The 5 Best Headsets For PS5 - Fall 2021 Reviews

The best wireless headset for PS5 that we've tested is the SteelSeries Arctis 7P Wireless. Thanks to their USB dongle, these headphones have low latency, so your audio stays in sync with your visuals while you're gaming. They also have an excellent battery performance, and their over 24 hours of continuous battery life should last through long gaming marathons without too much of an issue.

These well-built headphones have soft fabric padding and a ski-band headband design, which helps keep them comfortable. Their boomy and v-shaped default sound profile can help emphasize sound effects in your gameplay. If you want to customize them to suit your preferences, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets. Their retractable boom mic also does a great job recording your voice, meaning that you sound clear and natural.

Unfortunately, their audio delivery is very dependant on the headphones' fit, seal, and positioning on your head, and you may especially notice a drop in bass if you have thick hair or wear glasses. If you have a large or wide head, the headphones may also feel tight on your head as the elastic ski-band headband has a limited adjustment range. They struggle to block out background noise, which could be annoying if you're gaming in a loud environment. However, their low latency and customizable features make them a solid choice for PS5 gamers.

The best headset for PS5 with a wired design that we've tested is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC. These well-built headphones come with a GameDAC, which offers controls like channel-mixing and EQ presets that you can access on-the-fly. The GameDAC also allows you to connect to your console via USB, but if you prefer, they support an analog connection, thanks to their included 8-pin USB adapter.

These headphones have a very well-balanced sound profile that's you can customize their sound using their companion software's graphic EQ plus presets. Their design is well-built and comfortable, ensuring that you shouldn't feel too much fatigue while gaming for long periods. If you like to game with others, their boom mic also delivers a great overall performance, so you sound clear and detailed, even in noisy environments.

Unfortunately, their ski-band headband can't accommodate wide or large heads well, which could result in a tight fit for some users. They're also very prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so you need to take the time to adjust their fit, seal, and positioning on your head each time you use them. That said, if you prefer a wired design, these headphones offer a customizable gaming experience that's sure to please most users.

The ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air Wireless is the best gaming headset for PS5 under $100 that we've tested. These wireless gaming headphones offer some extra features like customizable RGB lighting at a more wallet-friendly price. They also feel well-built, and although they look a bit bulky, they feel lightweight on the head.

Out-of-the-box, these over-ears have a boomy sound profile that can help emphasize sound effects in action-packed gameplay. However, if you prefer a different sound, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can tweak them to your liking. The software even has mic adjustment functions like voice modification. That said, their detachable boom mic still does a very good job of recording your voice, even in moderately noisy environments. Thanks to their 16-hour continuous battery life, you can also game for long periods without worrying about recharging them. They have very low latency, so your audio and visuals stay in sync.

Unfortunately, they don't support Bluetooth, which can be disappointing if you want to chat with friends on your phone while staying connected to your PS5. Due to their ski-band headband design, they're also very prone to inconsistent audio delivery, and you may especially notice a drop in bass if you have thick hair or glasses. That said, these headphones offer a good price-to-performance ratio thanks to their feature-packed software. They're also among the best gaming headsets under $100 that we've tested.