The Best Gaming Headsets Between $30 and $50

It connects over USB or 3.5mm. Nothing else here matches its 53mm driver size; the BlackShark V2 X PS comes closest at 50mm. You get a wired (USB and 3.5mm) connection here, which sets it apart from the G335 and its a wired 3.5mm connection.

It also offers memory foam ear pads and an aluminum frame. USB and 3.5mm options let it move between a PC and a controller. Only the G335 came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks. There is no published weight figure, whereas the BlackShark V2 X PS weighs 240g.

Its 3.5mm plug also works on PC. Razer's Triforce Titanium 50mm drivers split into three parts to tune highs, mids and lows separately. Closed earcups cover the ears fully for passive noise isolation, and the cardioid mic rejects sound from the back and sides.

On driver size it ties with the G432 at 50mm. It shares a wired 3.5mm connection with the Recon 70 and G335; the G432 goes with a wired USB DAC and 3.5mm connection. It is the only pick here with a HyperClear cardioid microphone; the Recon 70 has a flip-to-mute microphone instead.

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. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the G432 was closest. What it gives up: driver size of 50mm, behind the Cloud II (53mm); by contrast, the Cloud II comes in at 53mm.

Its 6mm mic flips up to mute. It matches the BlackShark V2 X PS on driver size (50mm). You get a 6mm flip-to-mute boom microphone here, which sets it apart from the Recon 70 and its a flip-to-mute microphone.

It also offers 50mm drivers. USB and 3.5mm options let it move between a PC and a controller. Worth noting too: no charging or pairing needed.

On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper BlackShark V2 X PS and the pricier Recon 70, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its weight; if that figure matters, the BlackShark V2 X PS weighs 240g.

Its flip-to-mute mic and on-ear volume dial keep controls close, and a PC splitter cable comes in the box. The 40mm drivers and light frame suit long sessions. On driver size it ties with the G335 at 40mm.

It shares a wired 3.5mm connection with the BlackShark V2 X PS and G335; the G432 goes with a wired USB DAC and 3.5mm connection. Like the G335, it has a flip-to-mute microphone, while the BlackShark V2 X PS uses a HyperClear cardioid microphone. You also get support for PS5 and Xbox over 3.5mm.

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. There is no published weight figure, whereas the BlackShark V2 X PS weighs 240g.

On driver size it ties with the Recon 70 at 40mm. It shares a wired 3.5mm connection with the BlackShark V2 X PS and Recon 70; the G432 goes with a wired USB DAC and 3.5mm connection. Like the Recon 70, it has a flip-to-mute microphone, while the BlackShark V2 X PS uses a HyperClear cardioid microphone.

It also comes with memory foam ear pads. 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. When we checked, only the Recon 70 and cheaper picks cost less, and the Cloud II cost more. Driver size is its weakest area, and the Cloud II covers it better at 53mm.