Best Xbox One Chat Headsets – In terms of headset microphones, we’ve been consistently impressed by the mics Razer puts in its higher-end Kraken and Nari headsets, along with the mics on Turtle Beach and Astro Gaming’s flagship headsets. These can be pretty pricey, but if voice clarity is vital they’re worth the money.
You can also consider the Antlion Audio ModMic (pictured above). It’s a boom mic that easily attaches to your favorite pair of headphones, and can be removed when not in use thanks to a two-piece magnetic mount. You won’t get any of the gaming-specific features of dedicated gaming headsets with the ModMic (and wireless is right out), but it lets you use your beloved old cans for voice chat. Just make sure you have the right connection or adapter to use it with your preferred game platform.
If you’re really serious about streaming or other gaming commentary, you might want to forego the boom mic entirely and get a dedicated USB microphone, instead. Decent USB mics can be found for around $50 to $150, and offer far clearer, richer, more natural audio than any boom mic you can get. It’s trickier to set up properly to get good sound, though; you need to be mindful of microphone position and where you are relative to it.
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If you prefer single-player games and live alone, you don’t need a headset at all. You can use speakers and enjoy the room-filling atmosphere, and shout into the inexpensive and mediocre monoaural headsets the Xbox One and PS4 come with.
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Features
- Astro Audio V2 - immersive Audio and sound experience that delivers dialogue, music and in-game sound clearly
- Dolby Audio - Dolby Audio delivers a cinematic, high resolution gaming audio experience
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Features
- Integrated Xbox Wireless connectivity: Connect directly to your Xbox Series XS or Xbox One just like a wireless controller, and start gaming in seconds with no cable or dongle required
- Bluetooth: Simultaneously connects to Bluetooth and Xbox to mix in music and take calls while gaming, or use wirelessly on the go with your mobile device
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back to menu ↑3.Audeze
Features
- Low-latency wireless (2.4gHz) for fast gaming response along with Bluetooth 5.0.
- Use wireless and Bluetooth simultaneously – do game chat while also talking to friends on your cellphone!
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back to menu ↑4.BENGOO
Features
- 【WIDE COMPATIBILITY】Support PlayStation 4, New Xbox One, PC, Nintendo 3DS, Laptop, PSP, Tablet, iPad, Computer, Mobile Phone. Please note you need an extra Microsoft Adapter (Not Included) when connect with an old version Xbox One controller.
- 【SURROUND STEREO SUBWOOFER】Clear sound operating strong brass, splendid ambient noise isolation and high precision 40mm magnetic neodymium driver, acoustic positioning precision enhance the sensitivity of the speaker unit, bringing you vivid sound field, sound clarity, shock feeling sound. Perfect for various games like Halo 5 Guardians, Metal Gear Solid, Call of Duty, Star Wars Battlefront, Overwatch, World of Warcraft Legion, etc.
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Features
- Pretty Marquee Design --- The K7 features a new lighting design which is the dynamic colorful marquee that brings you cool lights when plugged in your computer. Lights on the sides of the headset make it look nice. The awesome light on earcups can highlight game atmosphere.
- Decent Sound Quality --- Nivava is a professional headset brand, including gaming headsets, kids headphones, true wireless headsets, etc. The K7 gaming headset uses a high-quality 50mm speaker that delivers great stereo sound. And even at the maximum volume, you can hear the clear sound. Nothing sounds muddied or distorted. And if you're using the xbox one, the new version of it has the headset jack, old version that requires an adapter to work together
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Features
- 【Excellent compatibility &play, no driver needed. Support PlayStation 4, new Xbox One, PC, Nintendo 3DS, laptop, PSP, tablet, iPad, mobile phone. Please note you need an extra Microsoft adapter (not included) when connect with an old version Xbox One controller and the Headset is NOT compatible with PS3 and Xbox360. With an 1 to 2 adapter included, The headset is suitable for different scenes.
- 【Extraordinary sound effect】 tuned strictly by professional technician, the 50mm large drive unit lay more emphasis on sound performance and create powerful stereo sound, you will fell as if you were truly on the game scene. With shocking, clear and Deep bass sound effect, This headset is a very good choice for games, Movies and music.
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back to menu ↑7.Alienware
Features
- 1, 000Hz wireless polling rate In both wired and wireless mode ensuring no loss of performance
- Latest generation native 16, 000 DPI sensor from PixArt for optimal accuracy
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back to menu ↑8.Logitech
Features
- SUPERIOR SOUND PERFORMANCE: The advanced Pro-GTM audio drivers deliver incredible audio with stereo, 7.1 Dolby Surround, or 7.1 DTS Headphone: X Surround Sound
- MULTI-PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY: This is the perfect headset for all of your devices, including PCs, PS3s, PS4s, the Xbox One and any TV with powered USB or RCA audio output and is also compatible to mac OS X 10.10 or later
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back to menu ↑9.JBL Quantum
Features
- In competitive gaming, sound is survival, and JBL knows great sound: from the thrill of tracking enemies in FPS games, to engaging in epic MOBA battles, the JBL Quantum ONE amplifies every victory in PC gaming.
- Features JBL QuantumSPHERE 360 technology with integrated head-tracking sensor allows you to pinpoint sound during game play for a true competitive edge, so you never have to miss a step, shot or jump during gameplay.
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back to menu ↑10.Razer
Features
- The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Manufacturer in the US: Source - The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, Gaming Designed: Keyboards, Mice, PC Headsets, and PC Microphones, Based on dollar sales, Jan. 2017- June 2020 combined.
- THX Certified Headphones for High-Fidelity Sound: Tested and optimized by experts in cinematic audio immersion at THX Ltd., Opus presents a rich, balanced sound stage for all different types of media
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! According to Microsoft, any headset that uses a 3.5mm connection will be compatible with the Xbox Series X. SteelSeries even specifies that their Arctis 9x wireless gaming headset will be compatible with the new console.
Many of these headsets connect using standard 3.5mm audio cables, making them PC compatible. However, headphones like the Razer Nari Ultimate for Xbox One will require an additional dongle (sold separately) for use with a PC. If you’re avidly gaming on laptop or desktop, consider investing in a pair of wired or wireless headsets tailored to the PC gaming experience.
If you’re looking for the most convenient gaming experience, check out our list of the best wireless headsets for the Xbox One.
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You need a good headset (or gaming headphones, if you prefer) for online gaming. Without one, you don’t have a reliable way to talk trash to your enemies, and your lexicon of expletives will stagnate. Oh, and you won’t be able to coordinate strategies with your friendly team or guild. Surprisingly, they’re even pretty good tools for your home office.
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