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Whether you're looking to get lost in Horizon: Zero Dawn or want to hear the competition coming in Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, having a good gaming headset matters. After testing tons of models from multiple brands in different price ranges, our top pick is the Steel Series Arctis 7. This headset offers an incredibly comfortable fit, along with rich sound for both games and music. You can use it on just about any system, including PC, PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.

Any headset with a 3.5mm audio jack can hook up to your PC, PS4 controller, Xbox One controller (newer models have a headphone jack, older ones require an adapter), mobile device or Nintendo Switch. Some PC-based headsets only connect to your computer via USB, while others have optional USB dongles that provide physical volume-control buttons.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger redefines what you should expect from a $50 gaming headset, offering a sturdy design, incredibly comfortable ear cups and convenient on-ear audio controls. The Stinger's 3.5mm connection makes it ideal for consoles and mobile, though there's also an included headphone/microphone splitter if you want to use it on PC. It doesn't hurt that the sound quality is pretty good. If your budget is tight, you won't be cutting many corners by picking up a Stinger.

The Razer Thresher Ultimate packs everything you could want in a wireless headset. It's supremely comfortable, it sounds great and it has a 16-hour battery to last through a long day of gaming. The headset's 7.1 surround sound makes it easy to hear enemies coming, while its handy on-ear controls allows you to effortlessly balance game and chat audio. It doesn't hurt that the Thresher is one of the slickest set of wireless cans around, with stylish PS4 and Xbox One variations and an included receiver stand that'll make the peripheral look great sitting next to your console.

The LucidSound LS20 combines the performance of a gaming headset with the aesthetics of an everyday pair of headphones. This gorgeous peripheral delivers high-quality sound with built-in optimizations for PC, Xbox One and PS4 gamers. With well-hidden controls, a powerful bass boost and a detachable boom mic, the LS20 delivers a ton of performance at a very reasonable price.