Buy the Razer BlackShark V2 X.

It does the one job a headset has to do, every single time, without a wire cutting out or a signal dropping.

What was compared

  • Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox Gaming Headset, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Black | 50mm Drivers, Cardioi... — $117.33
  • Logitech H390 Wired Headset PC/Laptop Stereo Headphones, USB-A, Black | For PC/Laptop, ste... — $299.00
  • Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless Multiplatform Gaming Headset for Xbox, PC | Xbox Series ... — $249.99

Five reasons

  1. 1. Never cuts out mid-match like the Stealth 500

    Owners report the Stealth 500 disconnecting four or five times an hour. A wired 3.5mm plug on the BlackShark cannot drop a signal because there is no signal to drop, just a cable that always works.

  2. 2. One headset that actually follows you everywhere

    The BlackShark's 3.5mm jack works on Xbox, PS5, PC and Switch. The H390 is USB-A and built for PC and Chromebook calls, so it is dead weight the moment you plug into a console.

  3. 3. Teammates hear you, not static and hiss

    Reviewers call the BlackShark's cardioid mic really good for the price. The H390's mic gets described as equivalent to a one dollar generic headset, fine for a work call, rough for anything competitive.

  4. 4. Stays comfortable through a full session

    At 240g with memory foam cushions and thicker headband padding, the BlackShark is built for hours of wear. The H390 sits on-ear rather than around it, which gets uncomfortable well before hour three.

  5. 5. Wireless sounds better on paper than in use

    The Stealth 500's 40 hour battery and Bluetooth switching are real conveniences if you genuinely need to roam away from your desk mid-game, and if that is your setup, go for it. But paired with the same disconnect complaints, most people trade a stable cheap wire for a flaky expensive signal, and that is not most people.

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