Picking the best gaming headset isn't easy since there's a ton of options out there. To try and make things easy for you, we talk about three of our favorites: the Sennheiser GSP 300, HyperX Cloud II and the surprising Corsair HS50.
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Headsets under $100 Headset: $99.98
Still under :)
Pinguinfame plus tax and shipping it still works out to more than $100
@@aakashbadree5617 that's still not the base headset price though
Wow. Star Lord make reviews. 😅
thats what i thought lol
Lol
Who is starlord?
GamingwithJordo Guardians of the Galaxyyyy.... How tf do people not this....
Соболев Дмитрий He wants another headset for his walkman
6:49 - senheisser gsp 300 7:06 - corsair hs50 7:28 - cloud 2
Charlie Dellosa thx bro
HS50 sound the best to me but I like a harsher tone.
The video quality is so freaking crispy as alwayssss! even the sponsor ad! nothing bettah!
Also great dynamic range
5:10 - just love how you've used lighting to represent the intensity of isolation these 3 provide. Dmitri is a cinematic genius.
I literally just picked up the HS50 headset the other day without looking at any reviews because I wanted to be surprised by them. I'm glad to say I was very surprised and I'm glad to see a very positive review on them because they definitely deserve it. 😊
what about comfort, do they hurt after 2 hours of use?
Are they comfortable? And how is the sound?
Ruzdah got them. They're definitely comfortable and very good looking, the sound isn't impressive but it's very precise while gaming (hearing steps etc)
someone you can still locate where foot steps are coming from. Almost as if stereo is doing some simulation of surround sound of its own. I've played rb6, pubg, watchdogs and assassin's creed origins with Dolby atmos and you can still pinpoint where certain noises are coming from. I just bought them for fun to use for music, movies on my laptop and for the quality of audio is some of the best I've experienced for only $50! If you're not sure about them get them at Walmart,target, best buy and try them out for as long as their return policy offers and if you like them keep them if not get your money back and try something else 🤙
LoLy easy to hear footsteps ?
You sold me on the HS50. Thanks for the in-depth review! The sound isolation was key for me and I didn’t see that on any other reviews.
Thank you for helping me narrow down my gaming headset search! I watched several of your videos over the past few days and it really helped make a smart decsion on what headset works best for me and my budget! I appreciate your honest opinion and product demos! Looking forward to future videos!
"Stay-at-home-only-headset" LOL, I love it!
Magnus Svensson For real, some of these headphones are ridiculous with all the lights & designs
Ur gonna need it now
@@user-wq4yp6ru5m lmao
That has a whole new meaning now...
This comment didn’t age well...
Dedicated review for the HS50 ? Please :D
First time watching one of your videos... I just had to pause after 45 seconds to tell you that the quality of your content is incredible, and it shows you have invested a lot (of money and time) in the quality; not only does the video look astonishing, the sound is crystal clear, the editing is amazing and you also are creative at it. Just incredible.
Wow, what an in depth and great review! I feel like I know some much more about these headsets. Great job! Thank you!
Title: top 3 gaming headsets under $100 Me: sweet! Video: so we have 2 99 DOLLAR HEADSETS Me: hmph It’s okie though, I only came to see the HS50s
It depends on the region, for example I live in Australia and the g pro wireless is 100 dollars more expensive than the original price that is 150
What else did you expect -.-
Same! Lol
@@thebangmaster1511 that sucks
99 is under 100 lmao
Hs70 are 90-100 dollars and have 7.1 surround sound while being wireless.They give you software to download as well which lets you control the audio for movies, gaming, or listening to music. It would have been a better comparison with the 99$ ones.
broo.. the way you explain things is the best.. i like it.. i just subcribed to your channel.. im looking forward to your videos..
what I love most about your reviews is how easy it is to notice how picky you are and serious you are about quality and you cover all the bells and whistles
I got a question, I need your opinion Dimitry. Which one would you prefer? This Logitech G433 vs Corsair HS50? Or Cloud Stinger? Mainly for playing CSGO
cloud stinger or hs50
Id have to agree. I personally love the Hyper Cloud 2s. I returned the Krakens (a gift) and got these instead because I had done a bunch of research and bang for your buck pointed to these. Im pretty impressed. For the price they are MORE than worth it. The quality is what wowed me. From the materials used to the embroidery and even the comfort of wearing them. I feel like they put a lot of time looking into the finer details and with it came these sweet ass ear pieces. Totally love em. My bro put them on and loved them. He went and bought a pair as well. I dont think anyone would be let down with this headset.
