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Headphones for gaming

Wired, so there is no wireless lag, and mostly closed and over-ear for long sessions.

Ordered by how well each pair's design fits the job, then by owners' scores once enough owners have rated — never by who pays. Prices are the makers' list prices. Adjust it in the finder →

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   01  Audio-Technica · List $159ATH-M50x

   • The lowest list price of these picks
   • Folds for travel

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   02  Austrian Audio · List $349Hi-X55

   • Folds for travel

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   03  Beyerdynamic · List $320DT 700 PRO X

   • Wired: no wireless lag in a game

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   04  Beyerdynamic · List $1,000T5 (3rd generation)

   • Wired: no wireless lag in a game

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5. 05  Final AudioSonorous X

   • Wired: no wireless lag in a game

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   06  Kennerton · List $850Magni

   • Wired: no wireless lag in a game

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   07  Meze Audio99 Classics

   • The lightest here, at 260 g

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   08  Audeze · List $1,199LCD-X

   • Planar magnetic drivers

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   09  Audeze · List $399MM-100

   • Planar magnetic drivers

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    10  Beyerdynamic · List $320DT 900 PRO X

    • Wired: no wireless lag in a game

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