The best PC gaming headset we’ve tested is the Audeze Maxwell Wireless. These sturdy, feature-packed wireless headphones come in Xbox and PlayStation variants compatible with PCs. They stand out from many other gaming headsets because they use planar magnetic drivers, which helps them produce a more extended bass response and create a wider passive soundstage relative to dynamic driver headphones like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro.
Their default sound profile is neutral, so elements like footsteps, explosions, and voices in cutscenes are reproduced accurately. You can also use their app’s EQ presets for sound customization. These headphones support Dolby Atmos, a virtual surround sound feature to make your listening experience more immersive. They come with a USB dongle with a low-latency connection, so your audio and video will stay in sync while gaming. You have plenty of options to connect to your console or PC.
The Audeze also support multi-device pairing, so you can hear audio from your phone via Bluetooth and your console simultaneously, as long as you use an analog or wired USB connection. For online gamers, the detachable boom mic offers great performance. It makes your voice sound clear and understandable, and the mic has outstanding noise handling, so it won’t be drowned out by noise in the background. However, these headphones are often back-ordered and can be difficult to get a hold of.
