Buying Guide

The Best Gaming Headsets Under $120

From the Stealth 600 to the Kraken Kitty V2 BT: five headsets ranked on battery life and driver size, with who should skip each one.

By The PC Journal editorial team

12 min read5 products evaluated

From $75 to $120 gaming headsets add 2.4GHz wireless and longer battery life. Every headset cost 75 to 120 when we checked and is an over-ear headset with a microphone.

This is a research roundup, not a lab test: battery life, driver size and connection come from each maker's published specs; nothing here was tested in-house, and a missing driver size is flagged, not filled in.

Quick Picks

Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.

  1. Longest Battery Life

    HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

    The longest battery life here (300 hours).

    Best for: Long sessions away from a charging cable.

    Our take Check price for HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (opens in a new tab)

  2. Largest Drivers

    Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation)

    The largest driver size here (50mm).

    Best for: Listeners who want the biggest drivers here.

    Our take Check price for Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation) (opens in a new tab)

  3. 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)

  4. Premium Pick

    Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT

    The top of this price range, adding Kitty ears with Chroma RGB.

    Best for: Spending more than the Void v2 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.

    Our take Check price for Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT (opens in a new tab)

  5. Strong Alternative

    Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless

    Blue VO!CE mic filters.

    Best for: Buyers who want Blue VO!CE mic filters.

    Our take Check price for Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Longest Battery Life1 of 5

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

The Cloud Alpha Wireless stands apart on battery: HyperX offers up to 300 hours, several times any other claim here.

Best for

Long sessions away from a charging cable.

Skip if

Skip it if you need to know its driver size before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.

Why we like it

It pairs that with DTS Headphone:X spatial audio and dual-chamber drivers in an aluminum frame. Its 300 hours battery life is the longest here; the Stealth 600 comes next at 80 hours. A 2.4GHz wireless connection is unique to it among these picks, while the G733 uses a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection.

It is the only pick here with an included microphone; the Stealth 600 has a flip-to-mute microphone instead. It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. When we checked, only the Stealth 600 cost less, and the G733 cost more. If you want a confirmed driver size, look to the Stealth 600 instead: it comes in at 50mm, while this one gives no figure.

Key dimensions & specs

  • Battery life: 300 hours
  • Connection: 2.4GHz wireless
  • Microphone: Included

Pros

  • Up to 300 hours of battery life
  • DTS Headphone:X spatial audio
  • Dual-chamber drivers in a durable aluminum frame
  • 2.4GHz wireless connection, the only one here

Cons

  • No published driver size
  • Costs more than the Stealth 600 at the time of writing
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Wireless (PlayStation)

Largest Drivers2 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

Listeners who want the biggest drivers here.

Skip if

Worth skipping when battery life of 80 hours, behind the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours) is a problem.

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.

On battery life it sits mid-pack at 80 hours: the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours, and the G733 comes in at 29 hours. On driver size it leads this guide at 50mm, ahead of the Kraken Kitty V2 BT (40mm). You get a flip-to-mute microphone here, which sets it apart from the G733 and its a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone.

On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. It undercut the Cloud Alpha Wireless and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

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

  • Battery life of 80 hours, behind the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours)
Corsair Void v2 Wireless

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

Its driver size is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.

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.

On battery life it sits mid-pack at 70 hours: the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours, and the G733 comes in at 29 hours. You get an omnidirectional boom microphone here, which sets it apart from the G733 and its a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency.

On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper G733 and the pricier Kraken Kitty V2 BT, at the time of writing. The maker doesn't give its driver size; if that figure matters, the Stealth 600 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 Stealth 600 at the time of writing
Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT

Premium Pick4 of 5

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

The Kraken Kitty V2 BT stands out for Kitty ears with Chroma RGB, and it adds a Bluetooth gaming mode.

Best for

Spending more than the Void v2 costs for the fullest feature set in this group.

Skip if

If budget leads, the Stealth 600 was cheaper at our last price check.

Why we like it

It also runs for up to 40 hours and offers a 40mm driver size. Its 40 hours battery life ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours) and ahead of the G733 (29 hours). You get a bluetooth 5.2 connection here, which sets it apart from the G733 and its a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection.

No other pick in this guide offers a beamforming microphone; compare the Void v2, which has an omnidirectional boom microphone. Only the Void v2 came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.

Key dimensions & specs

  • Battery life: 40 hours
  • Driver size: 40mm
  • Connection: Bluetooth 5.2
  • Microphone: Beamforming

Pros

  • Kitty ears with Chroma RGB
  • Bluetooth gaming mode
  • Battery life of 40 hours, ahead of the G733
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connection, the only one here

Cons

  • Costs more than the Stealth 600 at the time of writing
Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless

Strong Alternative5 of 5

Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Logitech's G733 is a Lightspeed wireless headset with a suspension headband and Blue VO!CE mic filters.

Best for

Buyers who want Blue VO!CE mic filters.

Skip if

Pass on it if shorter 29-hour battery rules it out for your setup.

Why we like it

It has 29 hours of battery life. On battery life it trails the group at 29 hours, while the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours. It matches the Kraken Kitty V2 BT on driver size (40mm).

It is the only pick here with a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection; the Cloud Alpha Wireless has a 2.4GHz wireless connection instead. You get a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone here, which sets it apart from the Kraken Kitty V2 BT and its a beamforming microphone. You also get Lightsync RGB.

