Top 10 Best Gaming Headsets for PS5 for 2026 – Expert Tested

Customer Review: “Absolutely amazing headphones. Battery life straight out the package has been good all day. Decent range for a wireless headset. Accessible buttons on headset. Great mic. With my old headset, my friends could hear my fan and me chewing. They can’t hear anything in my background with this mic. Great sound quality. Being able to change the game volume and voice volume is amazing. Raise mic to mute is one of my favorite features in a mic. I will say that when I first put them on, they were tight on my head but after about 15 minutes, they fit my head just fine. Comfortable.”

Customer Review: “After buying and returning maybe 4 or 5 different headsets this year only to return each one for some reason or another, this is the one that captured my heart. One month later, it still holds a charge, has crystal clear sound quality, fits comfortably, and (most importantly imo) has incredible sidetone/mic monitoring. I cannot use a headset without quality mic monitoring, and the TB Stealth 600 sounds so clear that I almost forget I’m wearing a heaset at all. Mic quality is great, wireless connection is great, audio quality is great. My only suggestion would be that if you’re like me and have a lot of long hair that sometimes grazes the mic, get a foam cover for the mic. Otherwise, 15/10 the best headset I’ve ever owned!”

Customer Review: “The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 has completely exceeded my expectations. The noise-cancelling microphone is excellent—my voice comes through crystal clear with no background noise, even during intense gaming sessions. Teammates consistently comment on how clean and natural the mic sounds, which is a huge win.The multiplatform compatibility is what truly makes this headset a game changer. Being able to seamlessly use it across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile via Bluetooth without juggling multiple headsets is incredibly convenient. The transition between platforms is smooth and hassle-free.Audio quality is immersive and well-balanced, and the battery life is outstanding—I can go days without needing to recharge. Overall, this headset delivers top-tier performance, versatility, and comfort. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality wireless gaming headset that works across multiple platforms, this one is absolutely worth it.”

Customer Review: “These headphones have great audio quality, are super comfortable, the microphone works great, and they have accurate dials for adjusting volume and for letting you hear your own voice! The battery life is incredible, I barely charge them and use them all day! They also switch seamlessly between PC and Xbox, having no issues once so ever!”

Customer Review: “Update: I had originally given these 3 stars per below, but after more time I’ve updated it to 5… The battery life and wireless range is phenomenal, both are so much better than my previous Corsairs! I was charging those daily, after only about 4-5 hours I’d get low battery warnings, but I almost never have to charge these, it’s insane how long they last… and the range is almost twice what I got from the Corsairs, I can roam all over and never lose sound! So just be sure to tweak the sound a bit as I noted before, and maybe about $15 of the price is simply for the brand name, but I’m liking these more and more with time!Initial Review:Ok, I’m really torn on these… First things first: myself, along with many others, think the sound quality is horrible out of the box! People that say they sound great I don’t think have experience with more expensive headphones and are probably moving up from $30 cheapos…First thing: After scouring Reddit and some trial and error, turn off all the special sound settings (like DTS and advanced settings) and move the bass to +7 and the treble to +4. After I made this change, the quality was much much better!I previously had Corsair HS70s for two years and HS80s for two years, but I hate the iCue software Corsair uses, it’s a ridiculous resource hog and constantly has issues. So for me this is actually a mild downgrade price-wise as you read my pros and cons, they’re primarily vs my Corsairs:Pros: Incredibly lightweight and very comfortable. Battery lasts absolutely forever (I had to charge my Corsairs daily; the Logitech can go for days!). Sound is adequate once tweaked. Volume tops off at a low level but as a 45-year-old who is a huge music fan I can tell my ears aren’t what they once were, so they’re doing this for your protection. Software is “light-weight” and unobtrusive.Cons: If you’re mainly listening to music, spend a bit more on Corsair or Steelseries or even a purely audiophile set. You’ll be disappointed with these. They’re lightweight but as a downer feel a bit flimsy. As I said, sound is terrible out of the box imo.I really struggled with the number of stars to give! For the money, if you know you’re getting a lightweight pair of headphones with great battery and no hassle, they’re not bad at all. If you want more quality to your sound, go elsewhere however. A little bit more money can get you a way better sound.As for Logitech in general, I was tired of having three different programs (keyboard, mouse, headphones) so also got a Logitech mouse after remembering one I loved years back. The brand does feel overpriced for the quality they provide, as a general rule, as if they’re capitalizing off their brand. I’m ok with both these and the mouse, they’re fine, but for just $20-40 more each I’d say try one of the newer brands if you haven’t before. The Logitech stuff just feels cheaper overall than the price would suggest but they get the job done!”

