Instead of doing a Top gaming headsets of 2021, these are the best gaming headsets you can buy right now, regardless of when they were released. Some are the best wireless gaming headsets while others just have the best microphones. But for every positive, there might be some issues as well.
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Razer Kraken V3 HyperSense - geni.us/V3HYPER
Linsoul KZ-ZS10 (with mic) - geni.us/LinsoulKZZS10
Corsair HS80 Wireless - geni.us/HS80RGB
HyperX Cloud II Wireless - geni.us/Cloud2Wireless
Logitech G PRO X - geni.us/GPROX
Logitech G PRO X Wireless - geni.us/GPROXWIRELESS
Razer Blackshark V2 X - geni.us/BlacksharkV2X
FNATIC React - geni.us/REACT
Logitech G335 - geni.us/G335MINT
Audeze Penrose - geni.us/PENROSE
EPOS H6 Pro Closed - geni.us/H6PRO
EPOS H6 Pro Open - Coming Soon
ModMic Wireless - geni.us/Modwireless
DROP PC38X (Yellow) - geni.us/PC38XDROP
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Main Camera (Eber) - geni.us/CanonEOS-R
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Would love to see you review the new epos H3Pro hybrid. You’re comparisons to other headsets, mic sampling and understanding of spatial and directional sound for FPS is very helpful.
This is such a great and thorough review! Thanks for also including the mic audio so we can hear how it sounds :D Has made it easier for me to decide which headset to look into further. Thank you
Thanks for this Dimitry. Due to your review videos of peripherals I bought my mouse and keyboard you have previously recommended. I'm contented and happy. Keep this up bro.
"as you uninstall battlefield" OOOOOF
I had to rewind for a second. I’m like did he just say that?
Lol
5:04 lol
It's not wrong
LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOO
My favorite yearly video!!! ^^. I bought the Sennheiser GSP300 because of you guys like 2-3 years ago and I still love it.
I've spent a small fortune on junk headsets, so I really appreciate your honest reviews. I recently made a purchase of the Epos H6 open, from one of your previous reviews through one of your channel links and truly don't regret the decision at all. It's been a great headset so far.
Is it good for rainbow six and call of duty as far as audio direction cues
How good is the bass?
how does music sound
It's good playing music?
@@gersonbruno8463 YES
A very helpful video. I clicked the link for the EPOS H6, as they seem the best for the money and I'm not afraid to spend a lil extra. Not double for audiophile in this product range.
Great video. Very informative, although, I thought the MMX 150 would be featured here.
My Arctis 1 Wireless is still going strong. The compatibility and battery life are great. I'd be really tempted to get the PC38x if I didn't have it since I want an open backed pair, but the built-in mic monitoring of the Arctis does a decent job making up for that.
I have the arctis 1 wireless too and I love it but their new steelseries GG app is dogshit, worse than Logitech GHUB. I managed to rollback to steelseries engine and blocked the auto-update but as soon as they will force me to switch to GG, I'm definitely going to switch headset.
@@tnykuuh Really? What's wrong with it? I've literally only used it to bump the mic monitoring up.
I got a pair of audezes and I wore them for nearly an entire day for a couple of flights from london to san jose, including a 7 hour layover in LAX, not one problem with the comfort. My only complaint with them is the delicacy of the drivers, which can lead to some audible crinkling if you're not careful with them.
Have you updated the latest driver? Because it massively improves the low level crinkling. I’ve gotta say my pair of Audezes are one of my favourite purchases ever. To be fair I wouldn’t say they’re the most comfortable headset, the wireless range isn’t great. But in terms of sound quality it’s all worth it. Rival a pair of audiophile headphones for listening to music, great Bluetooth functionality and compared to my friends who are playing with Artic pro wired and Astros I can hear so much more and regularly calling out to them
@@ironicness I think he meant the physical driver inside the cup not software, it can get damaged really easily if you happen to throw it in your backpack without any protective case.
6 months later: How are they holding up? They seem to be pretty brittle, if all the comments I see everywhere are true.
Great vid Dimitri! My PC 37X ar estill rocking strong. Pretty sure I bought them from one of these tech channels recommendations back in 2018. Anyways, Happy Holidays and best wishes in the new year :)
When looking through a bunch of YT videos about headsets, this is the most helpful, entertaining and all round high quality video I have seen. Amazing work!
I am currently using the Audeze Mobius headset for PC, and to me they are really comfortable. Best sounding and most comfortable headset I've had so far, coming from using Turtle Beach, Astro, Razer and Steelseries headsets.
i also own HyperX Cloud Orbit, and can agree with you, also the penrose are 299, not 399.
Same got the Orbit S and while on the first day it wasn't great after a day or two it stretched and became the most comfortable headset I've owned so far.
