The Best New Gaming Headsets of 2021
In spite of all the development challenges and supply shortages brought on by the pandemic, it was still a surprising year for gaming headsets. New technologies appeared. Old favorites got upgrades. And some companies started taking their environmental impact much more seriously.
Here are my favorite headsets released this year that I’ve tested, ranked from least to most expensive. This isn’t a traditional internet numbered list because I think these all do great things and I’d rather talk about what those things are than try to split hairs ranking them. All five of the models below have earned a place in my small permanent collection, and are sitting within arms reach of me right now on a shelf.
None of the companies featured asked me to write about them, nor did they compensate me in any way. I don’t use affiliate links in my stories, and I don’t receive a kick back or other incentive if you decide to buy any of these headsets. My full reviews policy is right here.
Turtle Beach Recon 500 (Original Review) — $79
The Recon 500 is a remarkable achievement. It’s a radical new design from Turtle Beach, sold for a reasonable price. It’s a sub-$100 gaming headset rethought from the ground-up…
