For everyone asking why the Audeze Maxwells didn't make it on this list, and many of your all know I love them, and have been praising Audeze way back in the Penrose days. Well they are just so heavy I find myself rarely using them, and when I do it probably for a few rounds and I want two take them off. They just need an update/refresh. ( Imagine if them TB Atlas Airs has planar drivers in them sheeeewwwwweeee 🤔)
You need to get a new comfort strap. The one from Capra Audio is like $15 and changes them into a super cozy pair of cans. Worth at least trying. Could easily be its own standalone video since so many people have the Maxwell but also find it too heavy
@thetechne love that you put this disclaimer right off the rip. Yes, Maxwell are slightly heavy after a bit of gaming, but the sound is worth it. I find myself gaming with them three to four hours max, with small breaks in between.
I just bought yesterday the Astros A50X and all I can say it’s that I'm absolutely stunned about the sound and quality of the Astros A50 X, the sound, the mycrophone, everything it's just perfect. Great video btw.
@@asta742replace them immediately! I regret not replacing mine when I was with astro a50 gen 3 because they LASTED A LONG WHILE😂 and when I jumped to the a50x it’s soo good dude.
i have these and i have some serious longevity issues, i had to replace the battery myself (fine soldering sux lol) disconnection issues, random audio glitches that's why I'm watching this video for alternatives
Just bought the astro a50 gen 5's yesterday, and they're awesome! They sound great, and the mic is incredible for a wireless headset. They were easy to set up and comfortable/lightweight aswell. I highly recommend them 😃
@NocturnalSeabass I lose about 10% battery after 1 hr of use Although im sure the battery varies depending on ur volume level, mic usage, and what mode you use for the audio I had my volume at 40%, mic off, and havent changed any audio settings
I'm still happy with my 2023 Razer Blackshark V2 Pros. Honestly I had considered the Maxwells but the weight and fragility turned me away from them. Maybe if they come out with a sturdier and lighter version I'd consider them again. I'm glad you're one of the few that put comfort as a priority. So many other tech reviewers focus on the pure sound, but what good is that if you can't wear them for a long gaming session?
You really need to try the Wicked Cushions Stealthz on the Nova Pro. Those along with Joe @ Gadgetry Techs custom EQ just make the headset so much better
I just wanna say man I really love your channel and it seems like whenever. I’m thinking about something boom you come up with a video about it. Really appreciate it man. Have a nice holiday.
I don't know if I have an abnormally large head or because I wear glasses or a combo of both, but I hated both the artic nova pros and the nova 7 both with wicked cushions too. The sounded great but I would get so hot and pressure on my head. And everyone on UA-cam hyped them up for being comfortable! I was an A50 user for years, so looking forward to trying them again!
Upgraded from the Artics pro to nova pros worth it at a discounted price my only complaints are cant use sonar off the box on console and cant change chatmix from rhe box either
The new white Arctis Nova Pro Wireless shrunk the anc nub down to nothing. IMHO the new white nova pro wireless is the best gaming headset on the market. Picked them up for under 300$ with pre Black Friday sales. The new white nova pro wireless blows those shit Astro A50 gen 5s off the wall.
Any recommendations for a PS5 headset? Will not use it for anything besides PS5 gaming and price is not an issue, just want the best one available. Most of my use is with friends in party chat playing shooters/GTA/sports games. Would love to have the game/chat mixer right on the headset itself but not a dealbreaker. Coming from the Pulse 3D and really loved having every button I need right on the headset and those were a perfect fit for me. Any recommendations would be amazing, thanks!
Ordered the a50 x for €260 on sale and wasn't planning on getting any headset 😅 deal was too good to pass on. Good to see everyone likes them and the main drawback is the price
@@clayman478Headphones are amazing. Good thing people care about the battery life. Like fudge all the other amazing qualities of the headphones? Am I right?
Trying to decide which one to buy, the GPRO X2 is currently winning. I was in doubt about the Cloud 3 Wireless, but I see that my current one (Cloud 2) is better in terms of audio, and the Nova Pro, whose construction leaves something to be desired, and is not available in my country, so no guarantees or returns. After the video, I see the Astro A50 as an option. I use it to play FPS games and for work meetings. Can anyone help me?
Thanks for the video. The Audeze Maxwell are still my favorite. I know they are heavy, but they still sound the best to me.. The Nova Pro Wireless are great. I picked up the white version as well. My comfort gaming headset is the Sony H9. I can wear the H9 for hours. I do want to purchase the Asus Rog Delta at one point.
We all know the Stealth Pros are king lol *arguably best FPS headset out there. But the brand gets so much hate. (Not referring to this channel) but I love my set. Sound amazing
@@BOSKILLZX not only that, the quality of the microphone is terrible for the price. I returned them immediately. The mic of my HyperX cloud for the PS sounds better and those are 4x cheaper.
