Sadly, very few of us have the ability to crank a sound system up loud and game at all hours of the day; surrounded by the ambiance of the virtual carnage unleashing around us. That's where the importance of having a good headset comes in; bringing that surround to you - whether you're on a budget, wanting to stay connected or looking to go true wireless.
- Cheap headsets: browse the current reduced budget options at Amazon (opens in new tab)
- Wireless headsets: rid yourself of cables with these Prime Day discounts (opens in new tab)
- Wired headsets: stay plugged in and save a few more bucks at Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon quick links: the brands to be watching out for
- Razer: some of the company's best headsets are 50% off today (opens in new tab)
- Acer: there's money off some great budget options this Prime Day (opens in new tab)
- Corsair: save up to $60 on select wireless surround sound models (opens in new tab)
- HyperX: deep discounts on console-specific headsets and PC variants (opens in new tab)
- JBL: save up to $70 on certain Quantum gaming headsets (opens in new tab)
- Logitech: save up to 54% on some wired G-series headsets (opens in new tab)
- SteelSeries: many Arctics models are now under $100 (opens in new tab)
There are three basic things to consider when buying a headset this Prime Day - whether it's wired or wireless, the quality of the mic, and its surround sound capabilities.
This way, you can ensure that you'll be buying a headset that not only sounds good but makes sure that you sound crystal clear when in the thick of it with your team; where cutting through the noise matters most.
With that said, we've weighed up many popular headsets against these principles to ensure that you get a good set that will serve you well for a long time to come.
The best Prime Day headset deals
If you're interested in a HyperX Cloud gaming headset but these haven't been in your price range - or to your taste - that's not a problem; the company has even cheaper models for both current-gen consoles and PC.
- HyperX CloudX Stinger Core - Made for Xbox |
$40$24.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab) - HyperX Cloud Stinger Core - Made for PlayStation 4/5 |
$40$24.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
If those Razer headsets haven't quite hit the mark, fear not, because there are other budget-friendly Kraken models that might fit that gap.
- Razer Kraken Lightweight Wired - Quartz Pink |
$80 - Razer Kraken Lightweight Wired - Blue |
$79$44.99 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
There are plenty of other offers to be checking out today. We're rounding up the latest Prime Day laptop deals, Prime Day TV deals and Prime Day PS5 deals too.