The 4 Best Earbuds For Gaming - Winter 2022 Reviews

The EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid are the best wireless earbuds for gaming that we've tested. These very well-built in-ears support Bluetooth aptX-LL codec and have low latency on PCs, making them well-suited for gaming. They also come with a wireless USB-C dongle for even lower latency. Although you can only receive audio using this dongle, and you can't use the headphones' mic, some users may like this design if you're gaming during your commute or while traveling.

They have a comfortable fit suitable for long gaming marathons. Thanks to their in-ear design, they can block out some background noise around you, and they don't leak a lot of audio at high volumes either. Their slightly bass-heavy sound profile helps bring out sound effects in games or the boom in genres like EDM and hip-hop. If you like to customize your headphones, their companion software offers a nine-band graphic EQ as well as presets so that you can find a sound that better suits your tastes. Their integrated mic also does a decent job of recording your voice.

They have a continuous battery life of around 5.7 hours, which may be limiting for some users. They also lack power-saving features like an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life when not in use. You can only use their USB-C dongle with PCs, PS4/PS5, and Nintendo Switch consoles, and it doesn't offer mic support. That said, if you're looking for a versatile and cable-free gaming experience, they're among the best true wireless earbuds for gaming that we've tested.

The best wired gaming earbuds with a boom mic that we've tested are the SteelSeries TUSQ. These small and lightweight headphones have a detachable boom mic for gaming as well as an in-line boom mic for casual use. Both microphones capture your voice clearly and accurately, although the in-line mic struggles more when separating speech from background noise.

These earbuds have a decently comfortable fit with a flexible ear-hook design. Their very excited sound profile adds extra thump, rumble, and boom to your gameplay, which can help emphasize sound effects. They also don't leak much audio at high volumes either, and their wired design ensures virtually no latency so that you can game without your audio and visuals falling out of sync.

Unfortunately, their excited sound profile can muddy dialogue as well as lead instruments, and they lack an EQ or presets to help adjust their sound to your liking. The boom mic's connection point on the bud also feels fairly loose, and the mic can easily disconnect. That said, if you're looking for gaming earbuds, their detachable boom mic design helps easily transition them from gaming to casual use.

The best wired gaming earbuds with an in-line mic that we've tested are the 1More Triple Driver. These in-ears have an in-line mic with good recording quality, ensuring your voice is heard clearly. The mic also does a decent job separating your voice from moderate ambient noise around you.

These headphones have a warm sound profile that delivers a touch of extra boom to your gameplay, which can help bring out sound effects. That said, their mid-range is still fairly neutral and balanced, which ensures that dialogue and instruments sound clear and present. They also have a decently comfortable fit and come with a variety of different ear tip sizes to help you achieve a good fit.

That said, the audio cables leading to the earbuds feel thin and could be subject to wear and tear over time. The headphones also struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines, which could be frustrating if you're mobile gaming on the go. However, they do a better job of reducing ambient chatter around you.