Let's check out some of the best gaming headsets from 2023!
Honorable Mentions:
🎧 HyperX Cloud III Wired: amzn.to/3QJtG3U
🎧 Corsair HS80 MAX amzn.to/3saJmom
Top 5 Headsets:
🎧 5. Corsair Virtuoso PRO amzn.to/3Q0HIOa
🎧 4. beyerdynamic MMX 200 amzn.to/4964qgo
🎧 3. Turtle Beach Stealth Pro amzn.to/3tHRHjV
🎧 2. Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 amzn.to/3Q4yoZO
🎧 1. Audeze Maxwell amzn.to/3QqMW77
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00:00 Top 5 Gaming Headsets
01:08 Honorable Mention: HyperX Cloud III
03:18 Honorable Mention: Corsair HS80 Max
06:06 #5 Corsair Virtuoso Pro
10:32 #4 Beyerdynamic MMX 200
14:34 #3 Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
19:27 #2 Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023
23:28 #1 Audeze Maxwell
28:39 Mic tests
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That mic test was amazing... great choice.
AMAZING review video! So happy to see GadgetTryTech on the channel! Keep up the great work guys!
Wow didn't expect to see you here! What a pleasant surprise:D
Great reviews! I was finding several review videos and I love the way you laid it all out and did the mic tests. I just clicked subscribe because of the great video. Also, that dudes beard is ON POINT!
Great video Frank! So happy to see you bring on GadgetTryTech! One of my best friends for 30+ years. Super smart and one of the best in the space! Looking forward to more collabs! 🔥
its insane turtle beach managed to allow us to not only hear the sounds of the footsteps but also **see** their **footprints**
Love the video, just in time for when I'm looking for a new headset. Probably gonna pick me up that corsair virtuoso pro headphones.
Hey Frank, I am about to embark on the process of a complete rebuild of my setup. While I have most things figured out, there's a couple things that I have yet to decide on the direction of and would love to see a Room Tour Project geared towards audiophiles and audiophile setups, ie, headphones/cans, amps and dacs as well as studio monitors.
That mic comparison at the end was absolutely amazing 😂
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I picked up the Skullcandy SLYR Pro’s and I’m super impressed. Not seen many people review, but they have an on-board EQ that can be used for console; not sure if other headsets do this!
The sound augmentation on the MMX is something I tend to look for as a gaming mom. Especially when the kiddos aren't in the same room with me. Allows me to hear what's going on with them but still able to enjoy some me time as well.
I'm not sure about the beyerdynamic MMX 200, but I have the beyerdynamic MMX 100 and the microphone randomly began cutting out after about 6 months (just a warning for those looking at these) The sound quality is wonderful tho :)
I've had problems with the removable mic stop working. And they don't have the mic for sale anywhere if you want to replace it. Definitely not worth it
My audio jack went out now i need to order a new one i wish it wasnt so fragile i really enjoy the audio from this
Really needed this for the weekend giving its black Friday season
Been waiting for this video Thank you very much..
Thanks a stack for this one buddy! Really appreciate it.
Love the video. Especially the cameo from my guy Joe!
The Maxwell is just too good! I don't even use my Klipsch home theater setup as often cuz I've always got the Maxwells on 😂
I love my Virtuoso Pros. The sound is great and definitely has that extra bass which I like. My only complaints are I wish the padding on the ear cups was more comfortable (hoping for aftermarket options) and if they were more over ear than on ear. Also the braided cable can make noise with friction. Other than that I love everything about them.
I want some but the $309 AUD price tag sucks ass
Buy a set of wicked cushions. They step your headset to a level you'd never expect. I remember my first pair of wicked cushions i bought. Unbelievably comfortable, noise cancelling, gives better bass tones. They are impressive
@@valkoinen2210 damn that'd turn me off from buying them as well.
@@zEr0ic3Gaming I checked their website and I don't see any for this model in particular. Hopefully they do drop them soon.
@@Broba_Fett hopefully my guy, they would 100% fix the issue you have
Nice video im ordering the audeze maxwell right now! Curious to know tho why the steelseries nova pro are not even in the top 5?
Great video mate, I appreciate you guys that make videos like this.
My biggest personal disappointment was the lack of an inline chat/game mixer (except for maybe the last headset...I couldnt tell). This is a requirement for any headset I own. With how inconsistent teammate's mic volumes can be, this feature is by far my favorite. It's annoying having to change it in game every couple matches to get the mix I want.
