The 5 Best Earbuds For Gaming - Summer 2022 Reviews

The EPOS GTW 270 Ηybrid Truly Wireless are the best earbuds for gaming that we've tested. These wireless earbuds are very well-built and have a comfortable fit suitable for long gaming sessions. Their bass-rich sound profile can help bring out sound effects in action-packed games and can also be customized with a graphic EQ and presets in the headphones' companion app. Their integrated mic makes your voice sound clear and natural, although people may have trouble hearing you if you're talking in a noisy environment. They last for just under six hours of continuous use but come with a case that holds three extra charges.

They support the aptX-LL codec, which gives them low latency with Βluetooth-compatible PCs. They also come with a USB-C dongle that provides a fairly low-latency connection with PlayStation consoles and PCs, although it only supports audio playback, so you can't use the mic when connected that way. They support a Dolby 7.1 virtual surround sound feature meant to make your game audio more immersive.

The best budget gaming earbuds that we've tested are the SteelSeries TUSQ. These headphones are wired, so they're compatible with PlayStation and Xbox consoles as well as PCs and offer a virtually latency-free connection. Unlike most earbuds, they have a detachable boom mic that sits close to your mouth and records your voice clearly and accurately. They're decently comfortable and have malleable ear hooks that help give them a stable fit. Their excited sound profile packs a lot of extra thump, rumble, and boom, which can help bring out sound effects in action-packed games, although some may find this sound muddy.

Unfortunately, they don't have companion software or sound customization features like an EQ or presets. The connection where the boom mic plugs into the earbud also feels loose, and the mic could fall out accidentally. Otherwise, if you're looking for versatile earbuds for gaming, these have a detachable boom mic that makes them easy to transition to casual use.

The best wired gaming earbuds we've tested are the 1More Triple Driver. Thanks to their wired design, your audio and visuals stay in sync when you're gaming. Their in-line mic has a good recording quality, so your voice sounds clear when you're playing with friends. It has a decent noise handling performance, so it does a better job of separating your voice from ambient sound than the SteelSeries TUSQ's mic. Their sound profile is also more neutral, which some may prefer, but it still delivers a touch of extra boom to your gameplay, which can help bring out sound effects. Their mid-range is fairly neutral and balanced, ensuring 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.

The audio cables leading to the earbuds feel thin and could be subject to wear and tear over time. Some users have also reported experiencing electric shocks from their units. Like most of the earbuds on this list, they don't have ANC and 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.

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless 2021 are the best wireless earbuds for gaming with ANC we've tested. These earbuds are designed with mobile gaming in mind and offer a 'Gaming Mode' in their companion app. This mode reduces Bluetooth latency, ensuring your audio and visuals stay in sync when you're gaming on a Βluetooth-compatible PC or phone. Their active noise cancelling (ANC) feature does a good job of blocking out mid-range noise like ambient chatter and is fairly effective at cutting out bass-range noise like rumbling engines. Like most other Razer products, they have RGB lighting that you can customize in their companion app.

Their bass-heavy sound profile adds extra thump, punch, and boom, which can help emphasize sound effects in games. You can also use the in-app graphic EQ and presets to finetune their sound to your liking. Their integrated mic has good recording quality, so your voice sounds clear and natural, but it struggles to separate it from background noise. Their 4.7-hour continuous battery life may not last through long days on the go, but they have a case that holds four extra charges.

If sound quality is a priority, the best-sounding earbuds for gaming that we've tested are the MOONDROP Aria. They're wired earbuds, meaning you can connect with PCs as well as Xbox and PlayStation consoles without any latency. They have a well-balanced sound profile with a bit of overemphasis in the high-bass range, which adds warmth to soundtracks and helps emphasize sound effects like footsteps. While sibilants like cymbals and S and T sounds are a bit dull, their very accurate mid-range response ensures that elements like dialogue in cutscenes are clear and detailed. They don't have a companion app or any sound customization features, though. While our model also doesn't have a microphone, you can purchase this model with an in-line mic if you don't have a standalone mic.

These headphones have a well-built design. They're also very comfortable and come with several pairs of foam ear tips to help you find a good fit. However, they may not be very durable over time since users have reported issues like the audio cable fraying. Unlike many wired earbuds, though, they come with a portable carrying case to help protect them when you're not using them.