Check out our picks for the best Xbox One headsets, which includes wired and wireless picks whether you’re looking for audiophile sound or affordability.
The Xbox One has an amazing array of multiplayer games, but a multiplayer gamer is only as good as their headset. Having a good headset can be the difference between life and death in most multiplayer games.
Quality headsets can help you hear footsteps behind you, call out instructions to teammates, and even point out locations of enemies. Not hearing a teammate can destroy a winning streak.
We’ve compiled a list of the best wired and wireless headsets. Our choices below are based on sound quality, comfort, and cost.
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Why should you buy this? It’s the best headset available for Xbox One, and offers wireless connection to boot.
Who’s it for? Xbox gamers who want a headset with everything (and can pay for it).
Why we picked the Astro Gaming A50:
The refreshed A50 lives up to the Astro name, and then some. Showcasing a futuristic design imbued with wireless 5.8GHz technology, this high-end headset delivers some of the best audio of anything in our roundup. The A50 boasts Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound that provides an immersive soundscape no matter what you play. To further enhance your gameplay, three varied EQ modes allow you to adjust the sound — giving you a quick way to boost the bass or treble — while the unidirectional microphone helps isolate your voice from ambient noise.
The A50 also includes all the extra perks you’d expect from a high-quality headset, including auto shutoff, hassle-free wireless connection, and long battery life. But most importantly, the A50 makes games more engrossing and entertaining. For the serious gamer, the audiophile, or those who just love great sound, it’s a must-have — provided you’re willing and able to cough up the cash. For Xbox gamers, Astro offers an Xbox One-specific version, which includes a wireless adapter for the console to get the most from the headset.
Read our full Astro Gaming A50 review
Why should you buy this? It’s the best sounding wired headset for virtual surround available for the Xbox One.
Who’s it for? The audiophile gamer who doesn’t need a wireless connection.
Why we picked the Astro A40 TR:
The A40 TR isn’t just the slightly more affordable, wired sibling of the A50, it’s also packed with tons of features that are hard to come by on other headsets. In terms of audio and mic quality, the A40 TR rivals the A50, which easily makes it one of the best-sounding headsets for any system at any price. But it’s the Mixamp Pro that’s the real standout.
The Mixamp Pro gives you immediate and intuitive control of everything, including volume, game/mic chat mix, and EQ presets. It connects to your console with a USB connection, but also includes a 3.5mm aux port, digital optical out, and a dedicated “stream out” port that’s great for Twitch streamers. There are also two “digital daisy chain” ports that enable multiple Mixamp Pros to be chained together using Astro’s proprietary daisy chain cables so all of their audio can be captured while streaming
For those who aren’t interested in the Mixamp’s functionality, you can also purchase the A40 TR sans Mixamp for about $100 less.
