The 5 Best PS4 Gaming Headsets - Spring 2020
Reviews

The best PS4 wireless headset we've tested so far is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. Not only do these wireless headphones have outstanding sound and mic quality, but they're remarkably feature-packed. They support Bluetooth, use a unique dual-battery system, and come with an excellent wireless base station transmitter that has tons of connectivity and customization options.

They have a very well-balanced, neutral default sound profile, which you can easily EQ to your liking directly on their transmitter. Thanks to their dual-battery system, you can always keep a spare battery charging in the base station, and their 15-hour battery life ensures you won't have to get up the swap the battery too often. Their mic performs well in even the noisiest conditions, and thanks to their Bluetooth support, you can even chat on your phone while gaming over their transmitter's low-latency wireless connection at the same time.

Unfortunately, their ski goggle-inspired headband design doesn't work for everyone, since it's limited by the size of the surrounding rigid frame. If the frame fits well around your head, you can easily adjust the tension of the elastic strap to your liking. However, if your head is too large for the frame, it can be quite uncomfortable since the frame itself isn't adjustable. That said, these headphones are still among the best gaming headsets we've reviewed, so if their fit is right for you, they're definitely worth considering.

The best PS4 headset for wired use we've tested so far is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC. These gaming headphones are similarly designed to the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, with similar sound and mic quality, but use a wired connection that many gamers prefer. They come with SteelSeries' USB GameDAC which is fully compatible with the PS4 and gives you lots of customization options right at your fingertips.

These wired gaming headphones have great compatibility with the SteelSeries Engine software - but when you're gaming on the PS4, you often don't have your PC right to you. Fortunately, you can adjust your chat and gameplay levels, toggle DTS surround, and even tweak the way these headphones sound with an impressive 10-band EQ, right on their GameDAC. The app does have more mic adjustment features, though, so it's especially worth setting up for multiplayer gamers.

Since they share the same headband design as the other SteelSeries, these headphones might not be comfortable for everyone. The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 have a more adjustable fit; however, their MixAmp doesn't have a full EQ, only presets. If you prefer something that gives you more sound customization options without having to download any additional software, the Arctis Pro GameDAC are the way to go.

The best budget PS4 gaming headset that we've tested so far is the HyperX Cloud Stinger. These wired gaming headphones offer a good price-to-performance ratio which is great when you're trying to save money.

These comfortable headphones have an excellent boom mic that captures your voice clearly so your teammates can understand everything you say, even if you're in a noisy environment like a gaming tournament. You can easily plug them into your PS4 controller and their wired connection also ensures that you never miss a beat of gameplay by eliminating lag. Their sound profile is slightly excited too, which is great when you want to bring out action sounds like explosions or weapons firing.

However, they can sound different on each user and those who wear glasses or have thick hair may especially notice a drop in bass. They're not the most durable headphones, and while this shouldn't be too much of a problem if you primarily game at home, some people have reported their units as being easy to break. Although the Corsair HS60 have a better build, they appear to be discontinued, and we haven't reviewed their replacement yet.