Gaming Headsets

If you’re trying to find your foes in Fortnite or immerse yourself in the sounds of Valheim’s nature, a good gaming headset will give you an edge over your foes and help transport you to another world. Gaming headsets are like traditional headphones, except they’re designed to connect to a computer and built with gaming in mind. 

Sound quality, comfort, and a clear-sounding microphone are all vital features of all the best gaming headsets. Adorama carries headsets from legendary headphone companies like Audio-Technica and with gaming-centric companies like HyperX and SteelSeries.

Wired vs wireless gaming headsets

One key factor to consider when you buy a gaming headset is whether you want a wired or wireless model. Wired models connect to either a 3.5mm headphone jack or a USB port. Some models may also have a separate 3.5mm connector for the microphone. While wired models keep you tethered to your computer, controller, or console (in the case of the Nintendo Switch), they also have the advantage of not needing to recharge. 

Wireless gaming headsets connect with either Bluetooth or RF via an included dongle. While Bluetooth is commonly built into most new computers, there’s less chance of a delay between the computer and the gaming headset with RF.

Gaming headsets with surround sound

Some gaming headsets can simulate surround sound using only the drivers in the headset. Surround sound technology like DTS Headphone:X and Waves Nx create a simulated 5.1 or even 7.1 gaming experience. 

This kind of soundstage is more immersive than basic stereo. Plus, the better directionality will let you pinpoint sounds all around you, giving you an advantage in games where your enemies may try to sneak up on your six, like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Call of Duty.

Noise canceling gaming headsets

Gaming headsets that feature noise canceling can reduce the ambient sound level of your room. This works best with constant, droning sounds, like the fans in your PC or a nearby air conditioner. Good noise canceling will let you concentrate better on the game sounds, with fewer real-world distractions. They won’t, however, completely block voices, door knocks, and other more quick, transient sounds.

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