ipaine
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So trying to figure out what to get for 2 different headsets for 2 different uses.
First would be for my son. He needs a replacement and his b-day is upcoming in a couple weeks. He has been using a HyperX cloud for years now and it is basically shot. I'm looking in the $100-125ish range. Could be wireless but wired is not a problem either.
I have looked at and considered these:
HyperX Cloud II wired -- $127
Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless -- $120
Steelseries Arctis 5 wired -- $125
Razer Blackshark V2 USB Wired -- $140
Razer BlackShark V2 X -- $60
Steelseries Arctis 1 -- $65
He really only needs it for gaming and chatting with friends on discord. Maybe a bit of school work too since uni is completely online now.
And then the other person wanting a new headset is me, but my use is different. I want a pair that I can have as wireless connected to my main machine and ideally connected to my work laptop either cabled or wireless/bluetooth. For work I am spending the majority of the day on the phone (over the work laptop) and need to have a really good mic. I am currently using my Corsair Void wireless and I know that people have issues hearing me properly.
I am willing to spend a bit more for mine, but I also don't want to over spend. I have been looking at more than just gaming headsets as well, looking at some of the noise cancelling headsets like the cheaper taotronics/mpows. But that the same time have been looking at ones like the Steelseries Arctis Pro or Arctis 9.
So if anyone has any suggestions or comments on either one let me know. I don't plan on getting mine until black friday in the hope for a deal, but my sons I need to get asap to make sure I have it before the 27th.
Oh I forgot about my wife. Looking at something fairly cheap that she can wear around the house or for a walk. Trying to decide between these three:
Mpow H19 IPO -- $55
TaoTronics SoundSurge 85 -- $60
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 -- $70
Thoughts?
First would be for my son. He needs a replacement and his b-day is upcoming in a couple weeks. He has been using a HyperX cloud for years now and it is basically shot. I'm looking in the $100-125ish range. Could be wireless but wired is not a problem either.
I have looked at and considered these:
HyperX Cloud II wired -- $127
Steelseries Arctis 1 Wireless -- $120
Steelseries Arctis 5 wired -- $125
Razer Blackshark V2 USB Wired -- $140
Razer BlackShark V2 X -- $60
Steelseries Arctis 1 -- $65
He really only needs it for gaming and chatting with friends on discord. Maybe a bit of school work too since uni is completely online now.
And then the other person wanting a new headset is me, but my use is different. I want a pair that I can have as wireless connected to my main machine and ideally connected to my work laptop either cabled or wireless/bluetooth. For work I am spending the majority of the day on the phone (over the work laptop) and need to have a really good mic. I am currently using my Corsair Void wireless and I know that people have issues hearing me properly.
I am willing to spend a bit more for mine, but I also don't want to over spend. I have been looking at more than just gaming headsets as well, looking at some of the noise cancelling headsets like the cheaper taotronics/mpows. But that the same time have been looking at ones like the Steelseries Arctis Pro or Arctis 9.
So if anyone has any suggestions or comments on either one let me know. I don't plan on getting mine until black friday in the hope for a deal, but my sons I need to get asap to make sure I have it before the 27th.
Oh I forgot about my wife. Looking at something fairly cheap that she can wear around the house or for a walk. Trying to decide between these three:
Mpow H19 IPO -- $55
TaoTronics SoundSurge 85 -- $60
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 -- $70
Thoughts?
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