best video as I always do ✌️😛

[@hokage69420]

My personal best priced headset that works beautifully is the Turtle Beach Recon 50 headset. I've been using it for almost 2 years now and it still works beautifully. Great sound quality, great design, great microphone, and all around a great, but cheap headset. 8.5/10

[@WildStyle]

I have tried a few things. Modmic wireless GET IT! I tried their wired mics before and they were honestly garbage. Modmic Wireless on the other hand, as good as it can get. For convenience I dropped my Studio mic for mod mic wireless. Want to sound good? that is what you get. Hopefully a type C in the future. As for headsets? I always was recommending Game one, good sound quality and usuable mic. Now that the new Epos H6 pro doesn't look like a total joke, unlike their previous models, that might be a good pick up! I tried the Audeze, what a joke. Sounds like shit, drops connection endlessly and the mic is unusable at best. I myself, will be sticking with my Philips Fidelio X2 and the modmic wireless for now. I would like to go fully wireless, but something has to convince me first.

[@Scoop9599]

I think their wired mics are good, except they’re dependent on your sound card. The wireless isn’t, and as such you get sound exactly as they designed it. Also, was it really ever $79? I’m seeing $140 rn everywhere

[@Fr0st8]

I love the teksyndicate reference with the thumbnail

[@subarashi-sama6309]

mg20 man we need to get more information about it please

[@ThePolaris87]

Thanks so much for this Dimitri! And Happy Holidays!

[@tinitaurus4873]

In my opinion the GSP 300 should also be in the value category. Same price range as the others in the category and good mic and good audio quality.

[@jboy1k413]

Stopped working for me in under a year but other than that mic, audio, and price was pretty good.

[@toocozycanti]

Such a well done video compared to others I've watched

[@regnarlothbrok]

It´s not "The Best Gaming Headsets You Can Buy" when you don´t have the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 v2 on your list - It´s only "The SECOND Best Gaming Headsets You Can Buy" list ;)

[@huyphucnguyen5623]

Nah in terms of gaming it not good enough bro it better for music rather than gaming :))

[@regnarlothbrok]

@@huyphucnguyen5623 You dont know what you are talking about And if you combine your Beyer MMX 300 V2 with a Sennheiser GSX 1000 surround It´s just WOW

[@xQwertz28x]

Hey are you thinking about reviewing beyerdynamic headsets? I own and love my Custom Game and only heard positives about the MMX300 but I would be curious to know how the new MMX100/150 are in comparison.

[@HardwareCanucks]

From what I read and hear, the new MMX100/150 sound great but have terrible comfort... despite the legendary fit and comfort of their other headphones. Really unfortunate. I wanna try for myself in early 2022. -D.

[@HeirJordan22]

@@HardwareCanucks I recently purchased the MMX150s and honestly the comfort is not bad at all. You do feel it a little on the top of your ears from the circular ear cups but all in all pretty comfortable. Never did I feel like I needed to get these things off my head. I enjoy them as much as my HD560S, 58X, and A50s. But as anything in life, YMMV. Thanks for all the great works and have a great holidays.

[@bigdawg702]

I also think the SHP9500 with a vmoda boompro mic is a great option. Modmic works too, but it's an extra cable. Otherwise the wireless modmic would be a good pair with the SHP9500 as well. Edit: They also make a closed back headset version with a mic, but I have not tried it yet called the TAG6105

[@HardwareCanucks]

For sure, we've done a full video with the VMODA mic and SHP9500 - SUCH a good combo! -D.

[@3ildcard]

Overly bright and awful for anything but gaming.

[@Rubindy]

the shp9500 sucks, bought it for 100€ because it got praised everywhere, the earpads are so shallow the ears are pressed into the driver , like wtf

[@PizzaOMC]

will you review the Epos H3Pro wireless? hoping it sounds better as id love a wireless H6pro

[@stevenmishos]

Thanks for the video. I would have liked some comments about console compatibility and it would've been exactly the info I was looking for. Console game audio + the ability to switch to PC Discord chat would be perfect.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Right, sorry don’t own a console yet. But any of these would work fine with 3.5mm jack. While most of the USB and wireless pairs are PS5 only. -D.

[@stevenmishos]

@@HardwareCanucks thanks again.

[@miagi1337]

The EPOS H3 Hybrid can do that. The H3 Hybrid is analogue headset with the option to connect wireless Bluetooth at the same time. So you can game and chat via Smartphone Discord etc. With the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid you can connect wireless via dongle + wireless via Bluetooth. But that comes at a pretty hefty price for a overall meh/okay music performance. It's not bad but not really good either, depending from what Headphone-Quality your coming it's either okay or meh music wise. For competitive gaming the position is not top notch and the detaisl could be better, but the separation of sounds is good and it isolates well.

