TOP 10 Best Gaming Headphones with a Good Microphone According to Customer Reviews

When choosing headphones for gaming, the main emphasis is on the soundtrack. In my rating, I offer inexpensive models that give 100 points to expensive headsets in terms of surround sound. I will definitely go through the expensive brands, and then tell you about headphones with revolutionary Hi-res technology: should I take them or opt for the middle segment. 2019 Rating of Gaming Headphones with a Good Microphone based on customer reviews, specifications and value for money.

SVEN AP-U980MV

The model is inexpensive, but will provide the full effect of being in the game. All the quietest rustles are heard, it is easy to determine the direction of the enemy. Beautiful appearance - dynamic illumination of cups. The price is 1900 rubles.

Pros:

• Plastic coated with Soft Touch.
• Fully conveys the power of special effects. Surround sound 7.1.
• Headphones with large ear pads, passive noise canceling system.
• The headphone cable is durable, with a fabric braid.
• Dynamic illumination of cups - shimmer in seven colors.
• Optimized for professional gaming.
• Ergonomic fit.

Minuses:

• Heavy.
• The backlight cannot be turned off.
• Do not put on software that comes with ears, otherwise it will sound like a barrel.
• There is no 2x mini jack 3.5 mm, as in the Sennheiser GSP 300.

A model with a pleasant sound after tuning in the equalizer, with a dense cable sheath. Excellent assembly, all parts are tightly fitted, without backlash. A high-quality microphone, slightly less sensitivity than in COUGAR Phontum (-58 / -45 dB), absolute silence in work, all extraneous sounds are removed, no phonics, transmits the voice cleanly and voluminously.

Redragon Aspis Pro

Closed-back headphones that block outside noise, with a directional detachable microphone, movable earcups and built-in vibration. Price - 2500 rubles.

Pros:

• Ideal for esports with LED backlit headphone housings.
• No need to switch to computer control to adjust volume.
• High quality speech with game partners due to directional microphone.
• The microphone is disconnected.
• As in SVEN AP-U980MV the fabric braid of the cable.
• Simulation of 7 speakers and a subwoofer, as in SVEN AP-U980MV.
• The detachable microphone, as in the HyperX Cloud Alpha S, allows you to turn the headset into full-size headphones for everyday use.
• Breathable headband, movable cups.
• Built-in vibration adds realism to the game.
• Beautiful gold-plated connectors like the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition.
• High microphone sensitivity - 38 dB, like in SteelSeries Arctis Pro USB.

Minuses:

• There is no 2x mini jack 3.5 mm, as in COUGAR Phontum.
• Ergonomics are average. Press on the ears.

Headphones are not bad in functionality, sound level and voice transmission. Compared to A4Tech Bloody G501, they cause discomfort, heavy, press on the ears, there is no usual foam filler.

COUGAR Phontum

A universal headset for all types of devices with 3.5 mm audio jacks, two sets of ear pads, a noise canceling microphone, a dual pressure chamber and a graphene speaker diaphragm. Price - 2950 rubles.

Pros:

• Clear separation of bass, midrange and treble thanks to the dual chamber and increased space inside the speakers.
• 53mm drivers with graphene diaphragm eliminate any distortion.
• The 9.7mm cardioid microphone transmits clear voice to partners both during gameplay and during normal conversation.
• Two sets of ear pads. One with soft eco-leather and memory foam for home use when playing. The second one has a breathable fabric and an oval shape for travel.
• Using special adapters, the headset connects to smartphones, consoles, laptops, PCs.

Minuses:

• The small length of the wire is 1.2 m, and the extension cord for 1.8 m is not very convenient.
• It catches everything that happens on your computer, no dancing with tambourines helps - neither turning off the stereo mixer, nor adjusting the microphone sensitivity, etc.
• When the microphone is extended, they do not work correctly with the phone.

According to gamers, the model is a strong average. And the sound is higher than the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition. Excellent build quality. The microphone spoils the impression: everything that plays in the ears is transmitted, a lot of noise.

A4Tech Bloody G501

Headset with super soft ear cushions, metal adjustable headband, retractable adjustable microphone, powerful drivers and high-speed USB HD Audio Engine. Price - 3190 rubles.

