This is a discreet black box that can sit on top of your console – or, cleverly, slots into the base of the included headphone stand so you can hang the headset up between uses. The Thresher Ultimate headset is wireless, but comes with a USB-powered base that handles the optical connection and charging the headphones (which should last around 16 hours on a charge). Check if your TV has optical audio pass-through, or invest in an HDMI/optical splitter – otherwise you’ll be stuck with the headphones’ basic audio, which is solid but hardly worth the asking price.
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That’s fine if you own an original PS4 or a Pro, but PS4 Slim owners might be out of luck, as Sony dropped the port from that model. It’s worth noting though that the Dolby 7.1 requires an optical audio connection.
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The Thresher Ultimate’s 50mm drivers offer punchy, crisp audio, and paired with the Dolby tech there’s an impressive sense of 3D space. The headline feature here is Dolby 7.1 surround sound – something we’ve seen in other gaming headsets, but rarely done so well.
The Thresher Ultimate is Razer’s premium headset for the PlayStation 4 (though it works on PC too), offering top of the line features – and a price to match. Still, even without those features, the Arctis headsets offer tremendous quality and comfort for their price. The 5 and 7 also both include a ChatMix dial to control game/chat volume, but it’s worth noting that this only works on PC, not on PS4 – as does the 7.1 surround sound.
TheĪrctis 5 throws in a USB connection and configurable lighting, and theĪrctis 7 switches to 2.4GHz wireless input (and ditches the lights). They’re also among the most comfortable headphones we’ve ever worn, sitting lightly on the head and feeling comfortable and airy even at the end of a marathon Destiny session.Īll three models feature the same 40mm audio drivers, so picking your version is a matter of balancing price and features. Gaming headsets have a tendency to lie a little on the garish end of the spectrum, so it’s a relief to find the SteelSeries Arctis line, which actually looks like something we’d be happy to wear in public.īeyond the slick design, the Arctis headsets offer crisp, clear audio and a retractable microphone.