The 5 Best PS4 Gaming Headsets - Winter 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 best PS4 headset with a wired connection that we’ve tested is the Steelseries Arctis Pro GameDAC. These comfortable, well-built headphones come with a proprietary GameDAC USB dongle that offers plug-and-play compatibility with PS4 consoles. You can also use the DAC to switch EQs or surround sound settings, which makes it easy to improve your gaming experience on-the-fly.

They have a pretty neutral, balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, though upper harmonics may sound a bit dark. However, you can use the graphic EQ and presets in the SteelSeries Engine companion software to adjust their sound to your liking, which is nice. Also, their boom microphone has a good recording quality, and your teammates should be able to understand you even if you're gaming in a noisy environment.

Unfortunately, they have a disappointing noise isolation performance, so you may be distracted by noises around you while you're gaming. Also, they leak a bit of noise, which can annoy those around you. That said, if you're looking for wired gaming headphones to use with your PS4, they're a solid choice.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger is the best PS4 gaming headset in the budget category that we've tested. These gaming headphones offer an impressive price to performance ratio, with fairly sturdy construction, lightweight design, and comfortable fit. Their wired-only connection is helpful if you don't want to deal with battery charging times or audio latency.

They have a high-quality boom microphone that makes your voice sound clear, full-bodied, and mostly free of distortion. It also does a great job of isolating speech from even loud background noise, so your teammates shouldn't have trouble understanding you even if you're in an especially loud or noisy environment. They also have a somewhat bass-heavy but not overwhelming sound profile that emphasizes the thump and rumble of sound effects without drowning out in-game dialogue.

Unfortunately, they're quite bulky, which can make it a bit of a hassle if you want to travel with them. They also have a somewhat limited control scheme that isn't especially intuitive. Still, if you're on a budget but don't want to sacrifice comfort or microphone quality, these are a good option.