The 5 Best Headsets For PS5 - Winter 2021 Reviews

The best PS5 headset with a wireless connection that we've tested is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. These well-built headphones come with an all-in-one wireless base station that offers lots of gaming-friendly features, like onboard volume control, channel mixing, and an equalizer. You can also use the base station to charge them up, but thanks to their over 15-hour continuous battery life, you won't have to charge them regularly.

Out-of-the-box, they have a very neutral sound profile suitable for listening to lots of audio content. There's even a graphic EQ and presets available in their SteelSeries Engine software if you want to add a little more thump and punch to your mixes. Their boom microphone has an impressive recording quality, too, and your voice should sound clear to your teammates even if you're gaming in a noisy setting.

Unfortunately, they have a disappointing noise isolation performance, so you may be distracted by background noises if you're gaming in a lively environment. They also leak a bit of noise, so if you're listening to audio at high volumes, it may bother those around you. However, if you're looking for a feature-packed gaming headset to use at home, they're a solid choice.

If you prefer wired-only headphones, the best headset for PS5 is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro GameDAC. These comfortable, well-built headphones have a DAC that makes it easy to switch EQs or activate surround sound on-the-fly. You can plug the DAC into your PS5 using the included 1/8" TRRS cable to receive audio, and you can use an 8-pin USB adapter on the 1/8" TRRS cable if you want full microphone and audio compatibility.

They have a pretty neutral and balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, though they may sound a bit dark. The SteelSeries Engine companion software comes with a graphic EQ and presets if you prefer a different sound, which is nice. Their boom microphone also has a good recording quality, and your voice sounds clear and detailed even if you're talking to your teammates from a noisy environment.

Unfortunately, they have disappointing noise isolation, which may not be ideal if you tend to game in noisy settings. Also, their boom microphone isn't detachable, so you can't remove it to get a more casual look. However, they're still a good choice for wired gaming from home.

The best gaming headset for PS5 under $100 that we've tested is the ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air Wireless. These well-built headphones offer full audio and microphone compatibility with the PS5 via their USB-A dongle. Thanks to their sixteen-hour continuous battery life, they can last through multiple long gaming sessions without needing a recharge.

Out-of-the-box, they have a fairly neutral sound profile, with extra boom in the bass range that adds thump and punch to your favorite games. If you prefer a different sound, you can customize them using the graphic EQ and presets available in Roccat Swarm companion software. Their boom microphone has a good recording quality, and it can transmit your voice clearly even if you're gaming in a noisy setting. It's also detachable, so you can remove it for a more casual look.

Unfortunately, they leak a bit of noise, which can distract those around you if you're listening to audio at louder volumes. They also have poor noise isolation, which can be disappointing if you like to game in noisy settings. That said, they perform a lot better against higher-frequency background noises, so you don't hear the hum of AC units nearby.