Top Headphones 2023

The Sennheiser GSP 600 takes customized headset design to new heights, but just misses the mark for comfort during longer gaming sessions. It’s a huge, chunky monster of a headset, but it also features an impressive, clear soundscape I’ve come to expect from a Sennheiser product.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger is the most comfortable and best sounding budget headset. That win-win combined with a price that’s at the low end of the budget spectrum earns the Cloud Stinger my recommendation for a low-cost headset for gamers on a tight budget.

Kingston doesn’t have the same pedigree in the headset space as its competitors, but the HyperX Cloud is a winning device at a cheap price.

The Asus ROG Delta S Wireless doesn’t look like the most appealing headset, so I probably wouldn’t buy it based on looks alone. You might change your mind, though, if you try it out and see how comfortable and light it is and how good it sounds. I just don’t think the price is right for what you get.

The SoundMagic P23BT might feel cheap when you hold it, but it has a lot going for it when you use it. These are great budget headphones because they sound okay and the battery lasts a long time.

The Sony WH-CH520 are simply superb value. Their sound is clear and well-rounded, and nicely customizable through the app – and DSEE support turns out to be nice to have. They feel well made and are comfortably padded, and while they might not be crammed with features, they've got them where it counts.

The Astro A50 Wireless has all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a premium gaming headset, but it fails to deliver on fundamentals such as mic and build quality. You should invest $300 in something more durable.

The HiFiMan HE400se are great for neutral sound. Thanks to their open-back design, they're able to create a great passive soundstage that feels immersive and wide. Although this same design means that they lack thump and rumble, they have a fairly neutral sound profile overall and even have a bump of extra warmth that helps balance out their bass. Vocals and lead instruments also sound natural and clear. However, their high-mid to low-treble is recessed, which veils the upper harmonics of vocals and instruments in mixes. On the upside, they deliver audio consistently, so you don't need to worry about large deviations in bass or treble due to fit, seal, and positioning.

Though pricey, Jabra's Evolve2 75 Bluetooth headset is comfortable, sounds excellent for calls, and doubles as a capable pair of noise-cancelling headphones.

The audiophile-friendly Sennheiser HD 250BT Bluetooth headphones deliver an accurate sound signature for well under $100.