Brad Bourque Brad Bourque is a tech journalist and commerce writer based out of Portl and, Oregon. While many gaming headsets come with extra features, the tradeoff is that they’re often uncomfortable and heavy.

A lightweight, affordable alternative that can connect to a bunch of platforms is available at Woot. $60This headset, like most of SteelSeries’ models, feature a stretchy strap on the headb and to offset its weight, plus a removable boom mic so you can take them on the go.

While they sound good right out of the box, the SteelSeries app offers over 200 game-specific equalizer profiles that can enhance the sound experience, emphasizing the sound of footsteps in shooters, for example, or adding a richness to the music in cinematic games. This version of the headset is compatible with Windows and macOS computers, PlayStation consoles, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and Android and iOS mobile devices.

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