Top 10 gaming headphones based on customer reviews

For gamers, headphones and headsets are preferable to ordinary speakers for two reasons. First, thanks to the stereo sound (and in some models it emulates a full 7.1 environment), a deep immersion in the game process is provided. Secondly, some multi-user projects involve voice communication between gameplay participants, and you can only talk comfortably through the headset.

Rating best gaming Nashnikov

butmination	a place	Name of product	price
The best gaming inexpensive headphones	1	Sennheiser PC 8 USB	1623 RUB.
	2	Somic g909	2544 RUB.
	3	ASUS Cerberus	2070 RUB.
The best gaming headphones in the middle price segment	1	HyperX Cloud Core	4230 RUB.
	2	Razer kraken pro	5330 RUB.
	3	HyperX Cloud	6100 RUB.
Top High-End Gaming Headphones	1	Sennheiser G4ME ZERO	10990 RUB.
	2	Creative Sound Blaster EVO ZxR	12816 RUB.
Top Wireless Gaming Headphones	1	Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930	11530 RUB.
	2	ASUS Strix Wireless	8300 rub.

What to look for when choosing a gaming headset

The main criteria when choosing a gaming headset or headset are:

1. Connector Type Headphones connected to a computer via USB have many advantages over equipping with a linear (3.5 mm) input. First, they often have their own sound processor and amplifier built in for better playback of audio or a scene. Secondly, the acoustics of such headphones can often be customized. Well, some models like the Razer Kraken Chroma are notable for their attractive, illuminated appearance and other “amenities”;

2. Type of linear connector. It depends on the work of some functional elements of gaming headphones. For example, Razer Kraken Pro are equipped with a combined plug, so if you connect them to a computer that uses a separate input for the microphone, it simply won't work. Similarly, to a computer in which only a combined input is installed, it is impossible to connect a headset with separate connectors for a microphone and headphones. We'll have to use adapters;

3. Type of microphone. Directional captures only speech with virtually no background noise, but needs individual adjustment of placement relative to the mouth; non-directional captures all the ambient sounds, but is cheaper;

4. Type of gaming headphones. Full-size (monitor) completely cover the auricle and create a passive sound insulation; Overhead presses the auricle to the head and create an open sound environment - loud external sounds will be heard through them.

5. Acoustic parameters are also important. Among them:

6. Sensitivity. This parameter, measured in dB, means maximum headphone volume. Models with a sensitivity lower than 95 dB and higher than 130 dB are not recommended for purchase;

7. Reproducible spectrum. The human ear hears sounds in the range of 15 to 15,000 Hz. But if the headphones have a minimum threshold of the reproduced spectrum below 15 Hz, bass and similar sounds will be felt more “alive” and “assertive”;

8. The sensitivity of the microphone. It is desirable that it be as wide as possible - for example, 50-16000 Hz. Then the voice will be felt naturally and will convey intonation.

9. Also pay attention to the cable length. It is desirable that it be in the range of 1.5-2 meters. This will allow you to move actively without the risk of breaking the cable or damaging the computer with a sharp jerk of the cord.

Gaming headset which company to choose

Almost every manufacturer of gaming accessories considers it his duty to release gaming headsets. However, the best are the following companies:

1. Sennheiser. Usually produces headphones and audio equipment. Headsets from this company retain their original sound - with slightly enhanced bass and wide customization options;

2. ASUS. Manufacturer of computer equipment and accessories. Headsets have an attractive design, great microphones, pleasant sound;

3. Razer. Produces incredibly recognizable headsets. The sound and microphone quality is not “insanely high”, but worth the money. But the headsets are highly comfortable, which allows you to wear headphones for hours without any fatigue;

4. HyperX (Kingston subbrand). Manufacturer of headsets and gaming accessories. Headphones have excellent sound and high-quality microphone, but their design may seem very ordinary;

5. Creative Sound. Gaming headsets from this manufacturer a little, but each has an excellent sound;

6. Logitech. To purchase recommended headset middle and top price segments. The rest can provide not enough pleasant sound.

7. In the budget segment of interest is also the company Somic.

Top gaming inexpensive headphones

Sennheiser PC 8 USB

Rating: 4.9

Flat headset with a fixed microphone with stepped position adjustment. The microphone itself is equipped with a built-in noise reduction system and therefore captures only the voice. It is connected to a computer, as the name implies, via USB.

