10 Best Gaming Headphones Under $100 in 2023 – Hot Picked

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This comparison article is made after proper research to help you choose your best Headphone for under 100 dollars. The Headphone is an essential part for us in various fields such as Gaming, Studio Work, or solely just for chilling. But to be honest, not everyone can spend a fortune on getting good headphones.

You can find 100s of various headsets for under 100 dollars, but most of them are just crappy, and it is hard to find the best one from among them. As said before, this article is made after proper research and will point out the best headphones to satisfy your need from among them.

Editors' Picks for Top Gaming Headphones Under 100

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  SteelSeries Arctis 5 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X v2.0 Surround...
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  HyperX Cloud Flight - Wireless Gaming Headset, Long Lasting Battery up to 30 Hours,...
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  CORSAIR Void PRO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset - Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Headphones for PC...
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  Razer Kraken Tournament Edition THX 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset: Retractable Noise...
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  Logitech G433 7.1 Wired Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X 7.1 Surround for PC, PS4,...
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The Best Overall Quality: COWIN E7 PRO

Starting with the Build of this Headset, COWIN E7 PRO has a matte black color. The earcups have a glossy and shiny metal finish, that kind of looks cools. The Headband is retractable, And it can be adjusted to fit. The earcups are rotatable. The Headset is a little bit flexible and very durable, but I recommend using it with a little bit of care. With its unique build, you can use it with Stationary Electronic or while traveling, working out, jogging, etc.

The headband features a soft cushion at its bottom. The ear cups are equipped with an upgraded soft cushion that gives excellent comfort to the ears. The Headset is lightweight, and to put it generally, and it is comfortable. Even if you wear glasses with them, you won't feel any discomfort.

In terms of Sound Quality, E7 PRO features noise cancellation. You can turn it ON/OFF anytime.

For sound, I'll put it that way. When you listen to music while noise cancellation OFF, you can get many more deep Bass and brighter Highs and Mids. When you listen to music while noise cancellation ON, the Bass will reduce slightly, and High and Mids will give a low, clearer sound. In conclusion, you have to turn it ON and OFF according to your music and taste the music you listen to.

The Headphone features good positional accuracy. You can locate the sound without any difficulty. In summary, It can be used for gaming, streaming, or studio work. But I wouldn't encourage you to buy them just for gaming. Because of gaming headsets, there are many more options available.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good Comfort
• Wireless
• Noise Cancellation
• Classic Design
• 30 hours Battery life

Cons

• Mic quality

Features

• Drivers: 45 mm large-aperture
• Connection: Bluetooth, Aux 3.5 mm cable
• Bluetooth: v 4.0
• Headphone Type: Over-ear
• Weight: 25 grams
• Battery Life: 30 hours
• Other: HIFI stereo
• The Headset has a built-in microphone, but the capture quality is not good enough to satisfy. You can use them for cell phone calls, but it's not recommended for in-game or Discord chats.
• The E7 PRO has a built-in 800 mAh battery, giving you almost 30 hours of playtime when fully charged. However, It takes up to 4 hours for them to charge completely. The Headset can be charged with the USB cable, which is included in the box.
• Its long battery life and classic-looking design make it a good traveling or working out companion. That is why I'm putting this on top.

Versatile Wireless Headset: Skullcandy Crusher

Starting with the Design, Skullcandy's Crusher is made up of durable plastic material. Even the headband is quite flexible and can be stretched full straight without any feel of breaking. The Headset is Closed-back, over-ear design that can be folded, which makes good a traveling companion.

The earcups can rotate a little just to give you a proper fit, and also the headband is adjustable too. At the bottom of its left earcup are three buttons for volume control and answering a phone call. But you can also use these buttons for changing songs and activate Siri/Google Assistant with different variations of pressing the buttons.

There are two plugs at the bottom of its right earcup, one for USB input to charge the headset and the other for a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable for physical connection. There is a button on the side of the right earcup that can change the bass level, which is a unique feature from Skullcandy.

For comfort, Skullcandy Crusher offers a soft material cushion on both the headband and the earcups. The headset itself is lightweight. There will be minimal to no stress on the head; however, the earcups can feel like pressing the ears for the first 1 or 2 days. After that, it will get a little loosened.

