Earth-shattering explosions, the clang of swords clashing, and the sounds of enemy footsteps creeping in the darkness are the stuff immersion in gaming is made of, and even a great pair of iPhone earbuds aren’t going to let you experience them in all their glory. The best gaming headsets out there are designed to deliver maximum immersion with pristine audio, an accurate stereo or spatial audio image, and a clear, detailed mic, while also delivering low latency, a good battery life, and a comfortable fit. Regardless of whether you’re a PC player on a budget, a PS5 purest, or an audiophile with a gaming itch, we’ve collected them all here for your perusal.