Wireless range: enough range to use in an adjacent next roomĪs I mentioned earlier, I've owned the G930 since 2011.Extra bells and whistles, like customizable sound settings, microphone noise suppression and programmable buttons.voice and game audio can be adjusted independently) Flawless wireless reliability (dual-band or 5.8GHz to reduce interference - sorry Bluetooth).With that in mind I procured the following headsets for this hands-on review: Logitech G930 ($95), Corsair H2100 ($85), Astro A50 Gen2 ($300), SteelSeries H ($280), Turtle Beach i60 ($205), Turtle Beach Z300 ($170).ĭeal breakers (won't settle for these at any price) Voice quality is important, too, particularly because my friends and I routinely record our gaming hijinks on YouTube. I am also willing to spend money for perfection. Function is king: clear communication, good comfort and dependable wireless. I did have some strong ideas of what I was looking for though. When it comes to needs and wants, not everyone shares the same priorities.

Visions of improved features, better wireless and higher end sound danced in my head. Finally approaching its demise after nearly five years of service, I was excited to discover the latest and greatest in headsets. In 2011, I purchased my last wireless gaming headset, a Logitech G930 (a significant upgrade, too). Believe it or not, it still works and a friend uses it to this day despite its waning battery life. My very first wireless gaming headset carbon dates all the way back to 2008. I hope you find the resulting comparison useful. As a result, I decided to chronicle my hunt for the perfect wireless gaming headset. My first two choices left me unsatisfied, so I knew I had more searching ahead of me. With my existing wireless headset on its last legs, I enthusiastically delved into spec sheets, customer ratings and reviews to find the perfect headset. Some of those choices are, well, less good. If you're in the market for a wireless headset though, the dizzying array of options dwindles to fewer than a dozen choices. The magnitude of gaming headsets out there is bewildering.

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