I am seeking your recommendations for a budget wireless gaming headset. I have been looking, usually they are above $150.
Is it possible to get a decent one between $50-$75 range? There are Aliexpress coupons at the moment, I am open for relatively unknown brands from Aliexpress.
This is for 10 years old kid, playing Fortnite.
I appreciate your opinions
Looking for a Recommendation for Budget Wireless Gaming Headset
Edsanwong on 05/06/2024 - 10:02
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Budget wireless sucks, just go wired
No way, I really like my cheap wireless headset. Would be hard to go back! I love being able to walk into the kitchen for a cup of tea while gaming or playing DND with friends
Razer Barracuda X. I was able to price match at JB Hi-Fi for $99. It’s hard to get a decent wireless much cheaper. If you’re on a budget I’d go for wired.
Came here to recommend the same! I really like mine. Mic is great, the sound quality is actually really good. I also have the Sony XM5, and Audio Technica ATHM50s, even after using those, these sound good. Wireless range is really good too.
Keep in mind there are two versions:
Version 1 (The version I have) does not have bluetooth, it is USB wireless only, comes with a dongle. You can find this one cheaper
Version 2 also has bluetooth, is pricier
Have had mine for 3 or 4 years now I think
I'm currently looking at these myself. Can you just confirm please - is there a button/option to control the ratio of in-game vs chat sound?
I am struggling to figure this out via the interwebs, Razor's own website doesn't even specify (as far as I've found anyway). I think I can spot a wheel in some of the pics, but would prefer to know for sure :)
The wheel just changes volume overall. I am not aware of any headphones which have what you describe, is that a thing?
@Boioioioi: Yeh, my cheap base model Playstation brand ones that are several years old have it haha. These have finally started to die which is why I'm looking for a replacement, and that feature is really good!
@Hash: Yeh, I can do it in-game, however it was much quicker and easier having a single control on the headset itself.
Thank you, I was thinking it might be challenging to get a decent one around $75 for wireless.
He does not mind wired, but it just me that like clean desk.
Thank you for recommendation
My kids have gone through a number of gaming headsets (toooo many). Finally found something decent the Edifier G2 BT (https://www.amazon.com.au/Edifier-G2BT-Headphones-Cancelling…) currently on special at Amazon only $58 delivered (prime).. Great price - I paid closer to $100 each about a year ago.
Both kids headsets are still going like new - excellent performance and excellent battery life (USB-C rechargeable)..
They're not Bose or AKG, but the kids love 'em and they have not broken or failed.
How is the latency on these? I've never had BT headphones that were good enough for gaming because the delay is noticeable
is the delay very bad? I thought would be convenience to have a wireless
My kids say there is no delay - I've never used them myself so I can't say. But they're like most kids and will complain if there's the slightest issue :)
Usually wireless headphones that use a USB dongle are fine, but bluetooth in general has a large delay. Fine for music - not so much for games. But perhaps these newer technologies have resolved that?
Maybe have a look on head-fi or somewhere with some info on chi-fi.