I am so close buying the lcd2. Alas I bought a DAC instead.
it was abit uncomfortable for me at the start but after awhile they really break in and conform to ur headshape... I feel that is true for all headphones eventually.
Mine pair broke just after a year of carefull usage, so thats a no go
good to see a high-end set of cans.... would love to see Dmitry's opinion of the Audeze LCD-GX and some Studio grade cans like the Beyerdynamic DT1990 Pro and MMX series, both Open and Closed type headsets. i currently have a set of DT 1770 Pro with the Velour cushions and they are incredible for gaming. my mic is a Blue Yeti X WoW Edition. The DT1770 are also used for studio use and DJ work. i do have other headsets like the AiAiAi TMA 2, Sony WH-1000XM4 and Sennheiser HD25 but found them uncomfortable after a while when gaming. ivé had gaming-centric headsets before (logi and Razer) and they were awful, so i went down the high end path to what i am using now. separate dedicated Headphones and Microphone. i do hope Dmitry reviews the Audeze GX as i would like to get a good pair of ópen' style headphones...
I feel bad for your ears. Gx is okay. I hate Beyer now. They have wonky treble. Anandas are my go to reccomendation. The recent price drop makes them even more a good recommendation. I love mine
This is the way to do it, some of them got it right and can sell the same thing for years. This year I tried a Razor headset recommended here for audio quality... but my old Logitechs destroyed them. But to be fair, that was a 2021 releases only comparison
Nice a KZ taken into account!! KZ and CCA have both a large set of IEM's which produce a very.... very good sound stage. Usable for gaming but also for listening to music audio. They are relativly cheap and produce high-end grade audio. The ZS10 is a bit old already, far better ones already supersede the ZS10. KZ's and CCA are so much fun, just try them, you will not be disapointed! Although i won't use them for gaming, i use an sennheiser GSP600, but looking at the EPOS H6 open. that green with gold finish, Just an amazing looking headset.
After over 3,5 years of usage I still have the Steelseries Pro Wireless. The HUB is amazing for changing settings on the fly and I absolutely love the battery packs!! It take 5-20 seconds to change it and BAM you can go for another 20 hours. Comfort is also great with that sexy ski-band.
Do you know if it works for Mac?
@@pezcue937 It normally does yes!
Danm kinda impressive. ty for you input. What is your previous headphones? I have been with Hyper x cloud 2 for like 5 years they get broken like after 1 or 2 years. Bought 2 of them already. So making motivated to buy Steel series. Is it better than logitech pro x wireless?
Ive heard the mic is really bad, would you say thats the ONLY downside
@@revivedsoul1099 Tbh the only brand I know nothing about is Logitech as I have a few bad experiences with them 😅
The headset I use is the Razer Kracken tournament edition. It has a separate volume, mute, and has surround sound control hub build in.
I've always listened to you and I've never regretted it before! Thanks dude.
Thank you so much for this very informative video. It really helped me to choose the right gaming headset!
Bought the HS80 because of the microphone and it's fantastic! Very happy with the purchase. Also, having fun switching between Game/Movie/Music profiles in the Dolby Atmos app - it really does make a difference! Oh, and if you're in Windows 11 you'll notice that the Apply button in the Atmos app is gone - the change is applied automatically and instantly (no stutter) because of the new sound API.
Hands down the HS80 is the best all rounder in this video
@@b1gd312 these comments are making me feel better about my HS80 purchase. can't wait until it gets here. :)
@@MacLarenT1337 its awesome :)
@@MacLarenT1337 Did you already get it? I got it today and i am in love with it! I dont know about the battery life yet, but the audio when tweaking a little bit in the EQ and the mic quality is sooo good!
@@dhrjaimy what’d you tweak in the eq? Is it worth buying too?
For anyone curious about the Logitech g pro x (wired), the way the size adjustment clasps are designed are cheap. Mine started cracking within 3 months of use (back in the middle of 2020). My headset finally broke today and I couldn’t hear any audio ( even with all the trouble shoot methods such as firmware, internal Pc / in game settings, and redownloading the app). I will say I take pretty good care of my stuff and I don’t bang my gear around. The quality of performance is phenomenal (blue mic/ surround sound and side tones) but build quality is a pass ( it happened to 3 friends of mine with the same wired model as well) *edit* I am thinking of coping the EPOS H6 pro, but still trying to decide on other options. Great content as always I love the thorough review on all categories !! Thank you **update** Ended up getting the Corsair HS 80 rgb instead , due to it being on sale at a local Best Buy (20Dec2021) had it for a few days now
Mine are taped up at the adjustment arm on both sides... broke in the same way
@@JC-vc5uw yup mines were taped for a long time too, I feel like the wires in the headband finally ripped or got bent
@@hooyahkuya5336 im ready to spend around 130 bucks which is the best one i can get ?
