Microphone: An external boom mic isn't strictly necessary, but will help pick up your voice - and only your voice - clearly.

Audio: In addition to detailed, accurate reproduction and good spatial resolution, the best gaming headsets can also connect to, and mix, multiple audio inputs.

Earcup material can make a big difference when it comes to both comfort and acoustic performance - leather/leatherette offers better passive noise isolation, while fabric is cooler.

Headband and earcups: Comfort is more subjective and difficult to measure than audio output/input, but it's probably the most important factor to consider when you choose your headset.

Bluetooth is still convenient for when you're not gaming, and is something to look for if you want your headset to double as a pair of lifestyle headphones. 2.4GHz or Bluetooth: If you do go with wireless, only a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection will be fast enough for competitive gaming.But there's no denying the convenience of a wireless headset, which lets you move around without being tethered to your PC. If you typically game at your desk, a wired option will keep things cheap and simple - and it won't die on you mid-game. Wired or wireless: Wired headsets are less expensive and don't need to be charged.

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