For the maxwell it's worth it regardless of the little things
Excellent tutorial friend thanks for the input
How come Astro's never get rec anymore, by far have been my personal favorite. Astro A50's specifically. Went through Razer, Corsair, Turtle beach (lol), and ended up at Astro's. Everything sounds cheap when compared.
great list . I recently got logitech g pro x for $80 too and been satisfied so far. best for casual gamer like me
Ksc75 beats the shit out of the g pro x in sound quality, I'd recommend giving them a try tbh considering how cheap they are. I'd also recommend not listening to randomfrankp, audio enthusiasts and just general peripheral enthusiasts such as myself avoid his channel like a plague because he's just some guy who doesn't know shit giving opinions on stuff he knows nothing about misleading people in the process hence why I'm here in his comments
I'm defiantly picking this up, I've had Steel Series for so long, I just need a upgrade
Odds on doing a strictly "Top value for price" series as well where you go over products that might not be the best but offer outstanding quality for their price segment. For some products, you would have mentioned options in the "best" videos already (the Hyper X Cloud III in this one, for example), but I don't mind them being repeated. I think it would be interesting for a lot of people who are looking for decent quality without being willing to go the step into the "pro-level" segment due to price and are basically looking for stuff that offers "upper class performance for a middle class price". Great output today, I dig it.
He does this but this is a one off on the best of the best of 2023. You’re on the wrong video because he already has videos on the best value headsets for this year. Do ya research 😂
@@krayt10 Don't worry lad, I do know his content. Beyond all of that, there's a way to talk to one another without being pretentious. I was referring to Black Friday and Cyber Monday specifically, as price reductions will mean that products previously not relevant may suddenly soar to the top and offer big value if it's, say, 80 bucks instead of 130.
@@krayt10calm down
@@mrcx6142 i advise you to do your own research and that’s pretentious??? Naptime was 3 hours ago n you missed it lil un🤣
@@krayt10could you link me this video I am new on this chanel and didnt find the video
Bro you had me jamming with Just a Friend at 7 in the morning!! Great video man keep it up!
Nailed it great video Subscribed 😀
Thanks for your video. One question, Maxwell or the LCD-GX. Please help
Good review mate but I think you must do a specifically one about audio technica ath-m50xsts xlr version. It adds a 20 series condenser mic geo Audi technica! Thanks and merry Christmas!!
My current headset is a turtle beach 70x and when I put the mic up to mute it people still hear me so this is a great help thanks
I can't wait to try the Maxwell, I can only imagine how phenomenal they are because I'm using the Penrose right now and let me tell you they are the best headphones I've ever had/heard. The sound, oh my God, you have to listen to them because word can't express how fantastic they are.
Can I get an update?
@@javviii Sorry may but I haven't bought the Maxwell yet, they are still sold out here, at least the Xbox version which is the one I want since I can use it on my Playstation 5 as well. Google the best gaming headset of 2023 and you'll notice that it is in number 1 in almost every list I've watched. It's is the gaming headset to best in 2023.
Yeah update us bro its xmas and i assume you got em today aha
@@M8YonXBL Although I'm not the original commenter I did just get them in today and I'll give you my first thoughts on them. I will first say that I am not a gamer. I don't play games and I didn't buy the Maxwells because I wanted a gaming headset, I bought them because they're planar magnetics, were 100 USD cheaper than the Edifiers, and were bluetooth (although I could've gotten the MM100s which were also planar magnetics but they're not bluetooth so I decided not to). And Jesus Christ these are really some of the best headphones in the world right now. I thought I'd be at least a little disappointed because I knew I definitely overhyped myself but even after doing that I still found them to have exceeded my expectations on what a headphone could sound like. They are crystal clear audio-wise and have some of the greatest sound-staging and imaging I've ever seen. I had decided to compare them with all of my other headphones which includes things like a beater pair of turtle beaches, Sony XM4s, and even a beater Beyerdynamic. The only way I can describe the result was that it was like seeing Hulk Hogan curbstomp a 5 year old girl. It was just ridiculous how good these things sounded. In fact, the only thing I found that offered any kind of fair comparison to the Maxwells were my Vinyl-Record set up which includes a 600 USD monitor, 400 USD amp, and 500 USD player. The fact that the only thing that beat the Maxwells in my household was a 1500 USD audio set up should be a testament to the sheer quality that these things provide. The only, ONLY, thing that I dislike about these is how annoying they can be to deal with sometimes. They'll have a tendency to create audio artifacts when out of your ear and will also sometimes just stop playing audio if you connect multiple bluetooth devices to them which is really easy to do so. But as long as you use the wireless dongle thingy or you double check your devices to make sure that they aren't connected to them no problems will be found. If you're thinking of buying these I strongly advise you do so. These are probably one of the easiest and cheapest way to get into proper audiophile grade stuff without overly breaking the bank
@omarfish8940 you need to return them and get another pair sounds like they got damaged in shipping
Masterful video bro!!!