@@brfootyballl8070 tbh at that price point you have a few options, also depending on your intentions with the headset (like for example if you use an external mic such as a blue yeti for streaming or you just want good old comfort and sound with a decent mic) I love my Corsair HS80 everything is fantastic about it so far ( mic quality is phenomenal for a wireless headset) only gripe I have on this headset is the side tone functionality is kinda quiet and you can’t really bend the mic ( I like to hear if I am speaking to loud or not) But some other suggestions I would have are Any of the steel series line HyperX cloud (was 70 now it’s 49.99 at Best Buy. I don’t know how long that sale is going to last) Corsair void elite rgb wireless (it’s a step down from HS 80 but cheaper and great value for your money usually around 65$) Friend of mine has a Razer Kraken V3 Hypersense (wired) and I love it especially for the haptic feedback but it’s around a 129.99 price point (maybe some stores will have holiday sales Logitech g435 light speed is comfy compact, nice color ways and decent sound and mic. I’ve seen it for as low as $59. If you aren’t too picky on going mid tier or high tier then these are a nice low tier get the job done headset. Plus it’s blue tooth wireless Astro A40 TR (wired) are fantastic especially with the mix amp with it (great competitive and high quality headset) that was actually one of my headsets I owned for a long time after I made the switch from turtle beaches. I owned an older model from 2013 I believe and they still work til this day. I do not use them anymore because I gave my former PC rig and those astro to my brother last year just so he can game on the computer. Def recommend this one (plus you can do custom ear cups and face plates to personalize) Tbh these are some that come to mind as of recently , also with your preferences and comfort play a big factor with how you might want to choose your preference. (Are you a streamer/content creator (using external usb mics or want a high quality headset mic), casual/competitive gaming, audiophile, wireless vs wired (or want both))etc…
@@hooyahkuya5336 The Sennheiser pc38x just went on sale from 180 to 129 bucks i bought them
Thank you for the recommendations, great video too.
Great video! Short question on the HS80 from Corsair. Is this headset still facing sidetone (mic monitoring) issues? You can find some people in the official Corsair forum complaining about poor sidetone performance.
I was hoping to see your opinion on the new beyerdynamic mmx100 and mmx 150. It seems like they are going to be good contenders in the gaming headset realm. Ive heard they can be difficult on larger ears, but I really would like to know if the sound quality is what its cracked up to be. Thanks for the great content!
Or the MMX 300 Gen2, beyerdynamic is so underrated :/
Or the Beyerdynamic TYGR 300R!! Best bang for your buck
@@Felix-ve9hs I think it's more related to the MMX 300 being $200+ and majority of people arent looking for something in that price range. Theyre probably outstanding though. Ive yet to hear any bad product come from beyerdynamic. I would just like to see more of these new offerings being reviewed, because if theyre good, I think they will take over the $100-$150 range of buyers.
@@Felix-ve9hs most would consider that way too expensive for a wired pair
@@ethan7633 instead they drop more than 200€/$ on "Steelseries/insert generic gaming brand" wireless products with plastic worthy of a 50$ aliexpress headphone....The MMX 300 costs as much beacuse it's actually a well thought out and engineered product designed to last a decade plus...
I loved the Audeze Mobius headphones. That was until someone I knew had a pair that broke. When I looked at mine there were stress cracks on the hinge. Theirs broke at least 3 or 4 times in the last couple of years they've been using them. Just a warning to anyone interested. And yes, I can also agree they are not super comfortable. I recently got a pair of Sennheiser headphones and they are extremely comfortable.
same hyperx orbit 2 year use and a cheap plastick broke
Cracking plastic is the bane of cheap to midrange headphones it seems. I've been using a pair of Plantronics GameCom 788 for probably five years now. Within a week I saw that they had developed a crack there the left earcup attaches. I was a bit miffed but decided to see how long it would hold together. Now many ears later the crack is still there, though I haven't really looked at it in the last few years. I've had exactly one problem with these, it was the microphone that stopped working. Opening up the earcup I found it was a bas solder joint. Every other solder joint looked perfect, but one of the leads for the mic was some of the worst excuse for a solder joint I have ever seen. Fixing that was a few seconds using a cheap solder iron. I'm not swapping these headphones before I can no longer keep them working. As they predate Win10 by quite a lot and they are USB devices that need a driver to enable the nicer features I initially had some trouble getting them to work with Win10. I'm not looking forward to getting everything working on Win11, but that's for another day.
wow yes there seems to be q&c issues with them. A guy I game with got them, loved them, they lasted less than a year. They have been replaced under warranty but are clearly prone to breaking. For £350-400 they aren't built well at all.
