Best Gaming Headsets Under 80 –
When it comes to picking the absolute best gaming headset, you really have to consider what you’ll be using it for. Do you need a better mic, or better sound-quality? Some headsets offer a good mixture of both, but be prepared to pay a top dollar.
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It’s now down to you to choose which of the gaming headsets above best suits your needs. Ultimately, each one offers a slightly different set of pros and cons, so choosing one should be fairly simple. However, we know it isn’t always that simple!
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Features
- Crystal Clear Chat Headset: Built in unidirectional microphone which can be twisted discretionarily picks up your voice loud & clear; Reduces unwanted background noise for clear conversation; Great ideal for Dragon speak, Online courses, Skype chat, call center, conference calls, webinar presentations and more
- 3.5mm Jack/USB Plug Connection Options: The 3.5mm jack audio cable can be detached from the control box which gives you an additional connection option for cell phones and tablet; Or you can use the USB plug with control box to work with PC; Long headset's cord offers flexibility to move around; Notice: Please do not connect with power amplifier
- Noise Reduction Sound Card & Easy Access Control: Convenient inline volume control & Mic/Speaker Mute for easy access; Built-in noise-reduction sound card of the control box lower noise output from devices; Provide outstanding audio on both transmit and receive
- Extended Wear Comfort: Headband and fluffy earpads pad with memory foam and wrapped by skin-friendly protein leather; Comfortably fit your head with the adjustable steel slider; Gentle Reminder: Depending on your head/ear size/shape, it may be a little tight for someone to wear which is designed to avoid sound leakage; In case of that and to get both audio and wearing comfort, please take off the headphone every 1-2 hours to get your ears relax and protect them from muggy environment in use
- Multi Purpose & Wide Compatibility: This headset can be used mainly for chatting, secondarily for music, and if needed, as a backup to a priority gamer headset (It is NOT specially designed for gaming, please DON'T compare it with professional gaming headsets); Wide compatible with Windows 2000/7/8/10/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Tablet PC
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2.RUNMUS
Features
- 【Top-notch audio quality】50mm neodymium driver in each ear cup built into the RUNMUS gaming headset delivers virtual 7. 1 surrounding sound right into your ears. Hear your games come alive in ways you’ve never heard before and got the jump on your enemies with pinpoint positional accuracy. The perfect headset for various games like GTA5, Call of Duty, Battlefield 1, God of war, Star Wars Battlefront 2015 and so on.
- 【Supremely comfortable & Glaring RGB light】Large over-ear earcups that are finished in a soft leather feel to provide long lasting comfort. You’ll find yourself being able to wear this ps4 headset for multiple hours at a time without needing to take a break. Glaring LED lights designed on the earcups highlight the atmosphere of the game.
- 【Wide application with 3. 5mm plug】Multiple platforms compatibility is offered that allows you to use RUNMUS gaming headphones with the PS4, PS5, Xbox One X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch(Audio), Nintendo new 3DS LL(Audio), Laptop, Mac, Tablet, and mobile devices via the 3. 5mm cable. Please note a Microsoft Adapter will be needed(not Included) for old version xbox one controller. USB is for RGB lighting.
- 【Noise isolating microphone】RUNMUS xbox one headset comes with a 160-degree rotating noise canceling microphone that is ergonomically designed. Your voice is 360 degree picked up well because ambient noise is minimized. You can be heard in relatively noisy environments without having to repeat yourself.
- 【100% quality & 12 months 】Every RUNMUS ps5 headset will go through a strict quality test process before sending out. We promised to bring the best quality gaming headset to our customers. From the day of purchase of RUNMUS RGB headset, We offer 12 Months to our customer. Every customer's right is fully during the period.
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3.Jeecoo Xiberia
Features
- [Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement]: High power 50mm neodymium magnets drivers, tuned by professional acoustic engineers, bring a wide frequency range and rich accurate sound, so you can hear most sound effects and details to boost the passion.
- [Upgraded Adjustable Boom Mic]: Microphone is with 100 degree range of motion, easy to reach and retract; upgraded tech has been built in to have some noise cancellation, and better pick up your voice, so you can have a clear chat with others.
- [A Comfortable Fit]: The over-ear close-back design, headband with padded memory foam, earmuffs with thick leatherette and triple-layered memory foam, easily adjustable head beam. All these are not just for a longer lasting comfort, also block out surrounding noises to help focus on gaming.
