The 10 Best Headset Microphone For Gaming (2023 Review & Buyers Guide)

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• Best Overall: Razer BlackShark V2 - USB Soundcard Headset 

The HyperX Cloud Alpha (which opens in a separate tab) wasn't easy to overthrow in the first place. This is achieved with the Razer BlackShark V2 gaming headset's superior audio quality, affordable pricing, and user-friendly software. When Razer first discussed the BlackShark V2, it was clear that this was the headset's main focus, and the drivers' design essentially mimics what the outstanding Cloud Alphas do. The 50mm TriForce Titanium drivers are constructed with independent ports to prevent bass, midrange, and treble tones from conflicting with one another.

• Best Durable: HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless - Gaming Headset 

Perhaps the most lauded item on this site is the HyperX Cloud Alpha. On the crew, we all adore it, but HyperX just cut the chord on its greatest set of cans. The new, enormous battery is this headset's main selling point. In wireless mode, you may expect a battery life of up to 300 hours while keeping the headset reasonably light and comfortable. It's a really significant accomplishment, and I think HyperX has succeeded. This unit reported having roughly 80% charge when it was first opened, so I chose to keep it at that level to see how well that held.

• Best Design: Razer Kraken X USB Ultralight Gaming Headset 

The Kraken X is a reasonably priced solution that outperforms the deluxe Razer Kraken on PC for one simple reason: simulated 7.1 surround sound. This enhances the headset's audio, which is already superb, owing to more depth, clarity, and definition. It is accessible through an app. It also makes switching back to the X's default audio setting challenging. In our testing, it became evident that the Kraken X cannot compete with the finest HyperX Cloud models or even with other Razer stablemates, but for the price, it is an excellent product.

• Best Closed Back: beyerdynamic MMX 100 Black Gaming Headset

Although the MMX 100 is not Beyerdynamic's first gaming headset, it is unquestionably their most complete model to date. Given that you can get these beautifully constructed cans for about $100, they make for an easy entrance into our list of the best headsets since they provide outstanding audio and a solid microphone in a comfortable and well-designed headset. The MMX 100s, while having a closed-back construction, generate a very broad sound stage without any of the muddiness or overzealous bass that sometimes afflicts gaming headsets.

• Best Lightweight: EPOS Audio H6PRO Open Acoustic Gaming Headset 

With time, Epos is severing its ties to Sennheiser and beginning to compile its own lineup of exceptional gaming headsets. The H6PRO plays a big part in that as the company's first effort as a true flagship product without Sennheiser's fingerprint all over it. The H6PRO offers a headset experience that is very outstanding. Instead of the conventional gaming headset, these sleek new 42mm drivers give a more balanced and bass-friendly profile. It also offers a great-sounding microphone with benefits in flip-to-mute and removable construction.