My Audeze Penrose died last week while charging after 1 year. What a waste the most expensive gaming headset i ever buy. At least my 2 years old arctic 1 wireless is still working perfectly.
@@blahorgaslisk7763 Damn, first time I've found someone in the wild with a 788. Mine broke yesterday after 8 years of use (dropped it on the floor, left ear almost snapped off completely). Getting it to work in win10 should've been relatively easy, and I suspect should also work in win11, but I haven't tried it yet. Looking for a new headset now.. but I'm sure gonna miss the surround sound.
I usually don't watch any of your videos, but I regularly come here once a year to check up on headphones, and am always very happy with the quality of the video :D
Nice touch with the multiple headset categories!
I was actually going to get the M&D headset, but I saw that you were reviewing them! For sure, everyone could be begging me to rather get a Dac AMP setup, but I rather in my opinion use wireless, I found it more practical. Other than that, excellent review! This will definitely help me! Edit: I'm buying something cheaper, while I'm don't an audiophile there's definitively something better for me. Edit 2: Finally did my choice, thank you for your help guys!
Hope it works out for you!
there are much better headphones + mic setups for that price, what a poor purchase choice
@@beatsalad1 What should I consider then? I only have a limited time to put it on my wishlist, I might get it for Xmas.
Those were 25% off on BF. I thought about getting them too but I opted for a wired set instead. Probably not worth it at full price but if you can get it closer to $300 they would be a good buy.
@@sirdan357 Well ok, will see if I go the Wired route.
I just bought a Sennheiser HD650 and the modmic wireless las month because I needed an open back headset, the Epos G6 Pro would have probably solved my problem for a lot less money... The quality on the HD650 is pretty amazing though.
Enjoy the value of that high quality sound! I run my HD650 with a ModMic 5 and it's been great since moving away from gaming headset marketing years ago.
I have both the EPOS H6 Pro and believe me you would have missed the Music-Quality of your HD650 a lot. The open version of the Epos really falls apart when you turn up the volume, while the closed one is very isolating and compared to a good open Sennheiser a bit muffled and gets very bassy when you turn the volume up.
I sold my HD660S, was marginal difference between them and the PC38X for the money, I'm now on the corsair HS80 and loving them compared to everything prior
@@miagi1337 Thanks, I feel much better about my purchase now.
@@b1gd312 I cannot understand this praise for the PC38X myself. I had them but sold them because I didn't find them even close to Sennheiser HD 650 or now a Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X
I have no regrets on buying the PC38x on my birthday. I had my sister in law order it for me in the US then shipped it here in my country. Takes a while to get used to but man, it sounds so great
I don't wanna buy a headset right now, but I saw your video and I know how much effort you put into these and I watched some of your older videos (just like this one) so I came here to Like and Comment for the KZhead algorithm.
The Corsair HS80 have a recent yet serious firmware bug that limits the mic gain to something like 10%. Corsair is aware and working on it, but no solution yet. Problem has existed for several weeks so I would steer clear of these if you are interested in using the microphone.
Did they fixed the bug? Also how long last the battery before recharging again?
@@BlackDragon20893 I can't answer you the first question, I think my pair has a mic that is a bit quiet, I filter it through Voicemeeter with additional +5db gain. My firmware is the latest one. The second question: I took a mixed usage test, I used them like I normally use my headsets, so some video watching, some gaming and a lot of Teamspeak. I achieved 22 hours with the lights off (I don't bother with shitty RGB stuff). I assume worst case without RGB would be something like 15 hours.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on Beyerdynamic DT 797 PV. I've used them daily for a couple of months now and I never want to look at a gaming headset ever again. Sure they have some downsides, like a non removable cable, their pice tag or that they require a headphone amp and an audio interface with phantom power but comfort and sound are just excellent.
I've been using DT770s with a Zen dac which really helped improve the bass which was a little lacklustre. Although they're technically meant for monitoring in a studio the Zen Dac really helps with everything overall. I ended up changing the ear pads with sheepskin/foam ones and they're infinitely more comfortable now. It sucks I had to do extra stuff but I love these ones even after 5 years of heavy use.
I have tygr 300r and its an amazing headset that doesn't require a amp (only 32 ohm). A friend has 990s 250 ohm with an amplifier and the tygr sounds almost as great. For only 150 bucks its a steal and I heard that the new mmx100 and mmx150 are great budget options.
@@misterscienceguy Try a pair of Beyer MMX 300 V2 - they are the same as DT770 with a build-in-mic and you can remove and replace the cable if you want to
Amazing video I have to say that most of headsets headphones are good but the problem nowadays is the mic quality, so yes mic quality is what we looking for
My personal best priced headset that works beautifully is the Turtle Beach Recon 50 headset. I've been using it for almost 2 years now and it still works beautifully. Great sound quality, great design, great microphone, and all around a great, but cheap headset. 8.5/10
2021 and I'm still rockin' the original Cloud 2 since the day they released in my local store. After all these years, still amazing
Same, I've noticed the ear pads are starting to wear down on mine, so I was considering getting some new ones
are they wireless?
