Cyber Monday gaming headset deals 2022: giving the gift of great audio this deals season

Cyber Monday gaming headset deals
Cyber Monday gaming headset deals

Cyber Monday is over, but there are still a pile of deals on the best gaming headsets . Some are at prices that are just too good to miss out on, and with discounts like these there's no excuse for not making all your games sound awesome. It's an often-overlooked part of the gaming experience, but devs put a huge amount of effort into the soundscapes of our favorite game worlds and it would be almost criminal not to hear them at their best.

There's a certain online advantage to good sound, too. Nail that positional audio in your headset and you'll pinpoint exactly where those footsteps are coming from and sneak up on your foe unawares. 

This is a great time to make the switch to a wireless gaming headset, too. The two best wireless sets were on sale through Black Friday, and thankfully those great discounts are still here for Cyber Monday. Hopefully, they'll stick around for a few extra days into Cyber Week, but I'd expect today to be the last great day for deals.

Of any wireless peripheral I would say a wireless gaming headset is the most useful, allowing you freedom of movement, enabling you to get up from your desk and go to the fridge without losing audio, and ridding you of that horrible scratching noise you get when the wire rubs against your jumper. I hate that. 

Aside from their price, the downside of wireless is that you need to keep them charged up, so it's important that you make sure to bag a set with a healthy battery life. We'd suggest 25 hrs+ really to enable that whole day of gaming vibe.

But there are also some fantastic wired headsets on offer, too. They come in cheaper but with often better audio than some of their wireless brethren. Sometimes you have to decide which matters more, the freedom of a cable-free set, or just rocking sound quality. Though sometimes, you do get to have both.

Where are the best Cyber Monday gaming headset deals?

In the US:

In the UK:

Cyber Monday gaming headset deals in the US

Razer BlackShark V2 CouRageJD Edition | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wired | $109.99

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Razer BlackShark V2 CouRageJD Edition | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wired | $109.99 $54.99 at Razer (save $55)
The BlackShark dethroned the HyperX Cloud Alpha to become our top gaming headset, with sound quality "far above what you will get with most other sets in this price point," thanks to drivers with smartly separated bass, mids, and treble. It's the champion for two years running.

Astro A10 | 50mm drivers | 20-20,000Hz| Closed-back | Wired | $59.99

Astro A10 | 50mm drivers | 20-20,000Hz| Closed-back | Wired | $59.99 $29.99 at Best Buy (save $3-)
The Astro A10s are everything you want in a budget gaming headset. They're cheap, sound good, and can take a beating. The bendable headband means you can trust that your kid won't break this thing a week.

HyperX Cloud Alpha

HyperX Cloud Alpha| Wired | 50mm drivers | 13-27,000Hz | Closed-back | $99.99 $54.99 at Amazon (save $45)
The lowest-ever price for the more affordable wired version of our favorite wireless gaming headset. The Cloud series is legendary, and the Alpha has held strong for 5 years now as the best pair of cans HyperX has ever made.

Logitech G Pro X

Logitech G Pro X LoL Edition| Wired | Pro-G 50mm drivers | 20-20,000Hz | Closed-back | $129.99 $59.99 at Gamestop (save $70)
What I've always liked about the G Pro X is the number of accessories it comes with. It has a nice leather carrying case, spare ear pads, a phone adapter, and a PC Y splitter. On top of all that, it sounds good, and it's comfy to wear for long stretches. It's a good thing the black model is on sale because I could take or leave the League of Legends branding, though. 

$129.99

Razer Kraken Ultimate | 50mm drivers | 20–28,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired (3.5mm) | $129.99 $64.99 at Best Buy (save $65)
If you love the look and design of the Kraken but wish it had a little oompf. The Kraken Ultimate might be more up your alley. It offers THX spatial audio and better bass than the cheaper, greener base Kraken. 

$179.99

SteelSeries Arctis Pro | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $179.99 $132.99 at BestBuy (save $47)
This is the Professional, wired version of one of our favorite gaming headsets of all time. We scored them a 90 in our SteelSeries Arctis Pro review. Topped with some subtle RGB goodness, these are super comfy and moreover amazing sounding. There may not be a chat mixer on the earcup but you get a Gamedac to mess around with settings and a nice retractable, noise-cancelling mic.

