Anyone who plays online games like Call of Duty often has to stay in touch with their fellow players, since this direct communication is what makes these games so special. That’s why it’s best to use a gaming headset with a built-in microphone.
With soundcard or without?
An important purchase criterion is the built-in technology: Many game headphones have installed sound cards and you connect them easily via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth. Most of the time you need to install suitable drivers and additional software for these headphones to work. They are a good alternative if your PC soundcard is not good enough. If you already own a high-quality sound card, a headset without a sound chip would be sufficent.
Wireless freedom – models with Bluetooth
If you like to play with consoles connected to your TV, we recommend models with Bluetooth technology. They offer you freedom of movement while gaming. Although these headphones are usually more expensive, kinked or too short cables are then a thing of the past.
In the middle of the action – headphones with surround sound
Several built-in speakers let the sounds come from different directions, which ensures a realistic sound impression and lets you experience games even more intense. However, these models are larger and heavier, the comfort can suffer and with some cheap representatives of this genre, the surround quality is unfortunately bad.
Open or closed?
Closed headphones sit firmly on your head and give you a direct and intense sound. However, for some people these headphones might be a little too tight, if you bother, you should look at the open models in more detail: they are more comfortable but also let in many ambient sounds from the outside.
Razer's streaming and gaming headset Kraken Kitty V2 Pro features illuminated ear cups that are flexibly customisable with a PC using Chroma RGB technology, to interactively respond to (chat) situations. The detachable boom microphone with pop protection is intended to ensure clear voice transmission.
With the Sound Blaster Blaze V2, Creative adds an extremely lightweight analogue gaming headset to its range, it costs less than 45 euros and delivers a surprisingly balanced sound image.
Comprehensive features, good wearing comfort and 360 Spatial Sound: The Sony Inzone H7 offers attractive features for anyone looking for a gaming headset – that matches the Playstation 5 design.
With the Razer Kraken V3 Pro, you get an extremely flexible headset that can be connected to almost any device, as long as it has an appropriate connection. The only thing missing here is Bluetooth to complete this connectivity. In terms of sound, the TriForce Titanium drivers are once again impressive, and thanks to HyperSense, gaming is pure pleasure!
If you want this technology but with cables, you can alternatively take a look at the older Razer Nari Ultimate. But for an extra cost, you can get the Kraken V3 Pro, currently the most modern complete package available in terms of gaming headsets. There is still some room for improvement. This concerns the workmanship and the aforementioned differences to the Nari, such as the smaller dongle that can be stowed in the earpiece and the retractable microphone. The V3 Pro is superior in terms of quality, but who wants to have individual parts flying around when there are good design solutions? Whether Razer will save these features for a Kraken V4 Pro or a new Nari version remains to be seen.
Finals E500 are excellent all-rounders at a very reasonable price. These wired in-ears make listening to music fun; allow fatigue-free listening to podcasts or radio broadcasts, and score points with their good spatial reproduction even in binaural productions. These minimalist headphones do not offer a remote for controlling the device, but otherwise, there is not much that this comfortably fitting bargain can do wrong.
To call it by its full name for once: The Audeze Penrose Wireless Planar Magnetic Headset is the sports car of headsets. It looks good, has a lot of power, focuses on the essentials, but is unfortunately also uncomfortable. The excellent sound and the various connection options nevertheless make you want to put it on your head, again and again, to take it for a little spin. And once you’re inside, it’s time to open your ears and enjoy. So the question is not so much whether it’s worth the expense, but which version (Playstation or Xbox) is the right one for you.
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