Awesome vid man, thanks, been researching a lot for a good, but under 100 bucks, gaming headphones. I'm still looking but your video definately shortened my list of possibilities :D
Got the cloud II in Nobember, i'm also considering to get the gsp300 this year. Thanks for your reviews and great content 👌👌
Just got the HS50 a week ago, seems pretty nice so far especially for the money
Jon Wilson how is the sound for music listening?
review ??? sound ? base ? build ? its wire ?
Péter Friedrich I listen to classic rock music, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, etc. Sounds great to me personally. Doesn't sound too flat, and doesn't sound too bassy either. And it can get quite loud listening plugged into my phone.
Akom HD I haven't used it a lot yet, so I can't really comment on the build quality. It seems well-built, a little flexible, and the leather on the ear cups is decent. But I would have them for months to a year to see how well they hold up. The wire is just a standard rubber wire, not braided cable which I like, but the rubber wire is a bit on the thicker side so hopefully it will last. For $50, I think they are worth trying out.
I can't see the comment that asked me if there is a mic, but yes there is indeed a mic that comes with it. It's removable from the headset and the headset comes with a little rubber piece to stick in the hole if you take the mic out. As you can hear in Dmitry's review, it sounds decent, not too great and not too bad. The boom part of the mic is very flexible which I like.
Do a comparison between HS50 and CLOUD STINGER
yess
Love this video! :) Great job guys like always. Hope you the best in the new year :) but thing that surprises me is that you didnt mention HyperX Alphas. Anyway Im looking forward to next videos like this! :)
I love your reviews, Awsome detail, and very clear and straight to the point 👍, ive subbed. Also please dose get worse as you get more subs, keep the vids as good as they are now, thanks 👍
Does anyone know what headphone stand that is?
SilverStone EBA01
The easy fix for the too much noise isolation is to install airdroid so you can see your phone notification on your pc and hear calls and if you have a a dedicated mic you can use some software to mirorr the sound to your headset
Ankther great review, full of detailed evaluation. 👍
Thank you for continuing to release videos on things I can actually afford
Guys is the corsair hs50 worth it or should you put like 10 more $ and buy a better one?
Depends. There is the hs60 which is about $15 more. And comes with 7.1 surround sound. (A usb) but that isnt that worth it on console. Hs60 has very slightly more comfortable. But hardly worth it. Build quality us the same. Very durable
YOURE TOO LATE! I already decided on the Hyper X Cloud II's though so thats good
would love to see an updated video about this topic
I have the GSP 300 thanks to you :) I bought it 2 months ago and it's great!
Sennheiser GSP 300 at 60$ in Amazon Instant bought them!!
Nice, I just picked up mine for 45!
Are they good
Cloud II over the Alpha?
yea thought so too
Alpha I tries both
The hyperx cloud mix just came out and it looks so good
Really great review! one question, when you mentioned you won't be using hs50 for streaming you mean the mic?
I'm currently at the point of throwing my G933s across the room, they're creaky, have a loose contact in the chargng port and power switch and there's a rattling piece of plastic inside the right ear cup. I've treated these quite well over the past year, and the state they're in is absolutely terrible for the 200 Euro price tag. Consider this a warning.
my G533's are still grate, I could also hear a rattling piece of plastic but only when listening to very base heavy songs at 80+ volume
I would RMA those. Ive been using G933 for the past year, and I love them. Had a few annoyances in the beginning, but most have been fixed with updated software. That said, Im not sure if ill buy Logitech next time.
Casper Madsen I already ordered myself the new Corsair Voids, I’m completely done with logitech headsets now
Just buy real headset! Gaming model are 30€ headset + gaming desing + rgb = 200€
Exact same problem with my G633's the build quality is absolute garbage, I took care of it as if it was my baby but somehow Logitech made the headset so shit that it fell apart anyway
My dog didn't go *NUTS* I WANT A REFUND!!!!!!
The other option I have found at this price point is the Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum (formerly $199) is now selling for $99-$135 in the US (including popular stores like Amazon and Best Buy). Its a very versatile headset that work wired and wireless with all your computers and consoles. The price fluctuates from week-to-week.