- [Compatible with Multi-platforms]: Well works with PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X, PC, laptop, Mac, smartphones and other devices with 3. 5mm phone jack. An extra adapter (not included) is need to work with 1st generation Xbox controller.
- [Accessible In-line Control]: 5ft braided cable with in-line controller: volume adjustment & mute button for microphone. Easy to reach, convenient to use. You would find these perfect for gaming.
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4.Nulaxy USB Headset
Features
- 【Crystal Clear Sound & Noise Cancellation】: Equipped with a built-in sound card, Nulaxy USB headset provides a crystal clear audio quality, bringing you a pleasant call experience. The unidirectional noise-cancelling microphone that only picks up sound from a specific side or direction can reduce unwanted background noise well.
- 【Headphone Jack & USB Plug Connections】: The microphone features a USB plug and a 3.5mm jack audio cable, meeting with various connecting needs such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops and PC. Moreover, the flexible length(up to 2.2m) of cable gives you freedom when wearing the wired headset.
- 【Easy to Control & Adjustable】: With a control box on the USB Plug, you can get easy access to inline volume control and Mic/Speaker Mute. Adjustable headband and rotatable ear pads can fit your head well. The 270°range of rotation that the microphone provides allows you to adjust it to the most suitable position and the side you prefer (microphone on the left/right).
- 【Lightweight & Comfortable】: Since the PC headset has a weight of 3.7 ounce, there will be no restraint pressure from all-day wearing. The high elastic and breathable ear cushion brings you all-day comfort.
- 【Plug and Play & Wide Compatibility】: This headset is easy to use with a plug and play setup. And it is suitable for multiple devices and systems, like Windows 2000/7/8/10/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Tablet, PC. Tip: If the headset is plugged into a computer with Window 7 system and there in no response, please set the headset as the default playback device according to the following steps: Control Panel--Hardware and Sound--Sound--Choose the “USB Audio Device” and click ”OK”
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5.EKSA E900
Features
- ✅【Removable Dual Interfaces Design】USB and 3.5mm audio interfaces are used. Two removable deigns, while compatible with PC devices, also support multiple mobile deviecs. Plug and play, providing more choices and making the scenes of sound more diversified. Note: 7.1 surround sound is only available on PC with USB cable.
- ✅【Immersive 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound】Create an immersive gaming experience with stereo surround sound in the game. Accurate sound positioning, easy identification of enemy positions, to avoid surprise attack, defear the enemy to win. Perfect for shooting games like Call of Duty, Destiny 2, Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon or Fortnite etc.
- ✅【Multi-platform Compitable】EKSA 7.1 surround sound gaming headsets works on PS4/ PS4 Pro/ Xbox One S/ Xboe One/ PC/ Mac/ Nintendo Switch/ PSP/ Laptop/ Smartphones and other devices with standard 3.5mm audio jack and USB interfaces. An extra adapter is required for old-version Xbox controller; Nintendo Switch doesn’t support microphone feature on gaming headset.
- ✅【Great Humanized Design】Designed for all-day comfort. With soft memory protein earmuffs on both side, you won't feel any discomfort while wearing this 7.1 gaming headphones even for long time gaming. The headband was designed for balanced weight distribution and reduced clamping force to maximize comfort during lengthy gaming sessions.
- ✅【2 Years Warranty】2-Years Manufacturer's Warranty and Unconditional 30 days Money-back Guarantee. Any request or suggestion of our products, please feel free to advise us. EKSA always focus on designing and making the best products and providing the best customer service.
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6.Xbox One Headset
Features
- 【MULTI-PLATFORM COMPATIBLE】This gaming headset Support PS4, PS5,New Xbox One, PC, Laptop, PSP, Tablet, iPad, Computer, Mobile Phone and other devices with 3.5mm jack.Stereo Surround gaming headset are equipped with a 3.5mm audio adapter and are compatible with multiple devices. Please note you need an extra Microsoft Adapter (Not Included) when connect with an old version Xbox One controller.You can use it on multiple devices with just one price devices with just one price
- 【SURROUNDING STEREO HEADSET】Clear sound operating strong brass, splendid ambient noise isolation and high precision 50mm magnetic neodymium driver, acoustic positioning precision enhance the sensitivity of the speaker unit, bringing you vivid sound field, sound clarity, shock feeling sound. Whether you're immersed in God of War or want to hear enemies motion in PUBG or CS:GO, a professional gaming headset does matter. Perfect for various games.
