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Considering a Sennheiser headset for gaming in 2022? A wise move, particularly if you’re after some top-quality game audio. Built on Sennheiser’s premium audio pedigree and its long history in quality sound, Sennheiser gaming headsets are some of the most qualified to use the mantle of ‘superior gaming audio’.
First off there is a key bit of housekeeping to make you aware of: Sennheiser headsets will now be sold under the EPOS brand name. After a de-merger in 2020 (explained here), the products were sold under the ‘EPOS | Sennheiser’ mantle, but now, if you’re looking for a Sennheiser gaming headset, you’ll actually be purchasing an EPOS gaming headset in the end. Do not let this put you off in any way, however: the Sennheiser quality and reputation remain, and is enhanced through EPOS’s input. As a result, some of these models are still – and will become – some of the best gaming headsets.
Anyway, while Sennheiser gaming headsets – and EPOS gaming headsets, for that matter, now – are not the flashiest or most feature-filled products on the market they benefit from being made by and for audio purists who want gaming audio execution matched by none. The design and build oozes quality, too; what’s the point of great sound if you can’t be comfortable wearing the headset? Plus, they’ll last for ages with that solid design and build, their audio quality is timeless, and with some amazing wireless entries to complement wired, multi-device headsets, there’s a healthy range to pick from.
The best Sennheiser headsets for gaming 2022
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1. EPOS | Sennheiser GSP 370
The best Sennheiser gaming headset overall
Specifications
Acoustic design: Semi-open back; around earCable length: wireless; 1.5m charging cableWeight: 9.9ozCompatibility: PS4, PC, Mac
Reasons to buy
+Some of the best game audio ever+Incredible battery life+Sennheiser quality through and through
Reasons to avoid
-‘Only’ compatible with PS4, PC, and Mac
The Sennheiser GSP 370 headset is the best I have reviewed on GamesRadar+ bar none. The quality is here in absolute bucketloads, and it’s a true aligning of the ‘headset factor’ stars; every element that makes up a premium device combines in the GSP 370 Sennheiser gaming headset.
In short, and starting from the top: the sound quality is pure Sennheiser goodness of the highest order, detailed, clear, rich, and multi-leveled; the build quality and design is solid, robust and a great weight for a wireless headset meant to be worn for hours at a time, with perfectly-fitting earcups that actually block out exterior noise by design; the Bluetooth connectivity is reliable and solid; and the battery life is genuinely incredible (I clocked it at nearly 100-hours). It’s just a shame its compatibility doesn’t stretch beyond PC, Mac, and PS4.
The price tag is very much in the premium headset range, though, which means it’s one to save up for – but it’s not unusual to see other premium headsets comfortably above three figures (think of the best Razer headsets (opens in new tab), for example). However, the Sennheiser GSP 370 headset goes pretty much the whole way to justify this price point and if you get it, you will not look back. Seriously, if, you’re looking for one of the best PS4 headsets or best PS5 headsets measured by almost any metric, then you should go for the GSP 370s.
- Read more: Sennheiser GSP 370 review (opens in new tab)
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2. EPOS | Sennheiser GSP 300
The best value Sennheiser headset
Specifications
Acoustic design: Closed-acoustic, over-earCable length: 2mWeight: 10.2ozCompatibility: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mobile, Mac
Reasons to buy
+Sennheiser-quality audio+Excellently clear mic+Comfy+Affordable (for Sennheiser)
Reasons to avoid
-No chat/game audio balancer-Limited features-Design is a bit loose/wobbly
The GSP 300 headset is a great starting point for those looking to get into Sennheiser gaming headsets – but one that can also stand in its own right given the quality, and value in particular, that it offers. As I said in my review (opens in new tab), “getting a Sennheiser-quality headset like this, at this price point, and with this device-versatility, is an excellent proposition and one that is easy to recommend”.
Thus, if you’re really keen to get some Sennheiser audio quality into your setup but can’t stretch to the larger price tags of the more premium headsets, then the GSP 300 is the right choice. Its compatibility with every device is a major plus, while it retains the Sennheiser excellence in audio (detailed sound, excellent surround/directional accuracy, and great overall richness). Its microphone is good too, though this won’t be great for mobile players or for the commute as the mic is non-detachable and a little wobbly on the design front. The latter being a little weak point on the headset overall, actually, as it feels a bit wobbly in the hands.
In an ideal world, it’d be nice to have some more features, but this is a more entry-to-mid range headset, and the sheer bang for buck value cannot be denied nonetheless.