Pros:

• AudioMate audio software for true-to-life audio effects.
• 3 Sound Modes Intelligent In-Game, 2.0 Stereo Music, 7.1 Surround Sound.
• The sound of footsteps changes from the player's geolocation.
• The sound setting in the game is five-step with the help of an LED indicator.
• Special effects for movement in MMO, movement effect for racing, 12 modes of sounds of shots.
• Sound Surround 360 ° to set up 7 LFE audio channels.
• Detachable microphone, as in SVEN AP-U980MV.
• Complete suppression of noise.
• High comfort. Adjustable headband, 360 ° rotation of shells⁰, soft ear pads covered with leather-like material.

Minuses:

• The software for configuring the joystick is not finalized.
• The control panel is sometimes heated.

A headset with excellent sound, soft ear pads. Gamers are delighted with the in-game sound mode switching system. Good voice transmission by microphone. Interesting design and color combination, no gold plated connectors required like the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition. Durable braided cord like the Redragon Aspis Pro.

Sennheiser GSP 300

The headset with ear cushions made of adaptive foam material, with a professional microphone will provide high noise cancellation and give a sense of the realism of the game world, add thrill to the increased bass response. Price - 5 thousand rubles.

Pros:

• The split headband is made similar to the aviation one. Increased comfort, perfect fit.
• An intelligent ball joint ensures optimum fit and positioning of the probes.
• Broadcast quality noise canceling microphone. Minimal breathing noise due to short microphone holder.
• Mute microphone in vertical position.
• The durability of the headset materials is a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.
• Multi-platform compatibility. A special adapter PCV 05 in the kit creates a stable connection with Mac, game consoles, smartphones, tablets.
• Long cord - 2.5 m.

Minuses:

• The built-in 4-pin adapter does not work properly on macbook pro - the microphone still does not work. Apparently, a different pinout.
• Very wide high frequency range. Old tracks are noisy.

According to users, Senhi makes the most comfortable headphones. Large ear pads, great fit. Perfectly compatible with PS4 via controller, the best headset for games and chat. If we take the criterion of sound quality as a basis, then in COUGAR Phontum it is better, but in Sennheiser GSP 300 there is low impedance, you can play without amplifiers.

Razer Kraken Tournament Edition

THX Spatial Audio headset with 360-degree precision⁰tuned 50mm speakers that recreate the full sound of the game, embrace quiet footsteps and powerful explosions, combine powerful bass and clear sound. L-shaped connector. Price - 7990 rubles.

Pros:

• Game / chat balance. New adjustment so that the voice message is not obscured by game sounds.
• 17 levels of bass intensity adjustment.
• Reduced heat build-up in the ear pads. They are filled with cooling gel.
• Comfortable use due to the combination of soft fabric and artificial leather, memory foam.
• Comfortable to wear glasses, recesses for the temples are made.
• The aluminum headband frame is lightweight, durable.
• Neodymium magnets as in SteelSeries Arctis Pro USB.

Minuses:

• Low-quality material: skin peeled off, rubber cracked in a year.
• There are no spare ear pads like the Asus Strix Fusion Wireless.
• Overpriced.

Comfortable, comfortable to sit, the work of the cooling gel is felt. Normal noise isolation, bass adjustment is impressive, useful game / chat function. The ear cushions completely wrap around the ears without the speakers touching them. Many people do not like the abundance of lows and the lack of highs; in A4Tech Bloody G501, the sound is much cleaner and more voluminous. If you only need gaming ears, then this model is an excellent option for its price.

Logitech G G533 Wireless

Wireless, unlike the first six models, the headset supports 7.1 surround sound technology. Powered by its own battery for 15 hours, with 7 audio channels and Logitech G HUB software. Price - 8700 rubles.

Pros:

• Supports DTS Headphone: X technology for surround sound enhanced by the Pro-GTM cones. Rich, distortion-free sound, accurate 3-D sound source identification.
• Channel volume can be adjusted using Logitech G HUB software. You can easily increase the volume of the rear channels, hear what is happening behind your back.
• The diffusers are made from a mesh composite material that eliminates 90% distortion, reproducing the sound of the director's version of the game developers.
• Transmission of an audio signal with a frequency of 2.4 GHz without loss of quality at a distance of up to 15 m. Transmission is not affected by other sources of electromagnetic waves nearby.
• Lightweight, full-length design, sports-like ear cushions, breathable, easy to remove for flushing.
• Noise canceling microphone on a fold-out retractable tripod. Muting the microphone according to the Sennheiser GSP 300 principle - it is automatically switched off in the vertical position.
• Fine-tune Logitech G HUB Software: EQ, Surround, Mic Levels, and more.

Minuses:

• Slight fit of the headphones.
• The sound is crisp, but not for listening to music, just for playing.
• There is no extension cable for the USB receiver.