Since the headset is developed by Sennheiser, its sound is at a high enough level - especially for its price segment. Among other advantages can be identified microphone control unit, located on the cable; wire 2 meters long; built-in sound chip; low weight and high enough comfort.

The cable fits into the headphones from two sides, which will require a little habit. But it additionally increases the reliability of the design.

Due to the fact that these are overhead headphones, there is no noise cancellation in the speakers. Therefore, the external sounds penetrate the scene, and at high volume the surrounding people also hear the reproduced audio.

Somic g909

Rating: 4.8

Full-size headset with a fixed microphone with infinitely adjustable position. The microphone is non-directional and without noise cancellation, therefore it captures not only the voice, but also the surrounding sounds. Connecting to a computer - via USB. One of the headphones has a volume control and a mute button.

One of the most interesting features of gaming headphones is vibration mode. As the name implies, the headset in some cases (for example, when shooting in a game) vibrates a little, providing a deeper immersion in the gameplay. The driver simulates sound environment 7.1 to create a three-dimensional scene.

The sound is volumetric, juicy, non-porous, but well-detailed. Bass tangible, and with the included vibration mode - physically tangible.

The audio chip is own, so the quality of playback does not depend on the installed sound card or just its presence.

ASUS Cerberus

Rating: 4.7

Full-size headset with a movable microphone. The microphone is non-directional, supports an extended frequency spectrum, with a power button on the cable. Connection to a computer is via a combined linear (3.5 mm) connector. An adapter for two connectors and an extension cable is included. If necessary, the microphone can be unfastened.

Gaming headphones are based on neodymium magnets, therefore, provide a rich and "juicy" sound with a bias in low frequencies. Passive noise reduction generated by a closed design.

The design includes a rubber headband, which gradually takes a comfortable length. But this is quite a long process, so in the first couple of weeks of using the headphones, they will put a little pressure on the head and the auricles themselves. However, soon the headband will stretch to a comfortable state.

The best gaming headphones in the middle price segment

HyperX Cloud Core

Rating: 4.9

Full-size headset with a movably mounted condenser directional microphone. The frequency spectrum, to which it is sensitive, is very wide - from 50 to 18000 Hz. It provides accurate transmission of intonation and voice features. Connection to the computer - through two linear (3.5 mm) connectors. Cable fixing - one-sided.

Headphone impedance is 60 ohms. Therefore, they are not very suitable for use with mobile devices or Dualshock. But on the computer, they create a volumetric scene with a rich sound, which, as is typical for headphones with neodymium magnets, has a slight bias towards bass. Audio positioning is accurate, especially when used with a high-quality sound card.

The ear cushions are large, completely covering the auricle. The headband is soft. The design of the speakers - closed, which provides passive noise reduction. Headphones are comfortable, do not cause fatigue even after several hours of play.

Razer kraken pro

Rating: 4.9

Full-size headset with a movable directional microphone. The microphone has a fairly wide frequency spectrum, well transmits voice. Connection to a computer is via a combined linear (3.5 mm) input, with an adapter for 2 connectors included. The cable does not come unfastened.

The sound is dense, very energetic, dynamic. The bias in the bass is quite significant - in some cases, low frequencies are felt literally physically. However, this is typical of all Razer headphones. Acoustic scene - pronounced, three-dimensional: in some cases it seems that the sound comes from the point "somewhere in the head", in others - that "from somewhere far away".

The headband and ear cushions are soft, but very tight to the head. The design of the speakers is closed, passive noise reduction. Due to a snug fit to the head, slight fatigue may occur after prolonged use (5-7 hours in a row).

The headset is definitely advise fans of dynamic games, music with a lot of bass, action films. Due to the noticeable slope in low frequencies (without a dip in medium and high), it creates a noticeable effect of presence.

HyperX Cloud

Rating: 4.8

Full-size headset with a movable directional condenser microphone. The sensitivity range is 100-12000 Hz. Well captures the voice and most of the intonation. The microphone switch and volume control are on the cable. Connection via two linear (3.5 mm) connectors.

Highly detailed sound.There is no particular emphasis on certain frequencies. The scene is shallow, but every instrument is visible. The direction of the sound, which is important for games, is also very noticeable. Headphone impedance - 60 ohms, like other models from the Cloud series. Therefore, they should not be used with portable devices or, for example, Dualshock. An ideal addition to gaming headphones is a good sound card.

