Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Headsets Between $50 and $100
Five headsets compared, from the G325 to the Void v2, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Between $50 and $100 you find the first wireless models. Every pick has a microphone and cost between $50 and $100, ordered by battery life.
We sorted these picks by battery life, driver size and weight, working from the makers' own data; if a maker skips driver size, the guide says so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Longest Battery Life
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation)
The longest battery life here (80 hours).
Best for: Long sessions away from a charging cable.
Our take Check price for Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation) (opens in a new tab)
Included Microphone
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
An included microphone.
Best for: Buyers who want an included microphone.
Our take Check price for Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Corsair Void v2 Wireless
Dolby Atmos support.
Best for: Buyers who want Dolby Atmos support.
Our take Check price for Corsair Void v2 Wireless (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless (PlayStation)
2.4GHz and Bluetooth.
Best for: Buyers who want 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.
Our take Check price for Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless (PlayStation) (opens in a new tab)
Lightest Build
Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless
The lightest weight here (212g).
Best for: Long sessions where clamp and weight add up.
Our take Check price for Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The longest battery life here (80 hours). | Long sessions away from a charging cable. | Check price for Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation) (opens in a new tab) |
| An included microphone. | Buyers who want an included microphone. | Check price for Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (opens in a new tab) |
| Dolby Atmos support. | Buyers who want Dolby Atmos support. | Check price for Corsair Void v2 Wireless (opens in a new tab) |
| 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. | Buyers who want 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. | Check price for Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless (PlayStation) (opens in a new tab) |
| The lightest weight here (212g). | Long sessions where clamp and weight add up. | Check price for Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Longest Battery Life1 of 5
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Turtle Beach's Stealth 600 offers up to 80 hours of battery life with 50mm drivers.
Best for
- Long sessions away from a charging cable.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the G325 was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It connects over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth and has a flip-to-mute mic. A mappable wheel and mode button can be assigned in the app, and the ear cups lay flat for travel. Memory foam cushions are glasses-friendly.
Nothing else here matches its 80 hours battery life; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes closest at 70 hours. It matches the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on driver size (50mm). It shares a flip-to-mute microphone with the Stealth 500 PS; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed goes with an included microphone.
On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. Its price falls between the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and the Void v2, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed weight should compare it with the G325, which weighs 212g.
Key dimensions & specs
- Battery life: 80 hours
- Driver size: 50mm
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5
- Microphone: Flip-to-mute
Pros
- Up to 80 hours of battery life
- 50mm drivers
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- Flip-to-mute mic
Cons
- Costs more than the G325 at the time of writing
Included Microphone2 of 5
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed brings Razer's TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers and a 70-hour battery to a mid-range price.
Best for
- Buyers who want an included microphone.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the G325, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
At 280g it is one of the two lightest headsets here. It matches the Void v2 on battery life (70 hours). On driver size it ties with the Stealth 600 at 50mm.
It is the only pick here with an included microphone; the Stealth 600 has a flip-to-mute microphone instead. You also get an ultra-light 280g frame. It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range.
The nearest alternative on weight is the G325 at 212g, against 280g here. When we checked, only the Stealth 500 PS and cheaper picks cost less, and the Stealth 600 cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Battery life: 70 hours
- Driver size: 50mm
- Weight: 280g
- Connection: HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless
- Microphone: Included
Pros
- Up to 70 hours of battery life
- 50mm drivers
- Light 280g build
- TriForce Titanium drivers
Cons
- Costs more than the G325 at the time of writing
Also Consider3 of 5
Corsair Void v2 Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Corsair's Void v2 offers up to 70 hours of battery life, Dolby Atmos support and NVIDIA Broadcast mic support.
Best for
- Buyers who want Dolby Atmos support.
Skip if
- The maker gives no driver size, so look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.
Why we like it
It connects over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth. It runs 2.4GHz for gaming and Bluetooth for phones, with up to 70 hours per charge and 6 hours from a 15-minute top-up. It lists up to 70 hours of battery, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and switching between PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile.
An omnidirectional boom microphone is unique to it among these picks, while the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed uses an included microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. Buyers who need a confirmed driver size should compare it with the Stealth 600, which comes in at 50mm.
Key dimensions & specs
- Battery life: 70 hours
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
- Microphone: Omnidirectional boom
Pros
- Up to 70 hours of battery life
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- Dolby Atmos support
- NVIDIA Broadcast mic support
Cons
- No published driver size
- Costs more than the G325 at the time of writing
Strong Alternative4 of 5
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless (PlayStation) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PlayStation Stealth 500 pairs 2.4GHz and Bluetooth with a flip-to-mute mic.
Best for
- Buyers who want 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.
Skip if
- Skip it if driver size matters most to you; the Stealth 600 offers 50mm.
Why we like it
It has 40 hours of battery life. Four EQ presets and Turtle Beach's Superhuman Hearing mode help pick out footsteps in shooters. On battery life it sits mid-pack at 40 hours: the Stealth 600 runs for 80 hours, and the G325 comes in at 24 hours.