It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Cloud Alpha Wireless and the pricier Void v2, at the time of writing.

Key dimensions & specs

  • Battery life: 29 hours
  • Driver size: 40mm
  • Connection: Lightspeed 2.4GHz
  • Microphone: Detachable with Blue VO!CE

Pros

  • Blue VO!CE mic filters
  • Suspension headband
  • Lightsync RGB
  • Lightspeed 2.4GHz connection, the only one here

Cons

  • Shorter 29-hour battery
  • Battery life trails the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours)
  • Driver size trails the Stealth 600 (50mm)

How We Chose These Gaming Headsets Under $120

Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.

How these picks were ranked
We compared five headsets on battery life, driver size, connection and microphone, using each maker's published specs. These are research figures, not bench results: 2 of 5 picks leave out driver size.
The shared baseline
All 5, from the Cloud Alpha Wireless to the G733, state battery life, connection and microphone.
Where the specs have gaps
The Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Void v2 give no driver size.
Price range
From the Stealth 600 to the Kraken Kitty V2 BT, all sat in the $100 to $150 tier when we checked.

What to Look for in a Gaming Headset Under $120

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. How much battery life you need

    The Cloud Alpha Wireless tops battery life at 300 hours and the G733 sits lowest at 29 hours. For less, the Stealth 600 is the runner-up at 80 hours.

  2. Driver size across these picks

    Across these 3 picks driver size spans 40mm (the G733) to 50mm (the Stealth 600). If driver size is your first filter, the Stealth 600 sets the ceiling at 50mm. The Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Void v2 give no driver size figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.

  3. Features beyond the spec table

    The Void v2: NVIDIA Broadcast mic support. The Kraken Kitty V2 BT: a Bluetooth gaming mode. The G733: a suspension headband.

  4. Where your budget lands

    Price does little to separate these 5: the Stealth 600 through the Kraken Kitty V2 BT all landed in the $100 to $150 tier, which leaves battery life to decide it.

  5. Match the pick to your priority

    Long sessions away from a charging cable: the Cloud Alpha Wireless. Listeners who want the biggest drivers here: the Stealth 600. Spending more than the Void v2 costs for the fullest feature set in this group: the Kraken Kitty V2 BT.

How to Choose a Gaming Headset Under $120

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Long sessions away from a charging cableCloud Alpha WirelessThe longest battery life here (300 hours)
Listeners who want the biggest drivers hereStealth 600The largest driver size here (50mm)
Buyers who want Dolby Atmos supportVoid v2Dolby Atmos support
Spending more than the Void v2 costs for the fullest feature set in this groupKraken Kitty V2 BTThe top of this price range, adding Kitty ears with Chroma RGB
Buyers who want Blue VO!CE mic filtersG733Blue VO!CE mic filters

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Key specs side by side

The Cloud Alpha Wireless leads on battery life at 300 hours, ahead of the Stealth 600 at 80 hours. "Not listed" marks driver size where the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Void v2 leave the figure out.

HeadsetBattery lifeDriver sizeConnectionMicrophone
Cloud Alpha Wireless300 hoursNot listed2.4GHz wirelessIncluded
Stealth 60080 hours50mm2.4GHz, Bluetooth 5Flip-to-mute
Void v270 hoursNot listed2.4GHz, BluetoothOmnidirectional boom
Kraken Kitty V2 BT40 hours40mmBluetooth 5.2Beamforming
G73329 hours40mmLightspeed 2.4GHzDetachable with Blue VO!CE

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Stealth 600 compare with the Cloud Alpha Wireless on battery life?

The Cloud Alpha Wireless leads at 300 hours, with the Stealth 600 at 80 hours. The spread runs down to the G733 at 29 hours.

Is the Stealth 600 ahead of the Kraken Kitty V2 BT on driver size?

The Stealth 600 tops driver size at 50mm; the Kraken Kitty V2 BT follows at 40mm, 25% apart. The Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Void v2 don't state a driver size figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.

Is the Kraken Kitty V2 BT worth paying more than the Stealth 600?

The Kraken Kitty V2 BT matches or trails the Stealth 600 on battery life and driver size. The Stealth 600 leads on battery life (80 hours) and driver size (50mm). Both sat in the $100 to $150 tier when we checked, so choose on the features you need.

What makes the Cloud Alpha Wireless the Longest Battery Life?

The label rests on the longest battery life here (300 hours). The Stealth 600 is next on battery life at 80 hours, so this pick's 300 hours is 275% further out. It suits long sessions away from a charging cable.

Do the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Stealth 600 differ on microphone?

The Cloud Alpha Wireless uses Included; the Stealth 600 uses flip-to-mute; the Void v2 uses Omnidirectional boom; the Kraken Kitty V2 BT uses beamforming; the G733 uses Detachable with Blue VO!CE.

Beyond the specs, what sets the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Stealth 600 apart?

The Cloud Alpha Wireless: DTS Headphone:X spatial audio. The Stealth 600: up to 80 hours of listed battery life. The Void v2: Dolby Atmos support.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the Cloud Alpha Wireless. Look at the Void v2 for Dolby Atmos support, the Kraken Kitty V2 BT for the top of this price range, adding Kitty ears with Chroma RGB and the G733 for Blue VO!CE mic filters if those matter more to you.

Check that the dongle works with your PC, console or both.