- 【NOISE ISOLATING MICROPHONE】Headset integrated onmi-directional microphone can transmits high quality communication with its premium noise-concellng feature, can pick up sounds with great sensitivity and remove the noise, which enables you clearly deliver or receive messages while you are in a game.120 degree rotatable silicone tube mic design very convenient to adjust angle of the microphone
- 【Ultra Comfort Gaming Headset】This gaming headset can reduce hearing impairment and heat sweat. Comfortable soft leather ear pads and memory foam fit your ears with ease and ensure the best comfort even after several hours, headphones can be adjusted.It is suitable for all gaming players of all ages and is suitable ideal for families and friends.Glaring LED RGB lights desigend on the earcups to highlight game atmosphere.
- 【 VOLUME CONTROL】High tensile strength, anti-winding braided USB cable with rotary volume controller and key microphone mute effectively prevents the 49-inches long cable from twining and allows you to control the volume easily and mute the mic as effortless volume control one key mute.
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7.Gaming Headset PS4
Features
- 【VIVID & IMMERSIVE SOUND QUALITY】Onikuma K1pro upgraded gaming headset offers excellent 50mm audio drivers combined with advanced audio techniques. It can delivers superior, immersive, high quality stereo surround sound to greatly enhance your gaming experience.
- 【NOISE CANCELIING MIC】Our professional gaming headset features a sensitive, position-adjustable mic with noise cancelling techniques. The gaming headphone microphone can effectively filters most surround background sound in your environment. It allows your game partner hear your voice without any delay.
- 【SUPER SOFT EARMUFFS】 Adopts 100% cotton material, the earmuffs could bring you extreme comfort during gaming session. Breathable fabric earmuffs present the ultra comfortable wearing experience.
- 【ERGONOMIC DESIGN FOR LONG-TIME WEAR】This gaming headset has an ergonomically optimized fit with ultra soft and durable earmuffs. Extremely lightweight design, It has the leading comfort for your ear and head for long time wearing.
- 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】Designed professionally for gaming devices PS4; PS4 Pro; PS4 Slim; Meanwhile, fits for pc; laptop; smartphones; Nintendo new 3DS LL/3DS (Audio Only) and other devices with the 3.5mm audio connector. PLEASE NOTICE ADAPTER NOT INCLUDED.
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8.Razer
Features
- THX 7.1 Surround Sound Capable: Provides industry-leading audio realism for in-game immersion by providing accurate spatial audio information beyond standard 7.1 surround sound directional cues
- Triforce Titanium 50mm High-End Sound Drivers: Outfitted with cutting-edge, 50mm drivers divided into 3 parts for individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows
- All-Day Comfort: Oval, cooling gel-infused cushions that prevent overheating and pressure build-up
- Detachable Razer Hyperclear Cardioid Mic: Tuned to have a more focused voice pickup area, get the most out of the mic with a with advanced voice tweaking options via Razer Synapse 3
- Compatibility: Audio enhancer DAC connects via USB connector; THX Spatial Audio available on Windows 10 64-bit only
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9.VANKYO
Features
- 7.1 Surround Sound & 50mm Speaker Driver- 7.1 virtual surround sound reproduces gaming actions and provides immersive gaming experience. VANKYO gaming headset features 50 mm driver with 40% extra sound effect than other gaming headphones, which makes you sense voice of directions, footsteps and every detail clearly in games for a better gaming experience.
- Ergonomic Design & Premium Material- Vankyo gaming headsets designed double padded headbands not only good for reducing head pressure but also suitable for various head shapes. Ears are completely covered by soft and breathable earmuffs that isolate noises effectively and allow for long gaming sessions without fatigue.
- Multiple Platform Compatibility- Unique 2 in 1 split cables design (equipped with both USB port and 3.5 mm audio jack) makes this gaming headphone widely compatible with Xbox One, PS4 controller, PC, Nintendo Switch.
- Noise Canceling Microphone & In-Line Controller- VANKYO gaming headphones provide high-end noise cancellation. Flexible and sensible microphone can be adjusted to any angles you want and enables you to chat with your teammates with crystal clarity. You could adjust volume or turn on/off your mic by easy-to-operate controller to coordinate with every scene of your game.
- Durable Feature & Professional Service- Vankyo PC gaming headset is equipped with durable nylon braided cables, leatherette joints and premium metal, which can support you with every game battle.