The Sound Quality of these is very impressive. This Headset gives a Bass similar to the Bass produced by a woofer. The Treble in Lows, Mids, and Highs is also very bright and clear. You can easily understand the vocals in the music. It gives sound isolation to the user from the outside world. But there can be a leakage of sound if the listener is in a peaceful environment. The sound quality, in general, is marvelous. And can be used for gaming.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good Comfort and Durability
• Impressive Bass and Sound Quality
• Lightweight
• 40 hours long battery life
• Fast Charging
• Wireless

Cons

• Sound Leakage problems

Features

• Frequency Response: 5 to 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Connection: Bluetooth/ 3.5 mm wired Aux (included in the box)
• Weight: 290 grams
• Battery life: 40 hours
• Headphone type: Over-ear
• Other: HiFi
• Skullcandy Crusher features a built-in Mic, which has somewhat good capture quality. You can use them for attending phone calls or in-game voice chats. But I wouldn't recommend using them for recording or streaming.
• The Skullcandy Crusher gives 40 hours of extended battery life on a full charge. The charging speed of this thing is impressive. Only 20 minutes of charge can last 5 hours.
• It comes in different unique colors for the same price.

RGB All-rounder Gaming Headset: JBL Quantum 400

JBL Quantum 400 can be said as a flagship headset. The headset is made up of durable and very flexible plastic material. The headband can be stretched straight without any risk of breaking. There is a JBL logo on the top of the headband. There is also a JBL watermark on the sides of both earcups that has RGB in them, and their color can be changed through JBL Quantum Software. There is a rotatable, non-detachable Mic attached. The earcups can be rotated.

There is a control area at the bottom of the right earcup. You can adjust the volume and switch between Mic Mute. A third slider button allows you to change the balance between the Voice chats and Game volume, which makes it a cool feature.

The Headset itself is lightweight and puts minimum to no stress on the user's head. The headband is quite retractable and can be adjusted accordingly. There is also a soft cushioning at the bottom of the headband. The ear cups are equipped with plush memory foam giving long-lasting comfort to the user. In general, the headphones can provide long, comfortable gaming sessions to its user.

In terms of sound, JBL Quantum 400 features surround sound. There is good accuracy in locating the source of the sound produced. The sound produced through this headset is very immersive and give an excellent experience to its user. The sound is clear, bright, and crispy. Furthermore, The Bass is also outstanding and gives good vibes to the listener. In general, the sound quality is very satisfying.

JBL Quantum 400 features a retractable, non-detachable Mic. You can mute the Mic by either pulling it up or muting the switch at the bottom of the earcup. The capture quality of the Mic is the best. The Headset itself is Discord Certified. You can use it for your Discord chats, recording, and even streaming.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Best All-Rounder
• Good Comfort and Durability
• Excellent Sound Quality
• Good Mic Quality
• Input through Detachable 3.5 mm or USB input.

Cons

• Non-Detachable Mic

Features

• Frequency Response: 20 to 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Drivers: 50 mm
• Surround Sound: Yes
• Connection: 3.5 mm Aux Cable or Through USB input
• Weight: 280 grams
• This Headphone is the best allrounder. And supports multiple platforms that are PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mobile Devices. JBL Quantum 400 is recommended for FPS and MOBA gamers

Budget Studio Headphone For Gaming: Sennheiser HD280PRO

Sennheiser's HD280Pro is a full black-colored headphone. These Closed-back, over-ear headphones are very flexible like most excellent headsets and can withstand a reasonable period with you. The headphones are foldable, and the earcups are rotatable. This Headphone has a plastic body; however, it is very durable (more than many others). It comes with a non-detachable 3.5 mm jack cable. The headphones are also lightweight.

To be honest, these headphones are very comfortable (like top-notch headphones). This Headphone is loaded with a cushion to give you proper comfort. Furthermore, this set can be worn for a long time, making it useful for studio-based work (like mixing). The best thing about this Headphone is that you can swap the ear cushions and headband cushions with new ones if the old ones are worn out. In general, These are the best in comfort for that price range.

Sennheiser HD280PRO is made for work like mixing. That's why Sennheiser put a lot of effort into good sound quality. The Mids, Bass, Treble, and Highs are incredibly pleasant to satisfy Expert Audio Designers. This Headphone isolates you from the outside world to focus on your work with more efficiency. In general, the audio quality is best for audio expert workers.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Best at Comfort and Durability
• A broad range of Frequency Response
• Best Sound quality for studio workers
• Replaceable ear and headband cushions

Cons

• Non-detachable Cable
• No Microphone

Features

• Frequency Response: 8 to 25,000 Hz
• Impedance: 64 ohms
• Cable Length: 1.3 m coiled cable
• Jack: 3.5 mm
• Weight: 280 grams
• The cable is not detachable; however, it is replaceable if you can work with the circuits.

