The best gaming headsets for 2025

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Much of the time, the best “gaming headset” isn’t a headset at all. While many people look at gaming headsets as their own niche, they’re ultimately just headphones with a boom mic, some fancy branding and (usually) an inflated price tag attached. While the general quality of those headsets has improved over time, a good pair of traditional wired headphones — which, yes, still exist — still tend to deliver richer, more detailed sound. If you need to chat with friends, you can always hook them up to a dedicated microphone and achieve superior audio quality there as well. That said, it’s an increasingly wireless world, and we know that many people just want the convenience of a headset with a mic built in. So, after researching the market and testing dozens of contenders ove ... Read full article.