Im so glad to be an Audeze dealer in Canada, we sell a CRAP TON of Maxwell!
Great breakdown, this will help me a lot !
I have the blackshark v2 pros 2023 and the only thing that gets me is the actual mic mute button and the fact there is no tone or light to let me know that my mic is muted. If they fix that the headset is perfect.
Excelente colaboración 🎉
how do you feel about audio technica headphones ath-M60x or ath-M50
Amazing video Man!
Awesome Frank! Thanks!
Razer mic is just another level
I'm using Orbit S, love it so much, above the mic, Virtuso Pro and Blackshark V2 Pro very good, and I fancy on the blackshark mic.
Audezee Maxwell or Arctis Nova Pro? I will use those a lot, for CS2 gaming and my daily office work for video calls.
great video as always but big question when turning on any of these gaming headset do they auto switch the sound panal with out touch it. ive been looking for a new headset i have the 1st gen arctis 7 wireless its been dieing a slow death. but it has the only feature i love which is the audio auto switch. anyones input would be nice thanks
Love my Maxwell too :3. The great sound quality paired with insane battery life is awesome to have.
I like it but I'd trade most of the battery life for weight savings. It's really not an inconvenience to plug it in, as long as it can last a whole session. I just don't see the need for days and days of avoiding plugging in a cable vs constantly having it weigh down on you while wearing it.
@@chillpengeru I don't really notice the weight lol but I do wear them upwards of 12 hours a day most days and sometimes much more so battery life I needed for me. Plus the good thing about insane battery life is once the battery starts to not hold a charge as long as you might want it to you might not even notice if the battery life gets cut in half as it would still last you over a day before needing a recharge.
How is it for hearing enemy footsteps and stuff?
@@rainmakerhd6959 They're decent but my kiwi Orchestra lite iems crush them in that Regard. They're good gaming headphones but there are iems and other headphones out there that are far superior ( according to reviews anyway) for pinpointing enemies. Check out Fresh Reviews if you want to know what the best at all budgets are that he's currently tested 😊.
Nice review. Can you use the hyperx cloud 3 while charging via cable?
the vzr model one are the best, it has good positioning and a beast mic
THANK YOU FRANK ‼️‼️
Would I be able to change out the battery on the Audeze Maxwell in the future, once it starts dying out easily?
My Sennheiser game one or s it zero??? (I forget which its the closed style) while good and has served me well I'm sick of the wires tangling up and also the foam ear cups have deteriorated making it uncomfortable to use during long sessions. The mic is brilliant though, on par with the razer i would say so might try to salvage it.
Hey Frank is the Razer Blackshark v2 2023 compatible with the Xbox Series X ?
I’ve tried half of these, and Logitech X 2 pro wireless has been my personal favorite. Largely for comfort, looks, and sound quality. Wish mic was better but I only use for discord so all good.
You mean the Pro x 2? those are better than corsairs?
@@Jaie55 IMO they are. I know they aren't reviewed as well. But I've owned a lot of headsets and for gaming headsets, I still prefer logitech for overall use. I don't stream or youtube so the mic quality doesn't really matter a whole lot. no one evevr complains about it so it's the thing I care least about. The SQ of the logitech is significantly better than something like the blackshark V2 imo.
@@Smi77y1 damn bro, I'm thinking of buying it and this helped me
Headphones are definitely very person-specific but I don't think you'll be dissapointed.@@Jaie55
@@Jaie55 the mic rather crap tbh .. im not shitting it u dont have out of the box exp. the HS80 are much better
My only question is I have a blue yeti mic, would I be able to connect any of these to it (ima say no since these where wireless.)
