The 10 Best Gaming Headsets in 2027
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ($329 for PlayStation, $349 for Xbox) is the best gaming headset, with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless at #2 and the Sony INZONE H9 II at #3. For value, the HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless at $99.99 is the pick.
At a glance
| # | Pick | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audeze Maxwell 2 | $329 (PlayStation); $349 (Xbox) | Players who want the biggest, most detailed sound and the longest battery |
| 2 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $299.99 | Marathon sessions: swap the battery and keep playing |
| 3 | Sony INZONE H9 II | $349.99 | Players who want noise cancelling in a fairly light headset |
| 4 | Razer BlackShark V3 Pro | Starting from $249.99 | Competitive players who want long battery and noise cancelling |
| 5 | Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED | $219.99 | Players who want a pro-tournament headset with three ways to connect |
| 6 | Razer Kraken V4 Pro | Starting from $399.99 | Players who want haptic feedback and RGB on the desk |
| 7 | Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless | $149.99 | The sweet spot of price, battery and features |
| 8 | HyperX Cloud III S Wireless | $179.99 | People who hate charging: the longest battery here |
| 9 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 | $199.99 list price; from $164.99 on sale at SteelSeries | An all-round wireless headset with real-time game audio control |
| 10 | HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless | $99.99 | The lowest price for a wireless headset with long battery |
Pick by what you want
The ranking
Audeze Maxwell 2
Audeze’s Maxwell 2 uses planar magnetic 90mm drivers and plays for over 80 hours wirelessly, with a 20-minute fast charge giving 24 hours. It weighs 560g and costs $329 for the PlayStation version or $349 for Xbox.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless
The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless has Active Noise Cancellation with a Transparency Mode, simultaneous Bluetooth and two hot-swappable batteries that each last up to 22 hours. It costs $299.99.
Sony INZONE H9 II
Sony’s INZONE H9 II weighs 273g, has Active Noise Canceling in both wireless and wired modes and connects over Bluetooth and 2.4GHz at the same time. Sony developed it with the Fnatic esports team. It costs $349.99.
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
Razer’s BlackShark V3 Pro has TriForce Bio-Cellulose 50 mm Gen-2 drivers, hybrid Active Noise Cancellation and up to 70 hours on 2.4 GHz. It starts at $249.99.
Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED
The G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED has 50mm graphene drivers and lasts up to 50 hours on a charge. It connects over LIGHTSPEED wireless (range up to 30 meters), Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired, for $219.99.
Razer Kraken V4 Pro
The Kraken V4 Pro adds Sensa HD Haptics and an OLED Control Hub. Battery is up to 50 hours with haptics and lighting off and up to 13 hours with them on. The headset weighs 397 g without the hub and starts at $399.99.
Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless
Corsair’s HS80 MAX Wireless has 50mm neodymium drivers, 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless with Dolby Atmos, and up to 65 hours of battery for $149.99.
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
The Cloud III S Wireless runs up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz and up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode, with angled 53mm drivers and an Instant Pair mode for select OMEN laptops. It costs $179.99.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
SteelSeries’ Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 lasts 50+ hours with USB-C fast charge, mixes 2.4GHz and Bluetooth at the same time and has a lightweight metal build. The list price is $199.99, with sales from $164.99.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless
The Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless costs $99.99 and lasts up to 80 hours in 2.4GHz mode, with 50 mm drivers, Bluetooth and a weight of about 0.62 lb.
How we ranked these
Questions people ask
What is the best gaming headset in 2027?
The Audeze Maxwell 2, from $329 (PlayStation) or $349 (Xbox): 90mm planar magnetic drivers and over 80 hours of wireless playback.
What is the best value gaming headset?
The HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless at $99.99, with up to 80 hours in 2.4GHz mode and 50 mm drivers.
Which gaming headset has the best noise cancelling?
Three of these list active noise cancelling: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless ($299.99), the Sony INZONE H9 II ($349.99) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (hybrid ANC, from $249.99).
Which gaming headset has the longest battery life?
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless: up to 120 hours on 2.4GHz and up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode, for $179.99.
Price (USD, listed) at a glance
Official sites
- Audeze Maxwell 2 · audeze.com
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless · steelseries.com
- Sony INZONE H9 II · electronics.sony.com
- Razer BlackShark V3 Pro · razer.com
- Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED · logitechg.com
- Razer Kraken V4 Pro · razer.com
- Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless · corsair.com
- HyperX Cloud III S Wireless · hyperx.com
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2 · steelseries.com
- HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Wireless · hyperx.com
Sources
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