![]() ![]() The range of the transmitter also seems to be greatly improved. That quirk has been completely eliminated in this latest model. ![]() ![]() It also feels a touch lighter, so it’s easier to wear over longer gameplay sessions.Īnother common complaint with the previous model was unwelcome audio noise, especially at startup. I’ve been using Polygon’s pair since the summer, and I consistently get more than 10 hours of use before needing to charge it. Logitech promises 15 hours on the new version, and that feels about right. The biggest complaint with the previous A50 model was poor battery life. Overall, this is a refined headset that’s been altogether trouble-free. I’m here to say that the new 2019 model is exceptional, with all the rich and nuanced audio I’ve come to expect from Astro. The big selling point is the friendly toggle on the side to adjust the volume of game and voice chat audio.Īfter navigating a transition to its new owners at Logitech, Astro is back with a long-overdue update to its flagship A50 wireless headset. It also includes an optical pass-through and a 3.5 mm input. The audio issues that plagued it in the past are pretty much gone, and the battery life is much improved. Runner-up: Astro A50 for PS4 and PC (2019 version)Īstro, now part of Logitech, is back this year with a brand-new version of its flagship A50. It’s by far the most feature-rich device in our roundup. Of course, that makes it compatible with your PC and your phone, too. Finally, it also features integrated Bluetooth support, meaning it works with the Switch’s mobile app at the same time. That means it’s compatible with your Nintendo Switch while it’s docked with your TV. The Arctis Pro Wireless features an optical pass-through for your home theater setup along with hooks for standard 3.5 mm input and output jacks. One goes in the headset, while the other one sits fully charged inside the unit’s diminutive lossless transmitter. The Arctis Pro Wireless actually comes with two, each one good for a solid week of gaming. The most unusual feature, and likely the best, is the inclusion of a replaceable onboard battery. Just be sure to turn off the volume limiter in the settings, which the manufacturer says is required in some international markets, to boost its power. It also supports DTS Headphone:X 2.0, which is designed to simulate the sound of modern 11.1 movie theaters. That means it can handle the light, delicate open-world environmental sounds in games like Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 as well as the action in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The Arctis Pro Wireless provides excellent sound quality thanks to its extremely wide frequency response range. It’s nice for watching movies and television shows, but it truly shines for gaming. ![]() This $329.99 kit bundles up some of the best features of the Siberia 840, which made our list a few years ago in the multimedia category but is no longer in production. Still at the top of the heap after last year’s analysis, SteelSeries’ flagship Arctis Pro Wireless is the best solution for the PlayStation 4. It also works with the PS4’s optical-out port, and includes a pass-through for your high-end audio equipment. The SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless topped our list again this year due to its superb sound quality and a host of useful features, including Bluetooth. Read on for Polygon’s picks for the best gaming headphones on the market today. That’s freed headset manufacturers to experiment with lots of different bells and whistles. Because of these advances, having features like built-in virtual surround sound or multiple drivers in your headset is no longer a necessity. Much of that has to do with adoption of software-based spatial sound solutions like Dolby Atmos and Windows Sonic, which help give even the most basic stereo headphones remarkable fidelity. The goal is to find the very best headphones for each of the four major platforms: PlayStation 4, Mac and Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One.Ī lot has changed in the headset market since we started doing this roundup more than four years ago. Once again this year we’ve put them all to the test, playing everything from experimental indie games to big-budget AAA shooters and role-playing games. Over the past three years, Polygon has solicited samples from many of the biggest names in the gaming audio industry, building out a huge library of test units. The sheer variety of options, this late in the life span of the current console generation, can be intimidating. Competitive shooters, which require clear voice communication and positional audio, and the rise of the Nintendo Switch, which has mediocre onboard speakers, have boosted the video game headset market. ![]()
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