How do you choose a PlayStation headset?
Why get a PlayStation headset?
There are many gaming headsets available. Some are specially made for the PlayStation. PlayStation has approved these headsets and has given them a 'PlayStation Certified' label. The design of these gaming headsets is very similar to the design of the consoles themselves. You can also be sure that you can connect these gaming headsets to your PlayStation wirelessly. In addition, PlayStation gaming headsets have a special sound reproduction called 3D audio.
Wired or wireless?
Wired
Do you mainly want to close yourself off and is the sound of your TV not good? Choose a wired PlayStation headset. You can easily plug these headsets into your DualSense controller and can get started right away with your PlayStation games. You can also use this headset with every other platform, such as the PC. That's useful if you also want to play on the PC with your friends.
Wireless
Want freedom of movement while gaming and maybe other extras, such as noise canceling? Have a look at one of the wireless PlayStation gaming headsets. You can connect these gaming headsets to your PlayStation via a USB dongle. Some headsets have noise canceling, so you can fully focus on your PlayStation games.
Stereo or surround?
Stereo
We recommend a stereo gaming headset if the sound of your TV isn't great. With a stereo gaming headset, your in-game sounds come from 2 speakers. This is more than enough if you don't want to disturb others with your gaming sounds.
Surround
Gaming headsets with surround sound ensure that you can experience your PlayStation games even more realistically. This is a technology that improves the direction of the sound. This way, you hear more clearly where enemies are coming from. In addition to these technologies, audio is also improved by other factors. For example, the size and materials of your speakers.
On which PlayStation do you play?
In addition to stereo and surround sound, there's also a difference between the PS4 and the PS5. The PS5 has 3D audio. This technology improves the sound of every gaming headset. Thanks to this, a stereo gaming headset sounds more spacious on the PlayStation 5 than the PlayStation 4. You notice this technology even more with a surround sound gaming headset. Do you game on a PlayStation 4? You don't have the benefits of 3D audio, so we recommend a surround sound headset.
Do you want to game comfortably?
Do you game for hours back to back and do you want to be as comfortable as possible during these times? We recommend gaming headsets with leather or foam ear cushions. These ear cushions close you off well and offer a lot of comfort. Do you want to immerse into your games even more? Ear cushions filled with memory foam are the more pleasant ones.
Do you want to be focused while gaming?
Just like headphones, more and more gaming headsets have noise canceling which filters ambient noise. Do you really not want to be bothered while gaming on your PlayStation? A gaming headset with noise canceling is the solution. That way, you can focus even better during a game of Fortnite or Call of Duty.
