Gaming Headset Stereo Surround Sound Gaming Headphones with Breathing RGB Light & Adjustable Mic for PS4 PS5 PC Xbox One Laptop Mac

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Although the Syn Pro Air is clearly built for PC, the dongle supplied is also compatible with the PS4 and PS5, and Roccat includes a USB-A to USB-C adapter so you can even connect the headset to your smartphone or Nintendo Switch console in handheld mode. Key specs – Drivers: 50mm; Wireless: Yes; Illumination: Yes; Connection: 3.5mm/USB-A dongle; Cable length: 1.3m; Weight: 372g User-friendly】: The headphone stand is very easy to install, remove and store. Just assemble the two parts of the headphone stand together and you're done. And the rgb light comes with memory function, when you use it again, it will show the light color as last set. Using this headphone stand is both cool and convenient. The one thing to note specifically about the wireless version of the HS55 is that the microphone quality isn't quite up to the standard of the wired version.

Razer advertises this headset as a PC gaming product, but the USB-A dongle works with PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch consoles. Battery life is very good provided you make sparing use of the haptic motors. With so many headsets going wireless and cramming in extras like RGB lighting, it’s always nice to see an option that prioritises the cornerstones of audio quality, microphone clarity and comfort. The PG16 excels in each of those areas, with its 44mm drivers delivering some of the cleanest sound we’ve heard from a mid-range gaming headset. The level of detail is consistently impressive and the PG16 reproduces bass frequencies with ample impact. Audio is keenly balanced and sounds natural, while positional cues are accurate and enlightening when playing competitive multiplayer games. Wireless technology works well in headsets as there’s no perceived audio delay. But it’s worth remembering that you may lose a little audio fidelity via a wireless connection – it all depends on the headset and its specifications. Of course, if you want to go wireless, there are other issues to consider: you’ll pay a premium for the privilege and will have to remember to charge your headset. Read our guide to the best wireless gaming headsets for more information. Should I worry about build quality or weight? If you were after proper audiophile wireless chops, Audeze has delivered here, and in a gaming headset.

When it comes to headsets, there isn’t much in the way of essential software. Unlike gaming mice and keyboards, a headset doesn’t need to be configured. However, some manufacturers bundle software to allow you to change microphone characteristics, EQs, lighting and even the programmable buttons on wireless headsets. Of course, this only applies to PC gamers. What about LED lights?

There's also the benefit of active noise-cancellation here, which is a key feature on any over-ear headset looking to attract users headed onto busy public transport. The Nova Pro smashes it here, too. Physical buttons on the left earcup give you control over every facet of the Cloud Orbit S experience and, though they take a little getting used to, soon become intuitive. There’s plenty of flexibility in terms of connections too, with USB-A, USB-C and 3.5mm all supported and the corresponding cables included in the box. It’s undoubtedly at its best when paired with a PC, where users can enjoy Sony’s immersive 360 Spatial Audio for Gaming. PS5 gamers miss out on this feature but can still expect strong 3D audio thanks to the console’s Tempest sound engine. The main issue, though, is they end up being rather heavy as a result of the larger magnets. And in a wireless headset, that has to also contend with an added battery. Together the weight can become an issue. At 490g, the Audeze Maxwell is heavy, and there's no getting away from that. But thankfully the design of the headband and ear cups is such that I've never felt fatigued from wearing them, even after long gaming sessions. We’ll play games and listen to various kinds of audio to test the drivers: music requires a different frequency mix to gaming (the latter demanding heavy bass to do the rumble of gunfire or the roar of car engines justice), so we’ll reach separate conclusions on audio quality for both. Battery life is tested where applicable by using a headset until empty after a full charge and recording the time. By wearing the headset so frequently, we can also easily judge comfort levels and fit.I'm a naughty audiophile. Thankfully the new Audeze Maxwell gaming headset means I no longer have to be. You see, I love really good audio. I love the tingle down my spine that accompanies listening to a tune you know really well, but suddenly hearing something new in it; I love getting immersed in an all-encompassing game world now brought to vivid life, all because of the hardware I'm using.

The earcups are spacious and lined with a soft memory foam that makes the headset extremely comfortable to wear and it’s foldable too, so can be transported in the included fabric pouch very easily. The flip-to-mute mic is made from a flexible material that allows you to position it exactly as you wish and our teammates were highly complimentary about how clear we sounded during testing. That impressive battery life is of course, a best case scenario. A lot of that has to do with the volume you're running the headset at, and volume is probably my only real complaint. It's absolutely loud enough but I can listen to it at full volume and still be fairly comfortable. Many of the qualities you’re looking for from a wireless headset are the same you’d hope to find in any audio equipment—tone, build quality, and reliability leading the charge. As such, we listen to each review model while playing different genres of games, listening to music, and watching movies with bombastic sound effects and surround mixes—think less Werner Herzog, more Chris Nolan. Our favorite wireless gaming headset is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. Alongside fantastic audio quality it bares two of the most important features that wireless headsets need: a flawless connection and a great battery life. The best gaming headsets I've tested will last a few days on a single charge—30 hours of battery life is a decent starting point—but the Cloud Alpha Wireless goes for 300 hours. Woah.

Key specs – Drivers: 50mm; Wireless: No; Illumination: No; Connection: 3.5mm (single or audio and mic); Cable length: 2m; Weight: 272g Weight is another key consideration as the heavier the headset, the less comfortable it will be for epic gaming sessions. Another comfort factor is the size of the earpieces. As not everyone’s ears are the same, the earpieces on certain models may potentially press on the earlobe or around the ear and cause pain. What might be comfortable for a few minutes may be extremely uncomfortable after an hour. It has the same 40mm drivers as the more expensive Inzone H9 and produces surprisingly powerful, balanced audio, with clear bass and clean trebles. The headset’s physical controls are also smartly designed and easy to use.