A model from a manufacturer verified by gamers, with high reliability and build quality. Stable operation of Logitech G HUB software. The wireless connection does not fall off when walking around a three-room apartment. Autonomy at the level, for a day with continuous use, the battery can withstand. Charges overnight. The headband is raw, poorly regulated and fixed, constantly getting lost, according to reviews, it is better in the SteelSeries Arctis Pro USB.

ASUS STRIX Fusion Wireless

The headset, like the Logitech G G533 Wireless, is wireless. Connects to software and PlayStation 4, with proprietary 50mm speakers and touch controls. Price - 8990 rubles.

Pros:

• Stable and fast transmission, 2.4GHz interface, 2 antennas that hit farther than Logitech G G533 Wireless (20/15 m). Lower latency than Bluetooth. Dual antenna with automatic interference cancellation.
• ASUS Essence headphones with sealed acoustic chambers. Touch panel controls. Instead of plastic, a metal casing is used. The shape is oval according to the rules of ergonomics.
• Realistic game sound.
• Powerful bass.
• The position of the microphone is adjustable, automatically turns off when folded.
• Supplied with additional leatherette ear pads.
• Customize settings, select profiles for different game genres in ROG Armory II software.

Minuses:

• The maximum distance is 5-6 m, not 20, as Assus writes.
• The microphone sounds flat.
• The lack of at least a virtual 7.1, as in the Sennheiser GSP 300.

Not a bad gaming headset from a reputable manufacturer. User opinions are mixed. Some people think that SteelSeries Arctis Pro USB is much better because of the stable connection. Others are very pleased with ASUS STRIX Fusion Wireless for its convenient controls, model design, sound.

HyperX Cloud Alpha S

Wired headset with great design, high ergonomics, excellent sound, dual-chamber speaker design, detachable microphone on a long flexible arm, extended headband and detachable power cable. Price - 9500 rubles. There is also a HyperX Cloud Alpha model, which will cost 1000 rubles less. The Cloud Alpha S differs from Cloud Alpha by the presence of an external sound card for setting up surround sound.The sound carat has a USB connection, you can adjust the bass, adjust the sound in the game and chat.

Pros:

• Wide uniform headband, oval-shaped large cups, like in ASUS STRIX Fusion Wireless.
• Individual choice of HyperX 7.1 virtual surround sound. The control mixer adjusts the volume balance in the game and conversation without unnecessary "sharing" menus.
• Bass sliders have been added to the ear cups.
• HyperX dual chamber speakers with memory foam cup and leatherette for increased breathability.
• Detachable noise-canceling microphone, braided cable like in SVEN AP-U980MV.
• Supplied with case / cover, extension cord and replacement ear pads.
• High microphone sensitivity - 38 dB, like in Redragon Aspis Pro.

Minuses:

• Could make a wireless connection at that price.
• The cable is nowhere shorter - 1 m.

An excellent wired model with two connectors for USB and 3.5 mm mini-Jack. With individual virtual sound settings, mixed sound controls and volume balance without any software, like in ASUS STRIX Fusion Wireless or Logitech G G533 Wireless. Gamers praised HyperX's signature comfort, sound saturation, and speech clarity.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro USB

Hi-res PC gaming headset with super light alloy steel / aluminum construction with DTS Headphone: X v 2.0 surround sound technology, ClearCast gaming microphone. Price - 14,400 rubles.

Pros:

• Headset with premium speakers with high density neodymium magnets. Reproduce sound up to 40,000 Hz.
• The ClearCast microphone records voice and cancels noise similar to studio models.
• Sensitive and convenient Chat Mix control.
• The most accurate positioning in the game due to the "revitalization" of the virtual world using the DTS Headphone: X v 2.0 technology.
• RGB backlighting gives you a choice of 16.8 million colors, the ability to create your own color variation. Using Prism Sync technology, the gamer synchronizes the lighting effect with Steel Series devices.
• Compatible with PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile gadgets.
• Connection via USB mini-jack 3.5 mm, as in HyperX Cloud Alpha S.

Minuses:

• Expensive, but high quality.
• Add limited editions for toys.
• ChatMix is ​​large in size. Striking in the workplace.

Verdict. According to reviews, a mind-blowing sound, worthy of admiration from audiophiles. The headset is expensive, but worth every dollar you spend on it. Stunning surround sound, support for 10 kHz, balance control of two audio sources, Hi-Res lighting control and subsequent synchronization with other devices. Connects to all game consoles, not just software and PlayStation like HyperX Cloud Alpha S.