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This coupled with the equally soft ear cups makes for a very cozy experience, and does an excellent job of blocking out noise. The top band is thick and has soft padding underneath. I'm someone who struggles with too much weight or tightness on my head, and I have a real sensitivity to uncomfortable headsets. The Cloud line is always touted for comfort and despite the hefty battery this still definitely fits the bill. If you've ever wanted to know what it sounds like having a Cacodemon suddenly show up and whisper sweet blah-things into very specifically your left ear then these can absolutely deliver. I loaded up some Doom Eternal and promptly terrified myself. I was able to easily locate hidden batteries by directional beeps in Deep Rock Galactic and had a wonderful time bouncing along to the tight beats of Shadow Warrior 3. When playing games the directional sound is also very nice. These do an excellent job and are definitely one of the better gaming headsets I've used to listen to music on. It's always fun to listen to some of my favorite sound-heavy songs on a good pair of cans and try to pick the different instruments or bites used.
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It's absolutely loud enough but I can listen to it at full volume and still be fairly comfortable.ĭefinitely one of the better gaming headsets I've used to listen to music.īut the sound quality truly is incredible. A lot of that has to do with the volume you're running the headset at, and volume is probably my only real complaint. That impressive battery life is, of course, a best-case scenario. I have been using this thing for gaming and music listening pretty consistently for the past week and we aren't even at 50% battery yet.

I spent a workday listening to music and checked the battery again: I swear it still said 80%. Out of the box, this unit was reporting having about 80% charge, so I decided to leave it there to see how well that held. It's a pretty massive feat and I feel HyperX has pulled it off. You're looking at up to 300 hours of battery life in wireless mode while still keeping the headset relatively light and comfortable. The biggest drawcard for this headset is the new huge battery. We all love it on the team and now HyperX has cut the cord on its best pair of cans. The HyperX Cloud Alpha is perhaps the most praised thing to exist on this site. Read our full Razer Blackshark V2 review (opens in new tab). Though it has to be said that we've seen deals as low as $130 so it is worth looking at.īut overall price is the other stand-out feature of the wired BlackShark V2 headset you'll often find them for under $100 and that makes them an absolute bargain. They use the same drivers, but use a lag-free wireless connection, with a great battery life.
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There's only one reason I no longer use them as my daily drivers, and that's the arrival of the wireless version, the rather more expensive BlackShark V2 Pro (opens in new tab). I'm also a big fan of the restrained design of the headset, and I've found them to comfortable enough to wear for marathon gaming sessions. They're like a tribute to HyperX's own design, and no worse for it.įor me, the sound is one of the stand-out features of the BlackShark V2, and is far and above what you will get with most other sets in this price point.
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The result is a richer sound than a standard set, and keeps it on par with HyperX's 50mm dual-chamber neodymium driver headset.
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The 50mm TriForce Titanium drivers are designed with discrete ports to separate bass, mid, tremble tones from interfering with each other. For now, take a gander at the best gaming headsets we've tested this year. Of course, if you want to spend some cash, we've got some premium options that won't disappoint that sound pretty incredible.Ĭheck our guide to the best wireless gaming headsets (opens in new tab) if you're looking for more expansive, untethered options. Some of the best gaming headsets out there cost less than $100, like the Razer Blackshark V2 and the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless. The best gaming headsets offer more balance drivers that require minimal tweaking on your end.ĭon't worry you won't need to spend hundreds of dollars on a good headset. Quality drivers ensure you get the best audio, and we're pushing the movement to break the traditional stereotype of overdoing low frequencies, which provide terrible bass in most cases. These headsets offer the best sound for gamers at each end of the budget spectrum.
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The best gaming headsets on this list are chosen from the dozens I've tested and the rest of the hardware team here in the PC Gamer offices.
