Best gaming headset under £100 in the UK (2026): four solid picks
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Under £100 gets you a seriously good headset now. Here are four from HyperX, SteelSeries and Razer, with specs from the makers and the stuff that actually matters, like which ones work on console.
HyperX Cloud III Wired
Big 53mm drivers, aluminium frame, and it plugs into basically anything.
Amazon listing checked 30 Oct 2026. Prices move, so tap through for today's price.
Pros
- Works on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch
- Detachable noise-cancelling mic
- USB-C, USB-A and 3.5mm in the box
Cons
- Heaviest of the four at 320g with mic
Key specifications
HyperX Cloud III Wired
- Angled 53mm drivers
- 10Hz–21kHz frequency response
- Detachable noise-cancelling mic
- 3.5mm plus USB-C and USB-A
- Aluminium frame
- 320g with mic
Source: manufacturer figures
Amazon listing checked 30 Oct 2026. Prices move, so tap through for today's price.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
- Wired 3.5mm
- Works with PC / PlayStation / Xbox / Switch / mobile
- Retractable noise-cancelling mic
- 253g
Source: manufacturer figures
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Razer BlackShark V2 X
- Wired 3.5mm
- TriForce 50mm drivers
- 12Hz–28kHz frequency response
- HyperClear cardioid mic
- 240g
Source: manufacturer figures
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HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless (PC)
- 2.4GHz wireless (PC only)
- 50mm drivers
- Up to 20 hours battery
- Swivel-to-mute mic
- 275g
Source: manufacturer figures
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Analysis
Quick specs side by side
| Headset | Connection | Drivers | Weight | Works with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX Cloud III | Wired (3.5mm, USB-C, USB-A) | 53mm | 320g | PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch |
| SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 | Wired (3.5mm) | Not stated | 253g | PC, PS, Xbox, Switch |
| Razer BlackShark V2 X | Wired (3.5mm) | 50mm | 240g | Anything with a 3.5mm jack |
| HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless | Wireless (2.4GHz) | 50mm | 275g | PC only |
Console player? Go wired. The Cloud III, Arctis Nova 1 and BlackShark V2 X all plug into a controller's 3.5mm jack. The Stinger 2 Wireless is PC-only, so don't buy it for a PS5 or Xbox.
Comfort matters more than specs. You'll wear it for hours. The BlackShark V2 X (240g) and Nova 1 (253g) are the lightest here. The Cloud III is heavier but has an aluminium frame, which tends to survive being chucked on a desk.
Mic tip: a detachable or retractable mic is handy if you also use the headset for music. The Cloud III's mic comes off, and the Nova 1's tucks away.
Price swings: Amazon prices on headsets move a lot, sometimes daily. Hit the button to see today's price, and if one has jumped close to £100, one of the others will usually be cheaper.
Verdict
For most people, the Cloud III. On a tighter budget or want something lighter? The Arctis Nova 1 or BlackShark V2 X. PC-only and want no cable? The Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless.
FAQs
Which of these work on PS5 and Xbox?
The Cloud III, Arctis Nova 1 and BlackShark V2 X all plug into a controller's 3.5mm jack. The Cloud Stinger 2 Wireless is PC only.
Which is the lightest?
The BlackShark V2 X at 240g, then the Arctis Nova 1 at 253g.
Can I take the mic off?
On the Cloud III, yes, it's detachable. The Nova 1's mic retracts instead.
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