The Best Cheap Gaming Headsets

Its mic removes, so it doubles as plain headphones. Its high-sensitivity mic detaches when you're watching films or listening to music, and the light frame suits long sessions. It works across PC and consoles over 3.5mm.

Its light build suits long sessions without pressure on the head. It matches the QXQ and the BENGOO G9000 on driver size (40mm). Like the QXQ and NUBWO HG04L, it has a wired 3.5mm connection, while the Vliveaudax uses a wired USB sound card connection.

A removable boom microphone is unique to it among these picks, while the Ozeino Wired uses a boom mic microphone. You also get a light 3.5mm design that plugs into a controller. A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the BENGOO G9000.

It is the cheapest headset here with that feature at the time of writing. It matches the Recon 50 and the BENGOO G9000 on driver size (40mm). Like the Recon 50 and NUBWO HG04L, it has a wired 3.5mm connection, while the Vliveaudax uses a wired USB sound card connection.

You get a flip-to-mute boom microphone here, which sets it apart from the Ozeino Wired and its a boom mic microphone. You also get a 3.5mm plug for PC and consoles and an entry-level price tier. A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. On price it sat second of 6, between the cheaper Vliveaudax and the pricier NUBWO HG04L, at the time of writing.

A cardioid mic picks up less from the sides than an omnidirectional one. Like the Recon 50 and QXQ, it has a wired 3.5mm connection, while the Vliveaudax uses a wired USB sound card connection. A cardioid boom microphone is unique to it among these picks, while the QXQ uses a flip-to-mute boom microphone.

It also offers a budget price tier. A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. Its price falls between the QXQ and the Ozeino Wired, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed driver size should compare it with the Vliveaudax, which comes in at 50mm.

It is the lowest-priced USB headset here. Its noise-cancelling mic and ear-cup volume control are plug-and-play over USB-A or USB-C. On driver size it leads this guide at 50mm, ahead of the Recon 50 (40mm).

You get a wired USB sound card connection here, which sets it apart from the NUBWO HG04L and its a wired 3.5mm connection. Like the Ozeino Wired, it has a boom mic microphone, while the NUBWO HG04L uses a cardioid boom microphone. It also comes with 50mm drivers.

It connects over USB, which also handles the audio processing on your PC. It cost the least of the 6 picks at the time of writing, with the QXQ the next step up.

It suits a first headset for PC or console. It matches the Recon 50 and the QXQ on driver size (40mm). You get an omnidirectional boom microphone here, which sets it apart from the NUBWO HG04L and its a cardioid boom microphone.

It also offers a USB plug that only powers the LED lights and one of the lowest prices among these headsets. USB and 3.5mm options let it move between a PC and a controller. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper Ozeino Wired and the pricier Recon 50, at the time of writing. The trade-off is driver size; for more, the Vliveaudax comes in at 50mm.

It sits in the entry-level price tier. Its mic rotates 360 degrees with noise cancellation, and breathable protein ear pads keep it comfortable. RGB lights the ear cups.

It shares a boom mic microphone with the Vliveaudax; the QXQ goes with a flip-to-mute boom microphone. USB and 3.5mm options let it move between a PC and a controller. Worth noting too: no charging or pairing needed.

Its price falls between the NUBWO HG04L and the BENGOO G9000, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed driver size should compare it with the Vliveaudax, which comes in at 50mm.