No competitive game demands more from headpsets than FPS games, not even music games require such professional standards. Today, CS2HOT brings you the top 5 headpsets most recommended by CS2 & CSGO pros! This time, there are finally some consumer-grade products included!
What Kind of Headpsets Suit CS2 & CSGO?
Generally speaking, headpsets used in CS2 & CSGO are often called headsets, as most come with a microphone. In a game with a short TTK (Time to Kill), you must communicate with your teammates immediately, whether to throw a flashbang or rush out to finish off opponents. Good communication directly impacts your performance in the game.
A great CS2 and CSGO headset doesn’t need to sound perfect. I’ve played CSGO with thousands of dollars worth of headphones better suited for hip-hop music, and it felt like attending a rock concert after a game – the bass was crushing. But in CSGO and CS2, you only need to hear the essentials: what weapons the enemy is using, how many people are running through the tunnels, the initial bounce of a grenade, and so on.
Finally, and just as importantly, you need a headset that works for you. Different people have different preferences, and if you’re going to be playing for hours, you need to make sure the headset is comfortable to wear and doesn’t put too much pressure on your head.
Comfort is crucial. It’s hard to sit for hours listening to music with a headset on, but it’s easy to do so when playing CS2 and CSGO, so uncomfortable headsets won’t be on our list.
HyperX Cloud II
For many years, this has been considered the “industry standard” headset. It has earned this reputation due to its reliable build quality, comfortable design, and affordable price. The CS2HOT editor also uses this headset because it’s truly affordable and comfortable to wear.
Pros:
- Durable quality
- Affordable price
- Recognized by the market and users
Cons:
- Basic features
- Microphone is prone to breaking
- Sound quality is not outstanding
Specs
| Type | Closed-Back |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Cable Length | 300cm |
| Noise Cancelling | No |
| Microphone | Detachable |
| Weight | 320g |
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LOGITECH G PRO X HEADSET
The wired version of the G Pro X is an outstanding device, offering superior sound quality, ultimate comfort, and an industry-leading microphone, all rolled into a sleek and attractive design.
Pros.
- Excellent microphone
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Material is tough
Cons
- Most of the features are software-dependent, making it less suitable for next-gen consoles
Specs
| Type | Closed-Back |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Cable Length | 200cm |
| Noise Cancelling | No |
| Microphone | Detachable |
| Weight | 338g |
Use of professional players
Logitech G Pro X 2 LIGHTSPEED
The Logitech G Pro X 2 LIGHTSPEED headset may look exactly the same as the previous G Pro X headset, but internally some very interesting changes have been made.The X2 is the first gaming headset to feature graphene drivers compared to its predecessor, which significantly improves the sound quality.
In addition to offering a high-end audio configuration, the positional sound is excellent, making this headset a great choice for gaming. It also supports dual connectivity and has a 50-hour in-game battery life.
Pros.
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable to wear
- 2 types of ear cups available
- Perfect wireless performance
- Excellent quality
- 50 hours of battery life
Cons
- Relatively expensive
- Equalizer is average
Specs
| Type | Closed-Back |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wireless |
| Noise Cancelling | No |
| Microphone | Detachable |
| Weight | 331g |
Use of professional players
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
Razer wouldn’t really be our first choice in the headset space. But this Black Shark V2 PRO has all the characteristics of a perfect wireless gaming headset. Instead of calling him Black Shark, this look should be called Black Warrior, it’s simply awesome!
Pros.
- Longest wireless reception range ever used
- Extremely long headphone life (70 hours)
- Excellent sound quality
- Great microphone
- Great weight
- Very comfortable to wear
Cons
- Pricey
- Breathability of the headset needs to be improved
- Software has some bugs
Specs
| Type | Closed-Back |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wireless |
| Noise Cancelling | No |
| Microphone | Detachable |
| Weight | 320g |
Sennheiser GAME ZERO
A gaming headset from a veteran headset manufacturer. The sound quality can’t be beat, and the weight is 20 grams lighter than other headsets, so he’s basically good for anything that requires audio other than gaming. This is a big advantage of this headset.
Pros.
- Great sound quality
- Very lightweight
- Specially tuned for gaming
- Very good microphone
Cons
- Bass is cut down
- Microphone is not removable
Specs
| Type | Closed-Back |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Noise Cancelling | No |
| Microphone | Detachable |
| Weight | 300克 |
Use of professional players
To summarize
These headphones usually don’t have as many adjustable parameters as music headphones, but one thing they all have in common is that they all have excellent positional audio. The reason why so many closed headphones don’t come with noise cancellation is because pros usually also choose an in-ear noise-canceling headset as their noise-canceling device. That’s all we have to go on as the Pro Choice Most Popular Top 5 series, CS2HOT was going to do a monitor ranking but it’s pretty much the boring Zowie series and the prices don’t look a bit good at all.
Don’t forget to support this series with 3 in a row if you like it! We’ll recommend some entry-level peripherals for you in the future!
