The Best PS4 Headsets

If you're on a budget or looking for a starter gaming headset "just to see", then the Turtle Beach Recon 70s have what you need. Turtle Beach know how to deliver gaming audio, and the basics of that knowledge have been distilled into these cans. The stereo sound gives a clear audio separation and the 35mm drivers offer a good volume and sound profile across the bass, mids and treble. The headset is comfortable, though the overhead band isn't padded. The microphone offers an acceptable quality, and mutes when moved into the vertical position, but you'll want to make sure you're in a quiet location as it can pick up a lot of background noise. The wired connection does mean that the set is compatible across all consoles and PCs. If you're going to be spending more money, you're going to want to spend around an extra £50 to guarantee that the extra cash is really making a difference. But for gaming on a budget, there really isn't a better headset out there. Amazon.co.uk

The Sony PlayStation Gold Wireless headset is a very respectable competitor in a marketplace dominated by specialist manufactures. The 40mm speaker deliver a thundering bass and crisp, but not piercing, highs, and the 7.1 tech provides fantastic audio immersion. The in-built mic allows for game-chat whilst adhering to the sleek PS4 aesthetic. As a Sony property, this headset comes with a very exciting feature – custom PS4 Audio Modes via the Headset Companion app. This feature sees audio tuned and customised by a game's developer, providing the truest aural experience possible. This headset is compatible with the PS VR headset. Amazon.co.uk

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 headset is feature heavy. The speakers offer a powerfully driven sound with DTS X technology to provide a high-quality all-round immersion, which won't be interrupted by the outside world thanks to the active noise cancellation. The wireless capability doesn't let the side down, and operates from a simple and strong USB-dongle connection. As if that wasn't enough, the inclusion of Bluetooth tech also means that you can take calls or listen to music while gaming, and the Audio Hub software lets you turn up specific in-game audio, such as footsteps or weapon reloading – that's not cheating, right? Designing gaming headsets is Turtle Beach's bread and butter, and where this really shines through is in comfort – these cans will comfortably see you through a whole day of gaming, even if you wear glasses. Amazon.co.uk

SteelSeries has packed all they can into the Arctis 7 headset, ensuring that a player's experience is the best it can possibly be. While the S1 speaker drivers deliver a clean and defined audio profile, the DTS X v2.0 surround sound creates an incredibly detailed level of immersion – both of which can be fine-tuned in the SteelSeries audio software. Thanks to the SteelSeries dongle, the wireless 2.4G connection guarantees a stable quality connection with no audio loss or interference. The air-weave fabric keeps your ears cool during long gaming-sessions, which you can certainly have with the 24-hour battery life. The mic is retractable, bi-directional and Discord-certified, and the on-board volume controls give you the ability to adjust your audio balance on the fly. Amazon.co.uk

Razer has tried something unusual with this Nari Ultimate headset, and it's likely to divide audiences – the headset rumbles. Yes, in an attempt to increase the immersion that's already provided by the near-flawless THX spatial audio, the headset utilises Haptic tech to offer the truly unique Hypersense experience. After some initial scepticism, the feature proved itself to add an extra dimension to our gaming and genuinely heightened the sense of immersion. The Hypersense feature only kicks in during the loudest of game noises, so the headset doesn't rumble continuously and it can be disabled, which will extend the battery life from eight hours to twenty. Don't let this feature draw your attention from the fact that this headset is brilliant in all the key areas – it's light and comfortable, the audio is marvellous, and the wireless connection is solid. Amazon.co.uk