The best headsets for PS5 and PS4 in March 2023

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Using the best headsets for PS5 and PS4 are a fantastic way to step up your gaming by fully immersing yourself in your adventures. Good quality audio will make combat and exploring easier as you can hear exactly where specific sounds are coming from.  Our below list will help you find the best headset for PS5 and PS4 as we've included a wide range of options for varying budgets whilst also listing details like connection type, battery length and microphone style to help you choose between each listing.

The Playstation 5 includes an immersive 3D audio feature, fully immersing players in games with exact audio so you can hear the direction of footsteps or pinpoint where wind is coming from. This is especially helpful when you're engaging in multiplayer games with team mates. Only the best headsets for PS5 will fully unleash this tech, so it's definitely worth the investment to make the most out of your console. We have an updated PS5 review two years on if you want to know why we love this console so much. Playstation 4 console owners: we haven't forgotten you either! We've made sure to include the best headsets for PS4 in here too!

And of course, the Playstation 5 isn't just a powerful games console. It also works as an excellent media player for streaming services like Spotify, Netflix, Disney+ and lots more, so a good headset will allow you to fully experience the audio from those too. If you're looking for more upgrades to your beloved Playstation console? Why not improve your storage size with the best SSD for PS5 or the best external hard drive for PS5 if you're not confident opening up the console.

The best headsets for PS5 and PS4s

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01. Pulse 3D Wireless Headset

The best headset for PS5 overall

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: 12 hours
Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless/3.5mm audio
Microphone style: Internal

Reasons to buy

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Well-priced
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Official 3D Audio support
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Sony licenced 

Reasons to avoid

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Battery life can be disappointing

Sony's own headset offering for the PS5 works perfectly with the console's 3D audio technology, and is designed to blend in with the colors and angles of the console. Plus it's surprisingly cheap too, making it a strong default choice.

There are some unfortunate limitations however. The battery life isn't on par with the other entries on this list, for example. What's worse are the controls, which are cramped together on the left earcup and can be confusing to navigate when you're trying to concentrate on your game.

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02. Steelseries Arctis 1

The best budget wired PS5 or PS4 mic headset

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: N/a
Connectivity: 3.5mm audio
Microphone style: Detachable boom

Reasons to buy

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Cheap but effective
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Reliable wired audio

Reasons to avoid

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Cheap materials

You won't find better headset performance for cheaper than the Arctis 1 from Steelseries. Plugging the headset in means you never have to worry about battery life, but if the lack of wireless connectivity bothers you, then you can spend a bit more to get the wireless version of the same headset. However no matter which version you pick, you'll still get a cheap-feeling headset that can sound uneven in some circumstances. It's hard to be too annoyed at these given the price though.

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03. HyperX Cloud Flight S

The best wireless gaming headset for PS5/4 with wireless charging

Specifications

Driver size: 50mm
Battery life: 30 hours
Connectivity: 2.4 GHz wireless
Microphone style: Detachable boom

Reasons to buy

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Unique wireless charging option
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Customisable integrated controls
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Great sleek look

Reasons to avoid

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No wired connection option

Sony's own headset offering for the PS5 works perfectly with the console's 3D audio technology, and is designed to blend in with the colors and angles of the console. Plus it's surprisingly cheap too, making it a strong default first choice.

There are some unfortunate limitations however. The battery life isn't on par with the other entries on this list, and the button layout can feel a little cramped. But overall, it's a great price for this officially licensed headset developed specifically for the PS5. 

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04. Turtle Beach Recon 70

The best headset for PS5/PS4 with great colour options

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: 12 hours
Connectivity: Wired
Microphone style: Swivelling boom

Reasons to buy

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Great variety of colour choices
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Affordable
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Comfortable build

Reasons to avoid

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No wireless option

Turtle Beach are well known for their excellent gaming headsets that cover a wide variety of consoles. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 headset has a great range of colour options and a modern finish that makes it look stylish. It's important to note that this headset is wired only and there have been reports that this headset can get incredibly warm after extended wear. But for this kind of price, we can't really complain about smaller gripes like that. 