Best Gaming Headset: HyperX Cloud II

Starting with the design, HyperX Cloud II has metal arms attached to plastic earcups and a headband. The helmet of the set is adjustable. However, there is no rotation in the earcups. Like many other headsets, HyperX Cloud II is also very flexible, and with this build, this Headphone can last a very long time in terms of durability. There is a HyperX logo on the outside of both earcups. There is wire attaching both earcups that can be seen. The headset is available in 2 different colors: Red and Grey

The HyperX Cloud II has a padding of really soft material cushion at the bottom of the headband. For the ear cushions, the HyperX provides two types of cushions (included in the box). One is Velvet material cushions, and the other is Pleather material cushions. Both are comfortable, but I would highly recommend the leather ones. Putting it all together, HyperX Cloud II is a very comfortable headset.

HyperX Cloud II uses 53 mm drivers that give immersive sound quality to the listener. This Headphone supports 7.1 surround sound, which means that a gamer can quickly locate their enemy's position by hearing their movements. Making them the best headset for streaming. The sound quality of these Headphones is immersive and gives quite a good feel for the game or music. The Bass in this Headphone is also imposing. The overall sound is bright and colorful.

HyperX Cloud II comes with a detachable noise-canceling mic. The capture quality of the mic is outstanding. You can use it for Discord chats, streaming, or recording. The headset itself is Discord verified. All these features qualify this headset to be our top pick on the best headset for streaming.

You can also check our detailed comparison between HyperX Cloud 2 and JBL Quantum 400.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Best at Durability
• Good Comfort
• Immersive Sound
• Good Microphone
• 7.1 Surround Sound
• Multiple Platforms supported

Cons

• Not Wireless
• Little Heavy

Features

• Frequency Response: 15 to 25,000 Hz
• Impedance: 60 ohms
• Connection: 3.5 mm/ USB amp
• Cable Length: 1 m/ 2 m extension
• Weight: 320 grams
• Surround Sound: Yes
• This Headphone comes with a separate portable Amplifier that step-ups the sound quality of the headset. You can use it by plugging the Headphone's 3.5 mm jack into the Amp. And then connect the Amp to the PC or Playstation through a USB port. The amp has a control area on which you can mute the mic and control the volume.
• The Headset can be used on multiple platforms like PC, Playstation, Xbox, Nintendo, or Mobile devices; However, the amp can only be used on PC or Playstation

Gaming Headset: Razer BlackShark V2 X

In terms of design, Razer BlackShark V2 X is made up of durable plastic material, with excellent flexibility in the headset (but I would not recommend doing that). The arm connecting the earcups to the headband is metal. The headphone itself is adjustable, so you don't have to worry about fit. There is also a company branding at the top of the headband and the sides of both earcups.

Earcups are rotatable. There is also a Mic mute switch at the bottom of the right earcup.

As far as comfort, Razer BlackShark V2 X does a tremendous job. The whole headband is covered with a soft plush material cushion. The earcups have significant plush material cushioning and the silk at the outside of both ear cushions so you won't feel any discomfort or ear sweatiness.

The headset is super lightweight and restrains from putting any stress on your head or ears. And you can wear them for an extended period without any discomfort.

Razer BlackShark V2 X comes with 7.1 Surround Sound, which means it will be relatively easy for you to locate your enemies position the games. The frequency range with these headphones is extensive, which gives an extra factor of details to the sound you are hearing. The Bass with these headphones is quite impressive as well.

The RazerShark V2 X gives an immersive feel of the game you are playing. These headphones also use 50 mm, drivers, so you are getting a full top-notch sound quality at this price range. Furthermore, this headset is used by many professional CS: GO players.

The Microphone with Razer BlackShark V2 X is non-detachable and comes with a windshield. Mic's capture quality is excellent and will be unique for communicating with your teammates via Discord or any other Voice-chats.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good at comfort and durability
• 7.1 Surround Sound and good Bass
• Good Microphone
• Wide Frequency Range

Cons

• Not Wireless
• Non-detachable cable
• Non-detachable Mic

Features

• Frequency Response: 12 to 28,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Drivers: 50 mm TriForce
• Connection: Wired
• Jack: 3.5 mm
• Cable Length: 1.3 m
• Weight: 240 grams
• Surround Sound: Yes
• The cable with Razer BlackShark V2 X is not detachable, So don't break it. However, the cable's quality is good and will last a tremendous amount of time without breaking.
• This headphone supports multiple platforms, that is Xbox, Playstation, PC, Nintendo, and Mobile Devices.

