Black Friday gaming headset deals 2024: early discounts available now
Black Friday gaming headset deals are incoming
If you're in need of a new set of cups, this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals are the perfect occasion. The big sale doesn't officially kick off until November 29 but we're already seeing so many of our favorite picks get knocked down in price at big retailers like Amazon and Best Buy which is a great sign of things to come.
We've already seen everything from budget-wired devices to some of the best gaming headsets on the market taking part in these discounts. Reputable brands like Razer brought out new low prices for their lower-end cups like the Razer Kaira X and Razer BlackShark V2 X before Black Friday has even begun, and the Kaira X remains now at the lowest price we've seen it. We've been tracking Black Friday gaming headset deals for years now, so we've picked up a few tips and tricks along the way. We've already taken note of Amazon rolling out its first wave of Black Friday deals, which includes headsets like SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. Our favorite headset is now just $279.99 at Amazon but we're hoping the price drops further the closer we get to November 29.
We're rounding up everything worthwhile from this year's sale right here and sharing all our experiences so that you can find the right cups for the right price. Of course, the biggest deals won't start rolling in until toward the end of the month, but we'll be bringing you all the biggest offers and best Black Friday gaming headset deals on the shelves as we find them leading up to that big day.
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Today's best gaming headset deals ahead of Black Friday
- Amazon: Razer from $42.99
- Best Buy: Up to $30 off SteelSeries
- Newegg: MSI from $24.99
- Walmart: Logitech from $38.49
UK
- Amazon: Turtle Beach from £19.40
- Argos: 2 for £25 on Stealth
- Currys: up to £29 off SteelSeries
- Very: up to £75 off Astro
Gaming Headset Deals
Razer Kaira X | $59.99 $33.99 at Amazon
Save $26 - Razer's super budget wired headset is 43% off at Amazon right now, kicking the original $59.99 MSRP down to $39.99. This has been cheaper in the past, but the headset has been stuck between the $50 above mark in the past making this still a great Black Friday deal.
Buy it if:
✅ You want to spend as little as possible
✅ You play on PlayStation
✅ You just want a headset for gaming
Don't buy it if:
❌ You need a wireless connection
Price check: Walmart: $51.94 | Best Buy: OOS
UK: £40.54 at Amazon
JBL Quantum 610 Wireless 2.4GHz headset | $149.95 $69.95 at Amazon
Save $80 - At more than half price off, the JBL Quantum 610 Wireless 2.4GHz headset is a match made in budget-friendly heaven for your PC, and even your PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Mac. By knocking $80 off its pricey MSRP of $149.95 this JBL headset is now the lowest price its ever been at Amazon which is the kind of deal I like to see this Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ Your PC is your gaming platform of choice
✅ Comfort is key
✅ You want surround sound without breaking the bank
Don't buy it if:
❌ Tinkering about with the settings isn't your jam
❌ You like your headset without the added bulk
Price check: Walmart: $79.95 | Best Buy: OOS
HyperX Cloud II Wireless headset (Red) | $149.9 $84.99 at Amazon
Save $65 - The Cloud II wireless headset has only dipped below its new low price once before. In April this year, the headset was at its lowest with $9 more than its current price tag. However, this is only the second time it's ever been marked down lower than $90, making the new saving of $65 off a great Black Friday deal.
Buy it if:
✅ You like crisp, clear audio
✅ Comfort is a priority
✅ 30 hours battery is all you need
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want wired 3.5mm options
❌ You'd prefer a more recent model
Price check: Walmart: $129 | Best Buy: OOS
Razer Kaira Pro (PS5) | $199.99 $98.96 at Amazon
Save over $101 - The Razer Kaira Pro has been plummeting down the price scale in the last few months when it hit a record-low $74.99 sales price. It's since risen again, to $98.96 but considering this had never been below $90 before last month that's still half price off and a fantastic offer this Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ You play on PS5
✅ You want extra immersion
✅ You don't play with chat
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like haptics
Price check: Walmart: $111.28 | Best Buy: OOS
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 Wireless | $99.99 $84.99 at Amazon
Save $15 - It's a smaller saving, but this is the one of the only few discounts I've seen on the relatively new Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 Wireless. A $15 saving brings us down to a record-low $84.99, then, a solid price for a cross-platform headset with an 80 hour battery and both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.