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10.ONIKUMA
Features
- 【NOISE CANCELING MICROPHONE】ONIKUMA gaming headset provides high-end noise cancellation to enable you to chat to your fellow players with crystal clarity. If you wanna enjoy your valuable me-time without communicating with other players, you could turn off the microphone by flipping the switch
- 【50MM DRIVER DELIVERS SURROUND SOUND】Whether you're immersed in God of War or want to hear your enemies motion in Fortnite, PUBG or CS:GO, wearing a professional gaming headphone does matter. With a 50mm driver,ONIKUMA headset with microphone offers an incredibly surround sound for both games and music
- 【ERGONOMIC DESIGN & PREMIUM MATERIAL】Comfort is also a key factor when choosing headset for xbox or PS4. We have tested our headsets for many years on hundreds of different heads, the retractable band and breathable ear pad make sure every player could enjoy the optimal wearing comfort of our headphone
- 【WIDE PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY】This gaming PC headset with a 3.5mm audio jack is compatible with PC, PS4 controller, Xbox One controller(Please note: newer models have a headphone jack, older ones require an adapter.), Nintendo Switch (audio), Nintendo 3DS LL/3DS (audio)
- 【RELIABLE AFTER-SALES TEAM】 Every ONIKUMA headset will go through a strict quality test process before sending out. We promised to bring the best quality gaming headphone to our customer. If any question or problem, please feel free to reach out to our after-sales support team. We'll always at your service
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Best Gaming Headsets Under 80 – BUYER’S GUIDE
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In the under $100 category, it’s much more common to see removable and retractable microphones for a greater amount of flexibility in your usage. Obviously, communication is the key to success in almost all multiplayer titles, especially for the competitive bunch out there. With the best gaming headsets for under $100, we see a rise in microphone quality and some exciting features like noise cancellation.
All the microphones in this category are great for gaming communications and will be a reliable companion; however, only some on this list are of good enough quality for live streaming.
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As we go up in budget, we also increase the audio quality from the gaming headsets in the respective category. Gaming headsets are known for flat, mediocre sound quality, and that is why we have ensured we pick the best we can for the respective budget.
While the quality of the audio could come down to preference, the stereo imaging is highly important in the gaming world.
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You want to make sure your new headset is compatible with whatever you plan to use it with. If you buy a gaming headset with a USB connector but want to use it on other devices like a phone, then you could be disappointed. It isn’t hard finding out what a specific gaming headset will work with because the information should be clearly listed on the products selling page or box.
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Comfort is up there in terms of importance, as gamers can wear these headsets for hours at a time. An uncomfortable headset over time can start to annoy you and possibly affect your in-game mentality.
In this category, comfort shouldn’t be compromised as decent materials are used, and the construction tends to be of high quality. If you can get your hands on a gaming headset that has room for adjustment and also feels solid, then you are potentially onto a winner in the comfort game.
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Surround sound is quite a common feature when buying a gaming headset for under $100, and it is one of the most immersive ways to play certain titles. This technology utilizes several direction audio drivers which make the sound seem like it’s coming from behind you or in the distance. Surround sound is a useful gaming tool and is dropping in price all the time.
Of course, surround sound isn’t a necessity, and stereo provides excellent gaming performance, but you won’t get that 360-degree arc with your sound.
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The drivers in a headset can determine the quality of sound you are going to experience. 50mm neodymium drivers are the most common, but you do see headsets feature 35mm and 40mm. Manufacturers tend to tune the drivers to their own specifications, so when buying from reputable manufacturers, you can often find better sound quality. If a company claims to use proprietary drivers, you can rest assured that they’ll produce high-quality sound.
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A headset can be made from the most durable materials, but that doesn’t mean much if those materials aren’t properly put together. Check a potential purchase for gaps where the parts fit together. If anything wiggles or slides, you’ll want to go with another option.
The cushions and other pads need to be stitched together in a way that will not unravel. Look for any gaps between stitches, and make sure there aren’t any weird lumps where the padding was improperly inserted.
Finally, the power cord needs to be properly connected to the headset. It shouldn’t be close to popping out of the headset, and it shouldn’t wiggle at its base. If either of those is true in a headset that you’re looking at, you should give it a pass. Even a great headset is nothing more than a paperweight if the power cord doesn’t work.
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In this article, we want to show gamers that they don’t have to pay a lot of money to benefit from a lot of performance. This article highlights the best gaming headsets under $80. All of these headsets have been hand-picked based on the tremendous amount of value that they provide for gamers on a budget. They each have high-quality drivers, high levels of compatibility, and unique sets of features that make them capable of competing even with premium headsets.
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