Studio Headphones For Gaming: Sony MDR7506

The Sony MDR7506 has a retro design with a black color finish. The headset is made up of plastic, which is durable. However, I would recommend using them with care. There is also company branding on the top of the headband. The headphones themselves are foldable by pushing the earcups upwards and can be taken anywhere without any problem. The arm of the headset is of metal material. The earcups are rotatable (upwards/downwards).

The padding at the bottom of the headband is of soft material, and the headset is also lightweight, which gives excellent long-lasting comfort to the head. The earcups have soft cushioning; however, they can make your ear a little sweaty in hot weather. The ear cushions are replaceable. The headset is quite comfortable and can be worn for a long session without any problem. But you can feel a little ear pressing if the headset is new.

Sony MDR7506 uses a 40 mm neodymium driver to give immersive sound. However, it has a rated impedance of 63 ohms, which means it can be a problem powering them up in low-end Mobile devices. They have an excellent natural sound with good Bass, Treble, Highs, and Mids suitable for monitoring the audio while recording. It can be used for gaming because of its wide frequency range.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good Comfort and Durability
• Excellent Sound Quality for Studio workers and gamers
• Good Natural Bass
• Wide range of Frequency

Cons

• Non-detachable Cord
• No Microphone

Features

• Frequency Response: 10 to 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 63 ohms
• Drivers: 40 mm Neodymium
• Cable Length: 3 m
• Jack: 3.5 mm
• Weight: 230 g
• The cord is not detachable, so don't break it. The Cord is foiled, as seen in the picture above.
• Sony MDR 7506 uses a 3.5 mm jack.

Gaming/Monitoring Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x

This Headphone has a black plastic finish. For my personal preference, this Headphone looks excellent. The headband is adjustable. There is also a company branding at the top of its headband. The logo can be seen on the outsides for both earcups. And of course, there is also an up and down movement in the earcups. The headset is flexible and very durable. It can last a long time with typical daily usage.

They are also great for portable use because they are foldable.

ATH-M30xuses professional-grade material; everything from a headband to earcups has a gentle plush foam that gives significantly excellent support to both the head and the ears. The earcups sit perfectly on the ears. The Headphone itself is very lightweight that adds another plus to the comfortability. You can wear them a whole, without any discomfort. They even sit perfectly if you wear glasses with them.

Now let's start with the Bass. They have an imposing bass. These headphone's sound quality is balanced and has very detailed sound, especially in the Mids give you sharp details. The Sound quality, in general, is apparent and neutral, good for mixing or monitoring. I would say that the sound quality in this Headphone is mindblowing like you will hear your music clearer and listen to things in your music that you never heard before.

ATH-M30x uses 40 mm drivers and has a frequency response of 15 to 20,000 Hz, which means you can use them for gaming or just listening to music as well. It offers excellent sound isolation.

Features

• Frequency Response: 15 to 20,000 Hz
• Impedance: 47 ohms
• Drivers: 40 mm
• Cable Length: 3 m
• Weight: 220 grams
• Type: Closed-back, Over-ear
• The cord with these headphones is non-detachable with a gold 3.5 mm jack.
• You can use them for competitive gaming as well. Just pair them with a good microphone.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Best Comfort and Durability
• Excellent Sound
• Allrounder for Studio work and gaming
• Long Cable
• Lightweight

Cons

• Non-detachable cable
• No Microphone

Closed-Back for Gaming: Status Audio CB-1

In terms of design, Status Audio CB-1 has a pretty decent look. They are made up of durable plastic. The rings around the earcups are of metal. The headband is adjustable, and earcups are rotatable. There is no company branding on these headphones, and they are simply clean and decent.

Status Audio CB-1 is very durable, and it can last more than 1.5 years with daily usage. So, in general, you don't have to worry about them being durable.

There is a cushioning of very soft and comfortable material at the bottom of the headband, So you are not going to feel any stress on top of your head.

The cushions on the earcups of Status Audio CB-1 are huge and very soft. You can wear them for more than 4 hours without any discomfort or ear sweatiness.

There is no pressing on the ear while wearing them. Status Audio CB-1 fits on your head correctly, even if you are wearing glasses with any problem.

Status Audio CB-1 is made for Recording, Mixing, and Sound Production purposes. So the quality of sound is not that colorful like we get in other headphones made for listening to music and gaming. Status Audio CB-1 has a flat sound in Lows, Mids, Highs, Treble, and Bass. The sound has all the details required by professional sound designers to recognize the music and distortion sounds better while editing.