Customer Review: “I’d been debating this headset for almost a month, finally bit the bullet and bought it. I use this headset on my ps5 and honestly I really like it. It’s comfortable, the sound is good, the mic is clear. It does feel a little flimsy plastic wise but I think as long as you’re not leaving it out and putting it up when you’re done it’s fine. Volume is good, clear sound. I saw some reviews say the sound wasn’t great at first but I did not have that problem. I just plugged the dongle into my ps5 and away we went. I do think it’s worth the money, it’s a good headset for a fair price.”

Customer Review: “The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 has completely exceeded my expectations. The noise-cancelling microphone is excellent—my voice comes through crystal clear with no background noise, even during intense gaming sessions. Teammates consistently comment on how clean and natural the mic sounds, which is a huge win.The multiplatform compatibility is what truly makes this headset a game changer. Being able to seamlessly use it across Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and mobile via Bluetooth without juggling multiple headsets is incredibly convenient. The transition between platforms is smooth and hassle-free.Audio quality is immersive and well-balanced, and the battery life is outstanding—I can go days without needing to recharge. Overall, this headset delivers top-tier performance, versatility, and comfort. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality wireless gaming headset that works across multiple platforms, this one is absolutely worth it.”

Customer Review: “These headphones have great audio quality, are super comfortable, the microphone works great, and they have accurate dials for adjusting volume and for letting you hear your own voice! The battery life is incredible, I barely charge them and use them all day! They also switch seamlessly between PC and Xbox, having no issues once so ever!”

Customer Review: “I have been using this headset for going on 2 years now, and I absolutely love them. They feel like they’re not even on your head the muffs are very soft and breathable as well. The Bluetooth has no issues and has a very far reach, I can walk across my house or into the basement and still talk it’s crazy! The sound quality is great and the sound adjustment system on the side makes it even better. Anything with a type C outlet this headset will plug into so there is a wide variety of things you can use it with. It feels really tough and high quality it’s been dropped a couple times and no issues. And it lasts a long time on its battery charge and even when charging, it goes fast and you can still use it! Great headphones if in your budget.”

Customer Review: “Got one of these for the PlayStation 5. I primarily play single player games, so I haven’t really tested the microphone in chat, and I didn’t try the companion app out.I had a cheaper gaming headset that was wired to the controller, and it was so uncomfortable after about 1-1 1/2 hours of play. It actually hurt to wear after that timeframe.These are so much better. Not only is the wireless capabilities more convenient, but they are so comfortable to wear. Sound quality is fantastic, too. I love the ability to just throw these on, and not have to worry about any wires. Weight wise, these are very light. Battery life is awesome, and the initial setup was more simple than I thought.So from that alone, I would definitely recommend these. These are a steal when they’re on sale.”

Customer Review: “The Razer BlackShark V2 X (for Xbox) has been a game changer for my gaming experience. The sound clarity is excellent footsteps, gunfire, and subtle background noises are much easier to hear and pinpoint, which really helps in both competitive and immersive games. The audio is well balanced and clear without being overly bass heavy.The mic quality is also pretty good. Teammates can hear me clearly with no distortion or muffled sound, which makes communication smooth during matches. On top of that, the headset is comfortable for longer gaming sessions. Overall, this headset is a solid upgrade and greatly improves both audio awareness and in-game communication.”

Customer Review: “I’m very picky when it comes to headphones and I will say this that they’re very comfortable and user-friendly. I like the way they feel and they sound great there’s only one thing I would probably say if I had to say something negative which I’m sure everyone is looking for ups and downs. I will say that the sound is really good, but the quality of the sound could be a bit louder other than that I cannot say enough good things about these headphones and also keep in mind that my ears aren’t as good as they used to be so maybe that’s the reason but I’m giving it five stars Because it’s adjustable. It’s very soft and it’s a good quality headphone worth its money for sure.”