- Read more: Sennheiser GSP 300 review (opens in new tab)
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3. EPOS | Sennheiser GSP 500
A premium Sennheiser headset with a best-in-class mic
Specifications
Acoustic design: Around-earCable length: 1.5mWeight: 12.6ozCompatibility: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Mobile, Mac
Reasons to buy
+Great mic+Excellent design and build
Reasons to avoid
-Bass is a bit thin
While it’s not massively dissimilar to the GSP 300 headset above, the GSP 500 does manage to distinguish itself in some key areas. First, the microphone is excellent. Really excellent. As soon as I started using it, my teammates commented on the quality and clarity of it.
On that note, the presentation of teammates’ voice audio is also great in the GSP 500s and better than the 300s overall – voices can be difficult for gaming headsets to master, but the GSP 500 is one of the best Sennheiser gaming headsets for this.
The design is similar to the 300s, sure, but the build quality is also great and worthy of the price tag; it’s excellently solid, robust, and clamps to your head and ears incredibly comfortably. Even the suede-y ear cups are lovely. And on top of that, you of course get premium Sennheiser audio quality to go with it.
The downside? The bass is a little lacking, which is a shame, but also and just about a forgivable compromise given the quality elsewhere. You’ll also be able to adapt, personalize, and enhance the GSP 500s if you use the headset in combination with one of the external sound cards available – the GSX 1200 Pro (opens in new tab), particularly, and the new EPOS | Sennheiser GSX 300 (opens in new tab) (both only compatible with PC and Mac).
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4. EPOS | Sennheiser GSP 670
The best premium Sennheiser headset
Specifications
Acoustic design: Around-earCable length: WirelessWeight: 14oz / 398gCompatibility: PC, PS4
Reasons to buy
+Truly brilliant sound quality+Exquisite range of audio and detail+Excellent design and fit+Quality mic
Reasons to avoid
-Incredibly expensive-No designated chat/in-game audio balancer
Although the GSP 370s make it somewhat hard to truly, truly go for the more expensive 670, if you’re after supreme Sennheiser quality, then this is the headset for you. Its performance across games of any stripe, as well as media, is supreme. In any game, it doesn’t matter what’s going on or what the scenario or surroundings are, the GSP 670s will give you world-beating audio clarity, depth, breadth, and detail.
The price tag is a bit of a stumbling point – again, particularly when taking the 370s into consideration. However, if there is ever a sale price or discount (like our price-finding software will display here) then this would be a great acquisition. The lack of that killer feature, balancing between chat and in-game audio, is a bit of a pain on PS4, but on PC can be overcome easily enough.
All in, the fact remains that the GSP 670 is one of the best Sennheiser gaming headsets – and a seriously excellent gaming headset, period.
- Read more: Sennheiser GSP 670 review (opens in new tab)
5. EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid earbuds
The best Sennheiser and EPOS gaming earbuds
Specifications
Battery life: 20 hoursConnection: Low-latency BluetoothNoise cancelling: No (Noise isolating instead)Weight: 384g (total package weight)Compatibility: Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, PC, MobileMic: Yes; built-in, dual microphone
Reasons to buy
+Impressive sound +Versatile connectivity +Comfortable fit +Premium feel+Excellent battery life
Reasons to avoid
-Microphone won’t work with dongle
The EPOS GTW 70 Hybrid wireless gaming earbuds focus on offering a high-end audio experience for Switch and mobile gaming.
These earbuds boast the sort of audio quality you’d expect from the team at EPOS, whose hardware is on our top gaming headsets list, with deep bass, rich mid-tones, and fantastic directional audio making them as impressive playing games on your Switch or PS5 as they are listening to your favourite tunes through your phone. Plus, a charging case comes with the GTW 70 Hybrid that can give the earbuds up to a total of 20 hours of battery life.
They come with a USB-C dongle, allowing you to plug them into your Nintendo Switch and PS5, as well as a cable that will allow you to plug the dongle into a PS4, for example. On top of that, they also support Bluetooth, so you can sync them with any device that supports it.
It’s worth noting that while they do come with an in-built microphone, this only works when you’re connected through Bluetooth – not the USB-C dongle. That’s because the dongle is focused on providing low-latency audio, so there is minimal disruption between what’s happening in your game and what you’re hearing. However, it does mean that you won’t be able to communicate with team-mates online.
Read more: EPOS GTW 270 Hybrid 70 review
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6. EPOS H3
A solid mid-entry EPOS gaming headset with Sennheiser traits
Specifications
Acoustic design: Closed backCable length: 2mWeight: 10oz (283g)Compatibility: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Mac, Mobile
Reasons to buy
+Multi-platform+Grown-up looks+Great stereo spread
Reasons to avoid
-Finish feels a bit plasticky for the price-Not GSP-grade audio
If you never bought a Sennheiser gaming headset but watched slightly perplexed as the pro audio company released collab models with Epos and then receded entirely, leaving the latter to produce revised versions of its existing range, you’ve probably got some questions.
