Best PC gaming headset for 2021 – CNET [CNET]

May 16, 2021 Thomas Giboney technology

You’re likely gaming more than ever these days, so it may be time to think about upgrading your audio. After all, you probably can’t find a graphics card to spend your money on right now and you’re already spending more time on video calls, so treating yourself to a new PC gaming headset is a way to satisfy your work brain and your play brain without blowing a ton of money. To help narrow down the options, here’s our first wave of recommendations.

“First wave?” you ask. Yup. We’re still gearing up for evaluations of ultracheap models, expanding to more companies and winnowing through some additional models we’ve tested. So just because your favorite model’s not on here yet doesn’t mean we won’t eventually recommend it.

Also, if you’re looking to update other aspects of your gaming rig, be sure to check out our picks for best gaming keyboards, gaming mice, gaming laptops and other gaming essentials, like a fast VPN.