Drop x Sennheiser HD 6XX | Wired | 10–41,000Hz | Open-back | $279

Drop x Sennheiser HD 6XX | Wired | 10–41,000Hz | Open-back | $279 $199 at Drop (save $80)
Our Jacob is a huge fan of the Sennheiser HD 650. It's basically Sennheiser's classic audiophile headset and it sounds absolutely stunning. The HD 6XX is Drop's version of that same headset, in partnership with Sennheiser, of course. So you're getting a slightly modified version of the HD 650 for quite a bit less cash, especially with this deal. Just note it doesn't come with a microphone, so you'll need one of those separately. Similarly, you might need a more powerful amp to get the most out of this headset, but that's not necessarily a requirement.

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Cyber Monday wireless gaming headset deals in the US

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wireless | $179.99

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wireless | $179.99 $97.32 at Amazon (save $82.67)
The wireless version of our favorite gaming headset. We thought it was a good but expensive headset when it was $180, happily recommended it at $130, and now it's under $100 for Cyber Monday. A great choice at its lowest price yet.

Razer Barracuda X

Razer Barracuda X | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $99.99 $56.60 at Amazon (save $43.39)
The Quartz pink version of the Razer Barracudas here is loud in sound and style. This headset sounds great, and it's multiplatform with enough battery life to wear all day. Plus, it's super comfy.

Logitech G435 (PlayStation/PC Version) | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless |  $79.99

Logitech G435 (PlayStation/PC Version) | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $79.99 $29.99 at Amazon (save $50.00)
If you need a no-nonsense wireless gaming headset on the cheap in a fun color, this lilac G435 is perfect if you are shopping for an early Christmas gift for a kid. It has Bluetooth so that you can connect to tablets or phones. 

$299.99

Sony Inzone H9 | 40mm drivers | 5–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless |Bluetooth| $299.99 $279.99 at Best Buy (save $20)
Sony's new premium PC gaming headset, the Inzone H9, is predictably pricey, and this is the first time it's been on sale since its launch. It has features like ANC, Bluetooth wireless, and a decent 32-hour battery life. While Inzone software isn't the best, the default sound and sleek design are suitable for PS5 and PC gamers looking for a fancy headset. 

$299.99

JBL Quantum One | 50mm Dynamic drivers | 20–40,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless |Bluetooth| $299.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $150)
The Quantum One is a decent first-attempt for JBL's first flagship gaming headset. It gives you rich sound and its own property 360 audio called Quantum Sphere 360, which, when it works, sounds out of this world. Perfect if you play Battle Royales or horror games.

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Cyber Monday gaming headset deals in the UK

SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Wired | 426g | £179.99

SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Wired | 426g | £179.99 £109.99 at Amazon (save £70)
The outstanding Arctis Pro briefly dropped lower than this, but this is still a solid deal on a set of seriously hi-res gaming headphones. The 10–40,000Hz response of these cans makes them ultra-clear for gaming, and deliver great depth for music too.

Razer BlackShark V2

Razer BlackShark V2 X | Wired | 240g | £59.99 £44.90 at Amazon (save £15.09)
This is the budget spin of one of our favourite gaming headsets with a pretty nifty discount. It may not have the freedom of a wireless headset but these are comfy, cans at a great price. And the sound will not disappoint, especially at that price.

HyperX Cloud Alpha | Wired | 336g | £89.99

HyperX Cloud Alpha | Wired | 336g | £89.99 £39.99 at Amazon (save £50)
The venerable Cloud Alpha may be getting on a bit now, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the pound-for-pound best-sounding gaming headsets of all time. The smart driver design has been recently aped by Razer's impressive BlackShark V2 range, and sounds as close as you can get to an expansive open back design in a noise-isolating closed back headset. Highly recommended.

Razer Kraken | Wired | 322g | £79.99

Razer Kraken | Wired | 322g | £79.99 £48.99 at Amazon (save £31)
I prefer the Blacksharks personally, but the Kraken is Razer's standard gaming headset. Not only that, it's a rock-solid gaming headset for the masses. With chunky 50mm drivers and a retractable mic, it delivers what a gamer needs. And it comes in a couple of colours to match your setup. The only thing is, like many gaming headsets, they can be a little too generous on the bass, but that's not an issue for everyone. If you love a little too much low-end, you'll love the Kraken at this price.

