Best PS5 headset in 2024: Steelseries, Audeze, Pulse & more
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Choosing the best headset for your PS5 in 2024 can elevate your performance in the biggest multiplayer titles and immerse yourself deeper into your favourite single-player worlds. We've selected our top picks here, giving you a number of options to choose from for your PlayStation console.
PlayStation Pulse Elite
It wouldn't be a list of the best PS5 headsets without PlayStation's own offering, and the Pulse Elite has a number of top features you'll definitely want to consider.
From a sound perspective, you'll find it easy to get lost with the powerful planar magnetic drivers, giving you a great level of detail with minimal distortion.
This is paired with PlayStation's own Link Technology, which ensures a lossless and lightning-fast connection that is essential for multiplayer games especially. You'll also be able to enjoy a battery life of over 30 hours, avoiding the frustration of picking it up and finding out your headset has no juice.
It remains impressive on the microphone front too, with a retractable mic that has AI-enhanced noise rejection technology, allowing your voice to remain clear to hear.
Audeze Maxwell
If you're not worried about the price and simply want the best for any price then the Audeze Maxwell might just be the thing for you.
It's no surprise that the Maxwell provides exceptional sound quality coming from an audiophile brand like Audeze, with its 90mm planar magnetic drivers giving you the utmost detail and volume.
Our 4.5-star review of the Maxwell noted that the microphone was surprisingly strong, despite looking rather simple, stating that "I was really happy to hear how 'normal' my voice sounded when listening back to test recordings," which is definitely what you'll be looking for.
Outside of the sound, by far the biggest plus of the Audeze Maxwell though is its staggering 80-hour battery life. You barely even need to think of charging it, and it'll always be there ready for you to pick up and game with.
One thing that you might want to consider though is the comfort, as that is the only downside of the headset noted in the review. If you're prone to long gaming sessions, this might be something to think about.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X could be the perfect PS5 headset for you if you're looking for great performance at an equally great price, as just over $100 gets you a fantastic deal here.
Our very own glowing 5-star review highlights the great audio quality that you're getting at this price point, and while there certainly are better options if you spend more, you definitely can't go wrong here at all.
There are also over 100 game-specific presets that you can activate with the companion app, giving you greater flexibility when it comes to the sound. You ideally wouldn't want the same sound profile for Call of Duty and Elden Ring, so being able to switch between them helps you maintain the best of both worlds.
Astro A50 X
Astros have long been associated with the competitive gaming scene, and for good reason too.
Offering audio that allows you to reach your peak performance in-game, and a mic that never lets your comms get lost in the chaos, the A50 X is among the best options you can pick up for your PlayStation 5.
Like the Audeze Maxwell though this certainly comes at a cost, reaching nearly $400 at its RRP. It certainly does more than enough to justify the price though, and it also comes with a signature base station that allows for easy connections to just about every platform - PlayStation and beyond.
Our 5-star review highlights that the A50 X could be your next headset for years and that it's an investment that may just make you a better player - so it's more than worth considering if you're on the market.
Logitech G PRO X 2
Rounding out this list of the best PS5 headsets is Logitech's refinement on their flagship - the G PRO X 2.
Iterating on one of the most reliable headsets on the market is a tough challenge, yet our 5-star review reiterates how much of an improvement the sequel is over the original.
One of the biggest improvements is the significantly lighter weight which is down to the graphene construction. This allows the headset to be a lot more comfortable without compromising on audio quality - which is always a plus in our books!
You're also getting a fantastic microphone, which is more than capable of standing up to standalone condenser mic options. You'll never have to worry about clarity in your multiplayer games, and your friends in party chat will be delighted to hear the quality of your voice.
About The Author
Harry Boulton
Harry is a Guides Writer at GGRecon, having completed a Masters of Research degree in Film Studies. Previously a freelance writer for PCGamesN, The Loadout, and Red Bull Gaming, he loves playing a wide variety of games from the Souls series to JRPGs, Counter-Strike, and EA FC. When not playing or writing about games and hardware, you're likely to find him watching football or listening to Madonna and Kate Bush.
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