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Gaming headset (self.gaming)

submitted 1 year ago by NotInTheFace to c/[email protected]

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So my old headset finally fell apart completely. I've been trying to find a fitting replacement, but man is it hard... so here's hoping I can get some guidance here.

I'm looking for a comfortable wireless headset with decent reach and mic. That's it. No need for ANC. Or at least the option to turn it off. Don't need RGB or fancy designs. It seems impossible to find a headset that fits the description without being subpar quality...

Any suggestions are appreciated!

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I really like my SteelSeries Arctic Nova Pro. It isn't cheap, but it is my favourite headset I have used.

Very comfortable, don't really get fatigue wearing them for a long period of time. Wireless has quite good range, so I can get up from my desk to get something from the next room without dropping connection. My flat isn't huge, but honestly I have never dropped connection with it.

Sound quality is excellent, and I have heard no complaints from my friends about the mic quality either. The multiple audio input can be very good if you are prone to using something like Discord on a separate device than you are gaming from.

You don't really have to engage with their software if you don't want to but it works as advertised. I doubt this is relevant for many gamers except me, but their software is all available on Mac OS too.

Aesthetically, it doesn't scream "gamer hardware" with lots of RGB or anything. Just looks like a nice pair of headphones. If I wanted to wear them outside my flat, I wouldn't feel awkward about it.

Battery life is very good, but because of their hot-swappable battery design it wouldn't really be an issue if it weren't. Comes with two batteries and the base station charges the one you aren't currently using.