Im trying to decide between corsair virtuoso (bcs i have a lot of corsair peripherals) and the audeze maxwell but i see many ppl complain abt little things and I dont know what to do. How much worse is the sound quality comparing to the audeze?
i think to change Void Elite wireless to Hs65 wireless , one is type c, second is not so heavy , how you think is good chose ? for me problem is i need headsets for big head so no turtle no hs80 for me =(
Love your reviews. I have personally bought so many products based on your reviews! I seem to be a bit of a headset snob because of you now lol. I currently am rocking 3 different headsets just depending on the day. A50X’s, Maxwell’s, and one not in this video the Black shark V2 pro 2023. I’m not normally a razer headset fan but holy crap….super comfortable with an amazing mic and 70hr battery life…..really hard to beat. I did have to replace them via warranty once cause a plastic piece snapped off but other than that…they have been amazing! I would probably main the arctic nova pro’s again if the mic was improved as I love the battery setup!
What do you think about the sennheiser pc38x? It's wired and doesn't have a bunch of extra features, but supposedly nails sound quality and the mic. Which are really the most important parts of a gaming headset.
@@clawson32104 Well, his top 5 anyway. On randomfrankp, the Alienware made into the list, and Corsair is honorable mention, cons are too expensive and too heavy. If I had to choose, Audeze Maxwell over Corsair.
Having tried both of them it’s really subjective to be honest.. go nova if you got a big head small ears (glasses can affect this!) or the Delta 2 if you have a small head but big ears (works better with glasses users! Think HyperX Cloud 2!) 👍
May i know the reason why you have stopped recommending NOVA pro wired version while you have mentioned that wired sounds better than wireless. Still that’s the case with sound or wireless has been improved more than wired??
Hey Techne. Great video as always. I'm using Xbox series X only at present and am thinking of getting new headset. I have Steel Sries Arctis Nova 5x currently and was trying to decide on whether it's worth upgrading. Was looking at the new revised Nova Pro Wireless or Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 3. What would you recommend ?
I use the Sennheiser HD599SE day to day and, through circumstances, have the opportunity to get two of these headsets for free: SS Nova Pro Wireless (White), Logitech A50 (Gen 5), TB Atlas Air, Beyerdynamic MMX200, HyperX Cloud III Wireless and Razer Blackshark V2 Pro. I'm leaning towards the TB Atlas Air because it's basically my HD599SE in wireless form, but struggling to pick the second. I'm thinking either A50 Gen 5 or Nova Pro Wireless, but not sure what to choose. If you could choose two of them, for no cost, what would you pick? (For mostly PC and PS5, also some movie watching potentially).
I have the Nova Pro wireless with wicked cushions and it’s the only headset I’ve ever had that hasn’t hurt my head after a couple hours. And I’ve tried probably 20-25 headsets lol. I really want to try the A50 X and TB Stealth Pro, but Astros have always hurt the top of my head.
On the 21st when Amazon started there Black Friday sales I picked up the razor black shark V2 pro 2024 for Xbox absolutely love it. Hands down the most comfortable headset I've been playing every day since I got it roughly 5 days and I've yet to need to charge it highly recommend that to anyone
I'm only using Nova Pro on PlayStation 5, and I think the microphone sound is too small. Is there any solution to this? It would be great if you could update this part in the still. It would be even better if you could use sona tuning on the console.
if you only care about mic quality and the sounds, just downgrade it to arctis nova 5, sounds good with same hundred presets in sonar also miles better in terms of mic quality!
Where’s the Turtle Beach stealth pro in this list? I was one click away ordering them seeing your comparrison video (acris nova pro vs turtle beach) I will mainly use them for ps5, and want the most bass….turtle beach or steelseries?
@moghysorinel9883 if ya want a lighter headset with great looks good mic and VERY good audio pick the rog if ya want a VERY heavy buuuut slightly better audio by not much go with the maxwell but also you almost have to pay double for the maxwell and if your gaming for long periods the 1.08 pounds on the maxwell is gonna give ya headaches
Arctis nova pro wireless user since it came out. I like it but the anc nub was a bummer, it is starting to turn off and on regularly and the sound will crackle. I might have to go for the Astro A50 Gen 5 next
The new white Arctis Nova Pro Wireless shrunk the anc nub down to nothing. IMHO the new white nova pro wireless is the best gaming headset on the market. Picked them up for under 300$ with pre Black Friday sales. The new white nova pro wireless blows those shit Astro A50 gen 5s off the wall.
