Whether you are using it to take office calls, or heavily engaged in a gaming session, a good headset with a reliable microphone is a must. You want it to be functional, comfortable, stylish, and probably have a few extra bonus features to go with it.

            This article looks at ten different headsets so you can decide which one best meets your needs and wants. So read on to find the perfect headset for your home office or to up your gaming sessions.

Gaming Headset: Razer Kraken

Uses

This headset is used mainly by professional gamers to get a full experience during sessions. 

Features

Made of bauxite aluminum to be lightweight, flexible, and durable, this headset also sports cooling gel cushion ear pieces with indents for glasses for added comfort. With custom-tuned 50mm drivers, the headset has a retractable noise isolating microphone, reducing background noise for better communication, and a built-in volume control and mic mute switch.

Pros:

• Comfortable
• Functional
• Lightweight
• Good sound quality

Cons:

• Finicky mic
• Volume control dial is too loose

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Summary: A really good pair of gaming headphones that are comfortable to wear for long stretches of time.

LG Tone Style HBS-SL5 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Neckband Earbuds 

Uses

This headset is great for office calls, be it in an office building or a home office. And, it is perfect for hands free driving to take both urgent personal or business calls while behind the wheel.

Features

The around the neck design for comfort and retractable earbuds for easy storage, makes this headset ideal for an office setting. It features dual microphones for clarity in noisy environments and balanced clear sound. The battery can last up to eight hours on a full charge, and for three hours on a ten minute charge.

Pros:

• Comfortable
• Lightweight
• Good battery life

Cons:

• Poor on/off design
• Sound might be muffled

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars

Summary: A decent set of earbuds, but be aware sound might be stifled at times.

SADES Spirit Wolf 7.1 Surround Stereo Sound USB Computer Gaming Headset 

Uses

This gaming headset is designed mainly for use with a PC, desktop, or laptop. However, it can also be used to take skype calls, watch movies, or listen to music.

Features

Lightweight and made of high quality materials with padding on the ear pads and headband, this headset is made for long wear gaming sessions. It has a clear and high performing sound quality, an adjustable mic with a mute ability, and LED lights on the ear pieces for better gaming atmosphere. The headset comes with an attractive gift box, manual, and CD driver for surround sound.

Pros:

• Comfortable
• Good sound and mic quality
• Good Price

Cons:

• Might have issues with ringing sound in ear cup

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars

Summary: A very nice quality headset at a budget friendly price.

RUNMUS Gaming Headset Xbox One 

Uses

This headset is perfect for an in depth gaming experience and chatting with other gamers. It also works well if you just want to listen to music to relax.

Features

This comfortable, lightweight, and ergonomically designed headset, made from high quality material, has soft ear pads and a retractable headband. With 50mm drivers for surround sound capability, a noise cancelling microphone with the ability to turn it off completely, the headset is adaptable to many platforms such as PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, just to name a few. It comes with 100% quality guarantee and a one year customer warranty.

Pros:

• Really good sound quality
• Great microphone
• Durable/High quality
• Comfortable
• Great price

Cons:

• Ear pads get warm with long wear

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars

Summary: A solid headset at a very good price.

ONIKUMA Gaming Headset 

Uses

The headset, compatible with PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and several others, is made mainly for playing games like Fortnite, Halo 5 Guardians, Star Wars Battlefront, and many others. Though, it is not strictly a gaming headset, as it can be used for listening to music, too.

Features

Made of exceptional leatherette and memory foam ear pads for comfort, the 50mm Neodymium drivers provide a superior sound quality that boost the gaming experience. The headset also includes an audio box for volume control and mute, along with a noise cancelling microphone that adjusts, bends, and swivels 360 degrees. 

Pros:

• High quality sound
• Comfortable
• Functional
• Good quality
• Decent price

Cons:

• Might not comfortably fit larger heads

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Summary: Functional high quality headset, but might be too small for some users.

TRITTON Kama Stereo Headset 

Uses

This headset is made mainly for use with PS4 multiplayer on-line environment, on-line chat, and chat party.

Features

With its simple to use plug and play connectivity, the headset can hook up directly to a Dualshock 4 wireless controller. The headset also has a flexible microphone, straight forward audio controls, and a comfortable audio sound that makes online chat easy.

Pros:

• Decent price
• Good sound/audio quality
• Ergonomically designed

Cons:

• Mic may fail after a while

Rating: 4 out of 5

Summary: An adequate gaming headset at a good price.

Beexcellent Gaming Headset with Noise Cancelling Mic 

Uses

With an immersive 3D sound during gaming, this headset has multi-platform compatibility with systems such as PS4, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X, PC laptop, Mac, iPad tablet, and smart phones.

Features

This headset is designed with memory foam ear pads and a lightweight headband that is adjustable to various sized heads for comfort. It also features 360 degree sound, a flexible boom microphone, and reliable customer service.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• Comfortable
• Durable
• Clear sound
• Easy to use

Cons:

• Might have heavy bass sound

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars

Summary: Very good gaming headset at an excellent price.

Noise Cancelling Headset: Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones 

Uses

This headset is ideal for hands free calls and listening to music in the office.

Features

With Alexa enabled capability, you can listen to music, entertainment, and daily news with this comfortable and durable headset. It has three settings of noise cancellation, provides clear calls in the noisiest of environments, touch controls, all with a 20 hour battery life. The headphones come with a carrying case, charging cable, and an audio cable to use in place of the battery.

Pros:

• Excellent sound quality
• Noise cancelling
• Intuitive controls
• Comfortable
• Nice design

Cons:

• Pricey
• Disconnect from Bluetooth

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars

Summary: Comfortable and nicely designed headphones with great sound quality, but a bit pricey and has issues with Bluetooth.

Skullcandy Gaming SLYR Xbox One-Halo 

Uses

This headset sports great sound quality for playing Halo.

Features

The headset includes a SKDY GMX I mixer that connects precisely to the controller for high quality stereo sound gaming and chat audio, along with a wireless console connection for freedom of movement during gaming sessions. The headset provides long wear comfort with its cushiony ear pads, soft feel finish, as well as metallic accents for a sleek look. 

Pros:

• Good sound
• Good quality
• Comfortable
• Reasonably priced
• Nice looking

Cons:

• Mic can be under sensitive
• Not actually wireless

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars

Summary: A decent set of headphone at a fair price.

Wantek Corded Telephone Headset 

Uses

This headphone set, made for specific telephone models by ShoreTel, is for landlines only. It cannot be used with cell phones or computers.

Features

This headset, with its meticulous design, quality materials, well-constructed headband, and excellent microphone is both durable and comfortable. It is lightweight with an adjustable headband and soft leather-like ear pads. The headset has amazing sound, clear communication ability, a noise cancelling mic to muffle background noise, and the capability to safeguard hearing with its acoustic shock protection circuit.

Pros:

• Clear sound
• Low static and background noise
• Good customer service
• Adjustable sound

Cons:

• Might last only about 3 months

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars

Summary: A good telephone headset, but it may not last as long as desired.

Conclusion

            Here is a good start to your search for the perfect headset for whatever your office or gaming sessions might need. This list, however, is not exhaustive. This is just to get the ball rolling for you to zero in on that headset that works best for you.