[@mjb10]

You say the Logitech G Pro X Wireless mic sucks, but you don't include any audio of it! Also, you promote the Modmic Wireless (which I have and is really awesome), but why not suggest some good quality low latency wireless headphones to pair it with? I would love to upgrade my DT 770 Pro's to something wireless but am concerned about sound quality and latency on a $$$ purchase

[@Christian-cy2pn]

I use Black shark V2 pro for both my PC and ps5 and couldn't be happier.

[@kirilltarasenko]

Thank you so much for this very informative video. It really helped me to choose the right gaming headset!

[@driftingtrance5511]

Still using the dt990 pro for like 6 years, and still impresses me with the sound on these headsets

[@fernandixo8937]

how is comfort on those?

[@driftingtrance5511]

@@fernandixo8937 the most comfortable headset I have ever worn, the velour pad is very comfy especially with my glasses.

[@MarkDavidBlack]

Are you running a DAC with the DT990 Pro?

[@driftingtrance5511]

@@MarkDavidBlack yep, I’m running the Fiio Olympus 2, it drives the headphones to full sound stage and it’s inexpensive.

[@sbk3012]

Is Master & Dynamic MG20 review incoming?

[@AndreyPlevan]

hi Dmitriy, why you ignored blackshark v2 pro wireless in wireless category ? my opinion is very comfortable less pricey ( at least in UK about 100 dollars, black Friday) than other you named, sound and mic is pretty decent, i would appreciate your opinion about them

[@HardwareCanucks]

The Blackshark V2 Pro in my experience sound good and have a decent mic but at a non-sale $199 price, are kinda high. For $50 less the Cloud II Wireless have better isolation and battery life. Also all of my V2 Pro copies had slight variances in size-extension density. Hope Razer fixed it. -D.

[@xg3990]

They are also super uncomfortable. The cups are some of the worst I've ever tried. Your ears feel like they're in an oven AND it's super itchy

[@bairaqarpinker7460]

@@HardwareCanucks Hey, Dmitriy, what about Logitech G435, you are not noticing them for some reason, they have been released few months ago from now. Cant believe you didnt hear about em.

[@andreassnell8973]

Hardware Canucks, H6 PRO are they still the best wired ones? Today i have Sennheiser Game Zero, worth upgrade?

[@rBusabrotha]

Just bought the Beyerdynamic DT900 Pro X, still loved the video!

[@jPup_]

Did a massive double-take seeing your Zach P (ouchkick) desk pad. Super sick!

[@joshmatthew4125]

You did an excellent job with the content and editing the video. I just bought an Xbox. I haven't had a gaming system since Nintendo NES. My how things have changed. Lol! Call of Dutie Moble got me hooked in gaming again.

[@theBuZzEr1811]

What about Sennheiser gsp 370? I watched your review and you liked it, where do they stand in terms of sound quality against these mentioned?

[@pbower4378]

When I tell you the LucidSound LS35X are the most comfortable, best game sound (crisp, loud, good bass), and the mic and party/game volume settings were phenomenal…. The only thing that really disheartened me and ruined them was that after a couple months, the sound started cutting out multiple times during a gaming session, starting being a cut per every couple seconds. And the rotating cuffs ended up cracking after a year of casual and careful use. They also had short range while stepping away from the room w/ the xbox. I wish the brand would fix those issues because they could EASILY dominate the wireless xbox headset market with them since they’re $140 and a dream in terms of sound, mic, feature quality until the cutting out starts.

[@dmgwraith8417]

What a phenomenal review. I just subbed because of this review

[@King-of7vw]

Could you do a review about Astro’s headsets? I like your reviews.

[@isimariie]

Hey There, my very first Gaming Headset of all time was from sennheiser and I really want a wireless version from this amazing brand! - do all of the models you mentioned, have a detachable microphone? And which headset was the last one you showed with this modmic? Thank you so much for this helpful video 💕

[@Rguhbuh]

Get a audiophile wierd headset from them insted like the 560s gonna get those in two weeks

[@theoriginaloddball]

If you ever were to do a "All time best gaming headsets" it would be great! I'm currently still using my now 8 year old Sennheiser Game Zero but I feel like I kinda need an upgrade, or am I? Would really be awesome to hear your thought my dude!

[@Donik0420]

I'm still rocking my PC360's (the version before the Game Zero I think) and will continue rocking them until they die, despite temptations to buy a new gaming headset! And when that Time comes, I'll probably just go with the PC38X or whatever is the latest in that lineup.

[@dynastes4938]

Which is better then, H6Pro or PC38X? :)

[@jonathantran5821]

This is exactly what I'm wondering about as well

[@niko1even]

3:57 dayum that one smoooooth segue

[@ivovass195]

Thank you for the recommendations, great video too.

[@maxsauceda1551]

Have you done a review on the Astro A40? Really want to know your opinion on it.

[@Csimon2429]

"While you uninstall Battlefield" lol shots fired DICE!