Call of Duty’s Warzone 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, captivating players with its intense battles and fantastic audio-based gameplay. As any seasoned gamer knows, having the right equipment can make all the difference in gaining a competitive edge. Among the essential gaming gear, a high-quality headset stands out as a crucial component for a truly immersive experience on the virtual battlefield. You need to make sure you can hear your enemies’ footsteps creeping up on you so you have time to spin around and put them down with your sidearm. To help heighten your senses, we’ve put together a list of the best gaming headsets for CoD: Warzone 2.0.
The Best Gaming Headsets for Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Let’s delve into the world of modern gaming headsets. Whether you’re a sniper hunting for the perfect audio cues while you pick off targets, or a team player coordinating with your squad to leave the DMZ with the most loot, headset designed for Warzone 2.0 action and hearing footsteps can greatly enhance your gameplay.
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, Mobile | Key Features: Best noise isolation built-in among any headset on the market; Incredibly comfortable and versatile. | Price: 💰💰
Still among the greatest headsets for PC gaming all around, the Razer Blackshark V2 is the absolute best pick for any PC gamer who wants to improve their gameplay. It’s not bad for console players either, though Razer does employ a design for PC-first policy. Unlike many other headsets on the market, the design here is very stripped-back and minimalistic.
If you’re on PC, you will need to download Razer Synapse software to make use of features like surround sound and to play Warzone 2 on a professional level you’ll need to get a handle on every single bullet, footstep, or artillery strike that might be heading your way. The Razer Blackshark V2 is an excellent and stylish choice for this.
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch | Key Feature: Professional-grade mic software; Comfortable; G-Hub software is powerful on PC | Price: 💰💰💰
The Logitech G Pro X is solidly built and comfortable, with lots of options for customization. For example, players with glasses can swap the ear pads out for velour, offering a better seal on their ears than the leatherette cups. The biggest selling point of the Logitech G Pro X is the excellent G Hub suite of software that makes changing your settings a breeze. The Blue Voice technology cleans up your voice significantly, including settings like compression and noise reduction.
This headset is an excellent choice for PC gamers playing Warzone since only PC players can really make use of the true capabilities of the headset. Console gamers won’t have access to the G Hub software you really need to have installed to get the best audio performance from the Logitech G Pro X. For an extra hundred dollars you can upgrade to a wireless version.
Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S | Key Features: Great form factor and an excellent USB-C mic; Lots of ways to connect and control the mixers | Price: 💰💰💰
Corsair is well known for building beautiful and highly functional gear, and the Virtuoso is no exception to this. The classic Corsair LED lights pulse on the side of this stylish headset. Like many other manufacturers, Corsair pairs its headsets with proprietary audio mixing software. The surround sound and noise cancellation features on this headset are particularly excellent, making it a great pick for playing Warzone in noisier settings.
One of the biggest features toted by this headset is its “broadcast quality” microphone, and within the price range of the Virtuoso, there’s really nothing else like it. The mic is very clean and neutral in most settings, picking up your voice loud and clear when you need to tell your squad what’s going on.
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, Mobile | Key Features: Comfortable climate-control gel is great for hot environments; Powerful 50mm drivers give a great sound range. | Price: 💰
The Razer Kraken is a well-known and well-worn product that doesn’t break the bank. It does, however, let you break down your enemies in style. The mic is tightly controlled and works well in busy environments. It’s comfortable and the cooling gel inside the headset keeps you comfortable when the action gets hot.
This headset is fantastic for budget-minded gamers that want to up their game on a console. Console gamers need consistent, easy-to-use gear like a headset with a simple 9mm jack. The Razer Kraken gives you great performance all around without getting too complex.
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One | Key Features: Fantastic charging station; Moddable for a perfect fit; Super sleek look | Price: 💰💰💰💰
The A50 Headset is one of the most intimidating-looking headsets on this list, with a cybernetic form factor right at home with the near-future tech of Call of Duty. It comes with a base that doubles as a charging station, as these headphones are completely wireless with no option to plug them in. The sound on these can be modified via the “Astro Command Center”, at least if you’re using these headphones on an Xbox One or X/S.
They’re incredibly powerful, with the downside being a hefty price tag and their limited compatibility. They also can’t connect via Bluetooth. If you decide you love these headphones and want to enhance your experience, you can get better noise cancellation and comfort by picking up a mod kit that includes a synthetic leather headband and better cushions for your ears.
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One | Key Features: Versatile use cases; Turtle Beach App; customizable | Price: 💰💰
The Turtle Beach line of gaming accessories has become very popular among gaming tournaments and pro streamers in recent years. The Stealth 700 is part of their new line of headphones, offering great versatility by allowing you to connect with your gaming platform of choice either with an audio cable (not included) or via Bluetooth. The bass is strong and gives a good differentiation and rumble for the massive explosions happening around you in Warzone 2’s Al Mazrah.
Audio profiles are easily controlled via an app for the device, letting you dial them in to hear gunshots or footsteps more precisely. A downside to these headsets is that without owning a separate 9mm audio jack that you can use to link directly to your consoles, you’ll need to buy a console-specific version with its own dongle. Competition players also sometimes find that the mic on these doesn’t have quite as much clarity as others in very busy, loud rooms like an in-person gaming tournament.
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One | Key Features: Great surround sound; nice aluminum build; budget option with 7.1 surround sound | Price: 💰
This powerful headset comes with hardware-driven 7.1 virtual surround sound, helping you to triangulate gunfire from a long distance, and adding precision to the sound of footsteps as they creep up behind you. You can choose to turn the surround sound on, or off, via a button along the cable, which can also control your mic volume and headset volume. These headsets are made of high-quality aluminum, keeping them light but maintaining a modern look and feel.
The mic is detachable and comes with noise-canceling technology built right into it. At this point, the HyperX Cloud 2 has been on the market for almost an entire decade and has just recently started to drop in price below $99. So, it’s very possible you can get ahold of newer headsets for a similar price, but if you want to stick with a well-used mainstay or find a used one in excellent condition, this is a great pick.
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One | Key Features: Lightweight, easy to pack for travel | Price: 💰
Pro Tip: Keep a close eye on the Cloud Stinger model! HyperX offers a number of variations of the Cloud Stinger, including dedicated models for Xbox and PlayStation.
This is a decent pick for budget-minded console gamers seeking a headset with a good dynamic range. Perfect for plugging into console controllers, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is great for gamers on the go.
You can pick one of these up for less than $100, making it a great choice as a secondary traveling headset. The low range can be relatively weak, with big explosions perhaps being a little underwhelming. This one sneaks its way onto the bottom of our list mainly because of its good structure and price point compared to lesser headsets.
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