@@vxarson4749 i'm sure you've already bought some new ones, but brainwavs makes some great ear pads, and they're about $20 on amazon!
I keep trying to get away from the PC38X in order to go wireless but I just can’t! The comfort and sound are both AMAZING and everything else is just worse to me lol. I’ve tried SO many wireless headsets but I always come back to the 38X. Great video as always sir!
Try the HS80, I've also got the 38X and prefer the Corsair for my wireless option, HS80 hands down beats higher end wireless headsets for comfort, sound, build and mic
If you ever wanna go wireless, try the JBL Quantum 800. If you want a wired alternative, the Audeze Penrose is incredible.
@@b1gd312 I’ve tried it!
The other issue is theres no open back wireless headsets since its hard to make open headphones when you stuff wireless components and a battery in it
@@Courtesyflush52 decent sidetone sorts that, which the HS80 has, the earpads don't seal the sound like leather ones do, you can hear some of the ambient room noise to a degree
Thanks so much for this Dimitri! And Happy Holidays!
bro this review was such great, you explained each headset money value and sound quality and the microphone, and you put price tags too earned a sub definitely best reviewer in my opinion srry about my broken english haha
Get a cheep audiophile headphone instead like the sennheiser 560ss
Thoughts on the Steelseries Arctis 7+? They're listed for 30h of battery life too and finally made the jump to USB-C charging and have excellent wireless range. I'm personally loving them and their upgrade to Steelseries Sonar allows swapping to a dedicated mic even more seemless.
I have been waiting for the Arctis 7 to finally get USB-C, and I totally missed that launch. Thanks! Can't live without chatmix anymore.
Got the Steelseries Nova 7 for PC and I have to say, what a downgrade from the original Arctis 7 I had. The mic isn't as sensitive so I constantly cut out, you cant use the chat-mix slider without their annoying Sonar program. Just looked at the 7+ and I might just get those. I cannot enjoy games without the game/chat mix slider
great video.. the only thing i'd say is that the Astro A50's are still my go to. i feel they have the best sound and mic combo of all listed. just my opinion.
Which one yould you get? A50 is 260 Euro and HS80 on sale for 105 Euro. Microphone is not that important but comfort and maybe sound
@@vanschusterson a50
@@porkyxd9403 why? the Corsair seems to be a hell of a deal right?
@@vanschusterson Some people like paying for a overpriced brand
@@vanschusterson hs80 arent that great tho, from corsair i would only recommend the virtuoso rgb wireless xt model and still a50 are better than those
W8ting for the full review of the MG20 !!
Recently got the Nari pro. I liked the idea of the vibrating headset and its pretty cool. I did have to get a separete mic cuz the one it has its kinda trash, it lets in too much outside noise.
Got the Cloud 2 W 2 weeks ago, best headset I ever had, even better than some highend headphones !!!
Nice - Enjoy the great battery life and super comfort. -D.
@@HardwareCanucks thx, I chose them after I saw your videos with the best wireless headsets..
The problem is annoying white noise in the background. Impossible not hear all the time.
Really undecided on what pair to get.. the HS80 seems to get praised for it's audio quality, but the battery life it's "just" 20 hours and the mic it's not detachable (which I would like in my case, because I run a external mic altough you can "hide" the mic) but then the Cloud 2 Wireless have an amazing battery life, look to be very confortable and the audio looks decent enough (as far I can analyze from the feedback or maybe i'm not looking at it very well? I just need something that has a good performance on games and listen to music on the PC with a good quality while keeping the wireless factor, is it that hard? xD
hey i know it’s been a while but i’m kinda in the same boat as you, i have my own mic so i want something with a detachable mic that still has good sound quality for gaming and music, what has worked for you?
@@orionpowles I ended up buying the Audeze Penrose. They are incredible. After half year of ownership, would buy them again for sure. My one complain is the battery life, it's not bad but it's not amazing. I blame it on the drivers, they are pretty powerful, so that may be the problem? I use a fifine mic on my desk and the combination works very well.
You did an excellent job with the content and editing the video. I just bought an Xbox. I haven't had a gaming system since Nintendo NES. My how things have changed. Lol! Call of Dutie Moble got me hooked in gaming again.
I'm still using a refurbished G633 i got yeara ago at half price. Good sound, microphone and comfort. My only complain about it is the usb position as it keeps hitting your shoulder when you til your head left too much and messes up the plug overtime . . . Some interesting option in this video but i will stick with my hold one longer i think.