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05. HyperX Cloud Stinger

The best wired gaming headset for PS4/5 for comfort

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: N/a
Connectivity: 3.5mm audio
Microphone style: Swivelling boom

Reasons to buy

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Comfortable and light design
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Excellent microphone

Reasons to avoid

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Cheaper build
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Poor controls

Another cheap wired option, the HyperX Cloud Stinger live up to their name by offering a compact and lightweight design for gamers who don't want to be weighed down or limited by battery life while playing. The microphone, although fixed to the headset, sounds excellent too, and is easily muted by moving the boom upwards. But as you'd expect from a cheaper headset, the materials don't feel as nice as more expensive rivals. Another downside is you only control the volume from the headset itself, and only via an imprecise slider.

Steelseries Arctis 7P

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06. Steelseries Arctis 7P

The best hard-core headset for PS5

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: 24 hours
Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless/USB/3.5mm audio
Microphone style: Retractable boom

Reasons to buy

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Comfortable to wear
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Strong battery life
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Great PS5-style colour theme

Reasons to avoid

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Tuned primarily for games
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Stock in UK is iffy

If you're happy to splash some cash on the PS5, then the Steelseries' Arctis 7P are a great choice as they're the PlayStation-focused version of its Arctis 7 headset. Its black or white designs not only blends in well with the PS5's casing, but also make the headset super comfy. Steelseries has done a good job of laying out the controls, of which there are plenty, helping you make adjustments quickly.

This may not be a headset to buy if you're a fan of music or video content via your console, as the sound doesn't seem tuned for anything aside from games. It's perhaps a little too expensive for some as well, but that's easily fixed by picking it up on sale.

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07. Astro A10

Another excellent cheap PS4/5 headset

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: N/a
Connectivity: 3.5mm audio
Microphone style: Swivelling boom

Reasons to buy

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Durable design
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Good microphone

Reasons to avoid

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Tight fit
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Overly bass-focussed

Astro's entry-level headset might trick you into thinking it's much more expensive. The materials don't feel that cheap given the price, plus the removable cable means you aren't stuck if it gets worn out. Plus the microphone's audio quality is top notch. They're very bassy though, which while making explosions and bombastic soundtracks sound good, won't suit all game and music types you may want to play. A more universal problem is their small size, that could make this headset uncomfortable to wear for some users, particularly if you're playing for a while.

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08. Astro A20 Gen 2

The best headset for owners of multiple consoles

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: 20 hours
Connectivity: 2.4 GHz wireless
Microphone style: Swivelling boom

Reasons to buy

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Can work with Xbox
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Great build quality

Reasons to avoid

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Switching consoles is fiddly
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Fit can feel weird

Astro sells the A20's PlayStation and Xbox adapters separately, so you can buy the PS4/PS5-compatible version of this headset and get it to work with Xbox consoles and PC for just a little extra. You'll have to deal with a few complications as you swap your headset back and forth, but the fact it can do this at all is still excellent.

Beyond that headlining feature, it also produces a great sound, is made out of high quality materials and offers decent battery life. The only other thing to watch out for is comfort, since the earcups don't swivel. It may take some time to get used to how they sit on your head during gameplay.

Steelseries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

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09. SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC

The best wired PS4/5 headset

Specifications

Driver size: 40mm
Battery life: N/a
Connectivity: USB/optical
Microphone style: Retractable boom

Reasons to buy

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Amazing customization
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Great sound beyond gaming

Reasons to avoid

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Short cables
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Expensive compared to other similar models

If you're serious about gaming sound quality, then SteelSeries has the headset for you. If you've got money to burn, then this wired headset features a DAC (digital-analog converter) that brings out the best in your games, movies and music.

Since it's a wired connection, you're tethered to your seat while you play. The cables may even be a bit too short if you're sitting on a couch rather than at a desk. Perhaps this is a small price to pay for beautiful audio though.

Razer Blackshark V2

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10. Razer Blackshark V2

The best mid-range wired PS4/5 headset

Specifications

Driver size: 50mm
Battery life: N/a
Connectivity: 3.5mm audio/USB soundcard
Microphone style: Detachable boom

Reasons to buy

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Great fit
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USB sound card

Reasons to avoid

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Lackluster default sound
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Poor portability

You'll quickly feel at home wearing the Blackshark V2 thanks to its luxuriously padded headband and memory foam earcups. Even better, Razer throws in a USB sound card for extra customization, something you can't use on Xbox consoles.

The unfortunate thing is that without customization, you're not going to get the best sound out of this headset. Portability is also an issue, not just because of the wired connection but also because of the bulky design that can't be folded and doesn't use swivelling earcups.

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Richard Priday

Richard is a tech journalist and writer. He is Staff Writer at Tom's Guide and has a passion for smartphones, gaming and audio. 

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