The 5 Best PS4 Gaming Headsets - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best PS4 wireless headset that we've tested is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. These wireless gaming headphones look and feel premium, with high-grade metal construction and a very plush fit that's comfortable enough to get you through the longest gaming sessions. They come with an all-in-one wireless base station that also serves as a charger for the battery. It offers a wealth of gamer-pleasing features, including onboard volume control, channel mixing, an equalizer, and a display of their current battery life.

In terms of audio reproduction, they provide a well-balanced sound profile out of the box that should provide equal emphasis to everything from explosions to dialogue. Thanks to their Bluetooth and analog audio compatibility, they're also versatile enough for more casual use, like listening to music on your phone. They have an excellent retractable boom microphone that makes your voice sound clear, full-bodied, and mostly free of ambient noise.

Unfortunately, their somewhat uniquely-designed elastic headband is a tad tight for people with larger heads. Also, they don't provide an especially consistent listening experience, especially if you have long, thick hair or wear glasses. Like most gaming headphones, they struggle to isolate you from the rumble and chatter of background noise. With that said, these are among the best gaming headsets that we've tested.

The SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC is the best PS4 headset with a wired connection that we've tested. These well-built gaming headphones come with a DAC that you can plug into your PS4 controller. Thanks to the DAC, you can easily access customization features like EQs and surround sound, which is handy.

Out-of-the-box, they have a pretty neutral, though slightly dark sound profile that's suitable for listening to lots of different types of audio content. You can also access a full graphic EQ and presets in the SteelSeries Engine software if you want to customize their sound. They also have a boom microphone, which has a great recording quality and can transmit your voice clearly to your teammates even if you're gaming in a noisy setting.

Unfortunately, they offer a disappointing noise isolation performance, so you may be distracted by background noises if you're gaming in a noisy place. They also don't have very consistent audio delivery, so their bass and treble delivery may sound a bit different depending on their fit, seal, and positioning on your head. However, if you want a sleek pair of wired gaming headphones with lots of customization features, they're a solid pick.

The best budget PS4 gaming headset that we've tested is the HyperX Cloud Stinger. While these affordable gaming headphones have a simple, no-frills design, they deliver low latency via their 1/8" TRRS cable, which can be plugged directly into the controller. They also have a lightweight and comfortable fit so you can game for long periods without too much fatigue.

Their bass-heavy sound profile is well suited for the thump and rumble of action-packed gameplay, but it shouldn't overwhelm cutscene dialogue too much. Their boom microphone also does a great job of recording your voice, so speech is clear, understandable, and full-bodied. It can also separate your voice from background noise, even in loud environments like a gaming tournament.

Unfortunately, they have a sub-standard frequency response, so their bass and treble delivery can vary. They also have a very limited control scheme as they only offer a volume slider and a flip-to-mute mic feature. That said, if you don't need all the extra features, these headphones have a decent cost-to-performance ratio without sacrificing comfort or mic performance.