What is the Best XSX Headset under €100?

I'm in the market for a new headset, especially with Halo & COD Vanguard just around the corner. I also love a good single-player game.

Can anyone offer any advice on what they'd recommend? My budget is under €100.

Flaccus

The official MS wireless headset gets great reviews. It's bang on 100 euro. Works with Xbox and Windows. No dongle needed. Connects via bluetooth on Windows and natively pairs with Series X. Works in stereo but also has object based surround sound - comes standard with Windows Sonic surround but there is a Dolby Atmos App and DTS Headphone X App you can try free for a week and then purchase.

https://www.theverge.com/22325883/microsoft-xbox-wireless-headset-gaming-series-x-s-pc-windows-10-review

Smyths have them in stock.

recyclops

you cant really go wrong with this one, bought it myself at christmas and no issues with it at all, if you have the dolby atmos app its even better

edit I had linked the wrong one on amazon, its the steelseries 1 wireless for xbox, you need the one specific for xbox as the dongle changes from usb to xbox

Fingleberries

Microsoft are also bringing out a wired version of the same headset, all the same functions for a few quid cheaper (if you don't mind being wired up to your controller)

Screaming Monkey

a +1 on the official 99euro MS wireless headset (although got mine day1 it died after week, got replacement).

Its a solid headset, wireless, great sound and mic, and good sound isolation, rechargable battery, and some really nice features, especially for games where you need to chat, customisable for mic/game sound levelling and as mentioned Sonic and Atmos support. The ability to change sound levels by turning the cups on the headset is really cool.

aidz

Any other alternative suggestions for headphones. the microsoft one appears to be sold out in all the retailers i checked>

theteal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118215765#Comment_118215765

you got a budget? I still really like my Arctis 7x but they are about €50 more than the above mentioned MS model

Mickeroo

HyperX Cloud II is a very good headset, can probably be got for a good price in black friday sales if you don't mind a wired headset.

aidz

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118215804#Comment_118215804

Anything under €80

CatInABox

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118216713#Comment_118216713

Be tough to get ok wireless ones at that price, but MS does have the wired version of their headset, and it's only €60. It's in stock on their website too.

https://www.xbox.com/en-ie/accessories/headsets/xbox-stereo-headset

There's even a 20th anniversary edition

https://www.xbox.com/en-ie/accessories/headsets/20th-anniversary-headset

Stone Deaf 4evr

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118215765#Comment_118215765

Currys have them

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/gaming/gaming-accessories/gaming-headsets/xbox-wireless-gaming-headset-black-10221380-pdt.html?from=kelkoo&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhf2MBhDNARIsAKXU5GTul0EQcJYnkxrATk2pIRsudgUCPjtAfUTMGMbpH-gi3alUZiVGTRcaAmO5EALw_wcB

brady12

any alternative to the offical wireless headset ? no sign it coming back into stock . i want one that has a working chat mix button

marcbrophy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118520576#Comment_118520576

Are you in Ireland?

They are in stock right now!

https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/d/xbox-wireless-headset/8z1dcql8z512?activetab=pivot%3aoverviewtab

brady12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118522402#Comment_118522402

yes ! thanks for that tip off man . i got one ordered !

marcbrophy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118523530#Comment_118523530

Nice, yeah I got mine from MS direct too, back in September! 😁

Potential-Monke

Late to the party but yeah, the official one is great. Love turning the cups for volume, really nice feature. And solid sound. I tried out the Dolby app and I didn't notice much difference. It still says I'm using it and I don't remember buying it so maybe a bug.

I do think though that I'll be splashing for something more expensive but covers all 3 platforms (PS5, XSX and PC) next.

EoinMcLovin

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118527513#Comment_118527513

The Steel Series Arctix 7x and the Audeze Penrose X seems to tick all those boxes. I'm in the same boat, have PS5 and Series X with the Pulse for the PS5. Was thinking of getting the official Xbox Wireless Headset but might make more sense to just get one that works for both

Potential-Monke

The only thing that held me back this time, was how long I be using them for. I wear them most nights from around 11pm to 8am, so actually having 2 makes it easier to swap and no worry about charging. Saying that, the Arctis 7x boasts 24 hours...

And I may also kinda like having separate things...

brady12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118527997#Comment_118527997

iv the pulse headset for ps5 it's solid . iv the 7x for series x/ pc/ switch / oculus quest 2 and it's one very well built quality headset . i got a series s for my home house with work voucher at xmas so will use the offical headset with that be interesting compare it to pulse headset . only negative with arctis 7x is ears sweat like hell in summer with them on 😂😂

Treppen

Something totally different... Maybe not even gaming , but Sennheisers Refurb have good quality for good price.

https://eu.shop.sennheiser.com/collections/outlet?glCountry=IE

60 day return 2 year warranty

TrivialArguer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118528165#Comment_118528165

What do you prefer the Pulse or 7x? INterested in both

brady12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118563374#Comment_118563374

the 7x is better all rounder . only negative i had with it is chatmix button doesn't work on ps5 . the build and sound quality is a level above the pulse .they have a playstation version of the 7x called the 7p . do you want headset both consoles or just playstation ?

theteal

I got a Camel alert that the Arctis 9x had dropped in price on Amazon in the last day or so. I think that makes it cheaper than the 7x but I'm sure there are normally discount codes floating about. I believe they're very much the same headsets with some connection differences. I chose the 7x at the time as I trust the dongle over the inbuilt xbox wireless but if the 9x was cheaper back then, that very well could have swayed me.

yup - found it

TrivialArguer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118568527#Comment_118568527

Just Playstation I think. I dont think I can use one for both? Or do you mean Do I wanna buy one for each console?

theteal

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118623672#Comment_118623672

The 7x can be used for both (or any device with a USB port for the dongle - I tested successfully with a Sony TV) but I believe the chat mix volume wheel is not fully functional with the PS.

TrivialArguer

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118623849#Comment_118623849

Great. Thanks. Didnt think it would :O

EoinMcLovin

Could be option for those with PS5 and Series X

https://youtu.be/asm7yrIuVxc

https://eu.turtlebeach.com/products/cobalt-blue-stealth-gen-2-xbox-700-max

donatmoto

Microsoft are also bringing out a wired version of the same headset, all the same functions for a few quid cheaper (if you don't mind being wired up to your controller)

i124Q

+1 for this official one: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-headset/8z1dcql8z512?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

Battery lasts ages

Great sound, great bass

Really comfy for long gaming sessions

Never had any issue trash talking on the mic - aka it's good quality