Astro A50 and A40 are the best gaming headphones. They are open back so work well with glasses wearers, the cushions are super soft and breathable, and the mic quality and software has always been good for me. I have been using Astro A40's since 2016 and I have tried headsets from other brands but always came back. They are definitely very close to being perfect.
to use with my Xbox SX, the Xbox wireless headset is by far the best I've ever tested, and I've tested many others before, like the BlackShark V2, Razer Kaira wired and wireless, etc. The Xbox Wireless headphones manage to have a super detailed sound with the bass at the right point without being too much. I use it especially to play COD and the enemies' footsteps are heard in maximum detail.
Great vid as always! I just purchased 77inch Sony A95L (the tv I'm assuming you alluded to) and am wondering if the Xbox HDMI port on the Logitech A50X base station can be used to connect to my apple TV 4K. I hear there's benefits to having the Apple TV 4K connected to a 2.1 port outside of the higher frame rates... As you know the Sony A95L has only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and I'm using 1 for my Sonos system (eARC) and the second for PS5...
You genuinely don’t need the A50x.. the gen 5 A50 are exactly the same except a notch lower compared to the microphone and then the 4K audio pass through? 😂 I’m a hardcore gamer and even I know that for the price point, it’s not worth it! Don’t be fooled into thinking the x model are any better in sound quality, build quality etc etc the only missing feature is the pass through box.. not worth the extra in my honest opinion 😅
@ ya I ended up buying them but tbh not a fan at all of the sound. Idk if just me but audeze maxwell, penrose, and turtle beach stealth pro all sound leagues better than the A50X to me. I think I even prefer the pulse elite over the A50X. Not a PC gamer though so maybe there's something I'm missing. This is just my experience on PS5 Pro.
@@seifbuysyeah for console maybe the A50/A50x aren’t for you but on PC it’s night and day but everyone is different I just feel that for the money you pay TB headsets are just bonfire material/wall ping pong material 😂 I wouldn’t buy a TB stealth Pro even though I’ve heard the audio is amazing because for me comfort and weight are a huge factor 😅 I can’t even wear a beanie without getting head fatigue 😂
@ haha fair enough! ya the stealth pros could use some work in comfort dept comparatively. Glad I checked with you first coz I was going to make a video trashing the A50X but prob just my hearing and playing on console. Have a happy new year bro 🙏 🎉
Hey man quick question, i used the nova pros wireless recently bought the Astro gen 5 i like the sound much more, but its "only"" 16 bit on consoles is it noticeable what u think ?
Cant decide between Turtle Beach Stealth 700 g3, Razer Blackshark v2 or Steelseries Arctis Nova 7.. My concerns are that Razer are to narrow around the ears, and Turtle Beach im worried that they will get too hot? Razer has the best mic and TB has the best sound. Maybe Arctic Nova are just overall good?
I have Turtle Beach 700 gen 3. The headset is extremely comfortable, and sounds great. I think the mic is pretty bad, and mic monitoring (really important to me) sounds awful. Been considering returning and getting A50. It's a shame because I loved my gen2 700s.
@@kobeandgary The mic worries me aswell. I have had the Arctis 7 for 6 years and it has been a great purchase. There is just something boring about buying a new Steelseries.. I kinda want to try something new.. Blackshark is off my list but the Turtle beach Atlas air also seem quite nice. :D
Just bought the Arctis Nova 5 and when I watch the Arctis Pro in this video, I was kind of disappointed by the mic quality, that headset as a top of the line of steelseries supposed to sound better or even the best compared to his little brother (Nova 5), but surprise2. Pretty happy with my Cop though, thanks for your comparison and recommendation (Nova 5 vs 7)!
Got the Atlas Airs they are my favorite headset ive ever had everytime i have a headset it gets way to heavy or i take one pad off my ears but these are great highly recommend them to anyone
I have had 4 Astro a50s and 3 were the current gen of a50, and the headband on all three of them broke within a few months. My friend also got a pair and he had the same issue.
Love the reviews, I've tried many headsets but in my humble opinion the Sony inzone H9 are by far my favourite. I only play on PS5 and this headset for me does everything well especially game/chat specific buttons. They really shine when you create your own profile through the Sony dashboard, the sound is fantastic. If you only play PlayStation these are the way to go 👍🏼
Arctis microphones can't be replaced on the 7x. No replacements to purchase per steelseries customer service. Not even a year of usage. Garbage in my opinion. I've bought cheaper headsets that lasted my son longer! I do not recommend steelseries!
Hey Techne, love your videos! I was thinking of buying a headset for the holidays and so far I was locked for de Audeze Maxwells, but now I’m not sure after the video. Im trying to get like a “Do it all” headset for gaming and also music listening. You think I should go with the Maxwells or look somewhere else? Been a fan for 4 years hope you’re doing amazing❤
@ thanks, been playong a lot of COD lately you think they’ll be decent for that? I know they are probably not the best for FPS but like i said i want mostly a one and done headset
Did you turn the volume limiter off? It has one turned on by default for the EU market. Turning it off adds volume to pretty much every Steelseries headset
For everyone asking why the Audeze Maxwells didn't make it on this list, and many of your all know I love them, and have been praising Audeze way back in the Penrose days.