First and foremost: Epos hasn’t magically squeezed a top-end GSP headset into a lower price point. The H3s are wired and connect via either separate audio and mic 3.5mm jacks, or a combined 3.5mm input for mobile devices.
Controls are limited to a mic mute on the boom arm and a volume dial on the earcup, and that befits a clean, black and white aesthetic that feels pleasingly grown-up for the gaming market. There’s plenty of cushioning around the earcups, and that helps counteract a strong clamping force. It does feel cheaper than its price point though, due to heavy use of plastic.
In audio terms it’s very much a closed-back setup – the earcups sit very snug, so the drivers can pump out the low end in a sealed chamber and deliver some power, while highs aren’t fighting room noise. There’s more artifice here than in Senny’s exceptionally clean-sounding GSPs, but then it is a cheaper model. We love the stereo spread though – games really benefit from its spacious sound stage, and if you play a lot of online shooters that can yield some advantages.
Read more: EPOS H3 review
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EPOS | Sennheiser Game Zero
A brilliant all rounder
Specifications
Acoustic design: Closed-acoustic, over earCable length: 9.8ft / 3mWeight: 10.5oz / 300gCompatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile
Reasons to buy
+Comfy+Built to last+Tight, clear sound
Reasons to avoid
-Lacking in bass
The Game Zero headset sits in that comfortable middle ground between the GSP 300 and the GSP 370, offering another excellent mid-range option for people looking to spend a little more cash overall on a wired, traditional headset. They retain the same excellent over-ear closed-back design, but with a slightly more “classic” gamer aesthetic overall. Hints of red break up the usual matte black finish, although they’re still on point with the Sennheiser design and subsequently still look the business.
Long, drawn-out gaming sessions aren’t a hassle at all with these thanks to their generously padded, well-spaced ear cups and they present an overall build that’s solid and definitely built to last.
Performance-wise, the Game Zero is superbly clear sounding, with the closed-back design offering some excellent passive isolation and the mic being close to perfect as well. Some might find these a little lacking on the bass side, however, which unfortunately limits them slightly for people looking for that general use, gaming plus music headset.
Read more: EPOS | Sennheiser Game Zero review
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Sennheiser Game One
A premium audio Sennheiser headset
Specifications
Acoustic design: Around earCable length: 9.8ft / 3mWeight: 10.5oz / 300gCompatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile
Reasons to buy
+Powerful audio quality+Comfortable design+Wide compatibility
Reasons to avoid
-Lacking features expected at this price point
It’s easy to believe that the Game One headset comes from a brand with headphones in music studios across the world. Sennheiser is well known for making incredibly well-balanced headsets capable of reproducing audio exactly how it was meant to be heard. The same is true for this Sennheiser gaming headset.
From raging soundtracks to the incredibly detailed soundscapes of wide-open spaces, the audio coming through these incredibly comfortable velour cups is clear and detailed, across all ranges. That makes the Game Ones perfect for those looking for premium audio in their games and their music. However, it’s a little disappointing that there’s no noise cancellation whatsoever here, and a limited mic that may feel frustrating once you’ve put this much money on the table.
That stripped back approach does allow for that boosted audio quality, however, a design ethos that seems to have made its way to the physical build on the headset itself. There are no strobing RGB effects here, or futuristic shapes and effects – just a simple open back black headset with a striking red almost chrome accent running through it. It’s a subtle look, for sure, but one that music lovers will feel just as comfortable donning outside the house as well.
Read more: EPOS | Sennheiser Game One review
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Sennheiser GSP 600
A king of comfort and audio roundness – for a price
Specifications
Acoustic design: Around earCable length: 8.2ft / 2.5mWeight: 13.9oz / 395gCompatibility: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile
Reasons to buy
+Adjustable headband tension+Top quality materials+Powerful sound+Restrained look
Reasons to avoid
-Weak mic-3.5mm split cable
Sennheiser has 70 years of skin in the game when it comes to delivering top-notch audio, and the company’s foray into gaming headsets is testament to that experience. The GSP 600 slots in just below the 670 in their hierarchy and certainly isn’t cheap, but it’s full of materials and finishes that make you feel like you’re getting the VIP treatment. The satisfying weight to the volume dial on the right earcup, and the ‘click’ of the mic arm when it mutes – well, they’re basically worth the money alone.
It’s not terribly forward-thinking, offering a braided cable with only 3.5mm split cables and no inline remote, but put up with that and you get a fantastic stereo spread and long-term comfort thanks to a nifty adjustable headband tension system.
Read more: Sennheiser GSP 600 review
If you’re interested in a headset from a top brand and want to continue your research then you should check out our Razer headset (opens in new tab)guide. Immediately.