Headphones are perfect for fans of multiplayer games. First, they are equipped with high-quality microphone. And secondly, a very detailed sound stage is realized in them, which allows you to hear almost everything that happens around.

The ear cushions are large, the headband is soft. Therefore, the headphones are very comfortable and do not cause discomfort even with prolonged wear.

Top High-End Gaming Headphones

Sennheiser G4ME ZERO

Rating: 4.9

Full-size headset with flexibly fixed directional microphone. The microphone is equipped with a noise cancellation system, condenser, sensitivity 50-16000 Hz. The headset connects to the computer using two linear (3.5 mm) connectors. The microphone is equipped with an automatic shutdown system - it turns off when raised.

Gaming headphones have a closed version and passive noise reduction. The frequency range is the widest in its segment: 10-26000 Hz. There is a slight bias towards the bass, which is typical of all Sennheiser headphones, but with proper EQ tuning you can get rid of it if necessary.

The cable is very long - 3 meters. Plus comes with an extra cord length of 1.2 meters. The impedance of the cable is 50 Ohms, so the headphones can be used with mobile devices, however, they can fully "open up" only on a high-quality sound card or with a high-quality amplifier.

The sound is excellent, highly detailed, with a tangible three-dimensional scene. Well convey speech. Perfectly suited for games, and for listening to music, and for watching movies.

The ear cushions are large, soft. The headband is soft. Headphones are generally very comfortable, comfortable, do not create discomfort even with prolonged use or wearing with glasses. The bundle is huge - it also includes a hard shipping case.

Creative Sound Blaster EVO ZxR

Rating: 4.8

Wireless headset with built-in omnidirectional microphone. Connects via Bluetooth, supports many high-quality audio transmission technologies, including aptX. Equipped with a built-in sound processor. Supports virtual surround sound, including 7.1 scene creation.

The microphone supports the proprietary technology CrystalVoice, which captures the sounds only from the software-created virtual acoustic zone. Therefore, the interlocutors hear only the voice of the speaker. The technology is supported not only in games, but also with voice calls or even with the activation of mobile assistants.

Headphones are equipped with built-in active noise cancellation, which can be turned off. Neodymium speakers are wide, so there may be a slight bias in the direction of the bass. The range of reproducible frequencies is wider than that perceived by the human ear, so that the sound becomes noticeable at the “physical” level.

Headphones can be configured through a special mobile application.The headset features an interesting technology TalkThrough, which allows you to talk with a person without removing the headphones.

In addition to Bluetooth, headphones also support connection via cable with a combined 3.5 mm jack (included) or via USB (also included).

Top Wireless Gaming Headphones

Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930

Rating: 4.8

Full-size headset with directional microphone. It is connected to the computer via a 2.4 GHz radio channel (it is important to take into account, for example, there is no overlap from the Wi-Fi signal). Equipped with a complete 7.1 system of 8 speakers with the ability to turn off the Surround mode.

Condenser microphone with noise cancellation system. Placed on a movable mount.

Gaming headphones are equipped with a built-in sound chip. This provides an excellent volumetric scene. There is no bias in the frequencies, the sound is sufficiently detailed, the bass is pleasant, not “pecking”.

ASUS Strix Wireless

Rating: 4.7

Full-size headset with directional microphone. It is connected to a computer via radio with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, the receiver has a compact size and does not require placement on the table. Equipped with a built-in sound chip and a program for its remote configuration. Supports 7.1 virtual surround sound.

The wireless connection is provided by two antennas built into the headband. This allows you to compensate for the interference even in 2.4 GHz-loaded environments - with several active Wi-Fi networks and simultaneous connection of wireless mice and keyboards, for example.

Additionally, the headphones support a wired connection, the necessary cables are included. However, sound adjustment and virtual surround mode are available only when connected via radio to a computer.

Microphone directional condenser. It has a removable design. Fastening rigid, fixed.

The sound is detailed. There is a slight bias towards low frequencies.

What gaming headset to buy

1. When choosing a gaming headset is to build on the budget and equipment used. For example, if a computer is not equipped with a high-quality discrete sound card, then it is better to pay attention to models with an integrated chip - wireless or USB-connected.

2. But for computers with a discrete sound card of a high or even professional level, gaming headsets of an average or top-end price segment are suitable.

3. And finally, for computers with an integrated sound card of medium or low level, it is better to use appropriate (budget) wired headphones. Top on this path still does not "open", so it makes no sense to overpay.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase.Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.