I was looking for a new headset because my old one was failing and decided to put some time into finding one that looked decent while not needing to pay $100+. These were the candidates after 2 weeks-1 month of looking and the best prices I could find at the time:
Logitech G230 ($25 sale, $35 reg.) & G430 ($35 sale, $40 reg)
HyperX Cloud Stinger ($32 on sale, $50 reg.) / Core ($55 sale, $70 reg.) / Silver ($70? sale, $80 reg.) / Alpha ($100)
Steelseries Arctis 3 & 5 (I think these were $50-$60)
Sades A60 ($20 sale, $27 reg.) / R13 ($25) / R3 ($27) R2 ($40)
Corsair Void Pro ($50 sale, $60 reg.)
Turtle Beach Ear Force Recons ($35-$70)
Astro A10 ($60)
The headset I had was a Sades A60 and although it was cheap and had a generic look, it worked great and the mic was praised by a lot of people up until it started to give which was my fault. It wasn't until near the end where I was set on either another A60 or the Cloud Core that I happened to find PowerA's Fusion headset. There wasn't much to go on outside of Amazon's reviews but given the features and the price ($40 at the time) I gave it a shot.
2 months later I'm very happy with it so it was definitely a shot worth taking. I did have to buy an extra cable for it to work on PC upping the total to just under $50 but that was fine with me. I'd say the sound is good and it's also good for gaming (directional sounds and the like). The mic quality has also been receiving a ton of praise and it's removable which is a great little feature at this price point. The volume dial is a convenient feature as well and though I don't use it I'm sure the mechanical mic mute button would come in handy for a lot of people. The only gripes I'd say I have are the area where the mic gets removed has no cover and has a little plastic piece where it gets fastened that would probably make the mic unusable if broken and the leatherette earcups. The earcups are very comfortable and surprisingly don't get hot even after several hours but I do worry about their longevity. The rest of the headset feels sturdy and looks nice despite the all-plastic build.
Since the price of these has now dropped to $20 I would say this is easily and by far the best headset for your money. I don't believe there's any headset out there that can compete with this up to the $50 price point with its features and quality. Just be sure you remember to get adapters and such if needed.
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The PowerA FUSION Wired Gaming Headset
Delivers high fidelity, accurate sound for immersive gaming audio on Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac and Mobile devices that support 3.5mm audio jack.
- The flexible metal boom mic provides vocal clarity, includes mic monitoring, stays where you want it, and is detachable for when you want to enjoy listening to music, TV or other media. Lightweight materials, intuitive volume and mute controls on the earcup, plus breathable memory foam headband and earpads ensure comfort over extended gaming sessions.
- The large 50mm precision tuned drivers kick out rich bass to bring you into the experience, and noise-isolating earpads keep you there.
The FUSION Gaming Headset
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Comfort for extended gaming sessionsThe more comfortable the headset, the longer you can game. Breathable memory foam is added to the inside of the headband and the earpads for just the right amount of cushion. Adjustable metal headband and 90° rotation earcups ensure the headset fits well and use of lightweight and durable materials throughout allow it to stand up to the rigors of daily use as backed. |
Immersive Audio and Mic ClarityThe FUSION Gaming Headset is built to satisfy your senses with 50mm drivers that deliver deeper bass and crisp highs for immersive stereo fidelity. Stay focused on your game as noise-isolating earpads drown out the ambient noise. The flexible boom mic transmits your voice with clarity, and Mic monitoring allows you to hear yourself through the headset while you chat on TeamSpeak, Discord, or in game. |
Flexible and convenient designNo need to fumble with the cable to adjust volume or mute since intuitive controls are integrated into the left earcup. Give the rotational wheel a smooth twist to adjust the volume and press the mute button to silence your mic as needed. The detachable mic stays where you want it, and 42” detachable 3.5mm audio cable simplifies storage. |
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| Price | $36.99 | — | $19.99 | $26.00 | $35.25 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Driver type | Dynamic 50mm | Dynamic 50mm | Dynamic 50mm | Dynamic 50mm | Dynamic 50mm |
| Earcup Structure | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Impedance | 20 ohms | 20 ohms | 20 ohms | 20 ohms | 20 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 116 +/- 3dB | 116 +/- 3dB | 116 +/- 3dB | 116 +/- 3dB | 116 +/- 3dB |
| Max power output | 30mW | 30mW | 30mW | 30mW | 30mW |
| On-ear volume and mute controls | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detachable 42” (1m) 3.5mm audio cable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Detachable mic with flexible metal neck | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 90° rotation noise isolating earcup with memory foam | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Product arrived quickly. Had issues with the mic. Contacted Customer Service and they quickly sent me a replacement headset.Will be ordering from seller in the future !
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