A new era of 4k graphics, higher frame rates, and nearly nonexistent loading times has arrived for gamers with the release of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, two game-changing consoles. It is simple to concentrate on the visual improvements and flashy new visuals, but this means that a crucial aspect of the gaming experience—the sound—is sometimes disregarded and underestimated.
In order to get the most out of your console, choosing the correct headset is essential. In multiplayer games, it will provide a more realistic experience and give you the upper hand.
Fortunately, the Evening Standard is here to help you by making things simpler. The most famous and well-known gaming firms have provided us with premium and inexpensive headsets to test.
Our exhaustive guide, which was tested on both the most recent Xbox and PlayStation models and their predecessors, identifies the top gaming headphones now on the market as 2023 gets under way.
Wireless Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro
This is a lovely piece of equipment. In fact, they are so fantastic that you could use them as your regular headphones and they would still perform great. They are very adaptable.
The Steelseries insignia is displayed on the ear cups themselves in silver, giving these bad boys an attractive, matte black finish. The ear cups itself can rotate to accommodate different head shapes, and the headband and cups are both padded for comfort.
Multi-device connectivity with the Nova Pro Wireless eliminates the “which console” conundrum that plagues many headsets. The headsets itself connect to a “base station” (honestly, this part is a little tricky), which can be connected to two sources. Bluetooth and cable connections can also be used in place of these sources.
And how does it sound? In a word, superb. The soundscape is exceptionally nicely rendered because there includes active noise reduction, lovely deep bass, and a 360 degree audio function. In other words, ideal for both playing Call of Duty and listening to music.
The gaming fun may last an endless amount of time thanks to the two batteries, each of which can be charged independently and swapped in and out. Even better, Steelseries has introduced a quick charge feature, which enables you to play for three hours after only 15 minutes of charging. Not at all awful.
A bonus is that the microphone is highly discrete and tucks into the ear cup itself. Yes, the price is considerable, but in this case, it illustrates that you get what you pay for.
Budget Alternative: Steelseries Arctis Nova 1
The Arctis Nova 1 is one of the less expensive gaming headsets on this list and lacks some of the flashier features of its more expensive rivals. The ear-cups, which are mostly made of lightweight plastic and are filled with memory foam, are surprisingly comfortable to wear.
When not in use, the microphone itself is pleasantly discrete, folding up into the ear-cup. There is no Bluetooth on this device; instead, it connects via a changeable connection. The controls are straightforward: volume, mute, and power.
Do the audio and video match after all that? Even if the sound quality is passable and the sound cancelling features are at most rudimentary, it’s not one of the best on the market. However, it does a nice job of sounding excellent at both ends of the frequency range.
Is it glitzy? No. However, it’s also a reliable, reasonably priced alternative that excels at the fundamentals (sound, build, and comfort). When looking for high-quality inexpensive headsets, this is a significant choice to take into consideration because often the simplest solutions are the finest. Additionally, it can connect to virtually any console thanks to its cable jack.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
The Stealth Pro headset is more expensive than most others on this list, but don’t let that deter you. The most recent product from Turtle Beach to hit the market is a premium set of cans that comes in two separate versions: one for Xbox players and one for PlayStation users.
Power, Bluetooth, Superhuman Hearing (which allows you to foreground specific noises, like gunshots or footsteps – sneaky), and a wheel that allows you to switch in pre-programmed player profiles via a connecting smartphone app are fortunately (with a headset this expensive) remarkably simple controls.
Along with all the bells and whistles, the headset has fantastic sound, especially in surround sound, and helpful noise-canceling functions that are surprisingly effective for a gaming headset.
A full battery (there are two, which can be charged and swapped out with the headset’s battery port) lasts 12 hours, and it even has a USB socket for charging your controllers. This is helpful. With a range of approximately 15 metres, this device is essentially a Bluetooth headset.
There are disadvantages. The headset is a touch undersized, which made it uncomfortable for people with larger heads (like myself). Additionally, the microphone isn’t the best because it’s hidden behind the ear cup, sacrificing sound quality for finesse. But it excels in every other respect.
source from: msn.com
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