Well they are just so heavy I find myself rarely using them, and when I do it probably for a few rounds and I want two take them off. They just need an update/refresh.
( Imagine if them TB Atlas Airs has planar drivers in them sheeeewwwwweeee 🤔)
You need to get a new comfort strap. The one from Capra Audio is like $15 and changes them into a super cozy pair of cans. Worth at least trying. Could easily be its own standalone video since so many people have the Maxwell but also find it too heavy
@thetechne love that you put this disclaimer right off the rip. Yes, Maxwell are slightly heavy after a bit of gaming, but the sound is worth it. I find myself gaming with them three to four hours max, with small breaks in between.
@@guybrushtwood I'll check that out, thanks for the tip
@thetechne can you charge the the A50s while playing? I read somewhere you can but I havent seen anyone say it
@@MinusDaGOATyes with the usb c cord.
I just bought yesterday the Astros A50X and all I can say it’s that I'm absolutely stunned about the sound and quality of the Astros A50 X, the sound, the mycrophone, everything it's just perfect. Great video btw.
i got a new pair and got a faulty dock 🫠
@@asta742replace them immediately! I regret not replacing mine when I was with astro a50 gen 3 because they LASTED A LONG WHILE😂 and when I jumped to the a50x it’s soo good dude.
Got the A50X too for my PS5 and dang these are so nice!! The Pulse Elite had really bad disconnection issues for me.
@@chrisboulanger1860this sounds so robotic you’re a marketer aren’t you 😂
i have these and i have some serious longevity issues, i had to replace the battery myself (fine soldering sux lol) disconnection issues, random audio glitches that's why I'm watching this video for alternatives
Just bought the astro a50 gen 5's yesterday, and they're awesome! They sound great, and the mic is incredible for a wireless headset. They were easy to set up and comfortable/lightweight aswell.
I highly recommend them 😃
have you tried atoms with them yet?
How is the battery?
@NocturnalSeabass I lose about 10% battery after 1 hr of use
Although im sure the battery varies depending on ur volume level, mic usage, and what mode you use for the audio
I had my volume at 40%, mic off, and havent changed any audio settings
@@MunchyyMax ty for the info
Is it just me or is there no mic test for the Corsair Max?
Just got the Atlas Air and love them. Perfect headset for my wants. Thanks for all the awesome reviews.
Love your content, sometimes im not even shopping just enjoying ur content
I'm still happy with my 2023 Razer Blackshark V2 Pros. Honestly I had considered the Maxwells but the weight and fragility turned me away from them. Maybe if they come out with a sturdier and lighter version I'd consider them again. I'm glad you're one of the few that put comfort as a priority. So many other tech reviewers focus on the pure sound, but what good is that if you can't wear them for a long gaming session?
I have both and I went back to razor the Maxwell's are just too heavy. They give me headaches
@@lataishajohnson2117you ain’t alone sis 😂
You really need to try the Wicked Cushions Stealthz on the Nova Pro. Those along with Joe @ Gadgetry Techs custom EQ just make the headset so much better
@@clawson32104 yeah I have them, and man they are soooo stinkin cozy! But they make the sound a little sharp for me. I prefer a little more body/bass
Audeze Maxwell all day long over Arctis Nova Pro's. I own both, and it's not even close.
Except the maxwells are a brick
@necondaa you have a paper thin neck or something?
great headset for sure, but way to heavy.
@@TheTechne c'mon man, there is no way these are considered heavy.
@@MJordanisGod23 Everyone has different use cases. For all-day wear, this headset feels too heavy and uncomfortable over time.
Bought my hs80 wireless 2 years ago, thanks to you btw I still love it to this day
I've had 2 break in less then 2 years.
How about the battery?
@@luisangelsiri9876 Not that great but good enough. Have to charge once a day.
Worst headset I've ever bought not comfortable at Al!!!
I have been watching your content all day thinking about what headset to buy……then you drop a brand new video thank you so much!!!!
Hello, and so what did you get ? I don't know for me !
@ SteelSeries Nova Pro
I just wanna say man I really love your channel and it seems like whenever. I’m thinking about something boom you come up with a video about it. Really appreciate it man. Have a nice holiday.
@@grayghostvideos8561 🤝
I don't know if I have an abnormally large head or because I wear glasses or a combo of both, but I hated both the artic nova pros and the nova 7 both with wicked cushions too. The sounded great but I would get so hot and pressure on my head. And everyone on UA-cam hyped them up for being comfortable! I was an A50 user for years, so looking forward to trying them again!