I will either for the Beyerdynamic or the Audeze they are the better manufacturer and have the better sound stage also if you can have a separate mic you its better to get some Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro x
Friends don't let friends get their ears r4p3d by using DT900s. Please, dear Lord get better headphones.
Much respect for FrankyP. Been solid for years and no drama or selling out.
Is the Hyber cloud 3 wireless ones just as good ?
BSV2 Pro look amazing, nice touch for Synapse. I was wondering if you had any problems recently with the update, the razer subreddit is full of posts saying it messed up the audio after updating.
All Razer headsets are just fucking trash lol
wondering too, people on reddit are complaining about a static sound issue when no sound is playing
@@aukwi prob cuz they suck along with basically everything else razer has with audio XD, likely due to them cheaping out on some internals (not unusual for razer) as I remember some cheapo KZ iems had similar issues on systems with some on board audio solutions and on cheap sound boards.
i have the razer kraken ultimate headset and after the update my headset is completely screwed. My audio comes and goes. For some games it’ll say “No sound driver” and for others if i switch in and out of tabs the headset just breaks and takes away my audio. Reinstalling razer, my pc, and troubleshooting don’t do anything. I’m bummed bc the headset was pretty pricey at the time i bought it. The mic quality used to be good as well and now it sucks. I don’t recommend purchasing razer headsets… atleast now. Razer won’t address the issue and they keep blaming their buyers by saying it’s our pcs problem and saying “make sure it’s set as your audio device.” They are 0 help and investing in any razer product is a waste of money.
Been rocking hyper x cloud 2 for a few years now and looking for an upgrade.
Are there any gaming headphones (without a mic ofc), maybe even wireless?
can you not just use a different mic on the Audeze? do they have some proprietary connection?
Already got the basilisk mouse (best rated gaming mouses in alot fo reviews) has the razer huntsman v2 thing on my wishlist for chirstmas. Then i have this headset left which i’ll by on my own. And my razer collection is complete (sorta)
So Maxwell v2 with increased mic quality to match or surpass the Blackshark then would just about be perfect in the current market eh?
all 3 sound great on desktop, but sounds still far from score-able
Where can i find Audeze Maxwell?? Cant find them anywhere to buy immediately
what have you done to the razor mic because mine sounds like im in a tin can underwater
I hopped on Audeze's diq with me ol' set of Penrose and it was my foot in the door with planars. Best audio move i ever made was discovering planar magnetics 🤤
which do you recommend for the steam deck?
Is the Astro a50 good ???
Are the Astros A50 a good headset ?
I’m looking for a headset with good surround sound and footstep enhancement for a competitive advantage in games like rust/tarkov. Could someone help me find one?
What do you recommend for wired headsets
I have the Black Shark in Both the regular and Pro. Amazing!
Which headset would eliminate my computer's loud humming noise without "active noise cancellation", but rather just passive noise cancelling (through a good seal on earcups)? I want best passive noise cancelling headphones cuz I play on a gaming laptop.... so you know... I don't care about it being wireless.
20:30 If this is the BlackShark mic then that is crazy cuz I honestly couldn't even tell you switched from your designated microphone to a headset one. I have heard that the audio is kind of mediocre on it though, especially when it compares to SteelSeries and Maxwell what would you guys say this headset compares to it in that department?
Love gadgetrytech channel
Please do the sound tests like these from now on 😂
For mic quality you can fix it with software making it more nuts
24:40 What is that mouse color variation? It looks like a logitech g pro x superight..
Can the Blackshark V2 Pro not be used for Xbox series X?
the hs80's are very good when EQd with Dolby
I do agree, Black shark v2 is amazing. BUT.... ive gone through 2 of these because the plastic piece that holds the ear cup to the headband breaks and is very prone to break. Not sure why but it happened twice and is pretty well known. Edit: this is in the span of a year
Awesome video, btw I thought you will be changing your name?
where does Arctis Nova Pro rank?. i want the best sound headphones/headset idc if with mic or not. what should i get for best sound quality, i want to hear everything a game offers even the slightest and far sounds like in Pubg steps i want to hear everything. for price as long as it's less than 300$.
swapped from 2023 blackshark v2 pro to hyperx cloud 3 wireless, and I must say the hyperx cloud 3's are being slept on very comfortable and audio/mic is so nice
Agreed.