You are going to hear the pure sound from them the way they were recorded. They come with 50 mm neodymium speakers, so you are getting good quality for your price.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good Comfort and Durability
• Amazing Sound Quality
• Good quality to price ratio
• Closed-back, Over-ear Headphone
• Wide Frequency Range
• Detachable Cable

Cons

• No Microphone
• Sound not made for gaming

Features

• Frequency Response: 15 to 30,000 Hz
• Impedance: 32 ohms
• Connection: Wired
• Jack: 3.5 mm
• Drivers: 50 mm Neodymium
• Cable Length: 3 m + Coiled cable
• Weight: 374 grams
• They are Closed-back, Over-ear headphones, good for Studio-based work.
• They feature a detachable and replaceable cable. There are two cables included with the headset, One coiled and one standard.
• You also get a quarter-inch gold adapter included in the package.
• There is NO MICROPHONE in this headphone.

Wireless Headset: Skullcandy Hesh 2

Skullcandy Hesh 2 has an attractive, neat, and decent design. The headphone is made of plastic, but you don't have to worry about them getting damaged. They are very durable.

In terms of design, Skullcandy Hesh 2 has a black color finish; however, it comes in different colors. The earcups rotate upside and downside to give you a proper fit. The headband is adjustable, and it can fit most of the head sizes. There is also a company branding on the sides of both arms that gives a nice touch to the headphones.

Skullcandy Hesh 2 features padding to soft material cushions at both the bottom of the headband and earcups. They don't put any stress on your ear and head. You can wear them for a long session, let's say during watching movies, jogging, working out. And they won't fall off. In general, These headphones are comfortable.

The sound quality, in general, is good. There is a right presence of lows, mids, and highs with good Bass and Treble. These headphones' sound is neat and precise, with more detail to sound, suitable for listening to music. At this price range, I would say the quality is fantastic.

Skullcandy Hesh 2 comes with a built-in Microphone good enough to answer your Mobile phone calls. The capture quality of headphones, in general, is satisfying.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Good Comfort and Durable
• Sound Quality
• Wireless
• Somewhat good Mic
• 15 hours of battery life and 2 hours to charge fully.

Cons

• Sound quality can be improved

Features

• • Frequency Response : Not Specified
  • Impedance: 35 ohms
  • Drivers: 50 mm
  • Connection: Wireless and AUX cable
  • Battery Life: 15 hours
  • Weight: 180 grams
  • Cable: AUX (for physical connection) + USB cable (for charging)
  • The headphone has a playtime of 15 hours and can be fully recharged in only 2.5 hours.
  • The headphone connects through Bluetooth.
  • There is a button at the bottom of the left earcup to turn-on and pair your headphone. You can also control the volume and attend phone calls from the buttons in that area.
  • And at the bottom of the right earcup, there are two plugs-one for charging and the other for AUX cable.
  • The AUX cable and Charging cable are provided with the box.

Honorable Mentions

COWIN E7

• Excellent Comfort and Durable.
• The sound quality is good.
• The microphone is suitable for communicating.
• Deep Bass
• Wireless

I would rate them 9/10

TaoTronics Hybrid

• Good at Comfort and very Durable headsets.
• The sound quality is excellent.
• Built-in good Microphone.
• Thirty-five hours of battery life.
• Wireless

I would rate them 10/10

Buy on Walmart

SteelSeries Arctis 5 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X v2.0 Surround - Walmart Link

HyperX Cloud Flight - Wireless Gaming Headset, Long Lasting Battery up to 30 Hours, - Walmart Link

CORSAIR Void PRO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset - Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Headphones for PC - Walmart Link

Razer Kraken Tournament Edition THX 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset: Retractable Noise - Walmart Link

Logitech G433 7.1 Wired Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X 7.1 Surround for PC, PS4, - Walmart Link

Razer BlackShark V2 X - Walmart Link

Buy on eBay

SteelSeries Arctis 5 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X v2.0 Surround - eBay Link

HyperX Cloud Flight - Wireless Gaming Headset, Long Lasting Battery up to 30 Hours, - eBay Link

CORSAIR Void PRO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset - Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Headphones for PC - eBay Link

Razer Kraken Tournament Edition THX 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset: Retractable Noise - eBay Link

Logitech G433 7.1 Wired Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone: X 7.1 Surround for PC, PS4, - eBay Link

Razer BlackShark V2 X - eBay Link

Conclusion

We have features of some good headphones that lie under 100 dollars mark. These headphones were worth mentioning in this article, and I would say that all of these headphones are worth trying.

With that being said, THANKS TO YOU if you made it that far. If you happen to find any mistake in this article or if you think any information above is misleading, or maybe you have any suggestions, then feel free to contact me from here or leave a comment down below. I would be delighted to receive feedback, even if they are bad.

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