Arctis Nova Pro Wireless user here. AWESOME headset, Sonar software is very good.
@@leocardoso79 such a great headset!
Too shallow for me...
@@laukaskiemas4930 wicked cushions
Awesome headset except for the ear cushions
Wicked cushions sells cups for the Headset that make it so much better.Definitely a recommended upgrade to them because of the ANC @necondaa
Great video dude
Just got some arctic nova pro, and wow these are game changing with a good EQ setup
A little disapointed that you picked the uncomfortable Virtuoso Max over the Alienware Pro Headset
Same he mentioned the Alienware pads can get spicy but every review I've seen has complained about the Corsair earpads
Upgraded from the Artics pro to nova pros worth it at a discounted price my only complaints are cant use sonar off the box on console and cant change chatmix from rhe box either
Is this about affordable or actually the best performance wise?
pure performance
@ I ended up getting the new A50 Gen 5 Lightspeed
I understand he doesn't like the feel of the Maxwell, but a top 5 without the Maxwell feels wrong...
Because its not all about sound quality. half a kilo of weight, mic quality, software, firmware design, even sidetone -- everything is very lacking.
@@avinin1337 Yeah, the sidetone for the maxwell was a huge negative for me.
I've been loving my Maxwell's with wicked cushions.
What do you think about Turtle Beach Stealth Pro?
I'm trying to decide between the Nova Artic's Pro and the Asus Delta 2, both of which are similarly priced in my region. Any thoughts or advice?
Neither, A50. :)
The new white Arctis Nova Pro Wireless shrunk the anc nub down to nothing. IMHO the new white nova pro wireless is the best gaming headset on the market. Picked them up for under 300$ with pre Black Friday sales. The new white nova pro wireless blows those shit Astro A50 gen 5s off the wall.
@@godlywisdom9841 I copped for $260 absolute steal
@@avinin1337you just couldnt comprehend what he wanted with his question?
what do you think about the stealth 700 gen 3 wireless headset?
Should I get the Corsair RGB wireless xt or the Turtle Beach Atlas air? I only use headsets for gaming and I would like to hear what you prefer.
Any recommendations for a PS5 headset? Will not use it for anything besides PS5 gaming and price is not an issue, just want the best one available. Most of my use is with friends in party chat playing shooters/GTA/sports games. Would love to have the game/chat mixer right on the headset itself but not a dealbreaker. Coming from the Pulse 3D and really loved having every button I need right on the headset and those were a perfect fit for me. Any recommendations would be amazing, thanks!
Are the Turtle Beach Atlas compatible with Xbox?
Have the Audeze Maxwell's been dethroned?
Ordered the a50 x for €260 on sale and wasn't planning on getting any headset 😅 deal was too good to pass on. Good to see everyone likes them and the main drawback is the price
And terrible battery life
@@clayman478 like for 2 hours gaming per day they cannot last 1 week?
@@ZondaRbg not that bad...about 10-15 hours. But definitely lowest in class
@@clayman478Headphones are amazing. Good thing people care about the battery life. Like fudge all the other amazing qualities of the headphones? Am I right?
@@clayman478 literally just charge them 😂 it’s like when people act surprised the controller died after not charging it for days
when did the nova pro release the new version with smaller anc？
Trying to decide which one to buy, the GPRO X2 is currently winning. I was in doubt about the Cloud 3 Wireless, but I see that my current one (Cloud 2) is better in terms of audio, and the Nova Pro, whose construction leaves something to be desired, and is not available in my country, so no guarantees or returns. After the video, I see the Astro A50 as an option. I use it to play FPS games and for work meetings. Can anyone help me?
What’s better atlas air or 700 gen 3
Not comparable. Depends if you want open or closed back.
I’m looking for a nice headset that offers really good mic monitoring/side tone. Any suggestion?
Is hyperx alphas still good ?? i just saved some money for them and now this video is up
Thanks for the video.
The Audeze Maxwell are still my favorite. I know they are heavy, but they still sound the best to me.. The Nova Pro Wireless are great. I picked up the white version as well. My comfort gaming headset is the Sony H9. I can wear the H9 for hours. I do want to purchase the Asus Rog Delta at one point.
Would love to see you review the Logitech g515 TKl hyperspeed I just picked it up It's a brand new keyboard from Corsair and it's super smooth
Astro a50 are amazing. Overall have it all
Best reviewer ever thank you
I had the regular a50s but the head band keep popping off :( is that a problem still?
Out of these five what would you recommend for ps5? Or is there a different headset you would recommend for console?
I use the A50 gen 5 for ps5
Techne! On the Astro a50 gen 5 can you charge them while gaming?
