The 5 Best PS4 Gaming Headsets - Summer 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 worth considering.

The best PS4 headset with a wired connection that we’ve tested so far is the Steelseries Arctis Pro GameDAC. These headphones have a very similar design to the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, with the same elastic ski goggle-like headband, well-padded ear cups, and retractable boom microphone. Build quality is very good, with plenty of metal and high-grade plastic used in their construction. Their mic also does a great job of making your voice sound full-bodied and clear of any background chatter.

Their default sound profile is well-balanced overall, giving mostly equal auditory weight to everything from gunshots to villainous monologues. If that’s not to your liking, the proprietary GameDAC USB dongle offers plug-in-and-play compatibility for PS4 consoles and on-the-fly configuration options for switching EQ modes. If you game on PC, you can further adjust your listening experience with the SteelSeries Engine software, which also includes options for DTS surround sound and microphone control.

On the downside, their unique headband design makes it tricky to get a consistent fit, especially if you have a larger head. Also, you might have a hard time hearing your teammates at a loud gaming tournament due to their disappointing noise isolation performance. Combined with their unwieldy design, they’re best suited for use in a quiet home office. Overall, these are very well-built, highly customizable wired gaming headphones.

The best PS4 headset in the budget category that we’ve tested so far is the HyperX Cloud Stinger. These wired headphones have good performance for the price, with an understated design that feels fairly well-built. Thanks to their lightweight construction and spacious ear cups, they’re pretty comfortable. Their wired connection allows for seamless compatibility on PS4 consoles, not to mention Xbox One consoles and PCs.

Their sound profile is somewhat bass-heavy, which might please some users. Explosions and gunshots will land with plenty of oomph without completely overwhelming more delicate sounds like dialogue or a game’s score. Their boom microphone is also very good, especially at this price point. Teammates will hear your voice as being full-bodied, distortion-free, and absent of any background chatter.

Unfortunately, their fit is frustratingly inconsistent, meaning they might sound different every time you wear them, especially if you wear glasses or have long hair. Their noise isolation performance is also disappointing, which could be an issue if you intend to use these headphones in environments like loud gaming tournaments. Still, if you’ve blown the budget on your gaming setup but don’t want to compromise on the quality of your headset’s microphone, consider this one.