Headsets vs Speakers vs Headphones

ROUND 1

Value

This is a tricky one, since there’s a broad price range for all three options. The more you spend, the better quality you get—mostly, anyway. So we’re going to consider price against purpose, and price against performance. Gaming headsets take an early lead here, as they almost always include a built-in or detachable mic, and can be used for work, music, or gaming.

Audiophile headphones and speakers are typically more limited, and have a significantly higher ceiling for the amount of money you can spend. A highend pair of Sennheiser headphones will run in excess of $1,000, while Razer’s most expensive headset, the Nari Ultimate, is half