You can't but they last 24 hours anyways
What are the most realistic headphones? Magneplanars? I have an Audeze mobius.
Black shark v2 pro or the steelseries arctis nova 7?
What about the the Turtle beach Stealth Pro. Love the headset. Can't believe it's not in your top 5.
almost made it, and it is great. But I would pick these before them
We all know the Stealth Pros are king lol
*arguably best FPS headset out there. But the brand gets so much hate. (Not referring to this channel) but I love my set. Sound amazing
@@TaBsQuAd83 I've been saying it for years now, TB deserves way more love than they get, they really make some of the best gaming headsets these days
Mic monitoring is awfulllll on ps5, I say this as a current user, It’s the only thing killing them for me. Are mine potentially faulty?
@@BOSKILLZX not only that, the quality of the microphone is terrible for the price. I returned them immediately. The mic of my HyperX cloud for the PS sounds better and those are 4x cheaper.
Im trying to decide between corsair virtuoso (bcs i have a lot of corsair peripherals) and the audeze maxwell but i see many ppl complain abt little things and I dont know what to do. How much worse is the sound quality comparing to the audeze?
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro for me. Surprised you didn't put that.
Which one do you think is best for console players
Any one that have bass that will vibrates?
good stuff baldy
I am hesitant to buy between Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and ASTRO A50x, which is better?
@@hilpp4077 both are very good. I’ve been mailing the a50x and love them. Heck just go with whatever is cheaper.
i think to change Void Elite wireless to Hs65 wireless , one is type c, second is not so heavy , how you think is good chose ? for me problem is i need headsets for big head so no turtle no hs80 for me =(
Love your reviews. I have personally bought so many products based on your reviews! I seem to be a bit of a headset snob because of you now lol. I currently am rocking 3 different headsets just depending on the day. A50X’s, Maxwell’s, and one not in this video the Black shark V2 pro 2023. I’m not normally a razer headset fan but holy crap….super comfortable with an amazing mic and 70hr battery life…..really hard to beat. I did have to replace them via warranty once cause a plastic piece snapped off but other than that…they have been amazing! I would probably main the arctic nova pro’s again if the mic was improved as I love the battery setup!
What do you think about the sennheiser pc38x? It's wired and doesn't have a bunch of extra features, but supposedly nails sound quality and the mic. Which are really the most important parts of a gaming headset.
It’s the best wired headset, but open back.
I was expecting the new alienware pro headset here! cool to see alienware actually making a good product again
It is an amazing headset, but he said it's a dealbreaker for him for not having swivel and an extra, more breathable earpad
@@thenatous_yet the Corsair made the list and every review says the ear cushions suck.
@@clawson32104 Well, his top 5 anyway. On randomfrankp, the Alienware made into the list, and Corsair is honorable mention, cons are too expensive and too heavy. If I had to choose, Audeze Maxwell over Corsair.
Which would you say are cozier between the Delta 2 and the Nova Pro Wireless? Since you have glasses I was curious to know.
Having tried both of them it’s really subjective to be honest.. go nova if you got a big head small ears (glasses can affect this!) or the Delta 2 if you have a small head but big ears (works better with glasses users! Think HyperX Cloud 2!) 👍
Techne keep up the good work
Stay Cozy this Thanksgiving
What about the 4th gen? Is it just out of discussion, not good enough, or what?
May i know the reason why you have stopped recommending NOVA pro wired version while you have mentioned that wired sounds better than wireless. Still that’s the case with sound or wireless has been improved more than wired??
@@Arno641 I honestly just love wireless and always use wireless headsets over wired, even over my HiFi set up.
Tried a few flagship models but still find myself using the Audeze Maxwell
Have you reviewed the Asus rog fusion ll 500?
What monitor is that
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Where would you rank the turtlebeach stealth pro?
Above the nova pros for sure.
Just got the virtuso max and yes the earpads are not the best but in my opinion the bulid makes up for it..i fell in love with them
Hey Techne. Great video as always. I'm using Xbox series X only at present and am thinking of getting new headset. I have Steel Sries Arctis Nova 5x currently and was trying to decide on whether it's worth upgrading. Was looking at the new revised Nova Pro Wireless or Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 3. What would you recommend ?
I use the Sennheiser HD599SE day to day and, through circumstances, have the opportunity to get two of these headsets for free:
SS Nova Pro Wireless (White), Logitech A50 (Gen 5), TB Atlas Air, Beyerdynamic MMX200, HyperX Cloud III Wireless and Razer Blackshark V2 Pro.
I'm leaning towards the TB Atlas Air because it's basically my HD599SE in wireless form, but struggling to pick the second. I'm thinking either A50 Gen 5 or Nova Pro Wireless, but not sure what to choose.
