The Best Low-Cost Gaming Headsets

Its 3.5mm plug connects to an Xbox controller. Razer's Triforce Titanium 50mm drivers tune highs, mids and lows separately. The HyperClear cardioid mic picks up more voice than room noise, and the closed cups give a tighter passive seal.

On driver size it ties with the IMYB A36 at 50mm. No other pick in this guide offers a HyperClear cardioid microphone; compare the IMYB A36, which has a boom mic microphone. 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. Only the Recon 50 came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.

This is the PlayStation-styled version with a 3.5mm plug. Its swivel-to-mute mic flips up to mute, and audio controls sit on the headset. Soft ear cushions keep it light.

It matches the Recon 50 on driver size (40mm). A swivel-to-mute boom microphone is unique to it among these picks, while the Recon 50 uses a removable boom microphone. You also get a lightweight over-ear design.

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 IMYB A36 and the Recon 50, based on our last check.

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. On driver size it ties with the Stinger 2 Core at 40mm. It is the only pick here with a removable boom microphone; the BlackShark V2 X Xbox has a HyperClear cardioid microphone instead.

It also comes with 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. When we checked, only the Stinger 2 Core and cheaper picks cost less, and the BlackShark V2 X Xbox cost more.

The headband adjusts for fit. Its 50mm drivers and 3.5mm connection work with PCs, PlayStation, Xbox (older pads need an adapter) and Switch. The mic handles basic voice chat.

On driver size it ties with the BlackShark V2 X Xbox at 50mm. Like the Ozeino Wired, it has a boom mic microphone, while the BlackShark V2 X Xbox uses a HyperClear cardioid microphone. 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 Ozeino Wired cost less, and the Stinger 2 Core cost more.

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.

Like the IMYB A36, it has a boom mic microphone, while the Recon 50 uses a removable boom microphone. USB and 3.5mm options let it move between a PC and a controller. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the IMYB A36 was closest. If you want a confirmed driver size, look to the BlackShark V2 X Xbox instead: it comes in at 50mm, while this one gives no figure.