Cloud 3's are slept on by complete idiots like RandomFrankP because they've never heard good audio and shill razer cuz they get paid a fat bag of cash. Cloud 2's and cloud 3's are one of the VERY FEW actually good gaming headsets and imo should be 2nd behind the maxwells.
Are they better than the 2023 BSv2
@vxtwist6325 I would say they are equally comfortable, both have great mics but razer slightly edges out, cloud 3 has less bass, but not absent! Cloud 3 has 120hr battery and razer 70hrs. Cloud has no Bluetooth, razer Bluetooth is not simultaneous so it's not that great. When it comes to connecting, the cloud 3 connection is insane out of the 7 wireless headsets iv tried, it's instant even if you reboot your PC. Clouds have the best side tone iv ever heard, if you are into hearing yourself speak. Also cloud 3 is like 120$ right now from 165$ so it just depends what you want.
What made you swap?
My only issue is the BlackSharks is the lack of mic monitoring when using it on console. I wish there was a way around this because they sound amazing
Hi can u tell me your synapse settings for it as im struggling to find decent settings for it. As i play rainbow six siege so i gotta hear footsteps lol
What I don't get is: How does the Corsair HS70 Pro beat al of these headsets on RTINGS ? I have the HS70 Pro and tried to upgrade to the Epos H6PRO and it was terrible compared to the Corsair.. Now I am very hesitant to choose my next upgrade. On RTINGS the HS80MAX performs worse than the HS70 Pro... I am so confused. Can anyone help? before I go on and purchase every gaming headset known to man :// lol
razer n hyperx mics sound so nice
I have literally tried all of the headsets mentioned in this video except the Maxwell and the beyerdynamics and found myself ALWAYS going back to ol’ faithful my Virtuoso XT and I only play on console.
All headsets in this video apart from cloud 3's and the maxwells suck ass XD
What would you recommend for for google meets and zoom? I need something great for work and gaming on the side.
Literally any of these they are branded as "gaming headsets" but they are universal and can be used for anything they are top tier after all
what about Roccat's Syn Max Air Wireless?
I have the hyperx cloud alpha wireless and it's one of the best sounding headsets I've used. I'm a stickler for good sound though so I've been looking for a more premium wireless option and I think I'm gonna go with the maxwell. I'd have it already if it went on sale at all during black Friday but it seems like audeze is having supply issues since the maxwell is on backorder until January.
Are the cloud alphas worth it? I have the A50 an it took a shit on me an definitely done paying that much for headset
@that1godares669 they're about a year old but still hold up very well. Using them right now actually. Haven't charged them in about a month and they've never had anything wrong with them other than some hitches with the sound rarely because they are wireless. I highly recommend them especially at their price
@@that1godares669nah don't buy cloud alphas they're pretty bad
Thanks man, just bought my Razer Blackshark V2 Pro today cuz of this review!
Do you like them?
@@bobbieluij I do, but my audio is flipped in Warzone for some reason and I think it's related to the setup in Synapse.
damn this came in clutch my arctic 5s just gave up on me
Definitely grabbing the Blackshark V2 Pro
i have a DAC/AMP now and i'd like to switch to better headphones with high impendency. any suggestions?
Hd 660s2 or hd600/6xx/560s. Look on used markets. Also try iems. Truthear crinacle zeros are a good entry point into iems.
The Razer Blackshark mic is the best I have ever heard on a headset, hands down. Truly incredible.
Logitech g pro x is better than everything mic quality wise but sound quality is bad
With blue mic
completely opposite if we are talking about wireless. G pro x have one of the worst mics in wireless headsets
LOL WHAT HAHAHAHAHAHA @@yoshihisa4213
@@maxchopin409that’s crazy everyone that heard me talk thru the Logitech wireless headset said it sounded great. The biggest down fall was game audio it was horrible
YOU GOT WHAT I NEED!
So the question is, are there audophile headphones that are wireless and can work on PC to game with? without the built in microphone
The black sharks mic really is impressive
the HyperX Cloud III mic sounded a little bit flat but very nice
That Razer mic is next level
Anyone know anything about the Turtle Beach Stealths having random BLE connection interruption/interception/issues??