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

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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) (opens in new tab)
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 $29.99 at Best Buy (save $3-) (opens in new tab)
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| Wired | 50mm drivers | 13-27,000Hz | Closed-back | $99.99 $54.99 at Amazon (save $45) (opens in new tab)
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 LoL Edition| Wired | Pro-G 50mm drivers | 20-20,000Hz | Closed-back | $129.99 $59.99 at Gamestop (save $70) (opens in new tab)
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. 

Razer Kraken Ultimate | 50mm drivers | 20–28,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired (3.5mm) | $129.99 $64.99 at Best Buy (save $65) (opens in new tab)
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. 

SteelSeries Arctis Pro | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wired | $179.99 $132.99 at BestBuy (save $47) (opens in new tab)
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 $199 at Drop (save $80) (opens in new tab)
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.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro | 50mm drivers | 12-28,000Hz| Closed-back | Wireless | $179.99 $97.32 at Amazon (save $82.67) (opens in new tab)
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 | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | $99.99 $56.60 at Amazon (save $43.39) (opens in new tab)
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 $29.99 at Amazon (save $50.00) (opens in new tab)
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. 

Sony Inzone H9 | 40mm drivers | 5–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless |Bluetooth| $299.99 $279.99 at Best Buy (save $20) (opens in new tab)
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. 

JBL Quantum One | 50mm Dynamic drivers | 20–40,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless |Bluetooth| $299.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $150) (opens in new tab)
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.

SteelSeries Arctis Pro | Wired | 426g | £179.99 £109.99 at Amazon (save £70) (opens in new tab)
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 X | Wired | 240g | £59.99 £44.90 at Amazon (save £15.09) (opens in new tab)
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 £39.99 at Amazon (save £50) (opens in new tab)
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 £48.99 at Amazon (save £31) (opens in new tab)
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 £54.99 at Razer (save £55)
(opens in new tab)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 £99.99 at Argos (save £50) (opens in new tab)
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 | 40mm drivers | 20–20,000Hz | Closed-back | Wireless | £159.99 £133 at Amazon (save £26.99) (opens in new tab)
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.

Razer Nari Ultimate | Wireless | 432g | £ (opens in new tab)199.99 £97.99 (opens in new tab) at Amazon (save £102) (opens in new tab)
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 £99.99 at Amazon (save £90) (opens in new tab)
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.