I got cloud IIs for Christmas in silver so they don’t look as gamery, and going up 4x in price from what I had before is an amazing upgrade in build quality, convenience and sound quality. Before I had RGB USB headphones that didn’t come with software drivers and the drivers weren’t online so I was SOL. Sounded fine but had “vibrate” instead of bass and had no 3.5 adapter. Now I take my cloud IIs everywhere and I love them.
Between the HS50 and the Cloud Stinger, which one would you recommend ? I'm using the Krake 7.1
Vance neither if possible. Safe up a bit more and get a good pair of headphones with a decent separate microphone that you can get for $20/30. Sennheiser HD500 line has amazing offers around the $100/150 range.
I have an HS50 and it's very good but I don't have a cloud so I can't help you here. He asked between those two headsets and not some other but if he's looking for other options too, go for it I guess.
Neither, get actual headphones and ignore gaming headphones
TheFlamingKat problem is, the clouds are re-engineered from qpads/takstar pro 80's which is a 'real headphone' takstart pro 80's heavily influenced from beyerdynamics, so the clouds is a studio grade headphone but tuned for gaming (more on the bass, and sound staging for sensing directional audio) the middle ground is get the hs50 , the core although might have slightly better audio and comfort quality, the hs50 is an all rounder.
what about comfort? do they hurt the ears after some hours?
This Boi looks like star lord
Rocking the Game One, partially for your recommendation. Nothing short of fantastic!
Got the HS50s because of this video, and randomfrankp's video! They are great!
In my opinion the HyperX Cloud Core is a lot better deal. That's what I bought last year for $50, although now it's around $70. Still pretty good though. And you can buy velour earcups for them for $10.
Just got them on a sale for $42 -- direct conversion from the currency here to US dollars -- they feel amazing compared to the crappy ones I used to own.
They're pretty much cloud 2's without the soundcard and leather earcups.
Yes, that soundcard is useless.
thinking of buying cloud core. sound ? base ? build ? its wire ?
Everything's fine after 15 months.
watching this with cloud 2s
Suomi finland perkele torille itel myös cloud kakkoset :D
same!!
Same
They're so bad my inline control clip broke in 1 month under normal use
@@Mal-ck1gh sounds like a personal problem. Your fault for not taking care of then
been using a cloud 2 for couple years now and no regrets at all. the 7.1 surround has saved my ass a few times in games like PUBG BF etc etc. you can't underestimate the advantage of knowing exactly where those footsteps are coming from.
I bought the GSP 300 recently and I love it.
Dude you look like Chris Pratts long lost brother
Why hyperx 2 and not hyperx alpha?
_TZAVY_ HyperX 2 has a louder volume overall. Simulated surround sound, and interchangeable ear cups.
"Under $100". Alpha has higher price.
Lance no it’s the same
I like your videos Dimitri best explanation of pros and cons and overall opinion about the things you review. Now I want to buy HS50 because it sounds like it has eveything you could want from headset except of rgb but because of price you cant get it and its totally fine
I have been using a Sennheiser PC360 a little over 2 years now and for the most part have worked very well. All the features of this headset are great....very comfortable, excellent sound, very durable and a good mic. The only issue I have with it...is the mic recently died on me, which was very disappointing. So now I'm in the market for another headset. I like the GSP 300 the most out of the 3 viewed here except for one thing. The ear cups are closed back, not open, which is what I prefer like on my 360's. I wish I could just get the mic fixed on my set because there is nothing wrong with them other than that. But because of the non working mic it looks like I may have to spring for another pair.... Another informative and well done review.
HYPER x cloud 2 the best !
TECHLYZE i broke mine 😭 FEELSBADMAN
TECHLYZE alpha is better tho
Jervin but more than 100$ ;)
TECHLYZE the hyperx alphas are 99.99 on amazon. Under a 100
Jervin not in France, and there is no cloud alpha in this video
cloud 2 vs cloud 9
Recently posted on Twitter, and none of my TechTubers responded at all, so I took a chance and am not disappointed. Aorus H5 with 50mm Beryllium Drivers at $70 USD is by far the most impressive value proposition I've seen (or heard, rather). In love with the sound and feel of the headset, would love if HWC took at a look at them.
I have the Cloud 2 and it's nice! Great video!
Why not cloud alphas?
@@beanos6324 no they don't they are 99 lol🤣
How about best headset...period? ....Please?
