Top Headphones 2023

The Astro A10 are decent for wired gaming. For full audio and microphone compatibility, you can plug these headphones into your PC, PlayStation, or Xbox controller. Their boom mic makes it easy to communicate with your teammates and makes your voice sound full and clear. They're also decently comfortable for long gaming sessions, though they aren't compatible with companion software and don't offer gaming-oriented customization features.

The Cloud 2 Wireless is an excellent upgrade to the cloud series, not due to any more features but rather to the deep focus on quality. The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless builds on the success of its predecessor and illustrates the far-reaching effects of perfecting the essentials. It is designed to stand out on PC thanks to its long battery life and high-quality sound. The HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless headset is ideal if you’re looking for a wireless headset that requires no configuration. If you don’t want to spend time adjusting your headset’s settings, this is an excellent option, although it lacks several capabilities offered by similar headsets in the same price range. Ultimately, this is a fantastic wireless gaming headset, although it seems a little less value for money for a 50% price increase.

The Focal Bathys are good for commute and travel. Although they're bulky, even in their carrying case, they have a comfortable fit suitable for long listening sessions and are well-built. They have an ANC system to help block out some of the low rumble of bus or plane engines, and their battery life easily lasts through long days on the go.

RIG's new headset is nice and comfortable to wear, and its charging dock is a nice idea, although middle-of-the-road sound means it doesn't feel like an astounding entry in a crowded field.

The Logitech G735 are good for wireless gaming. These over-ears have very low latency via their USB dongle, are comfortable enough for long dungeon crawls, and last over 28 hours continuously. Their bass-heavy sound profile is customizable via their companion software too. If you like to chat with others while you game, the boom mic does a good job of ensuring that you sound clear. They even support Bluetooth, meaning you can receive audio from your console and smartphone simultaneously. On the downside, these headphones aren't compatible with Xbox consoles.

The TREBLAB Z7 Pro are good for commute and travel. These comfortable headphones have an ANC system that can block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines fairly well, although it does an even better job of cutting down passenger chit-chat. They also have over 37 hours of continuous battery life, and you can use the headphones wired if you run out of battery life. Although they have a bulky design, they come with a carrying case to help protect them when you're on the go.

The Turtle Beach Recon 500 are decent for wired gaming. They have full mic and audio compatibility with consoles that have an AUX port. Their boom mic has an excellent recording quality, and you should be heard clearly if you're speaking in moderately noisy environments. However, they lack sound customization features and don't support channel mixing.

If you want a wireless headset that you can just plug in and it works, the HyperX Cloud II Wireless + 7.1 is for you. This is a great headset for those without the patience to tweak settings, but it also means you're missing the features available to other competitors at this price point.

The Jabra Evolve2 85 are good for office work. They have a very comfortable fit and enough battery life to get you through your 9 to 5 without an issue. Their ANC system is very effective in reducing the volume of ambient chatter, and they do a decent job of preventing audio from escaping their ear cups. They can also pair with two devices simultaneously, which is useful if you listen to content on both your phone and computer.

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