IGN’s Michael Higham has been reviewing gaming headsets for nearly a decade, putting them through their paces and breaking down sound quality, comfort, and all the other ridiculous features that manufacturers have packed in over the years. After 120+ hours of side-by-side testing, these are the best gaming headsets you can buy in 2026, including his top-rated wireless, wired, and budget-friendly picks for sound quality, features, and comfort.
Where to buy:
Audeze Maxwell 2:
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni:
Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro:
Razer BlackShark V3:
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1:
For more, check out IGN’s full guide to the Best Gaming Headsets:
Did you ever try Alienware( the big one AW988)?
this was a great review, thank you! Im currently back in the market for new cans but didnt really know where to start looking
What about the Steel series Arctis nova elite😂
The VCR headset with a Fosse DAC is far superior than any of these
My 7y/r headset is dead now and I’m watching this without an audio 🙁