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Best gaming headset
less than €100

We've scoured the catalogue to find the best cheap gaming headsets under the £100 mark. 7 honest selections, wired and wireless, for all types of gamer.

🎧 7 selected helmets 💰 ~18€ à ~88€ 🔌 Wired & Wireless ✅ All in stock

Finding the best gaming headset under £100 without getting ripped off is more complicated than it sounds. The sub-€100 segment is the most crowded on the market: for every good product, there are five headsets that focus on packaging and deliver mediocre sound quality with a microphone that sounds like a walkie-talkie. This selection is the one you don't want to make yourself.

Whether you're looking for a cheap wired gaming headset for the PC, a wireless gaming headset under £100 for gaming in the living room, or your first gamer headset on a tight budget, you'll find what you're looking for here. We've divided the 7 models into three brackets: budget (under €35), mid-range (€35 to €65) and best value (€65 to €100). Use the filter to go straight to your bracket.

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 - best gaming headset under £100

01 ⭐ Best choice Wired

~88€

HyperX Cloud Stinger 2

The best gaming headset under £100 in this selection. HyperX has refined a formula that was already working very well: 40mm drivers, leatherette earpads, flip-to-mute retractable microphone, and universal compatibility via 3.5mm jack. It's impossible to find anything better for this budget.

40mm drivers, clear, balanced sound for FPS and RPGs
Retractable cardioid microphone, automatic mute in upright position
Compatible with PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile via 3.5mm jack
Leatherette pads for comfort over long sessions

HyperX Cloud Mini - children's gaming headset under £100

02 65€ - 100€ Wired

~67€

HyperX Cloud Mini

Designed for young players, the Cloud Mini takes the DNA of the Cloud range in a smaller, lighter format. Flexible headband, soft ear cushions, volume capped at 85dB to protect the ears. A solid option for children or gamers who prefer a compact, lightweight format.

Compact, lightweight format, designed for younger children
Volume limited to 85 dB for hearing protection
Detachable microphone, PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile compatible
Breathable fabric pads

Turtle Beach Airlite Fit - ultra-lightweight wired gaming headset

03 35€ - 65€ Wired

~54€

Turtle Beach Airlite Fit - Ultra-lightweight

Turtle Beach has mastered comfort, and the Airlite Fit is proof of that in the accessible segment. The priority here is weight: ultra-light, it's easy to forget that it's on your head after an hour's play. The flip-to-mute microphone is practical, as is the universal compatibility.

Ultra-light weight: prolonged comfort without neck fatigue
Integrated flip-to-mute microphone
Compatible with PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile via 3.5mm jack
Understated, discreet design

The G-Lab KORP COBALT W - wireless gaming headset under £100

04 35€ - 65€ Wireless

~53€

The G-Lab KORP COBALT W - Accessible wireless

The best wireless gaming headset under £100 in our selection. For those who want freedom of movement without blowing their budget, the KORP COBALT W is a serious option. 2.4GHz connection via USB dongle, built-in microphone, PC and PS5 compatible.

2.4GHz wireless via USB dongle, controlled latency
The only wireless headphones in the selection under £100
Microphone with basic noise reduction
PC, PS4/PS5 compatible

The G-Lab Korp Barium - cheap RGB 7.1 gaming headset

05 35€ - 65€ Wired

~50€

The G-Lab Korp Barium - 7.1 surround sound & RGB

For those who want RGB and simulated 7.1 surround sound without breaking the £50 barrier. The Korp Barium is the setup-friendly headset in this selection: it looks great on a bright desk, and the 7.1 surround sound is useful on games that lend themselves to it (FPS, shooters).

Simulated 7.1 surround sound, useful in FPS for spatialisation
Integrated RGB, works well with a brightly lit setup
USB connection for 7.1 and 3.5 mm jack for mobile compatibility
Articulating arm microphone with mute

FR-TEC FT2021 Tanooki - cheap wired gaming headset

06 Less than €35 Wired

~32€

FR-TEC FT2021 Tanooki

The mid-range version of the FR-TEC range. For a few euros more than the entry-level version, you get a little more finish and a slightly improved microphone. Ideal for a first setup or a secondary headset on a console.

Universal 3.5mm jack: PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile
Built-in microphone with mute
Slightly better finish than the FT2020
Lightweight and compact, easy to carry

FR-TEC FT2020 Typhoon - gaming headset under £20

07 Less than €35 Wired

~18€

FR-TEC FT2020 Typhoon - The cheapest of the list

The lowest price in this selection. At ~€18, the FT2020 doesn't pretend to be something it's not: it's a no-frills, all-purpose entry-level helmet that does the job if you're starting out on a very tight budget or looking for a back-up helmet.

Universal 3.5mm jack, works with any
Basic built-in microphone
No exaggerated marketing promises: honesty for the price
Breakdown service or first helmet option for young players

📋 Comparison of the best gaming headsets under £100

Comparison of the best gaming headsets under £100: price, connection, compatibility and profile
#	Gaming headset	Prices	Connection	Platforms	For whom
01	HyperX Cloud Stinger 2	~88€	3.5mm jack	All	Best sound under €100
02	HyperX Cloud Mini	~67€	3.5mm jack	All	Young players, compact format
03	Turtle Beach Airlite Fit	~54€	3.5mm jack	All	Maximum comfort, long sessions
04	The G-Lab KORP COBALT W	~53€	Wireless 2.4GHz	PC, PS5	The first accessible wireless
05	The G-Lab Korp Barium	~50€	USB / 3.5mm jack	PC, consoles	RGB + 7.1 surround for setup
06	FR-TEC FT2021 Tanooki	~32€	3.5mm jack	All	Low budget, good finish
07	FR-TEC FT2020 Typhoon	~18€	3.5mm jack	All	Budget floor, breakdown service

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❓ Frequently asked questions about gaming headsets under £100

Le HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 (~€88) is our top recommendation for a wired gaming headset under €100. It offers superior audio quality to other models in its price range, an effective retractable cardioid microphone, and universal compatibility via 3.5mm jack (PC, PS5, Xbox, Switch, mobile). If you're looking to go for under £60, the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit (~€54) is the best wired alternative in our selection.

Yes, but the options are limited in this price bracket. The The G-Lab KORP COBALT W (~€53) is the only wireless gaming headset in our selection under €100. It uses a 2.4GHz connection via USB dongle (controlled latency, better than Bluetooth for gaming), and is compatible with PC and PS4/PS5. For a better-quality wireless gaming headset, you'll need to spend more than £100.

All the wired headphones in this selection work on PS5 via 3.5mm jack (DualSense plug). For the best PS5 experience under £100, we recommend the HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 for its audio quality or the Turtle Beach Airlite Fit for its comfort. If you want wireless on PS5 under 100€, the The G-Lab KORP COBALT W is the only option available in this selection.

Under €100, wired gaming headphones offer better value for money. For the same budget, a wired headset will have better audio performance than a wireless headset, because part of the manufacturing cost of wireless goes into the transmission electronics and the battery. If freedom of movement is an absolute priority, wireless (~€53) remains a viable option. Otherwise, wired headphones in the same price bracket will give you better sound.

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