Kurt Not trying to be a troll, but that guideline literally opens the doors to $10,000+ headsets.
sennheiser orpheus and the best mic available
In the same spirit of not wanting to be a troll....maybe I have a cool $10,000 burning a hole in my pocket and am in the market for said pair of super pricey headset. Or maybe I'd just like to know if there's a particularly better headset that costs say $101.
astro a50 based on reviews, haven't tried them though...what does best mean?
The headset that this youtuber uses is like 1.5k$
ordered hd598 SR last night, I’ll see how they are without an amp but might get e10k amp and dac combo. Excited as it is my first pair of good headphones coming from Logitech G231 and hyper x cloud 2. Got a rode NT USB aswell the other week
Can you guys also do a keyboard/mouse roundup and a audio headset roundup? Would love to see a 2017 updated version after all the products you guys have reviewed.
Just bought the hs50 for my phone I'm playing *freefire* with friends (pubg for mobile)
For my PC I've got the Astro A50
Bluger How are the hs50's treating you so far? Sound good even when plugged into your phone?
Bluger hey, please will you tell me your experience on pubg mobile do you get directional sound good for pubg mobile?
Pls do a Top 3 or Top 5 Gaming Headsets under 300 Euro. Would be awesome, because iam searching for one.
Niklas Podolski just get the Sennheiser game zero headset bro
MPS i know this one, but its already rly old. There have to be a better one or?
Niklas Podolski If you strictly want a gaming headset then there is no other choice, the zero's are the best gaming headset. If you already have a standalone microphone then I would suggest you get real headphones.
MPS Okey, i don't have a seperate microphone. So i will think about the game zero. Thanks for ur advice.
Not even that, buy yourself a pair of Philips Phidelio X2 (not the X2RF or something model) and with that also a modmic or something similar and you got under 300 euros a pair of incredibly fun headphones and a pretty damn good mic, with that budget you shouldn't waste money on gaming headsets, strictly only until you hit 100 after that everything else is overpriced junk in the headseats market.
I have the Sennheiser GameOne for my PC and the GSP 300 for my Xbox one. Really like both of these. And I thank you for your recommendation a while back when I asked
I really appreciate hearing the Mic pick up audio
why cloud 2 when there is cloud alpha, arent those 99 dollars as well?
Mr Abram in USD, maybe. In Canada they're $140. They're on sale for $99 at Staples until January 2nd and there's low stock right now sadly. :(
Over here the Cloud 2 is around 50 EUR, the Cloud alpha is 99 EUR.
what abt the razer kraken pro v2
Abeel Admin ik hs50 vs kraken pro v2?
razer is shiet
Razer??? LOL
IDK why so much hate abt razer I have them and there great
Razer review needed
NICE . i like this kind of review, and answers all my question. i think i'm gonna pick hs50 and then tape the logo so i can bring it to listen music at the public
Helped a lot thanks
CORSAIR VOID 7.1 USB ITS SO GOOD WHY IS IT NOT HERE!!!!!????
BradBadgerTamer isnt that more than $110? I have the void and love the feel but the sound is decent and the mic is pretty tin sounding
Venom415 the wireless one is like 150 but i got the usb one for 95€ (note in euros).
I just checked and hes going by american currency and the void is $99 so it is in the range, I think he didnt put it in was because these ones had more value for the price, what I mean is that they are all 3.5 mm so they can also plug into other devices, yes theres the void with the same plug but the audio wasnt as good to the usb void or the ones showed in this video
Venom415 yeah but that would be stupid if hes only including AUX cable headsets
Like I said, more value because it can be used on more devices
Where is artics 5?
Kenny Rifky Shadik that is a piece of junk
Jan Alexander proof?
Jan Alexander It's ranked highly on Tom's guide, and it is pretty accurate I would say
Kenny Rifky Shadik nope
i had the arctis 5. i think that the headset is well made and pretty nice, but honestly its not my cup of tea. i returned it after being bugged by the sound dongle thing always falling off my desk, and how it made my ears feel really weird after long gaming sessions. also, with the price of $100, its really just not worth it. i love steelseries tho, and maybe with some better earpads it would be 10x better.
love your videos man
Hi, really good video! I have a question as were in 2018 now. I want a gaming headset for 90GBP. Would you still suggest getting the Hyper X cloud 2s? I want a headset for gaming and music. I love the bass in music and want a really thumping bass sound but also good for gaming etc. Thank you keep up the good work.
fail, the alpha are at 99 dollars is much better than the cloud 2
or just get the sennheiser, it's better overall.