Customer Review: “Switched from Turtle Beach Stealths and the improvement is fantastic! My biggest issue with the turtle beaches was they would take forever to connect to my ps5, sometimes not work at all, and drop connection randomly. They also sounded pretty bad compared to these steelseries.The steelseries connects so fast and consistently it’s a breath of fresh air. And connect to Bluetooth on my phone without any issues. It’s great taking calls and using spotify while playing games with the boys.They do really sound great and are very loud (and I still have the volume limiter on in the GG app). I did EQing in the app as well which really helped them sound great. Here’s my favorite EQ settings for immersive sound after experimenting:32 (3.5), 65 (5.5), 125 (4), 250 (1.5), 500 (0.5), 1k (0), 2k (0.5), 4k (2), 8k (1.5), 16k (0)I also like the mic more than I thought I would since that was the one thing really good on the turtle beaches. But it has great sidetone and my friends say I actually sound better so can’t complain.Fits well, definitely looser than the TBs but that also means more comfortable. And I have a small head but they stay on without issue.Highly recommend these!”

Customer Review: “The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P is a solid, reliable headset that nails the essentials for gaming and daily use. The simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless is a standout feature for taking calls or music without dropping game audio. It’s lightweight for long sessions, and the battery life holds up easily for days of play.”

Customer Review: “The Razer BlackShark V2 X (for Xbox) has been a game changer for my gaming experience. The sound clarity is excellent footsteps, gunfire, and subtle background noises are much easier to hear and pinpoint, which really helps in both competitive and immersive games. The audio is well balanced and clear without being overly bass heavy.The mic quality is also pretty good. Teammates can hear me clearly with no distortion or muffled sound, which makes communication smooth during matches. On top of that, the headset is comfortable for longer gaming sessions. Overall, this headset is a solid upgrade and greatly improves both audio awareness and in-game communication.”

Customer Review: “I’m very picky when it comes to headphones and I will say this that they’re very comfortable and user-friendly. I like the way they feel and they sound great there’s only one thing I would probably say if I had to say something negative which I’m sure everyone is looking for ups and downs. I will say that the sound is really good, but the quality of the sound could be a bit louder other than that I cannot say enough good things about these headphones and also keep in mind that my ears aren’t as good as they used to be so maybe that’s the reason but I’m giving it five stars Because it’s adjustable. It’s very soft and it’s a good quality headphone worth its money for sure.”