Been gaming since growing up, changing to a wireless headset really upgraded the experience, bought the Steelseries Arctis 7 Wireless just couple days ago & did not disappoint!!!
Just don't download the GG engine
@@FluffyReview why? u do realize there is an EQ lol
ye they are not bad, but you fked up because they are dated and something like corsair's option would be better, since it has better freq range in mic and drivers. maybe even clouds are not bad either 30h is amazing. with acrtis you will see eventually a decress with time lets say a year in battery life time. also ears start to hurt after 3-4h of use
@@klemenkovacic9109 What really made me like the Arctis 7 is the way that you hide the mic, it just pops right into the small chamber & minimizes the feel.
@@DejaVuSx you know what minimizes the feel of a mic...REMOVING IT. Why is a gimmick feature the thing that sold you on it. Laaame
I had the Razer Kraken V1 for i think 3 years now, they were pretty good for the price back then. Im probably gonna get the Razer Kraken v3 pro or hypersense now, (Pro= hypersense but wireless) or a logitech headset.
Best headset reviews in all of KZhead 👍🏼. Thanks Dmitry.
Thanks for the video. I would have liked some comments about console compatibility and it would've been exactly the info I was looking for. Console game audio + the ability to switch to PC Discord chat would be perfect.
Right, sorry don’t own a console yet. But any of these would work fine with 3.5mm jack. While most of the USB and wireless pairs are PS5 only. -D.
@@HardwareCanucks thanks again.
The EPOS H3 Hybrid can do that. The H3 Hybrid is analogue headset with the option to connect wireless Bluetooth at the same time. So you can game and chat via Smartphone Discord etc. With the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid you can connect wireless via dongle + wireless via Bluetooth. But that comes at a pretty hefty price for a overall meh/okay music performance. It's not bad but not really good either, depending from what Headphone-Quality your coming it's either okay or meh music wise. For competitive gaming the position is not top notch and the detaisl could be better, but the separation of sounds is good and it isolates well.
its 2021 and HardwareCanucks has never mentioned the MMX 300 2. Gen ever? Maybe now that they updated the line with the MMX 100 and 150 you guys could do a roundup? They're quality products made to last, I think your viewers would appreciate it, especially since you delved deeper into higher fidelity audio on many occasions
I've still been using the Philips SHP9500's + Vmoda boom pro mic as my gaming headset and I love it. It's been my favorite setup to date
Hands down the best I’ve used as well. Gaming headsets are so overpriced for the sound quality you get. It’s ridiculous
Overrated combo. The mic is too quite
@@sammitchell7310 My mic is just fine, my friends in discord say the quality is really good so idk what you're talking about lol
The Vmoda boom pro is too damn expensive for me lol are there any other alternatives?
@@darthpyrrhus2134 Brother if a $25 mic is too expensive for you I don't think there's gonna be any options for you
Great and informative video! Why no mice test for Logitech g Pro X tho??
I have the Corsair HS70 BT version because they look like a regular pair of headphones and the audio is amazing. The Mic sounds super clean as well but it does have a hard time picking up voice unless it’s like right by your mouth
I have the Corsair HS60 Pro Surround, very comfy, nice sound, but the connector broke and the ear cushions started to rip off of the headphones on both sides after a year
Personally having owned several high and mid tier headphones, the mid category is doing so well, it just doesn't justify the price of the higher end headsets
True. I had Steelseries Artics pro (180$ at the time) = the worst headsets i ever had. Im sticking to hyperx cloud 2 from then, 10/10.
@@ogdusan2080 also had arctis pro wireless and astro a50, audio fidelity not worth the extra money over the HS80
@@ogdusan2080 Does it bother you that you cant EQ the Hyper Cloud 2? Have you tried using Dolby Atmos with them?
@@p1productions1 not quite. Im CSGO players, so it doesn’t bother me at all, and they are perfect headsets for cs, so fine with me 😅
I currently use the Drop Sennheisser PC38X but I think you're missing some factors in your review methodology. While not a bad headset I wear it for several hours per day - About 6 months of use so far. However it's not as comfortable as you describe, you're wrong - I have an average sized head and ears but yet it has a clamping force higher than desirable and your ears do touch some parts which can be irritating after an hour of prolonged use. I think your Hardware Canucks review style and production values are high but you need to use more individuals in the testing process otherwise what's comfortable to one person isn't for the other and this can provide an incorrect opinion of the comfort. I'm continually on the search for a headset that offers 1) comfort, 2) sound quality and 3) microphone quality but most vendors struggle to provide something wired/wireless with all three factors considered.
their review values arent high.. they completely suck.
I’m anxiously awaiting the Kraken V3 Pro wireless headset. Said Q4 of 2021 but stillll hasn’t come out yet.