It's his opinion
Maybe better for u,but not for any people...
Senny HD 598SE's + clip on mic under $100 easy, none of this 'gaming' bullshit.
Apex I prefer Closed back
598c's then :p
Apex HD 598 CS costs twice as much as GSP 300 in my country... And it doesn't even have a mic
£75 for the HD598's new, or less if 2nd hand and £25 for a semi decent clip on lapel mic, and if you get them 2nd hand even better value.
Can you do a review of the pg35vq if it’s out? Especially for very competitive gaming
thanks man really helped :]
fuck gaming headsets buy real headphones and a modmic/vmoda
IamMotionMedia i Hope U dont Play Ego Shooter/ Comp Games
Unnamed Internet Citizen U cannot really hear the enemys
You can hear enemies pretty damn well if you have proper headphones. The DT880 are in my opinion the best option for gaming as they block sounds like keyboards and mice while still being partly open for a wider sound stage.
Headsets are much more convenient. Less money, less cables. You can easily get an entire headset for the price of just one modmic. Not everyone is worried about perfect quality
Sennheisers aren't real headphones?
I have hyperx everything else but deffinatly will be going for one of the other pairs after hearing this review
I just recently bought a Hs50 and I am very impressed. The sound quality is great and chat is brilliant. Absolutely love it
Does the leather earcup peel off?
Now do a list for favorite headsets above 100$. Also i just used your review for the Sennheiser Game Zero to buy one yesterday... Way to make me doubt my choice. ;p
Good review man !
thank you for the review, I purchase the Corsair HS50Pro (the non pro is not available anymore)
nice review always. please review B&O beoplay a1. that portable speaker really interesting
Dude the choreography of this video was AMAZEBALLS!!! NEXT LEVEL SHIT MAN....gj keep it up love it.
I’ve had cloud 2 for over a year now my number one gaming headset I’ve used great sound for gaming and bass is good for music
I would be very curious of your opinion about the Razer Headphones for gaming. Did you not include them in any of your videos becouse they are not good enough? I am about to buy headphones for gaming, and based on you videos I think I will stick with the Sennheiser GSP 300.
Love my Hyper X Cloud II headset. No complaints from me or my friends I chat with.
When you gonna post gameplay of you playing Cato, you seem to be on point from the times I've seen you play in videos.
I dont game with other people that much so I think I'll go with the HS50's for the times I need a mic and then wear a pair of really nice open back headphones the rest of the time. Thanks for the review!!
Please do a comparison on the Hyperx cloud stinger and the Corsair HS50.
Super reviews, thanks!
My Corsairs started to fall apart about 8 months ago. Material came away from the ear cup, and where the phone's swivel snapped last week on the right side. Go for the Sennheisers.
Using the HyperX Cloud II (in gunmetal, which looks a little more subdued IMO). I'm super impressed with them although I agree the cable rubbing off clothes is kind of annoying. Still, MUCH better than the Razer Kraken headphones I had before which were really uncomfortable and the cable issue was twice as bad.
listened to the video in my razer krakens v2 wired usb :D great video though
Love the hyper x 2 but recently the mic isn’t picking my voice up and I’ve been struggling with isolating the problem. Still love them for pure sound, mind they plug into the audio jack.
I have the HyperX Cloud 2 and I love them. About the bass, to me it's just right. I hate overpowering bass, although I have a feeling that the Sennheiser's bass is more powerful without it bleeding into the other frequencies
I love that HyperX cloud II with that bight orange color. Anyway I've got one.That's Somic gaming headset. I really love its surround sound
What are your thoughts for Logitech G433 and G233? Planing to get one for the new year
Awesome roundup.
I saw that you were playing Assassins Origins. I love it.. I'm hooked. I just started to play it 2 weeks ago. And for the time I had so far to actually be able to play. I am currently up to level 34. Love this review. And I have no problems using my HyperX cloud 2's. They have survived well so far. I may buy another set again this year. But will be giving another manufacturer a chance to prove itself. Hope you have an excellent New Year my friend. And hope to one day get to meet you in person at a public event or a meet and greet situation.. Love you all HardwareCanucks.
+FlippinFreds Free Form Factor 💪 I'll level 40 and smoke any enemy but the game keeps it challenging still.