Black Friday gaming headset deals 2021: prices that sound just right

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Gaming headsets we've tested and recommend are on sale for as little as $30.

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For years PC gaming headsets delivered criminally poor audio compared to proper headphones. Those days are over, but I still don't think we devote enough attention to the audio side of our systems. It's a good time to treat yourself or someone else to a gaming headset, too, as Cyber Monday deals are bountiful. Since they've taken over from Black Friday, we recommend you head to our Cyber Monday gaming headset deals (opens in new tab) roundup for the most up-to-date discounts. 

We ask a lot of our headsets. We use them to communicate, and our mic can't sound like it's under the rug our chair is sitting on. We expect them to make music sound good, which requires accurately conveying bombast and whispery subtlety. And it has to make our gaming experiences better, which means directional audio that makes two ear cups feel like an entire room (while leaving no room for uncertainty over where those footsteps came from). And it has to do all that without pinching our ears after hours of wear or giving us a headache or making us all sweaty.

We took all those factors into consideration when building our guides to the best wired gaming headsets and best wireless gaming headsets. Those headsets are naturally a shoo-in for our list of the best Cyber Monday gaming headset deals, when they do go on sale. But there are plenty of other great headsets out there, too, so we've rounded up the best of them that are discounted right now. These headsets are all good for the price, even if they didn't make it into the very top of the class.

There are still some special Cyber Monday-only deals to come, but those 'door buster' discounts aren't necessarily going to be better than discounts you find during Black Friday and on the weekend between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So if you see the headset that looks right for you, grab it.

If you want to try to catch a flash sale or lightning deal, these are the best retailers to keep an eye on:

Where are the best Black Friday gaming headset deals?

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Razer Kraken X | Wired | Closed-back|  $49.99 $29.99 at Amazon (40% off) (opens in new tab)
If you're after a cheap, lightweight headset for gaming, these will see you right. They can be a little inconsistent, but the mic is top tier, you'll be gaming in incredible comfort with these babies strapped to your brainhole.

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HyperX Cloud II | Wired | Closed-back | $99.99 $78.99 at Amazon (save $21) (opens in new tab)
As the wired version of the Cloud II, you don't get the same freedom as the wireless model, but you still get some supreme quality cans. And with a detachable mic, 7.1 surround, and a sturdy, light frame, these will see you right in comfort.

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HyperX Cloud Alpha S | Wired | Closed-back | $129.99 $79.99 at Best Buy (Save $50) (opens in new tab)
Similar to the Cloud II, the Alpha S has great quality sound and reliable build quality behind it, with a little more frequency range. Its USB adapter also makes it more versatile for cross-platform usage. We gave it an 82 in our Cloud Alpha S review (opens in new tab), so you can bet it's a cracking headset, but particularly so at this price.

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Razer BlackShark V2 X | Wired | Closed-back | $59.99 $34.99 at Best Buy (save $25) (opens in new tab)
With a spectacular range of sound, and impeccable comfort this is already a great headset, and that's without mentioning its understated look with sharp, distinctive Razer green accent. Along with 7.1 surround sound, all this makes for a cracking deal.

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Razer Kraken Tournament Edition | Wired | Closed-back | $99.99 $49.99 at Amazon (save $50) (opens in new tab)
This Razer Kraken headset is Razer's bread and butter. It's simple, works great, and its USB connectivity means you have the option to adjust volume and mute your mic with the in-line controls. This headset tends to drop down to this price, but nonetheless, this is still cheap for this one.

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Logitech G432 | Wired | Closed-back | $79.99 $39.99 at Amazon (save $40) (opens in new tab)
This pair of Logitech headphones offers the basics done well. It's usually a bit expensive for our tastes, but at 50% off we're more than happy to recommend it. Logitech makes good gear, and while simple, sometimes there's not much more you want in a gaming headset.

