12 best gaming headphones

In this price segment, the term “game” refers more to design than to any other characteristics. Well, the characteristic chopped look and the corresponding colors are present.

Inside the headphones, there are quite standard speakers with 40 mm cones and neodymium magnets. Resistance - 16 ohms, sensitivity - 100 dB.Simply put, even simple sound cards will be able to provide a decent volume level on these headphones. By the nature of the sound, the headphones are clearly designed for those who like to shoot: the bass is noticeably raised.

We note the convenience of long wearing: the manufacturer picked up the stiffness of the ear cushions and the elasticity of the headband.

The main disadvantage of these gaming headphones - in the microphone. It is retractable here, and with its constant movement, the wire breaks back and forth inside. Repair is simple, but it is still worth less to fold the microphone. By itself, it is rather average, it does not shine with sensitivity - a common problem of inexpensive headsets.

A small bonus from the manufacturer is the ability to use the headset with mobile devices: there is a 4-pin jack and answer / volume control buttons.

Inexpensive headset does not terrify from the shelf immediately frank kitsch in design, but it can boast a double connection: standard jacks and USB. True, we immediately note that the impedance of the “ears” is 32 ohms, a weak audio card will be wobbled with difficulty even despite the sensitivity of 115 dB. But the USB-plug, in fact, turns out to be absolutely useless in fact - the backlight is simply powered from it. And that's all.

Headphones sit on the head well, there is no excessive pressure. Rather, someone will even miss him, with a small head and headphones can slip. Sound insulation is ample.

The quality of the microphone for this price segment can also be called high: there is enough sensitivity, speech is discriminating. Eh, if only we could get rid of the overpayment for meaningless backlighting via USB ...

The design of this model, as they say, is an amateur, the quality of the materials used is typical for the price category as a whole, but the sound design of the headphones and the realistic sound deserve good words. However, the first one is very close to some decisions of the SteelSeries company (adjusted for glossy plastic, leatherette and foam rubber), where the steel wire bows and conditionally adjustable headband are practical and quite reliable.

The relatively thick flat cable in a reinforced silicone sheath also inspires confidence. At the same time, it is surprisingly soft and flexible. As for the sound - everything is really good here. The combination of two cameras, magnets with neodymium cores and CCAW coils provides the device with powerful and intelligible bass, as well as quite clear mid and high frequencies. Without a fashionable recently, the backlight has not been done here, but it is connected using a separate USB connector.

Full-size gaming headset with a nice-laconic design and dual connection - via USB and through jacks. And each has its own advantages - for example, instead of connecting a microphone to the built-in sound card, it is better to use USB due to the built-in noise suppressor, there will be much less noise in the sound. Headphone sensitivity is quite large, sound cards with a powerful output can even overload them at maximum volume. However, the Ministry of Health does not recommend listening to music with headphones on the “hundred” if you have no hearing problems yet.

It is worthwhile to immediately try on these headphones under your head: the adjustment possibilities are limited here, and it’s not a fact that they will be convenient for you.

Playing for hours and, regardless of the size of the head or ears, not to experience discomfort allows this model from the company Kingston. Outwardly, it practically does not differ from the first “clauses” that have become extremely popular, but the second generation has got support for 7.1 sound.

Included HyperX Cloud II is a USB audio card, which generates surround sound programmatically. You will now always understand from which side the enemy is sneaking up. The mode is activated using a special button on the remote. There are also separately regulated the volume of headphones and a microphone, which has become even better. Low frequencies in the “two” are less pronounced and more picky, which makes it an acceptable option for music lovers.

By the way, the manufacturer’s product range also includes a lightweight version of this model, called the Cloud Core. In its configuration there is no sound card, respectively, there is no SURROUND emulation. But, much worse, there is no volume control.

Headphones are not for everyone: with an impedance of 50 ohms, they should be connected to a preamplifier. In addition, the connection is only wired, so there is no trace of surround sound ... Then why did we include them in the top?

Let's go point by point. The first is the sound quality: the perfect sound processing, the widest dynamic range. Exactly what we love Sennheiser for. In the end, and the games are different: someone needs to shake heels from the roar, and someone more to taste the sunny morning to go around Whiteran and listen to how the wind rustles in the foliage. The second is the work of the microphone: it is also impossible to find fault with it. The third is shape ear cushions: it’s enough to hold new headphones on your head so that they perfectly fit the ear shells.

Therefore, for the versatility of these headphones with a microphone, you can put a solid top five: they are perfect for any application, not only for games. But at the same time, of course, they somehow lost to the specialized models.

A review of the best gaming headphones would be incomplete without a representative of a recognized trendsetter in the field of gaming peripherals, whose successful discoveries shamelessly copy other manufacturers. This year, the Danish company SteelSeries conducted an update and rebranding of the headphone lineup, making it easier to navigate the family. The weightier the digital index in the title - the steeper the device.

The recommended model has replaced the Siberia Elite Prism and it’s really gaming headphones of the elite category. Chic deep ear cushions provide perfect sound insulation. The controls on the cups are ergonomic and more practical than a separate console. The luminous ring on the retractable microphone very clearly informs when it is activated. Several game profiles, the ability to transfer them through the "cloud" and many, many more. It is only necessary to keep in mind that it is highly desirable to connect headphones through a discrete sound card.

If during game battles you prefer the most comfortable conditions, which implies the absence of any interference, the Razer ManO’War headphones may be the right solution for you. Professional cybersportsmen are very cautious about wireless peripherals, since the charge in the battery is not infinite, and the battery itself makes a significant contribution to the overall weight, but for an amateur gamer, convenience is often in the first place. Moreover, the recommended headphones work confidently at a distance of up to 12 meters from the installation location of the USB radio module and allow you to enjoy music, for example, lying on your favorite couch. Let this model and the wired connection as an alternative - the number of fans of Razer products would definitely increase. But what is not, is not. Another conditional disadvantage of ManO’War is a specific feature of their utility utility, which focuses exclusively on the cloud storage of user settings.