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.
Like the Fun Generation Rock Buds, the second version of their wireless in-ears also aims to offer good sound at a low price, with high-quality audio codecs available in aptX and the AAC format. Voice quality during phone calls has been improved, especially as the new Rock Buds II come equipped with touch controls, while the case supports wireless charging via Qi.
The Razer Kaira X is a wired headset that does without any frills: All you get here are 50 mm drivers, a microphone, a mini-jack cable and replaceable ear pads. All of this is packed in an all-plastic housing that matches the look of the PS5 and weighs just 270 grams. Will that be enough?
The new EPOS H3 Hybrid is a wired gaming headset that also supports Bluetooth connections. The manufacturer is responding to the trend of no longer just wanting to play games, but also wanting to chat with friends on Discord at the same time. But is this the perfect tool for anyone looking for a contemporary gaming headset?
With the Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense, the well-known manufacturer is finally expanding its portfolio of headsets to include haptic feedback. In addition to this feature, the Kraken V3 also excels in terms of sound, microphone and wearing comfort. All in all, Razer have put together a package with the V3 models that have "quality" written all over it. This is supported by useful and unique features for immersive gaming.
Sometimes you just want to treat yourself to something beautiful – a feast for the eyes! For some, it may not matter if there is something better or more sensible in the same price range. And if you are a gamer who plays a lot and use a headset, you might want to buy something that stands out from the crowd. This is exactly where this new gaming headset from Roccat comes in, as it offers much more in terms of "looks" than many of its competitors. If the design is right, nothing can go wrong, but will Roccat be successful with the Syn Pro Air?
With the SXFI Gamer, Creative want to create the perfect accessory for gamers. Will they succeed?
The Turtle Beach Recon 500 look inconspicuous, and even their best feature, the Eclipse dual driver with a lush 60-millimetre driver, is only given a discreet mention on the front of the packaging. Is their sound therefore supposed to speak for itself?
Creative's SXFI Trio combine the hybrid triple-driver system of the Aurvana Trio with the audio holographic options of the Super X-Fi Headphone AMP in the form of compact in-ear USB-C headphones designed to be versatile all-rounders for working, studying and playing.
As the smaller version of the Razer Opus, the Razer Opus X aims to offer roughly comparable quality for a significantly lower budget. But how do they manage to achieve this?
Razer's Hammerhead True Wireless X support Bluetooth version 5.2 and offer a latency-reduced wireless connection for mobile games as well as movies in Gaming Mode, while flexible touch control and sound customisation can be made via an app. The optional illumination of the wireless earbuds in the form of the three-headed snake logo can also be individually configured.