Its 40mm driver size is the smallest in this group; the Stealth 600 leads at 50mm. It shares a flip-to-mute microphone with the Stealth 600; the G325 goes with a beamforming boom microphone. It also offers a mid price tier.
On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. Its price falls between the G325 and the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Battery life: 40 hours
- Driver size: 40mm
- Connection: 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
- Microphone: Flip-to-mute
Pros
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
- Flip-to-mute mic
- Mid price tier
Cons
- Driver size trails the Stealth 600 (50mm)
- Costs more than the G325 at the time of writing
Lightest Build5 of 5
Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Logitech's G325 weighs 212g and adds a beamforming boom mic to Lightspeed and Bluetooth.
Best for
- Long sessions where clamp and weight add up.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: shorter 24-hour battery.
Why we like it
It is the lighter, newer alternative to the G435 with a boom. Its 24 hours battery life is the shortest in this group; the Stealth 600 leads at 80 hours. No other pick in this guide offers a beamforming boom microphone; compare the Void v2, which has an omnidirectional boom microphone.
On a PC, use the Lightspeed dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. Worth noting too: light 212g build. The nearest alternative on weight is the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 280g, against 212g here. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the Stealth 500 PS the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- Battery life: 24 hours
- Weight: 212g
- Connection: Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
- Microphone: Beamforming boom
Pros
- Light 212g build
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- 212g frame
- Lightspeed and Bluetooth
Cons
- Shorter 24-hour battery
- Battery life trails the Stealth 600 (80 hours)
- No published driver size
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We compared five headsets on battery life, driver size, weight and connection as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the Stealth 600 to the G325, state battery life, connection and microphone.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Void v2 and the G325 give no driver size; the Stealth 600, the Void v2 and the Stealth 500 PS give no weight.
- Price range
- From the G325 to the Void v2, all sat in the $50 to $100 tier when we checked.
What to Look for in a Gaming Headsets Between $50 and $100
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Battery life
Here battery life runs from 24 hours on the G325 to 80 hours on the Stealth 600. For less, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is the runner-up at 70 hours.
How much driver size you need
Here driver size runs from 40mm on the Stealth 500 PS to 50mm on the Stealth 600. The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes second for less money. No figure for the Void v2 and the G325.
Weight across these picks
Here weight runs from 280g on the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed to 212g on the G325. The G325 is the pick for weight. No figure for the Stealth 600, the Void v2 and the Stealth 500 PS.
Features beyond the spec table
The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed: an ultra-light 280g frame. The Void v2: NVIDIA Broadcast mic support. The G325: Lightspeed and Bluetooth.
Budget
All 5 sat in one tier when we checked, from the G325 at the low end to the Void v2 at the top, so decide on features first.
How to Choose a Gaming Headsets Between $50 and $100
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Long sessions away from a charging cable | Stealth 600 | The longest battery life here (80 hours) |
| Buyers who want an included microphone | BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed | An included microphone |
| Buyers who want Dolby Atmos support | Void v2 | Dolby Atmos support |
| Buyers who want 2.4GHz and Bluetooth | Stealth 500 PS | 2.4GHz and Bluetooth |
| Long sessions where clamp and weight add up | G325 | The lightest weight here (212g) |
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Key specs side by side
The Stealth 600 leads on battery life at 80 hours, ahead of the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 70 hours. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Headset | Battery life | Driver size | Weight | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stealth 600 | 80 hours | 50mm | Not listed | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5 |
| BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed | 70 hours | 50mm | 280g | HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless |
| Void v2 | 70 hours | Not listed | Not listed | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
| Stealth 500 PS | 40 hours | 40mm | Not listed | 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
| G325 | 24 hours | Not listed | 212g | Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed compare with the Stealth 600 on battery life?
The Stealth 600 leads at 80 hours, with the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 70 hours. The G325 is at the other end of this group with 24 hours.
Is the G325 ahead of the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on weight?
The G325 comes out best at 212g, with the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 280g. The Stealth 600, the Void v2 and the Stealth 500 PS don't state a figure, so they sit outside this comparison.
Is the Void v2 worth paying more than the G325?
On paper it adds battery life (70 hours against 24 hours). The G325 was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the Stealth 600 the Longest Battery Life?
It earns the label for the longest battery life here (80 hours). It suits long sessions away from a charging cable.
Do the Stealth 600 and the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed differ on microphone?
The Stealth 600 and the Stealth 500 PS use flip-to-mute; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed uses Included; the Void v2 uses Omnidirectional boom; the G325 uses beamforming boom.
Beyond the specs, what sets the Stealth 600 and the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed apart?
The Stealth 600: up to 80 hours of listed battery life. The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed: TriForce Titanium drivers. The Void v2: Dolby Atmos support.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Stealth 600. Look at the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed for an included microphone, the Void v2 for Dolby Atmos support and the Stealth 500 PS for 2.4GHz and Bluetooth if those matter more to you.
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