Such a well done video compared to others I've watched
The Razer Kraken headsets shown in the video are Razer Kraken V3 Hypersense and they Retail for $130. Razer Kraken V3 Pro are wireless and retail for $200. Can HC fix such basic mistakes?
Thx
Why is Cooler Master MH751/752 headset not inculded? 😞
What a phenomenal review. I just subbed because of this review
Just bought the Beyerdynamic DT900 Pro X, still loved the video!
mg20 man we need to get more information about it please
I bought the hyperx cloud 2 wireless like a month ago and those are awful tbh. I found a lot of issues and details that were really annoying. However, at the end the usb stopped working and I had to return them to the store. I don't know if I was just unlucky with this product but I really do not recommend these to buy.
The wired ones are much better than the wireless.
Thank you for the review Starlord
Great stuff as usual, thanks Dmitry!
"You can wiggle the microphone as you uninstall Battlefield" Damn. 🤣🤣🤣
The drop PC38x, or the Jubilee are the best headphones for the money hands DOWN, esp with them being on sale.
On sell, yes. Regular price, hd560S is superior
Also the he400se. Don't forget about those
Still rocking the hd58x and love them. The sound amazing and look so damn good. Edit: H6pro open is a great gaming headset.
Awesome list. Which headset would you recommend that has sidetone? Maybe something around the $100-$150 range?
"You can wiggle the microphone as you uninstall battlefield." Lol
In my opinion the GSP 300 should also be in the value category. Same price range as the others in the category and good mic and good audio quality.
Stopped working for me in under a year but other than that mic, audio, and price was pretty good.
I have the penrose and they are not uncomfortable, just not as comfortable as some others … but the sound quality for wireless are the best … i would recommend getting them 50% off when they have their b-stock sale !
When I tell you the LucidSound LS35X are the most comfortable, best game sound (crisp, loud, good bass), and the mic and party/game volume settings were phenomenal…. The only thing that really disheartened me and ruined them was that after a couple months, the sound started cutting out multiple times during a gaming session, starting being a cut per every couple seconds. And the rotating cuffs ended up cracking after a year of casual and careful use. They also had short range while stepping away from the room w/ the xbox. I wish the brand would fix those issues because they could EASILY dominate the wireless xbox headset market with them since they’re $140 and a dream in terms of sound, mic, feature quality until the cutting out starts.
With each mic test I wait for him to start with, "so like this one time".
dankpod watcher
Question: There is a Razer Kraken V3, V3 Hypersense and V3 Pro (Also with Hypersense). The V3 Pro is a wireless headphone. Is their a mix up in the Video or am I wrong?
There’s a mixup. The V3 Pro is not out yet. The one he’s referring to is the V3 Hypersense. I only know this because I’ve been waiting for the pro release. It’s supposed to be before the end of this year(from a Reddit thread though, so not sure how accurate that is).
@@CloudTheHeroX Same here. I've been watching for the v3 pro for awhile now. Its finally up for pre order and expected to ship out the December 24th.
bro once again great job with the video.. but sad you see no mention of the legendary cloud 2 wired in the budget section as it's nearly $60 now aaand please review HD 560s for gaming once.. people on reddit believe it's the best pair for any competitive esports.. please do a review and comparison
Did a massive double-take seeing your Zach P (ouchkick) desk pad. Super sick!
Regular HyperX Cloud Alpha was THE BEST headset for me in 2019, 2020, is in 2021 and will be in 2022 ❤❤❤
I also think the SHP9500 with a vmoda boompro mic is a great option. Modmic works too, but it's an extra cable. Otherwise the wireless modmic would be a good pair with the SHP9500 as well. Edit: They also make a closed back headset version with a mic, but I have not tried it yet called the TAG6105
For sure, we've done a full video with the VMODA mic and SHP9500 - SUCH a good combo! -D.
Overly bright and awful for anything but gaming.
the shp9500 sucks, bought it for 100€ because it got praised everywhere, the earpads are so shallow the ears are pressed into the driver , like wtf
I have been rocking Sennheiser GameOne open back for years and will continue for few years to come, they are excellent.
I bought the H6pro closed.... really awesome..... only downside... its cable a little too short.. just ordered extension cable for it👍👍
why is chris pratt doing youtube videos ?
No love for the Cloud Stinger? 🥺
Cloud Stinger is trash, however, it's weird that there's no HyperX at all, although that Fnatic headset is basically rebranded Cloud Alpha
You missed the Cloud II?
@@xFlowRS nah, fnatic may take after HyperX in terms of build, but in sound quality they are not similar at all.