Razer BlackShark V2 CouRageJD Edition | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wired | £109.99

Razer BlackShark V2 CouRageJD Edition | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wired | £109.99 £54.99 at Razer (save £55)
The BlackShark dethroned the HyperX Cloud Alpha to become our top gaming headset, with sound quality "far above what you will get with most other sets in this price point," thanks to drivers with smartly separated bass, mids, and treble. It's the champion for two years running.

Epos H6PRO | 42mm Drivers | 20-20,000Hz | Open/Closed back options | Wired | £149.99

Epos H6PRO | 42mm Drivers | 20-20,000Hz | Open/Closed back options | Wired | £149.99 £99.99 at Argos (save £50)
They sound great, they're comfortable to wear, and you can always take off that removable mic when you want to chow down on a cheese and cracker board without disturbing Discord. The price left a bit to be desired when the Epos H6PRO headset came out, but on sale it makes a whole lot of sense.

Razer Barracuda

Razer Barracuda | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | £159.99 £133 at Amazon (save £26.99)
This headset is a jack-of-all-trades. Go from your PC to your mobile, to your consoles in just a few easy steps. A 3.5mm wire, USB Type-C dongle and Bluetooth make most devices compatible. It has Razer Synapse compatibility to boot, letting you tweak the EQ to suit your hearing needs. Not the most budget-friendly gaming headset, but one I believe is well worth the investment at this reduced price.

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Cyber Monday wireless gaming headset deals in the UK

Razer Nari Ultimate | Wireless | 432g | £

Razer Nari Ultimate | Wireless | 432g | £199.99 £97.99 at Amazon (save £102)
I'll be honest; the haptic audio feedback built into the Nari does not float my boat, but that doesn't mean this isn't still a quality wireless gaming headset. And given that the wireless premium usually pushes headset prices well over £100, that makes the Nari Ultimate great value right now.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless | 50mm drivers | 15-21,000Hz| Closed-back | Wireless | £189.99

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless | 50mm drivers | 15-21,000Hz| Closed-back | Wireless | £189.99 £99.99 at Amazon (save £90)
Our favourite wireless headset. The audio is precise, the tunes are booming, and the battery life can only have been achieved by some kind of dark sorcery. You can hardly go wrong with this one.

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When is Cyber Monday 2022?

Cyber Monday is set for November 28, 2022, trawling Black Friday like a lovesick puppy. The temptation is to look at Cyber Monday like the unwanted sibling of Black Friday, with just the dregs left on offer. But while it's still going to be tough to get the goods shipped ahead of Christmas, retailers will often have a stock of great deals set aside for Cyber Monday.

Cyber Monday also kicks off Cyber Week, where you may find a bunch of other deals on PC hardware to stretch out the sales season.

What should I look for in a Cyber Monday gaming headset?

Gaming headsets have improved in the sound department in the last few years. The wider soundstage makes up for the severe lack of bass in many of these gaming headsets. Audiophiles might be a little turned off by the selection. But just in case you want sound quality over gaming features, we did make a list of some of the best headphones deals at the bottom of the page. You're welcome.  

Of course, using headphones alongside a decent microphone is still an excellent option for gaming, and we've kept an eye on those too. Any wireless headset offering over 24 hours of battery life is worth a second look. Wired users should check the cable length. Six feet should be the minimum, or else you'll have the thing ripped off your head whenever you get up. 

You might be tempted to pick a headset from a brand you never heard of because it's marked down 90%, but trust us, that's a waste of money. Check out product reviews and look at price histories using sites like this.

Since headsets seem like one of the only PC gaming products you actually can buy these days, there will be hundreds of options for you to choose from, with multiple retailers selling the same model at different discounts. But, don't' worry, we will let you know who's got the best deal for you. 

Dave James

Dave has been gaming since the days of Zaxxon and Lady Bug on the Colecovision, and code books for the Commodore Vic 20 (Death Race 2000!). He built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 16, and finally finished bug-fixing the Cyrix-based system around a year later. When he dropped it out of the window. He first started writing for Official PlayStation Magazine and Xbox World many decades ago, then moved onto PC Format full-time, then PC Gamer, TechRadar, and T3 among others. Now he's back, writing about the nightmarish graphics card market, CPUs with more cores than sense, gaming laptops hotter than the sun, and SSDs more capacious than a Cybertruck.