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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.

Cloud Alpha

HYPERX $100

A well-rounded, well-balanced headset for game audio

The newest Cloud Alpha presents excellent sound and build quality, with the essential features done well, and no feature-flab inflating the price. The stereo soundscape in

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