@@ethan7633 which one would you say is better
@@pureidiocracy1636 cloud alpha
The black shark v2 pros Wireless are 135 dlls Usd , picked some up , cant wait to try them
I just been through this rabbit hole of trying to find the perfect pair of gaming headset with a decent mic and can be used for music listening as well. After wasting a lot of money trying many pairs from different brands (from Logitech, Sennheiser to Epos), sold them all and ended up pairing my high end open back music headphones, a DAC + A class Amp pair with a Rode Wireless Go as my mic.
I have tried a few things. Modmic wireless GET IT! I tried their wired mics before and they were honestly garbage. Modmic Wireless on the other hand, as good as it can get. For convenience I dropped my Studio mic for mod mic wireless. Want to sound good? that is what you get. Hopefully a type C in the future. As for headsets? I always was recommending Game one, good sound quality and usuable mic. Now that the new Epos H6 pro doesn't look like a total joke, unlike their previous models, that might be a good pick up! I tried the Audeze, what a joke. Sounds like shit, drops connection endlessly and the mic is unusable at best. I myself, will be sticking with my Philips Fidelio X2 and the modmic wireless for now. I would like to go fully wireless, but something has to convince me first.
I think their wired mics are good, except they’re dependent on your sound card. The wireless isn’t, and as such you get sound exactly as they designed it. Also, was it really ever $79? I’m seeing $140 rn everywhere
The best gaming headset is always a pair of audiophile headphones with modmic added on it.
They know this, but they live of sponsorships. Also the best option is using a lavalier type of microphone and sound better than modmics.
@@IndivisibleByZero but then you have another cable unless you get something like a Rode Wireless Go. I think the main reason they made this video is not because of the affiliate links but because many people just wanna pick up one product and be done with it. They don't want to deal with having to glue a microphone on their pair of headphones or buy some that have a detachable cable so they can fit a BoomPro. I mean say they did a video about ModMics and lavalier mics, some people would complain that they should get a dedicated mic and stand, hook that up to a mixer/interface, and use proper headphones with it. There is always room for improvement, but most people just don't care
I have the Sundara and the Penrose. I like both.
What’s your top pic under $150?
What do you guys recommend?
Love these headset reviews and have been looking for a new good sounding wireless headset option since im used to the freedom that wireless headsets give. I was wondering if you guys were gonna do a review on the H3PRO Hybrid from EPOS since one of the headsets in your best sounding category was the EPOS H6 Pro. I know that wired headsets and wireless headsets are not the same in regards to being the best sounding but would love you guys feedback on the H3PRO Hybrid. I currently have a modmic wireless for my microphone so for me Im just looking for the best sounding wireless headset option out there with comfort in mind. Love these full gathering of all the headsets for the year and keep up the good content :).
I know this comment has nothing to do with this video but from what song is youre profile pic from?
You should try the G7 edifier, it's a great headset, better than some quoted in the video for sure.
It's a bold statement telling me that I can buy.... More accurate Will it be "you could buy" 🤣 but as every year I'll be enjoying the best video as I always do ✌️😛
It´s not "The Best Gaming Headsets You Can Buy" when you don´t have the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 v2 on your list - It´s only "The SECOND Best Gaming Headsets You Can Buy" list ;)
Nah in terms of gaming it not good enough bro it better for music rather than gaming :))
@@huyphucnguyen5623 You dont know what you are talking about And if you combine your Beyer MMX 300 V2 with a Sennheiser GSX 1000 surround It´s just WOW
If you ever were to do a "All time best gaming headsets" it would be great! I'm currently still using my now 8 year old Sennheiser Game Zero but I feel like I kinda need an upgrade, or am I? Would really be awesome to hear your thought my dude!
I'm still rocking my PC360's (the version before the Game Zero I think) and will continue rocking them until they die, despite temptations to buy a new gaming headset! And when that Time comes, I'll probably just go with the PC38X or whatever is the latest in that lineup.
Bought the HS80 3 months ago, very comfortable, fairly decent battery for almost 9am to 10pm usage (with some breaks) microphone is great. BUT: 1) lots of software to install for a headset 2) requires premium purchase of software to gain full use 3) The led on mic wont turn off (red to indicate mute, but app lets you hide light when muted instead. This never worked) 4) After 3 months the right-side speaker stopped so I brought it back for a refund 5) Not good support from Corsair
I have Razer Blackshark and the Logitech G335. I much prefer the G335 even more comfortable (especially in long sessions and doesn't heat up ears), lighter and everything either same or better on G335.
Could you do a review about Astro’s headsets? I like your reviews.
Awsome video keep up the good work I have the blackshark v2 pro
You like ? I want buy the blackshark v2 pro wireless.
@@dudu43ss is a really good headset and comfortable and sounds great also I love the design
Recently bought the steelseries arctis prime, aswell as a cheap DAC, it sounds so amazing. Also the most comfortable headset I've ever owned.