The Best Over-Ear Headsets

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. It is the only pick here with a wired USB sound card connection; the IMYB A36 has a wired 3.5mm connection instead.

It shares a boom mic microphone with the IMYB A36 and Ozeino Wireless; the BlackShark V2 X PS goes with a HyperClear cardioid microphone. It also offers 50mm drivers. It connects over USB, which also handles the audio processing on your PC.

Worth noting: no charging or pairing needed. It undercut the CM7002 and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

Noise cancelling on the mic helps in a loud room. Its 50mm drivers and soft over-ear cushions aim at long competitive sessions, and an ENC mic reduces background noise. The wired link avoids battery worries.

It is the only pick here with a wired connection; the IMYB A36 has a wired 3.5mm connection instead. You get an ENC noise-cancelling boom microphone here, which sets it apart from the BlackShark V2 X PS and its a HyperClear cardioid microphone. Another plus: no charging or pairing needed. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper Vliveaudax and the pricier IMYB A36, at the time of writing.

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.

It shares a wired 3.5mm connection with the BlackShark V2 X PS; the CM7002 goes with a wired connection. Like the Vliveaudax and Ozeino Wireless, it has a boom mic microphone, while the CM7002 uses an ENC noise-cancelling boom 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 CM7002 and cheaper picks cost less, and the Ozeino Wireless cost more.

The maker claims 40 hours of battery life. Its 2.4GHz link has under 30ms delay, and it plugs in over USB-A or USB-C. The 50mm drivers suit budget console and PC gaming.

It also works over USB-C, which suits handhelds and some consoles. It shares a boom mic microphone with the Vliveaudax and IMYB A36; the BlackShark V2 X PS goes with a HyperClear cardioid 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 IMYB A36 and the BlackShark V2 X PS, based on our last check.

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.

It shares a wired 3.5mm connection with the IMYB A36; the CM7002 goes with a wired connection. It is the only pick here with a HyperClear cardioid microphone; the Vliveaudax has a boom mic 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. At our last price check it topped the group, with the Ozeino Wireless the nearest cheaper option.