The 10 Best Gaming Headsets as of June 2026

How we ranked these gaming headsets

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each gaming headset does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Gaming Headsets	Score	Best for	Connection	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless	9.1	Best overall	Wireless (multi-platform)	£280	View Price
2	Razer BlackShark V2 Pro	8.9	Best for esports	Wireless	£180	View Price
3	SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7	8.8	Best mid wireless	Wireless	£150	View Price
4	Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed	8.8	Best for pros	Wireless	£200	View Price
5	HyperX Cloud III	8.7	Best wired value	Wired	£90	View Price
6	Sony Inzone H9	8.6	Best for PS5	Wireless	£200	View Price
7	Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless	8.6	Best for PC	Wireless	£130	View Price
8	EPOS H6Pro	8.6	Best open-back	Wired open-back	£150	View Price
9	Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3	8.5	Best console value	Wireless	£100	View Price
10	HyperX Cloud Stinger 2	8.3	Best budget	Wired	£45	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

9.1Our number one pick.

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless combines superb sound, active noise cancelling, a clever hot-swap dual-battery base and a great retractable mic, working seamlessly across PC and consoles, the gaming headset to beat. It is expensive, but the audio, features and comfort are exceptional.

Sound: 9.4Mic: 9.2Comfort: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Excellent sound and ANC
Hot-swap battery base
Great mic and comfort

Cons

Expensive
Lots to set up

Check price on Amazon≈ £280

Best for esports

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

8.9A superb runner-up.

The BlackShark V2 Pro is light, comfortable and tuned for positional accuracy with a clear detachable mic, a favourite for competitive players who need to hear footsteps. Bass fans may want more low end, but the clarity and comfort are excellent.

Sound: 9.2Mic: 9.0Comfort: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Precise positional audio
Light and comfy
Clear detachable mic

Cons

Lean bass
Plasticky build

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best mid wireless

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The Arctis Nova 7 delivers most of the Pro's strengths — great sound, a clear mic and the comfy ski-goggle headband — at a far lower price, with simultaneous Bluetooth, superb all-round value. It lacks ANC, but the sound, mic and comfort are excellent.

Sound: 9.0Mic: 9.0Comfort: 9.0Value: 9.2

Pros

Great sound and mic
Comfy headband
Simultaneous Bluetooth

Cons

No ANC
No swappable battery

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best for pros

Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The G Pro X 2 Lightspeed uses graphene drivers and Blue Vo!ce mic processing in a durable metal-framed design built for serious play, with excellent detail. It is pricey, but the audio quality and mic processing are excellent.

Sound: 9.2Mic: 9.0Comfort: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Detailed graphene drivers
Strong mic processing
Durable build

Cons

Pricey
Heavier

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best wired value

HyperX Cloud III

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The HyperX Cloud III continues the legendary Cloud comfort with plush memory-foam pads, a warm, fun sound and a clear mic at a great price, the wired value benchmark. It is wired only, but the comfort, sound and value are excellent.

Sound: 8.8Mic: 8.8Comfort: 9.4Value: 9.4

Pros

Superb plush comfort
Warm, fun sound
Great value

Cons

Wired only
Bass-leaning tuning

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best for PS5

Sony Inzone H9

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Sony Inzone H9 pairs comfortable noise-cancelling wireless audio with tight PS5 integration and spatial sound, a great match for console gamers. It is pricey and PC features are fewer, but the comfort and PS5 audio are excellent.

Sound: 8.8Mic: 8.6Comfort: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

ANC and comfy
Great PS5 integration
Spatial audio

Cons

Pricey
Fewer PC features

Check price on Amazon≈ £200

Best for PC

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Corsair HS80 RGB offers rich Dolby Atmos sound, a quality broadcast-grade mic and a comfy floating headband, tuned nicely for PC players. The mic isn't detachable, but the sound, mic quality and comfort are excellent.

Sound: 9.0Mic: 9.0Comfort: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Rich Atmos sound
Excellent built-in mic
Comfy floating headband

Cons

Mic not detachable
PC-focused features

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best open-back

EPOS H6Pro

8.6Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The EPOS H6Pro open-back delivers an airy, spacious soundstage and a superb boom mic for those who prioritise audio quality in a quiet room. Open-backs leak sound and don't isolate, but the soundstage and mic are excellent.

Sound: 9.2Mic: 9.0Comfort: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Spacious open soundstage
Excellent boom mic
Comfortable

Cons

Leaks sound
No isolation

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best console value

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

8.5A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Stealth 600 Gen 3 brings dependable wireless console audio, a flip-to-mute mic and long battery life at a friendly price, strong value for Xbox and PlayStation players. The sound is good rather than premium, but the value and battery are excellent.

Sound: 8.6Mic: 8.6Comfort: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable wireless
Long battery life
Flip-to-mute mic

Cons

Good not premium sound
Plasticky

Check price on Amazon≈ £100

Best budget

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

The Cloud Stinger 2 offers comfortable, lightweight wired gaming audio with a swivel-to-mute mic at a budget price, a sensible cheap pick. It is plasticky and bass-forward, but for the money the comfort and value are good.

Sound: 8.4Mic: 8.2Comfort: 8.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Light and comfy
Swivel-to-mute mic
Very affordable

Cons

Plasticky
Bass-forward

Check price on Amazon≈ £45

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the gaming headsets in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro and SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best gaming headsets without overthinking it, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £280

Our top picks at a glance

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

HyperX Cloud III

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

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How we ranked these gaming headsets

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7

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Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed

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HyperX Cloud III

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Sony Inzone H9

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Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless

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EPOS H6Pro

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Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3

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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2

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The bottom line

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