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Connecting your PlayStation 5 to a TV and utilizing its built-in speakers is fine for most gamers, but there are limitations. If you’re an avid gamer, you might not want to keep using your TV’s unimpressive speakers for your gaming audio. And once you use one of the best PS5 headsets while playing your favorite games, you won’t want to turn back. With their 3D audio capabilities, you’ll hear every sound in the game, from footsteps approaching in the distance to an archer drawing a bowstring. These subtle audio effects are crucial to your gaming experiences, and your PS5 deserves a nice headset to go along with it. That’s why the PS5 has a variety of headsets available to improve your audio experience.
In addition to letting you hear every bit of audio you need for an immersive gaming experience, these headsets are also great for late-night gaming. Not just that, they’re good during the day as well, when other people in your home are doing their own thing. A huge number of gaming headsets are compatible with the PS5, and you get options with Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless, USB and 3.5mm wired connections.
On a technical note, the PS5 gets Sony’s new Tempest 3D AudioTech. The difference is that while 3D Audio on the PS4 was limited to only certain headsets, on the PS5, it works with any headset or headphones. That being said, the experience is better with some headsets than others. (Check out this list of games that currently support Tempest 3D Audio.)
Prices for PS5 headsets range from $30 for entry-level wired models to more than $400 for wireless models. The latter can also be used with PCs, and they offer high-quality audio for music listening. As you might expect, a headset’s comfort level, along with its sound and microphone quality, are key factors in our evaluations. With higher-end models, bonus features or premium designs can also help certain products stand out.
As new PS5 headsets are released, we’ll update this list. And if you’re still having trouble tracking down a next-gen console, be sure to check our PS5 restock tracker for the latest on where they’re available.
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After I try a headset, I often hand it over to my 15-year-old son, who plays pretty much exclusively on PS5. I have several gaming headsets lying around, and he always returns to the HyperX Cloud Alpha. It’s just very solidly built, has good sound with strong microphone performance and most importantly, it’s comfortable to wear for long gaming sessions.
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What are the most important features in a good gaming headset?
Arguably, the most important feature is comfort, since you’ll probably end up wearing a headset for long stretches of time. Sound quality is the second-most-important feature, with microphone pickup quality right behind that (it’s important for people to hear you clearly if you’re playing multiplayer games).
If you get a wireless gaming headset, battery life is also an important spec. Battery life of 12 to 15 hours is considered OK, and anything over 20 hours is good.
Can you use Bluetooth headphones with the PS5?
While you can use any wired headphone with the PS5 (most newer headphones these days have built-in microphones, allowing communication with fellow gamers) by simply plugging the cord into your PS5 game controller, you cannot cannot connect a wireless headphone via Bluetooth to the PS5.
Wireless headphones designed for the PS5 (and PS4) include a USB wireless dongle. That dongle usually connects to PCs as well so you can use the headset with your PC for gaming. Typically, PS5 wireless headsets work with PS4/PS5 and PCs. However, they usually aren’t compatible with Xbox consoles in wireless mode (Xbox has its own wireless setup).
Read more: Best Wireless Headphones for 2024
What does buying a more expensive gaming headset get me?
First and foremost, premium gaming headsets are typically made of higher-quality materials and can sometimes be more comfortable. They almost always feature wireless connectivity and should offer better performance when it comes to sound and microphone quality. Richer, more detailed sound can certainly be a plus for multiplayer games where combatants are regularly sneaking up on you from behind.
Gaming headsets can also double as everyday headphones, and more premium models can sound quite good for music listening. A lot of people also use gaming headsets as work headphones, because they work well for video conferencing, particularly because they have boom microphones that pick up your voice well. Most but not all gaming headsets have boom microphones that are removable.
Do headphones that offer 7.1 surround sound work with the PS5?
If you see a headphone that offers 7.1 surround sound, for starters it’s virtual surround, not real surround. But that feature is really designed to work with PCs, not the PS5. Sony’s 3D AudioTech is a form of virtual surround sound, and it’s designed to work with any headset.
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