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Headsets under $250

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12 headsets under $250 from SteelSeries, Logitech G, Razer and more. Most cost $169 to $243, and half cost less than $191.

Bose

Wireless, Under 30 hours, Over-ear

+Over-ear design for a full-ear fit
+Active noise cancelling
+Wireless Bluetooth connection
−Battery life is under 30 hours, shorter than many headsets
$169.00-53%List: $359.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
Logitech G

Gaming, Wireless, Both ears, boom

+Detachable boom microphone for voice chat
+Wireless connection for cable-free use
+Bluetooth, USB and 3.5mm connectivity
−Requires charging to stay wireless
$229.99-18%List: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
Sony

Gaming, Wired, boom

+Ultra-lightweight design for long sessions
+Boom microphone for voice chat
+USB connection for PC use
−Open-back design leaks sound to surroundings
−Wired connection limits movement
$168.00-16%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
RIG

Gaming, Wireless, boom

+Dual wireless with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
+Works with PlayStation, PC and mobile
+Boom microphone with noise cancelling
−Wireless use requires charging
$179.88
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Bose

Wireless, Under 30 hours, Over-ear

+Over-ear design for a full-ear fit
+Active noise cancelling
+USB charging connection
−Battery life is under 30 hours, shorter than many headsets
$199.00-45%List: $359.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
Logitech G

Gaming, Wireless, Both ears, boom

+Detachable boom microphone for voice chat
+Wireless connection for cable-free use
+Surround sound support with DTS:X
−Requires charging to stay wireless
$197.99-13%Was: $227.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
RazerSpec score 8.3

Gaming, Wireless, 60 hours or more

+60 hours or more: the most battery hours of the 19 here
+Active noise cancelling: only 5 of 50 here have one
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
SteelSeries

Gaming, Wireless, 30 to 59 hours, boom

+Boom microphone included
+USB connectivity listed
+Wireless connection for cord-free gaming
$184.98-8%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
ASUS

Gaming, boom, Over-ear

+USB-C connection for PC and Mac use
+AI-powered noise-canceling microphone reduces background sound
+Boom microphone for clear voice pickup
$174.64
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
ASUS

Gaming, boom

+Boom microphone for focused voice pickup
+USB-C connector for PC use
+Hi-Res ESS Quad-DAC audio
$169.89
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

headsetUseConnectionSpec scorePrice
Wirelessn/a$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
GamingWirelessn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:08 PST - Details
GamingWiredn/a$168.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
GamingWirelessn/a$179.88
as of 11/04/2026 00:53 PST - Details
Wirelessn/a$199.00
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
GamingWirelessn/a$197.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
GamingWireless8.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:49 PST - Details
GamingWirelessn/a$184.98
as of 11/04/2026 07:09 PST - Details
Gamingn/a$174.64
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
Gamingn/a$169.89
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details

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