Best Headset for the PS4 Gamer: If you are searching for a top gaming headset as a PS4 gamer, then you definitely want to read this article. I show you 5 very good headsets that are suitable for ambitious hobby and professional PS4 gamers. For each headset, I list you the advantages and contra points. Last but not least, you should watch the embedded video that also reviews several great headsets.
1. SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
The first top headset is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. In my opinion, it is the best looking headset of all 5.
Advantages
- The sound quality its amazing! If you have speakers with optical exit, you can put that on your adapter and have sound on your headphone and your speakers
- The distance on which they work are amazing as well. You can go all around the house without loosing connection and even the mic is great.
- Noise cancelling is very good. Others have to scream until you hear them, though.
- Chatmix ability lowers game and discord sound from transmitter without leaving game.
- Take calls when playing by connecting to your phone over Bluethooth
Disadvantages
- The headset may not very comfy for people with big ears or big heads
- The joints between the cans and head piece seems weak due to it being made of plastic. Better don’t drop it
- Very expensive
- Dual-Wireless technology provides rock solid, 2.4G wireless lossless audio for gaming, combined with Bluetooth connectivity for mobile devices
- Premium Hi-Res speakers with high-density neodymium magnets reproduce a full, expansive frequency range from 10 40,000 Hz with stunning realism and clarity
- Luxurious lightweight steel and aluminum alloy construction offers maximum durability and a consistent fit
- Two included swappable batteries allow you to charge a battery in the base station, while using the other for more than 20 hours of gaming
- Widely recognized as the best mic in gaming, the ClearCast microphone delivers studio-quality voice clarity and background noise cancellation
Last update on 2024-03-25 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
2. ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Dolby Gaming Headset
The next headset of the 5 is the ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Dolby Gaming Headset. It’s quite a contrary headset to the SteelSeries Arctic. With the SteelSeries Arctic the sound quality is amazing, the comfort might not for people with big ears or big heads. In contrast to that, the ASTRO A50 offers amazing comfort but the sound quality is not for audiophiles. So both headsets are quite contrary.
Advantages
- Amazing comfort
- A jack of all trades headset
- Base stand has came a long ways and the new style is very nice
- Two ways to charge (magnetic base or by USB)
Disadvantages
- Expensive
- Not for audiophiles. If you are an audiophile you will be unhappy with the sound, go back and buy your “stereo” headset.
- Regarding the software, the average user might not be able utilize it to its fullest
- Loud volume does indeed bleed out. However, they sell a kit to silence it.
- Compatible with PlayStation 4, PC and Mac
- Pro Audio Quality Superior Fit & Finish
- Precision Microphone
- 5GHz Wireless Technology
- Dolby Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound
Last update on 2024-03-24 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
3. Turtle Beach – Ear Force Elite 800
One of the most popular gaming headsets is the HyperX Cloud Stinger. It has over 2600 customer reviews and offers one of the best performance under 50.
Advantages
- Realistic Surround Sound
- Noise Cancelling and seal around your ear
- Easy Setup
- Optical in and Out
- Nice and easy to use charging cradle
- Lots of sound options: Full and mostly realistic bass sound
- There is audible feedback when you press buttons to change settings on the head phones
- Bluetooth allows you to have the freedom of not having to connect to your controller
Disadvantages
- They are larger and heavier than your might expect
- The USB and Optical Cables have to be connected in order for it to work. Probably not Turtle Beaches fault. Not sure why Playstation does not simply allow you to use any bluetooth headset with their system.
- On-ear volume adjuster could be could be of better quality. As you adjust the volume, it does not adjust evenly on both sides. Then again, the ear adjuster is mainly for a bit of fine-tuning on the fly. If possible, leave the ear slider wide open and adjust predominately on your device.
- Enhanced DTS Surround Sound Modes and Presets: Custom DTS HeadphoneX 7.1 surround sound modes combine with enhanced Turtle beach genre specific presets to further immerse you in your favorite games, movies and music
- Dynamic Chat Boost: Communicate game winning plays to your squad clearly thanks to automatically boosted team chat audio
- Active Noise Cancellation: Completely immerse yourself in your gaming experience and eliminate unwanted distractions with active noise cancellation
- Mic Monitoring: Say it; don't shout it, thanks to the ability to hear the volume of your own voice inside the headset
- Magnetic Charging Stand: Easily charge and store your headset when not in use
Last update on 2024-03-24 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
4. Razer ManO’War
One of the most popular gaming headsets is the HyperX Cloud Stinger. It has over 2600 customer reviews and offers one of the best performance under 50.
Advantages
- Great sound overall, we are talking about virtual sound.
- Customization that can be done: Lights, sound and microphone
- Excellent sound
- Excellent connectivity (you can walk quite far away before it disconnects)
- Microphone is good quality
very comfortable for long periods - the microphone mute light is visible when in use (and not distracting)
- bass is good for wireless headphones
Disadvantages
- Bulky, they are huge
- Plastic top seems very fragile, hopefully they do not brake
- Battery live seems too low for been fully charge.
- Cables to charge the headset, for me, they do not work well. They keep getting disconnecting from PC if they are moved, you heard the sound on the PC when you connect and disconnect something.
- The volume/mute toggles are adequate – feel cheap, but do the job
- Bundled software is average
- The battery indicator can be inaccurate/hard to update
- There are quite a few updates that don’t seem to change anything
- LAG-FREE 2.4 GHZ WIRELESS USB ADAPTER: 12+2 Meter range capability
- LARGE 50 MM DRIVERS: High fidelity gaming grade audio
- UNIDIRECTIONAL DIGITAL BOOM MICROPHONE: Optimized for more natural sounds and crystal clear voice reproduction
- QUICK ACTION CONTROLS: Adjust mic, volume levels, and mute without fumbling with onscreen controls
- POWERED BY RAZER CHROMA: Explore countless lighting options with 16.8 million customizable color options
Last update on 2024-03-23 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
5. ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset
Last but not least, comes the ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset.
Advantages
- Headset has the best mic and audio quality for both PC and PS4.
- The mix amp is great and easy to use. You can connect it to any device with a 3.5mm jack port
- Only three cables for PS4 and two for PC, mic cable included
- Comfortable. The cushions on the headset is decent
- Also comes with a port for streaming purposes
Disadvantages
- Expensive, but the best build quality
- Software could use improvements. Maybe have profile sharing online for eq presets.
- Occasionally cuts out giving loud feedback
- Because its so expensive, you have to really protect and take care of this headset
- Pro Audio Quality
- Superior Fit & Finish
- Swappable Precision Microphone
- Mod Kit Ready
- Tuned for Gaming With ASTRO Audio
Last update on 2024-03-23 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API