The 6 Best PS4 Gaming Headsets - Spring 2024 Reviews

The best PS4 headset we've tested is the Audeze Maxwell Wireless. These premium gaming headphones are available in PlayStation and Xbox variants, so be sure to get the right model for your console. They're among the few gaming headphones to use planar magnetic drivers, which helps them produce more low-bass than headsets with dynamic drivers, like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. The Audeze have very low latency via Bluetooth and their USB dongle, ensuring your game audio and video stay in sync. They also have a very neutral default sound profile that accurately reproduces sound effects, dialogue, and soundtracks.

If you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a few EQ presets to help change it to your liking. Their battery lasts nearly 78 hours of continuous use, so you don't have to recharge them daily. Their impressive boom mic makes your voice sound clear and natural over team chat, even in environments with loud background noise. You can take the boom mic off and use their integrated mic, which makes them versatile as an everyday casual-use option. However, they're quite bulky, and their ski-band headband design doesn't distribute their weight comfortably across your head during long gaming sessions.

These headphones can be difficult to find in stock. The manufacturer's website may have them in stock when they aren't available from online retailers.

Although they were designed with PC gamers in mind, the Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are still worth checking out if you want a premium gaming experience on PS4. These slightly more affordable headphones have a USB receiver to keep your audio and visuals in sync. They also support Bluetooth, although you can't simultaneously use it and the wireless dongle (or analog cable). Their long-lasting continuous playback time means you don't have to constantly recharge them either, and they're equipped with an auto-off timer to conserve battery life when not in use.

Their sound isn't quite as neutral out of the box as the Audeze Maxwell Wireless. However, you can save EQ settings from the PC software and apply those settings when gaming with your PS4—a feature that was added after launch. They deliver satisfying thump and punch to sound effects like explosions. Dialogue and instruments also sound present, though a bit lacking in detail. While their mic does a fair job of recording your voice so that you sound clear, it's even better at separating speech from noise, so you're heard clearly, even if a lot is going on around you. These well-built headphones are also very comfortable for most people and come with two different sets of ear pads to suit your preferences.

Check out the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro if you prefer a wired design. They come with a GameDAC, which puts controls like channel mixing and EQs within easy reach. Due to their ski-band headband design, they aren't quite as comfortable and are prone to more bass and treble delivery inconsistencies.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless is the best wireless headset for PS4 that we've tested at this price point. While they aren't as comfortable or well-built as the Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED Wireless, they support Bluetooth and multi-device pairing, so you can stay connected with your PS4 and computer or smartphone simultaneously, which is nice if you want to stream music or chat and hear your game audio as well. Out of the box, their sound is rich in bass, which helps emphasize sound effects like footsteps. That said, if you prefer a different sound, their app has an EQ and presets to fine-tune them to your liking.

Their boom mic offers a very good overall performance, ensuring your voice sounds clear and easy to understand. Their low-latency wireless dongle ensures you don't miss a beat of the action, and the headphones have over 33 hours of continuous battery life to last through long gaming marathons. However, it's worth noting that their headband design makes them prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so it's important to take the time to adjust their fit accordingly.

The Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are the best budget PS4 gaming headphones we've tested. Unlike the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless, you don't have the option of using them wired, so if they run out of power, you have to wait for them to charge to use them again. Still, their battery lasts roughly 35 hours of continuous use, so you only need to plug them in every few days. They come with a USB dongle that provides a low latency connection for gaming and have a comfortable fit for most people. Their boom mic has an okay recording quality but doesn't make your voice sound as full-bodied as the previous picks.

Their sound profile lacks some thump and rumble, but it's reasonably well-balanced overall, so your audio has body and warmth, and voices sound clear and detailed. They have companion software that includes a graphic EQ and presets if you prefer a different sound. They're decently well-built but feel plasticky, and if you'd prefer a sturdier option, the HyperX Cloud Alpha S are another good, budget-friendly option. They're better built overall, and their cable, mic, and ear cup padding are detachable, so it's easy to replace anything that gets damaged. However, they don't have sound customization features and create a less natural, open-seeming passive soundstage.

The Logitech G435 are the best cheap PS4 gaming headphones we've tested. Headphones at this price range don't usually come with many extra features or customization options, like a graphic EQ or channel mixing, and these are no exception. These lightweight over-ears are mainly designed for younger users and people with small heads, so if you've often found most headphones fit too big, these are worth considering. They also have an adjustable volume limiter, which can help anyone trying to habitually lower their average listening volume. Some users have noticed issues with their wireless dongle being able to update to recent firmware, but we found that hard resetting the headphones solved this problem.

They have a warm sound profile that gives extra boom to sound effects and footsteps. Dialogue and instruments also sound clear and detailed but a bit recessed. Their integrated mic makes your voice sound bright and clear but unnatural and lacking fullness. They only last around 20 hours compared to the Logitech G535 LIGHTSPEED Wireless' 35 hours, but they'll still get you through several playing sessions before needing a top-up. If you don't want to worry about battery life, the Logitech G433 have a wired-only connection and a boom mic that transmits your voice more clearly than the G435. However, their wired connection makes them less versatile for casual use while away from your PS4.

The Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X are the best PS4 headset with an open-back design we've tested. If you're looking for a more immersive gaming experience, it's important to consider open-back headphones. The listening experience is different but far more engaging as the design lets environmental noise blend with your game's audio. Naturally, these headphones don't isolate you from external audio; they leak sound, meaning people nearby will hear your game at high volumes. However, if you're looking for headphones that can create a spacious, out-of-head soundstage, you're in the right category.

They're among the best open-back headphones we've tested, with good comfort and build quality to help avoid head fatigue during a long gaming session. Due to their open-back design, they don't produce much low bass, but the rest of the range is relatively neutral, meaning that dialogue and sound effects are well-balanced, detailed, and present. The mic also performs well, and your voice sounds clear and full over the team chat. That said, it isn't detachable, so if you like the possibility of going mic-less occasionally, try the Corsair VIRTUOSO PRO. Their mic is attached to the audio cable and not directly to the headset, so removing it is as easy as swapping cables. However, the mic falls short compared to the Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS' excellent recording quality, though it still performs very well overall.