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Drop + Sennheiser PC37X gaming headset | Wired | Open-back| $120 $95 at Drop (save $25) (opens in new tab)
The EPOS (née Sennheiser) Game One's have been a very popular gaming headset for a while now, and these Drop versions take that formula and deliver it at a decent price with discount. It's not often we see many open-back gaming headsets, with a microphone included, and that makes for a more open, wider sound without having to buy separate gear.

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Drop + Sennheiser HD 6XX headphones | Wired | Open-back | $220 $179 at Drop (save $41) (opens in new tab)
This pair of headphones is based on the venerable Sennheiser HD 650s, which our Jacob just so happens to own. He loves his pair and couldn't recommend them enough if you're just getting into high-end audio. These HD 6XX are reportedly as much a match for the HD 650s, too, though they come in a swanky blue instead of Sennheiser's grey. You'll want an amp/DAC for these, which Drop also offer in the O2, though Jacob recommends a Schiit combo. He's not joking. 

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Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX headphones | Wired | Open-back | $1,100 $949 at Drop (save $151) (opens in new tab)
The Sennheiser HD 800 S are our Jacob's dream headphones, and these HD 8XX from Sennheiser and Drop are made in their image. They're pretty darn similar, too, with the same construction and factory of origin. Yet the HD 8XX have been tweaked a little bit, which reportedly makes them slightly less neutral sounding than the HD 800 S, and so ultimately offer a different listening experience.

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | Wireless | 24hr battery | Closed-back | $179.99 $129.99 at Walmart (save $50) (opens in new tab)
The BlackShark V2 Pro is the pro version of the headset at the top of our list. With a banging frequency response and the added convenience of a wireless design, we cant recommend these enough.

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Corsair Void RGB Elite | Wireless | Closed-back | $99.99 $69.99 at Amazon (save $30) (opens in new tab)
Corsair's aggressive-looking gamer headset offers comfort and quality, which you might not find many wireless headphones do at this price. It's currently sitting at the cheapest price we've seen it at all year, and if you enjoy it's gamer aesthetic, it's definitely a good buy.

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Corsair HS70 Pro | Wireless | 16hr battery | Closed-back | $99.99 $74 at Amazon (save $25.99) (opens in new tab)
Corsair impresses with its budget take on the wireless headset, featuring impressively robust build quality and an overall no-nonsense headset. The sound quality is really impressive for the money too. The battery life isn't as strong as some, but it's still a decent offering, especially at this reduced price. 

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Logitech G935 | Wireless | 12hr battery | Closed | $169.99 $109.99 at Amazon (Save $60) (opens in new tab)
A little edgy looking, but still a well rounded headset. You don't get the immense frequency response range that some have, but they're comfortable, and come with surround sound. Being wireless they're also freeing, so that's nice.

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Our magic price searching bots are all over the web, tracking down the best prices all the time. That means this list will be regularly curated multiple times each day

What should I look for in a Black Friday gaming headset deal?

Before you throw open your wallet, it's good to have an idea of what features are most important to you in a gaming headset. Consider how long you're going to wear it per day, and for what purpose.

If you play a lot of FPS games, its worth investing in a headset with surround sound to you can pinpoint enemies, and a noise canceling mic so your teammates don't have to listen to your mechanical keyboard (opens in new tab) going click-clack.

If you're going wireless, consider dropping RGB lighting down your priority list, as it'll sap battery life like nobody's business. Otherwise, if you're looking to stand out among streamers, a wired RGB headset will surely hypnotize those fans into subscribing.

Katie Wickens
Katie Wickens

Screw sports, Katie would rather watch Intel, AMD and Nvidia go at it. Having been obsessed with computers and graphics for three long decades, she took Game Art and Design up to Masters level at uni, and has been demystifying tech and science—rather sarcastically—for two years since. She can be found admiring AI advancements, scrambling for scintillating Raspberry Pi projects, preaching cybersecurity awareness, sighing over semiconductors, and gawping at the latest GPU upgrades. She's been heading the PCG Steam Deck content hike, while waiting patiently for her chance to upload her consciousness into the cloud.
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