The Barracuda Pro Wireless has three levels of ANC, as well as a pair of integrated beamforming noise-canceling mics. It’s not quite there in the ANC department, though it’s not too far off. The minimal plastic design is less premium than we’d like, but it does contribute to the headset’s light weight and overall comfort - if Razer is looking to compete with Sony and Bose, it’s basically there in the comfort department. It’s got a lot going for it on the lifestyle side. And that’s kind of the point - Razer calls the Barracuda Pro Wireless a “hybrid gaming & street” headset. Read: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 Review Best Lifestyle Gaming Headsetįeaturing a (surprisingly) understated all-black design with nary a hint of RGB or external microphone in sight, Razer’s new Barracuda Pro Wireless headset looks more like a pair of lifestyle headphones from Sony or Bose than it does a gaming peripheral. But if $60 is still a little too pricey, the Asus TUF Gaming H3 headset is another excellent budget-friendly choice that can usually be found for around $40 or less. It comes with both single and dual 3.5mm audio cables, so it can connect to devices with combined and separate headphone/microphone jacks.Īt $60, it’s a steal considering the excellent audio quality and the versatility of the design. It has a bidirectional noise-canceling microphone that fully retracts into the left earcup, so it’s stylish enough to wear away from your PC as a pair of lifestyle headphones. The Arctis Nova 1 is a wired analog headset with a slim, lightweight plastic frame and large, comfortable over-ear earcups. The Arctis Nova 1 sports the same 40mm custom drivers as does its higher-end siblings - the Arctis Nova 3 and 7 - and costs just a fraction of the price. SteelSeries has given its entire headset line an Arctis Nova redesign, including its budget-priced $60 Arctis Nova 1. Read: Audeze LCD-GX Review Best Budget Gaming Headset It’s definitely not for everyone - its open-back design especially means it’s not ideal for anyone who’s gaming around others - but it’s a great pick for audiophiles who also happen to be gamers. It also comes with a heavy-duty, locking travel case, which fits all of its accessories and is perfect for protecting your $899 investment. It comes with both a boom microphone cable and a standard cable, so you can use it as a headset for gaming or as a pair of headphones for listening. The LCD-GX features large, circular over-ear earcups and a comfortable suspension headband design. It offers an excellent gaming experience, despite lacking the digital processing and effects you might see in other gaming headsets. While the company does recommend that you use it with a good amp/DAC, it does not require an amp/DAC - you shouldn’t have any trouble powering it if you plug it directly into a PC or laptop. The LCD-GX sounds incredible, especially compared to other gaming headsets - it is slightly warm-leaning overall, but it has great dynamics and multi-layered mid-tones that make for a very enjoyable listening experience. But it’s far from cheap - priced at $899, it definitely earns its title of ‘Best Gaming Headset Splurge.’ This over-ear, open-back planar magnetic gaming headset features a lightweight magnesium frame and a design that mirrors the rest of the company’s LCD lineup. If you’re looking for an audiophile experience that will also work as a gaming headset, Audeze’s LCD-GX has you covered. Open-back design means everyone can hear what you’re listening to
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