If you could choose two of them, for no cost, what would you pick? (For mostly PC and PS5, also some movie watching potentially).
bro techne you really are the man every time i look up a top 5 for something bro you always post like an hour before bro love you man
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I have the Nova Pro wireless with wicked cushions and it’s the only headset I’ve ever had that hasn’t hurt my head after a couple hours. And I’ve tried probably 20-25 headsets lol. I really want to try the A50 X and TB Stealth Pro, but Astros have always hurt the top of my head.
On the 21st when Amazon started there Black Friday sales I picked up the razor black shark V2 pro 2024 for Xbox absolutely love it. Hands down the most comfortable headset I've been playing every day since I got it roughly 5 days and I've yet to need to charge it highly recommend that to anyone
I'm only using Nova Pro on PlayStation 5, and I think the microphone sound is too small. Is there any solution to this? It would be great if you could update this part in the still. It would be even better if you could use sona tuning on the console.
if you only care about mic quality and the sounds, just downgrade it to arctis nova 5, sounds good with same hundred presets in sonar also miles better in terms of mic quality!
Where’s the Turtle Beach stealth pro in this list? I was one click away ordering them seeing your comparrison video (acris nova pro vs turtle beach)
I will mainly use them for ps5, and want the most bass….turtle beach or steelseries?
Do any headsets come with built in voice changers anymore? I can’t seem to find any.
What the stealth 700 gen 3’s?
BRO wich one is good for fps?
I would say the ROG Delta 2s were probably what you are looking for then
@@TheGamingWastelander How about Audeze maxwell? What you chose between rog and maxwell?
@moghysorinel9883 if ya want a lighter headset with great looks good mic and VERY good audio pick the rog if ya want a VERY heavy buuuut slightly better audio by not much go with the maxwell but also you almost have to pay double for the maxwell and if your gaming for long periods the 1.08 pounds on the maxwell is gonna give ya headaches
the Sennheiser gsp 370.. its criminally underated with great sound and amazing battery life
No mention of the Audeze Maxwell?
Yesterday’s news and disregarded.
It’s just not that good… the headphones doesn’t last the test of time.
Do Aldi's headsets work for Xbox ?
can u make a review on the arctis 7+ steel series?
How long have your A50s lasted?
Arctis nova pro wireless user since it came out. I like it but the anc nub was a bummer, it is starting to turn off and on regularly and the sound will crackle. I might have to go for the Astro A50 Gen 5 next
The new white Arctis Nova Pro Wireless shrunk the anc nub down to nothing. IMHO the new white nova pro wireless is the best gaming headset on the market. Picked them up for under 300$ with pre Black Friday sales. The new white nova pro wireless blows those shit Astro A50 gen 5s off the wall.
@@godlywisdom9841Shit Gen 5s when you didn’t even try it?
Astro A50 and A40 are the best gaming headphones. They are open back so work well with glasses wearers, the cushions are super soft and breathable, and the mic quality and software has always been good for me. I have been using Astro A40's since 2016 and I have tried headsets from other brands but always came back. They are definitely very close to being perfect.
They are crap
to use with my Xbox SX, the Xbox wireless headset is by far the best I've ever tested, and I've tested many others before, like the BlackShark V2, Razer Kaira wired and wireless, etc. The Xbox Wireless headphones manage to have a super detailed sound with the bass at the right point without being too much. I use it especially to play COD and the enemies' footsteps are heard in maximum detail.
Where would you rank Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset in comparison to these you have here?
Have you done the jbl quantum 360 headset? I can’t find a review or they’re non English. Others are 360p which has leather I’m after the cloth one
Great vid as always! I just purchased 77inch Sony A95L (the tv I'm assuming you alluded to) and am wondering if the Xbox HDMI port on the Logitech A50X base station can be used to connect to my apple TV 4K. I hear there's benefits to having the Apple TV 4K connected to a 2.1 port outside of the higher frame rates... As you know the Sony A95L has only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and I'm using 1 for my Sonos system (eARC) and the second for PS5...
You genuinely don’t need the A50x.. the gen 5 A50 are exactly the same except a notch lower compared to the microphone and then the 4K audio pass through? 😂 I’m a hardcore gamer and even I know that for the price point, it’s not worth it! Don’t be fooled into thinking the x model are any better in sound quality, build quality etc etc the only missing feature is the pass through box.. not worth the extra in my honest opinion 😅
@ ya I ended up buying them but tbh not a fan at all of the sound. Idk if just me but audeze maxwell, penrose, and turtle beach stealth pro all sound leagues better than the A50X to me. I think I even prefer the pulse elite over the A50X. Not a PC gamer though so maybe there's something I'm missing. This is just my experience on PS5 Pro.