Customer Review: “The hardware in the Krakens is excellent, imo. My husband loves these phones (and I do, too!) My previous phones, a pair of Sony MDR-7506’s, were so good we thought nothing could beat them, even though the Sony phones’ drivers are 40 mms in size and these Razer Kraken drivers are 50mm–much depends on the amplification hardware in the ear pads and motherboard hardware as to which will drive the better sound–eg., 50 mm drivers are not automatically better than 40mm drivers, regardless of the hardware environments. A lot also depends on the preferences of the individuals asked to state their opinions, of course. Some people like bass so overwhelming it actually distorts whereas other people like it only enough to hear it plainly with no distortion, and others like it turned down or off, inexplicably, etc. (But you can’t argue with individual opinions, right?…Opinions are like armpits–we all have at least two of them, eh? So, I advise listening to all sides and colors of opinions, especially about computer hardware! There’s always something new to learn even we don’t agree with the overall opinions other people have or their conclusions. Opinions should always be debated–never, ever censored, we firmly believe!)Bear in mind, both sets of phones were tested via my husband’s x570 Aorus Master motherboard’s RealTek’HD Audio 3.5mm analog Hi-Definition front-panel jack–the best earphone connection jack in the system, btw. (Give me wired over wireless any day–I hate batteries and frequency interference, not to mention security concerns that do not exist with wired connections, etc.) The x570 Master also supports, in hardware, a 3-position headphone amp, and a hardware DAC, a SABRE 9118 DAC–the combination has to be heard to be properly appreciated, imo.Connector cabling. The Kraken offers a superior wiring connection–Kraken uses an extremely thin and ultra-flexible braided connector cable, whereas the Sony offers a thick, plastic-covered connection cable in which most of the length is coiled, just like analog amp cables circa the 1960’s were made. Indeed, the Sony cabling doesn’t look like something made for a 3.5mm plug! It looks exactly like something made for a full size plug! It’s opinion, sure, as everything always is in the end, but we much prefer the Kraken’s cabling over that used in the Sony cans used as the baseline comparison for this review. The Kraken cabling is ultralight, ultrathin, cloth braided, and so ultra-flexible that there simply isn’t any obstinate stiffness in the cable that can be perceived. We both like it very much because of that–it is the nearest thing to not having a cable at all, but without any of the negatives of wireless. Sony’s cabling is–well–SoA, circa 1969…;) Reminds my husband of plugging in his ancient but revered Gibson SG-Specials or Fender Strats & Telecasters into nice big onstage amps (which he still does, only the amps are a fair bit smaller, thankfully…;) )Razer Kraken has an inline volume and microphone control switch. The Sony has neither–well, it doesn’t have a microphone at all, so of course no Mic on/off switch. The Kraken has a nice, radial volume control for the cans, and a straight on-off switch for the Mic. Neither of us is a Mic user, so I’ll leave that portion of the review to others better qualified to write about it in another review. Suffice it to say the Mic works as advertised and the on/off inline switch works fine.Now for the optional DSP software. Here’s the situation as we think it stands regarding the extra-cost surround software available for the Kraken, the THX Spatial Audio software for the Kraken. We don’t recommend anyone buying the Headphones without buying the offered THX Spatial Audio software! It’s offered at 50% off when you buy the Kraken Phones, by Razer. So it’s $10! It’s the best $10 you are going to spend for a long time. We believe that these phones should not be offered sans the THX Spatial Audio–it’s kind of baffling that they are offered without the custom THX software, frankly. However, there are people who love distorted bass and volumes so loud that King Kong’s eardrums would burst!…;) So maybe that’s why Razer doesn’t integrate this into this Kraken package. Still, it would be unusual to find earphone wearers who would prefer their games sounding like an avalanche of boulders tumbling down the side of Everest. I think, anyway…;)To sum it up–I love this software. Husband loves it. He says it’s much better than what he thought it might be. Razer includes a 7.1 surround-sound software solution free of charge with the Kraken, and it’s just “OK”–just kind of average–seems to induce a fair bit of bass distortion in speech in some of our games–one guy’s speech is nigh unintelligible with the Razer 7.1 surround sound package for the Krakens. But run the THX Spatial Audio, instead, and the difference is real and immediately noticeable. THX really justifies its commercial claims–the software brings out the best in the Kraken hardware!Comfort. It’s a very important category with cans–as all of us know. If you can’t game for hours because your phones are causing you pain or discomfort after a certain wearing time–that’s unacceptable. These Kraken phones have “Oval Cooling Gel Cushions” in the pads and I’m just going to say that they are very comfortable indeed. My husband says that this set is the most comfortable set of cans he’s ever worn. Both of us think the Sony set tends to “pinch” a bit in a long wear. The Sony pads are by no means uncomfortable, absolutely not. But both of us–my husband’s typically swelled head and my petite but usually swifter smaller head both find the Krakens more comfortable in all wear scenarios–which I find a bit unusual. My husband says that what surprises him about the Krakens in addition to the gel-filled ear pads is how comfortable they feel–even for a large head like his they feel like they’ve got more room to give–not something the Sony’s ever did. The Sony’s were adequate, just not as comfortable.Durability. This is a big one for us, but especially for my husband. He’s gone through many Plasticine sets of cans promising great durability. Hah. We have lost count of the very strong-looking plastic-frame headsets that after very little use, comparatively, use that was anything but harsh or abusive, simply fell apart, cracking through or breaking apart, and it happened over and over again. Hence, the hunt for metal headbands and construction in our headphones. Both the Sony and the Razer Kraken use metal in their construction, and what a difference! Neither set has come close to cracking or breaking apart! The Sony’s have been up for years without a single problem in that regard! Years, literally. We do not expect to see any less durability from our Razer Kraken–namely, the one reviewed in this article!Really, any aluminum-headband construction should suffice for a long, long time. Our advice is to avoid plastic like the plague–especially the plastic headbands that appear to hold massive weight and hold up under enormous wear and tear–especially those particular Plasticine headbands….;) They just aren’t going to be there one day when you really need them.Price: Believe it or not, the Sony cans are actually priced higher than the Kraken headset reviewed here. You can usually buy the Kraken Gaming Headset reviewed here plus the Razer THX Spatial Audio Software for less–that’s right–less than what the MDR-7506 is currently selling for in places such as AMAZON! Where you are right now.Summary: The Sony cans, the MDR-7506’s used as a baseline comparison for the Razer Kraken Gaming Headset review here, deliver really nice sound and were our number 1 choice in gaming headphones. Operative word being “were”….! These Razer Kraken headphones are better, in our very humble, sincere opinions!”

Customer Review: “The Razer Kraken Black is the perfect “set it and forget it” headset. It’s comfortable, it’s built like a tank, and the sound is incredibly immersive. If you want a headset that works as hard as you play, this is the one.”

