Best PS5 and PS4 helmets for 2022: superb playstation games to explore

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(Pocket-lint) - Plugging in a proper PlayStation headset for the first time can be a game-changer both figuratively and literally.

Whether you're trying to immerse yourself as much as possible in single-player gaming sessions or looking for a little edge in the world of multiplayer modes, a good quality gaming headset can really change your outlook drastically.

However, the range of headsets on the market is often slightly different and sometimes not compatible with Sony and Microsoft consoles. Luckily for you, we've extensively tested the headsets for both PlayStation consoles to find the best one.

All of the headsets we've chosen should work on both PS4 and PS5 (although the wired option is the surest way to guarantee it), and we've also included FAQs and tips on Pairing a headset with your console to ensure you can get up and running as easily as possible.

What are the best headsets for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4? Our current top recommendation is the Steelseries Arctis 7P+. Other great options include Audeze Penrose, Logitech Pro X, Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2, and Corsair HS70 Bluetooth.

Our pick: the best PlayStation headset

SteelSeries Arctis 7P+

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We love the Arctis 7P+ - it has everything most people want in a headset. The sound is first of all superb, with deep bass but also good range, and its wireless receiver makes it comfortable to use, alongside its plush ear cushions.

The microphone is great looking and retractable, with a handy mute button and a red LED strip to let you know if you're muted.

A solid set of on-headset controls let you change volume and mute yourself on the fly, while Steelseries-branded ear cups and headband are about as comfortable as a headset . That makes them a dream to use and our pick of the headsets for your PS5 or PS4.

PS5 and PS4 headsets we also recommend

Here are four other best headset options for your PS5 or PS4.

Audèze Penrose

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The Audeze Penrose is a wireless version of the company's Mobius headphones. It has some serious specs including 100mm planar magnetic drivers, up to 50kHz frequency response, and a broadcast-grade microphone.

This is a well-designed premium headset with solid build quality and closed-back ear cups that block out outside noise well and help you focus on the game. connection with 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, Bluetooth and 3.5 mm options.

15 hours of battery life is enough for most gaming sessions and all things considered, the Penrose is serious piece of kit and a joy to play with.

Logitech Pro X

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Any manufacturer knows that finding that sweet spot between value and quality is a dream come true, and Logitech has nailed that landing point perfectly with the Pro X headset. It's a high-end device for all performance and all materials, but with a really impressive price.

You get a premium experience with the options provided, for starters - a detachable microphone and cables that will help it work with your console, PC, or mobile, and even a choice of leatherette and in velvet, easily exchangeable and without extra charge.

Thankfully, its sound profile is also a winner, with superb balance and superb bass, ensuring you'll get the best sound you can expect from a headset at an extremely reasonable price. Frankly, we can barely figure out how Logitech is doing for this price, which is saying something. If you want wired headphones without a mixer station, this is a pretty good bet.

Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2

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Turtle Beach is one of the old names in the gaming headset world, long a provider of solid consumer headsets to buy in chains. stores around the world, and the latest version of the Stealth 600 is a great continuation of that tradition. It has a wireless dongle to connect to your console and awesome sound quality.

The build quality is much improved, which we're really happy with, while the dongle is now nice and small. It's decently comfortable to wear and has good battery life, to boot.

Corsair HS70 Bluetooth

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This headset from Corsair is a wired headset, but with the caveat that it also has Bluetooth connectivity. The idea here is to hardwire your game audio, while you can connect to a chat service like Discord over Bluetooth. Everything works well and the build quality is superb.

They're comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and the microphone quality is just as solid, so if you're using a separate chat service for your parties, this could be a great shoutout.

Other products we've considered

We know that the helmets above may not be enough to cover everyone's needs, but we also want to keep the list as concise as possible so that you could get a taste of what we think are the best PlayStation headsets available right now. .

In order to provide context for our decision-making and testing, as well as give you more suggestions, below are the devices that didn't quite make it to our top picks.

How to connect a PlayStation headset

Connecting a headset to your PS5 works much the same as with the PS4.

