Whether you're looking to play "Battlefield V" with your friends or just prefer a controller over a mouse and keyboard, you'll still need a proper headset to go with your Xbox. There are lots of headsets to choose from, but we discovered the best gaming headphones for the Xbox One is theRazer Kraken Pro V2(available at Amazon). Billed as the "headset for eSports pros," you're more likely to see the Kraken Pro V2 next to a computer than a console. But, pound for pound, it has the best performance and comfort compared to the competition.
(If your game system is a PS4, check out ourBest PS4 Headphonesto check up how these same gaming headphones rate on another gaming platform.)
If you're in the market for a new Xbox headset, be sure to do your research. There are a lot of headsets out there that are marketed as being compatible with the Xbox One—and while technically any pair of headphones with a 3.5mm jackwillwork—some of the additional features you're shelling money out for actually won't work at all.
That doesn't mean there aren't plenty of fantastic headsets for the Xbox. Many manufacturers have taken the extra steps needed to try and deliver a fully-featured, first-class headset—one that won't cost as much as the console itself. While our top pick is the Razer Kraken Pro V2, there are plenty of other options below to help you find the best headset for you.
Here are the best gaming headphones for Xbox One we tested:
Razer Kraken Pro V2
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Very comfortable
Fully retractable, unidirectional mic
Impressive sound quality
No extra accessories
Multi-platform support
Good audio quality
Light on features
Somewhat flimsy materials
While gaming headphones are still headphones, gamers typically have a different set of priorities than audiophiles listening to music on the go. Even within the gamer population, different gaming headsets will be more or less useful, depending on their preferred gaming genre. Once you've decided that regular headphones are no longer adequate for an hours-long session ofRed Dead Redemption 2, here are a few features that can help you make your decision.
best-right-nowSound Quality—Are you playing games that are mainly soundtrack music? Or can your headphones' transmission of audio cues make or break your ability to level up? If you're playing online with friends, can you hear their instructions and comments? If you're constantly listening for gunshots or footsteps, you may want to invest in a pair of headphones that emphasize bass tones; otherwise, if you need to hear more than audio cues, it's best to get headphones that have a more expansive sound profile.
Microphone婚前的一个高质量的麦克风是关键,特别是如果you're playing with teammates. The best microphones should cut out any electric humming or ambient noise, and have voice clarity that is comparable to talking to someone on a cell phone when you both have great reception. Ideally, the microphone is also adjustable so that you can get it at just the right distance from your mouth so that it doesn't transmit your breathing more than your voice.
Comfort—Listen, we've all gone on gaming binges before, but you can't really enjoy a gaming marathon if your headset starts squishing your head and ears after only a couple of hours. The headphones themselves should be adjustable so that you're not stuck with ill-fitting headphones. Thick ear pads, a padded headband, and a relatively light weight are necessities for a pair of gaming headphones if you're going to be spending quality time in front of your TV or computer.
Isolation—Gaming can be a form of escapism; to ensure that you're really escaping, your headphones should really block out ambient noise, both so you can better hear what's going on in the game, and so that the outside world doesn't distract you from your task. Granted, in an emergency, it's best to be able to hearsomeof the outside world, but gaming headphones should ideally be able to block out humming from air conditioners, refrigerators, and other appliances.
Cable/Wireless如果你的游戏耳机电缆,它应该be a long cable (ideally, longer than 10 feet). While it's easier when you're gaming on your computer, when you're gaming on TV screen, you're typically not sitting right up in front of it, like you would with a computer. Having a long cable allows you to sit at a comfortable distance from your gaming system. If, on the other hand, you prefer to be cable-free, then you may prefer wireless gaming headphones. Wireless gaming headphones usually have either a USB connector that you plug in, or are connected over Bluetooth. Keep in mind that wireless gaming headphones have a battery life, and that you may want to keep an eye on said battery life, lest they cut out at a key point in your gaming experience.
Platform—Before you lay down cash for a pair of gaming headphones, make sure they're compatible with your Xbox One. Some brands have different products for different platforms, and others just have a regular headphone jack that can be plugged into any system. Additionally, some features may not work equally well across all platforms.
Self adjusting headband and wide ear cups
Removable mic
Great audio quality
Somewhat generic mic
Soft and comfortable
On-ear audio controls
Retractable mic
Not wireless
Includes stereo headset adapter for the controller
Pinches somewhat
As I mentioned above, every single one of the headsets I includedwillwork with the Xbox One. You'll get good (if not great) sound and for the most part great mic quality. However, the headsets listed below are down here for a reason, all of them have some kind of feature that won't actually work with the Xbox.
HyperX Cloud Revolver S
Similar to theHyperX Cloud Revolverlisted in the roundup above, the Revolver S headset features an awesome USB sound card audio control box. With the press of a button, you can enhance the output levels and provide extra clarity and depth to your audio—if you're on PC that is. As far as Xbox gaming goes, the Revolver S doesn't offerthatmuch more in terms of performance than the original Revolvers.
Steelseries Arctis 5
Arctis 5外观和声音不错,但是the key difference that sets them apart from theArctis 3—the USB chat mix dial—doesn't work with the Xbox One. They're a solid pair of headphones, but without that chat dial, I can't recommend spending the extra money.
Steelseries Arctis 7
趋势后,Arctis 7最大的features, namely wireless functionality, doesn't work with the Xbox. Instead, you'll need to plug your audio cable straight into your controller. Now, this wouldn't be so bad if you weren't paying a premium for the wireless you can't even use.
Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum
A great headset for PC gaming doesn't quite make the cut on the Xbox One. While it'll still work perfectly fine, you lose one of the best features of the G633 Artemis Spectrum, the programmable "G Keys" and custom sound profiles. It just goes to show, if you're looking for a new gaming headset, make sure it's expensive features actually work with the Xbox first.
Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum
Not only can you not use the Logitech function keys, but the G933 Artemis Spectrum also has wireless support that won't work with your Xbox. Instead, you'll have to wire directly into your controller like every other basic headset here. At the end of the day, you're paying for a wireless headset that doesn't work wirelessly (at least with the Xbox).
Coming from Buffalo, NY, Nick studied media production and arts journalism. When he’s not writing about tech Nick can be found playing video games and keeping up on the latest in pop culture.
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