1. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
Specifications:
Driver: 50mm Dynamic
Impedance: 32 Ohms
Frequency response: 12 – 28,000 Hz
Mic: Razer HyperClear Super Wideband
Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2
Weight: 11.29oz / 320g
Reasons to buy:
+Great microphone
+Very comfortable
+70 hour battery life
+Competitive esports EQ profiles
Reasons to avoid:
-No simultaneous audio from Bluetooth/2.4GHz wireless
-Yokes seem flimsy despite being reinforced
-No analog connection
2. Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT
Specifications:
Driver: 50mm neodymium
Impedance: 32 Ohms
Frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz
Mic: Omnidirectional
Connectivity: 3.5mm, USB Type-A cable, USB Type-A dongle, Bluetooth
Weight: 0.8 pounds (362.9g)
Reasons to buy:
+Comfortable and classy
+Simultaneous dongle/Bluetooth connectivity lets you hear your phone and PC
Reasons to avoid:
-Expensive
-Battery life isn’t great when connected to two devices
3. Turtle Beach Atlas Air
Specifications:
Driver: 40mm, dynamic
Impedance: –
Frequency response: 20 – 40,000 Hz
Mic: Detachable, uni-directional
Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, wired
Weight: 10.61oz / 301g
Reasons to buy:
+Super lightweight and comfortable
+Sounds great
+Open-back
Reasons to avoid:
-Mic is not great
-Looks a little cheap
-The software feels like a personal attack
4. HyperX Cloud III Wireless
Specifications:
Driver: 53mm dynamic
Impedance: 64 Ohms
Frequency response: 10-21,000 Hz
Mic: Electret condenser, uni-directional, noise-canceling
Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless
Weight: 11.64oz / 330g 12.06oz / 342g (with mic)
Reasons to buy:
+Very comfortable
+Looks good
+Excellent battery life
Reasons to avoid:
-Only connects via 2.4 GHz wireless
-Virtual surround is underwhelming
-A little pricey
5. Audeze Maxwell
Specifications:
Driver: 90mm Planar Magnetic
Impedance: Ohms
Frequency response: 10 – 50,000 Hz
Mic: Detachable boom mic, built-in beamforming array
Connectivity: 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, AUX
Weight: 17.28 ounces / 490g
Reasons to buy:
+Sounds incredible
+80+ hour battery life
+Impressive wireless range
+Good AI noise suppression on mic
+Surprisingly comfortable
Reasons to avoid:
-Big and heavy
-Can’t manually switch between 2.4GHz wireless and BT
-Boom mic is finicky and built-in mics are not great
-EQ only on mobile