If you opt for wired headphones (where you'll usually get better sound quality for the price), your life should be very simple. In most cases, the headsets can connect via a 3.5mm jack to your PS4 or PS5 controller for easy game and chat audio. Some higher-end headsets might opt ​​for an optical audio cable via passthrough instead, but those will come with detailed instructions on how to set up the system (and will most likely be a problem of the PS5, which doesn't have a optical audio port at all).

The PS5 and PS4 also support wireless headsets in different ways. For one thing, if your headphones have Bluetooth, they should in theory be able to connect to the console, through its settings - however, due to the way Sony sets up its Bluetooth connections, don't expect an old pair of Bluetooth headphones works. Really, only specific brand PlayStation compatible options will work properly.

In fact, most of the wireless headsets on this list come with a dongle to plug into a USB port on your console, which will allow them to connect easily and quickly when turned on. It's both the easiest and fastest way to connect to your PS5 or PS4. If you need a step-by-step guide, here it is:

1. In Settings, go to Devices and navigate to Bluetooth Devices
2. Put your headset in pairing mode and plug in any supplied dongle
3. Wait for it appears in the list and select it when it does
4. Wait for a success message to confirm the connection and register the device on your PlayStation if asked

How to choose a PlayStation headset

Choosing a headset for your PlayStation has become an increasingly complicated business as the market becomes saturated with options. Here are some key questions to ask yourself when shopping - they'll help you narrow down your options.

What's your budget?

This really is a point that applies to all possible gadgets, but gaming headsets run the gamut of price options, from really cheap to extremely expensive, so it would be worth establishing how much you want to spend. At around £100/$100 you'll find plenty of great options, while doubling that will give you sound so crisp you'll wonder how you ever got on before.

If you want to, though, there are definitely gems to be found at lower prices, so be sure to limit your budget to avoid overcommitting.

Do you need wireless support?

A big variable on the budget front will be whether it's wireless or not - most of the options we've selected offer wireless gaming, but that doesn't mean you have to choose one. The Logitech Pro X, for example, demonstrates that plugging into your controller can still give you great value audio.

However, after countless hours of testing, we are firmly in the wireless camp. For us, it's worth the extra money and hassle of recharging to be able to move freely and forget the tangles of cables.

Is it for party play?

Another key question concerns how you will be using your headphones. We got our first headset not for the single player aspect, but to be able to chat with friends in Call of Duty. Indeed, we still sometimes find it more relaxing to play single-player games through speakers (if only to avoid being too scared by a horror title).

So if you too primarily want to use the headset for group chatting, be sure to check out its microphone quality to see how it compares. For one, Sony's official first-party option, the Pulse 3D headset, has quite poor microphones on that front. A good boom microphone, whether removable or not, is in our opinion essential.

Does appearance matter to you?

It's subjective, but when you've tried as many helmets as we have, you've looked in the mirror too often in shame. Some headsets are just plain ugly - they're huge, they stick out of your ears by crazy margins, and they make you look like an idiot. This does not take away from their many other qualities, but it does inform our judgment.

That's part of why we love Steelseries headsets so much - they're sleek and subtle enough to look pretty normal when worn. So if you have a bit of vanity and don't want to be seen looking silly in front of your friends or family, maybe look at pictures of helmets on people's heads before you commit.

Learn more about this story

Every product on this list has been tested in real-life situations, just like you would use it in your everyday life.

For headsets, that means using them for a number of hours, checking how they perform in various game genres, with a particular focus on using them with party chat to see how they hold up to voice chat .

We listen to the intricacies of audio quality, but also assess the quality of the microphone. The build quality of a headset is important to us, as is the level of comfort it can provide over long periods of play. Price is also an inescapable factor, but even very expensive headsets can easily be worth the price. hardly if they can tick all the right boxes.

As we emphasize with all our buying guides, it is impossible to deliver a list that works for every type of user, but we take into account the aspects highlighted above and the opinions of experts from the Pocket-lint team to determine a selection of helmets to recommend.

What we always tend to avoid when compiling these picks are in-depth comparisons and marketing jargon; we just want to provide a summary of how each headset model is used. Our verdicts are concise, but this is purely in the interest of brevity. Rest assured that all things on this list have been fully tested.