Customer Review: “I’ve owned the Pulse Elite headset for over two years now, and I can confidently say it remains the definitive headset for the PlayStation 5 in 2025. The sound quality, comfort, and build are top-tier — truly designed with PlayStation gamers in mind.I also use it regularly on my PC, and it works flawlessly there too. The cross-platform compatibility makes it an even better value, letting me switch between my PS5 and PC without missing a beat.Yes, there were some connectivity hiccups at launch, but Sony has long since resolved those through firmware updates. Ever since, the experience has been rock solid. Don’t let the early negative reviews sway you — this headset has aged beautifully. If you want premium performance and reliability, buy this headset. You won’t regret it!”

Customer Review: “I bought these for PC gaming after learning these contain planar magnetic drivers for under $200. I have been very impressed. After a month of ownership, these have become my go-to wireless headphones, in addition to being a PC headset.Pros:Lightweight and comfortable. These weigh less than the wired headphones I replaced (Logitech ProX). The headband and cups are unusual, but they give a great fit without needing adjustment. I can easily wear them for hours.Connectivity. These headphones have so many options to connect, wireless and wired! The USB dongle allows lossless wireless audio; it should be your primary connection. The USB dongle itself has great compatibility; it has been plug and play without issue on every device I tested it with. With a USB A to C adapter, I can even use the USB dongle to get wireless lossless audio from my iPhone 15! If your device doesn’t have a USB port, you can connect with bluetooth. Bluetooth will be lower quality than the proprietary lossless wireless used with the USB dongle. A unique feature is to have both connections running simultaneously. I personally have not found this useful, but I can see the use case for console gaming where you want phone audio by bluetooth for music or videos while also receiving game audio from the console over USB. The last option is a wired connection by 3.5 mm audio (aux cord). I love this option for compatibility with in-flight entertainment on airplanes, and a few old devices that don’t support bluetooth audio. This is not a passive wired connection, you will need battery power to listen to wired inputs, and adjust the volume on the headset itself. You cannot utilize any other connection simultaneously with the wired connection. If you use a 4 pole 3.5mm cord, you will utilize the microphone in wired connections too. 3.5mm cord (aux cord) is not included.Audio. Audio is crisp and snappy. You hear everything. No really! Everything! Planar magnetic drivers have a faster response than traditional dynamic drivers; giving more distinct sounds. Lossless wireless audio is a big deal. I love listening to music with these just as much as playing games.Battery life. Not an issue. They claim 30 hours. I never had these die on me, but I am pretty good about charging items not in use.Cons:Microphone. The microphone is acceptable, not good. It does have always-running (software) noise filter; In my opinion this does assist with clarity. People will understand what you are saying; you just don’t sound good while being clearly heard. This is the sacrifice for high quality wireless audio, the bandwidth for the mic. For games it is fine, but I wouldn’t use this headset for conferences.Build. The design is actually quite functional, and style is subjective. I am happy with what was delivered, but there are alot of soft touch plastics in this headset. We shall see how long it lasts. I can see it scratching easily over time.Audio. Audio is shallow. I really like how these sound. You hear everything. These do not sound booming or deep. You will hear the base, it wont sound bad or tinny, but it wont boom. You may be disappointed if you expect deep and booming sound.Mixer and equalizer. Without a PS5, you have no control over the mixer/equalizer. Out of the box these are balanced flat. If you want to adjust your sound profile, you need to do so on a PS5. Once adjusted, the sound profile is stored on the headset. If fine tuning your sound profile matters to you, you need a PS5 or a friend with a PS5 to tune your headset.Documentation. The manuals included in the box are limited. There are plenty of features just not listed in the manuals. It doesn’t even tell you how to turn off the headset! You need to check Sony’s FAQ for this headset online to learn all of its features.System behavior. Two aspects of system behavior annoy me. First, the blue LED that indicates the headset is powered on, is too bright for its prominent placement in front. Second, this headset automatically powers off after a period of no audio input. This period is a little short for me, but the worse aspect is that it does not play a tone when automatically powering off. It can be annoying when you hit play on your music, only to realize the headset is off and needs to be powered on. Please add a tone on automatic power off.Conclusion: This is the best all around headset to buy, even if you use PC and not PS5. You get lightweight, comfortable, great sounding, and wireless headset with tons of features and the unique sound from planar magnetic drivers, for under $200. The mic, while not good, is clear/comprehensible. No software controls for PC may be a deal breaker for some people.”