5 Best USB Headsets to Improve Your PC Audio Experience

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Although wireless gaming headsets come with their own advantages, there is something about the reliability and convenience of conventional UBS headsets that ensures a great audio experience every time. Rather than worrying about the range of Bluetooth technology or keeping a wireless headset’s battery constantly charged, you can simply plug and play to enjoy hours of gaming, music, streaming, or whatever you desire. Here are five examples of the best USB headsets to improve your audio experience.  

NUBWO PC Headset with noise-cancelling mic, 3.5mm/USB computer headset 

The NUBWO computer headset includes a control box containing an enhanced Digital Signal sound card, offering users a significantly improved audio experience for a relatively low price. Whether you are interested in using your USB headset for e-learning, music, or a casual gaming session, the adjustable noise-canceling boom mic helps to reduce interference from people speaking nearby or rapid keyboard clicking. Weighing in at a mere .11 pounds or 60 grams, this ultra-lightweight headset also includes the option to connect via USB and a detachable 3.5 mm cable jack for added flexibility. This headset also has inline control buttons which are easily intuited, including a clearly illuminated mute button to ensure your connections remain uninterrupted, buttons for call control, and volume and speaker adjustments. Offering a wide degree of compatibility for most PCs and Macs, users can connect this headset directly to either a desktop, laptop, or tablet device using either the USB or 3.5 mm cable jack as needed. 

Logitech H390 Wired USB stereo headset with noise-cancelling microphone 

If you are a dedicated Chromebook user looking for a USB headset to improve your audio setup, this model has been certified and tested to ensure compatibility with your PC. It should also be noted that in addition to this device being compatible with the Chrome OS USB port, it can also be used with any PC running MAC OS X (10.2.8 or later) USB port, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Being relatively lightweight at just under half a pound (7 oz), this unit features padded earcups and a headband for increased comfort over periods of extended use. Offering compatibility with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 ports, users can simply plug and play by inserting the USB jack into an appropriately equipped device. Users can also enjoy a rotating boom mic with noise cancelation technology to minimize background interference and inline controls for muting calls and adjusting the volume. 

Razer Blackshark V2 USB Soundcard Esports gaming headset 

When engaging in the fast-paced world of digital gaming, having the ability to communicate with your teammates easily and readily determine the enemies’ location can make the difference between victory and defeat. In the environment of competitive e-Sports, with the drone of your gaming PC and the roars of the onlooking crowd, having advanced passive noise cancelation technology combined with closed earcups and cushioning helps you block out distractions. In addition to connecting to a variety of PC using either USB 3.0 or a 3.5 mm audio jack, this unit includes a Razer HyperClear Cardioid Mic with USB Sound Card to customize your mic controls and voice capture as desired. This headset also includes THX Spatial Audio pinpoint positional accuracy to determine digital terrain and figure out the positions of the enemy team members more accurately, as well as Razer TriForce Titanium 50mm Drivers to provide improved audio performance. The headset also includes a leatherette covering, foam padding, and breathable fabric to increase user comfort.  

Jabra Evolve2 85 UC Wireless USB headphones with Link380a and stereo 

A unique USB headset that offers both wireless and wired options, this unit provides the user with the benefits of a UC-Certified headset. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, it means this headset has been tested successfully against all Unified Communications various platforms, including Cisco, Microsoft Teams, Avaya, Mitel, and many others. This device offers improved charging efficiency with a fifteen-minute charge time offering up to eight hours of continuous use as well as up to thirty-seven hours on a fully charged battery. The foldable boom arm mic can be completely concealed within the hosing of the headset itself for convenience, while leak-tolerant 40mm speakers provide consistent high-definition audio for games, music, VOIP calls, and much more. In addition to the headset, this unit comes with a Jabra Link 380 BT adapter, a 3.9ft or 1.2m USB-C to USB-A cable, a 3.9ft or 1.2m 3.5mm jack audio cable, a flight adapter, and a carrying case for storage. 

Bose QuietComfort 35 Series 2 USB gaming headset 

If you are looking for a USB headset that offers certification from professional gaming services, including TeamSpeak and Discord, this unit will ensure that your teammates, colleagues, or loved ones can hear your voice clearly in high-decibel environments. Should you feel like taking a break to enjoy some of your favorite music or streaming content, the headset includes an easily detachable gaming module with both a mute mic button and a boom mic that can be removed in moments. Users can also take advantage of the included PC controller desktop unit for master volume and cycling controls and “lifestyle mode,” which allows the headset’s built-in microphone to provide active noise cancelation in a variety of locations. This unit has also been optimized for use with virtual assistant apps such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa while in wireless mode, allowing for great freedom of movement without sacrificing productivity. 

These USB headsets will improve your PC audio experience by leaps and bounds. You should always ensure that any headset is both within your budget as well as being compatible with your existing PC. Failing to do so can lead to unnecessary costs and frustration.