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GAMING HEADSETS

When deciding what makes our best gaming headsets list, we look for a number of key features. Sound quality and price point are always important, but what sets these gaming headsets apart is that they offer more than just good sound at a decent price. Some offer surround sound, haptic feedback, or extreme comfort.

You don’t need to max out your credit cards to grab one of the best gaming headsets. For under £100, you can pick the HyperX Cloud Alpha wired gaming headset which is currently sitting at the top of our list for its killer sound and sturdy build. It’s not the only option though – read on for our complete list.

HOW WE TEST

We haven’t given up on good old-fashioned testing by ear. Each headset that we test we use daily for at least a week. We record a sample of our voice in Audacity and compare it to previous recordings from other models, then head

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