@@seifbuysyeah for console maybe the A50/A50x aren’t for you but on PC it’s night and day but everyone is different I just feel that for the money you pay TB headsets are just bonfire material/wall ping pong material 😂 I wouldn’t buy a TB stealth Pro even though I’ve heard the audio is amazing because for me comfort and weight are a huge factor 😅 I can’t even wear a beanie without getting head fatigue 😂
@ haha fair enough! ya the stealth pros could use some work in comfort dept comparatively. Glad I checked with you first coz I was going to make a video trashing the A50X but prob just my hearing and playing on console. Have a happy new year bro 🙏 🎉
My sons favorite gaming headset; CORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE Wireless Gaming Headset 🤪
Picked up a backup on Black Friday for $69
No love for the kraken v4 pro? I kinda dig the haptics thing and want to buy them but I'm hesitant.
they cost a kidney but other than it they look good
Hey man quick question, i used the nova pros wireless recently bought the Astro gen 5 i like the sound much more, but its "only"" 16 bit on consoles is it noticeable what u think ?
Not noticeable and if someone says they do they are lying.
I use and recomend the SS Artics 1x. Because is not that expensive and works everywhere. I looked to your videos before buying them
Now I remember that in my case they dont recognice the microfone 😢
Cant decide between Turtle Beach Stealth 700 g3, Razer Blackshark v2 or Steelseries Arctis Nova 7..
My concerns are that Razer are to narrow around the ears, and Turtle Beach im worried that they will get too hot? Razer has the best mic and TB has the best sound. Maybe Arctic Nova are just overall good?
I have Turtle Beach 700 gen 3. The headset is extremely comfortable, and sounds great. I think the mic is pretty bad, and mic monitoring (really important to me) sounds awful. Been considering returning and getting A50. It's a shame because I loved my gen2 700s.
@@kobeandgary The mic worries me aswell. I have had the Arctis 7 for 6 years and it has been a great purchase. There is just something boring about buying a new Steelseries.. I kinda want to try something new..
Blackshark is off my list but the Turtle beach Atlas air also seem quite nice. :D
Lucid sound ls50x is just a brilliant pair of headphones 👍. Extremely cozy, amazing sound quality and very good battery life 👌
Just bought the Arctis Nova 5 and when I watch the Arctis Pro in this video, I was kind of disappointed by the mic quality, that headset as a top of the line of steelseries supposed to sound better or even the best compared to his little brother (Nova 5), but surprise2. Pretty happy with my Cop though, thanks for your comparison and recommendation (Nova 5 vs 7)!
Got the Atlas Airs they are my favorite headset ive ever had everytime i have a headset it gets way to heavy or i take one pad off my ears but these are great highly recommend them to anyone
I have had 4 Astro a50s and 3 were the current gen of a50, and the headband on all three of them broke within a few months. My friend also got a pair and he had the same issue.
Love the reviews, I've tried many headsets but in my humble opinion the Sony inzone H9 are by far my favourite. I only play on PS5 and this headset for me does everything well especially game/chat specific buttons. They really shine when you create your own profile through the Sony dashboard, the sound is fantastic.
If you only play PlayStation these are the way to go 👍🏼
Since I got my Nova Pros and have been using the dual battery system, I dont think I could ever use a wireless headset that doesn't have that
Could you do Top 5 best wired gaming headset ?
Im stuck between astro a50 gen 5 and steelseries arctis nova pro wireless which one should i buy? Both of them are now 261€ in amazon🤔🤔🤔
Arctis microphones can't be replaced on the 7x. No replacements to purchase per steelseries customer service. Not even a year of usage. Garbage in my opinion. I've bought cheaper headsets that lasted my son longer! I do not recommend steelseries!
Hey Techne, love your videos! I was thinking of buying a headset for the holidays and so far I was locked for de Audeze Maxwells, but now I’m not sure after the video. Im trying to get like a “Do it all” headset for gaming and also music listening. You think I should go with the Maxwells or look somewhere else?
Been a fan for 4 years hope you’re doing amazing❤
@@hising54 maxwells are very good, but also very very heavy. The A50 gen 5’s are my current go to
Get them. They are definitely a one and done headset. Comfort can be worked on ie.. new pads and comfort strap
@ thanks, been playong a lot of COD lately you think they’ll be decent for that? I know they are probably not the best for FPS but like i said i want mostly a one and done headset
@@TheTechne thanks for the response and recommendation Techne!❤️ keep up the amazing vids
I would love to see a video on using the nova pros. I have the wired ones and they are super quiet even with everything cranked.
there is a volume wheel on the headset, make sure its on max volume
Did you turn the volume limiter off? It has one turned on by default for the EU market. Turning it off adds volume to pretty much every Steelseries headset
Surprised that the HyperX Cloud 3 wireless didn’t at least get an honorable mention
They have limited features which aren't enough for some.