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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming technology

Headsets & Audio

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless

Best premium multi-system headsetA feature-heavy wireless headset with active noise cancellation, simultaneous Bluetooth, a base station and hot-swappable batteries.
  • Active noise cancellation
  • Two hot-swappable batteries
  • Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Audeze Maxwell gaming technology

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Audeze Maxwell

Best for rich planar gaming audioA substantial wireless gaming headset using 90mm planar magnetic drivers, a detachable boom microphone and long stated battery life.
  • 90mm planar magnetic drivers
  • Low-latency wireless and Bluetooth
  • More than 80-hour stated battery life
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Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED gaming technology

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Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED

Dependable competitive wireless headsetA comfortable multi-connection headset with 50mm graphene drivers, LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and a detachable boom mic.
  • 50mm graphene drivers
  • LIGHTSPEED, Bluetooth and 3.5mm
  • Up to 50-hour stated battery
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Elgato Wave:3 gaming technology

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Elgato Wave:3

Best straightforward streaming microphoneA compact USB condenser microphone with capacitive mute, Clipguard anti-distortion technology and Wave Link mixing software.
  • USB condenser microphone
  • Clipguard anti-distortion
  • Wave Link software mixer
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SteelSeries Arena 7 gaming technology

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SteelSeries Arena 7

Best immersive desktop speaker setA 2.1 USB gaming speaker system pairing two-way satellites with a 6.5-inch subwoofer, Bluetooth and configurable lighting.
  • 2.1 speaker system
  • 6.5-inch subwoofer
  • USB, Bluetooth, optical and 3.5mm inputs
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Headsets & AudioSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 01

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless: what to know before you buy

9.1/10

Best premium multi-system headset. Players moving between systems who want uninterrupted wireless use and detailed control.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
Headsets & AudioAudeze Maxwell: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 02

Audeze Maxwell: what to know before you buy

9.2/10

Best for rich planar gaming audio. Players prioritising sound quality for games, music and films.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
Headsets & AudioLogitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED: what to know before you buy review
REVIEW / 03

Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED: what to know before you buy

8.6/10

Dependable competitive wireless headset. Competitive players wanting familiar controls, clear positioning and broad connectivity.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
Headsets & AudioElgato Wave:3: what to know before you buy review
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Elgato Wave:3: what to know before you buy

8.7/10

Best straightforward streaming microphone. Discord, streaming and voice recording without building an XLR setup.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review
Headsets & AudioSteelSeries Arena 7: what to know before you buy review
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SteelSeries Arena 7: what to know before you buy

8.5/10

Best immersive desktop speaker set. Players wanting room-filling sound without moving to a full surround system.

Updated 29 July 2026 · Manufacturer specification checkedRead the full review

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