Buy it if:
✅ You play across multiple platforms
✅ You play for shorter sessions at a time
✅ You prioritize a good battery life
Don't buy it if:
❌ You play for long sessions
Price check: Walmart: $99 | Best Buy: $99.99
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P wireless gaming headset | $129.99 $99.99 at Amazon
Save $30 - This is a fairly recent release and the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 quickly earned a spot in our top lists. It's a console-first headset with a particularly attractive MSRP, but Amazon's $30 discount is getting you there for a record-low price right now. In the past, I've seen the numbers trickle below $100, but at $9 above it's still a great Black Friday deal.
Buy it if:
✅ You play on PC, Switch, or PS5
✅ You want more control over EQ
✅ You find ski-band supports comfortable
Don't buy it if:
❌ You play on Xbox Series X
Price check: Walmart: $94.99 | Best Buy: $129.99
Corsair Virtuoso Pro | $199.99 $139.99 at Amazon
Save $60 - The Corsair Virtuoso Pro is down to $139.99 at Amazon this month - a return to its lowest-ever price at Amazon that it's only ever sat at a few times before. This headset likes to typically bounce in price from $150 to full price so it doesn't stay at 30% off for long, making it a deal worth grabbing this Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ You're a streamer
✅ You like open-back soundstages
✅ You play on PC
Don't buy it if:
❌ You play in a busier environment
❌ A wireless connection is a priority
Price check: Best Buy: $149.99 | Walmart: OOS
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT | $269.99 $169.99 at Amazon
Save $100 - It's an older release, but Corsair's wireless Virtuoso XT still holds up against newer releases and it's down to within $10 of its lowest price right here. That $159 record was only set last month, so a saving of $100 makes this pair of cups still one to watch this Black Friday.
Buy it if:
✅ You like a strong clamp force
✅ You want a luxury design
✅ You need simultaneous connections
Don't buy it if:
❌ You don't like tighter headsets
Price check: Best Buy: $189.99 | Walmart: OOS
Sony INZONE H9 Wireless | $299.99 $198 at Amazon
Save $101.99 - Sony's INZONE H9 wireless headset has returned to its lowest ever price at Amazon at 35% off its MSRP. It's been this low before last month, and for a short time in the summer, but typically it sits between just under full price and around $250. With that in mind, it may not stay under $200 for long this Black Friday, so its a deal not worth missing.
Buy it if:
✅ You play the PS5
✅ Comfort is key even with glasses on
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want the best mic
❌ You don't like bulky ear cups
Price check: Walmart: $198 | Best Buy: $199.99
UK: £229 at Amazon
Logitech G Pro X 2 Wireless | $249.99 $199.49 at Amazon
Save $50 - The Pro X 2 Wireless headset has only been cheaper once in the past, reaching its lowest-ever price in July. Currently, this is the first time the headset has reached a new low of $199.49 at Amazon. At 20% off its MSRP of $249.99, this Black Friday discount is definitely worth your attention.
Buy it if:
✅ You want excellent sound quality
✅You need a long battery life
✅ Comfort is key
Don't buy it if:
❌ You want the best mic
❌ You have an Xbox Series X
Price check: Walmart: $271.90 | Best Buy: $219.99
UK: £238 at Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless | $349.99 $279.99 at Amazon
Save $70 - This is the big one. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the best set of cups on the market right now, and it rarely drops below $300. While some sales have taken us down to $279 a little more regularly this year, today's $279.99 rate this Black Friday is still particularly rare.
Buy it if:
✅ You don't want to worry about charging
✅ You play across PlayStation and Xbox
✅ You value high-end audio
Don't buy it if:
❌ You just want a plug and play headset
Price check: Best Buy: $272.99 | Walmart: $299.99
What to expect from Black Friday gaming headset deals in 2024
Dual wireless connectivity, hot-swappable batteries, graphene drivers; gaming headsets are upping their game. What's more, many of these releases made their way to the shelves at the start of last year, so we're hoping for some particularly valuable savings on some of the best cups the deeper we get into November.
In general, this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals offer discounts on a far wider range of products and many more devices specifically built with new-generation consoles in mind. That's because many of the cups that were released alongside the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and those from last year, have had loads of time on the shelves.
We're already seeing premium models like the $349 / £329 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless get significant discounts this year. The Nova Pro is our favorite wireless gaming headset overall right now - and has been since its launch. It took a massive $100 discount in October 2022 but hasn't been able to reach those same $249.99 sales prices since then, despite increased savings in 2024 so far. Right now it's hit back to the $270 range, but we're hoping the further we get into Black Friday the more we'll see it take more of a price dip.
The Xbox version (the most widely compatible model) saw its MSRP dip from $349.99 / £329.99 to $279.99 / £240 far more regularly this year - already beating last year's Black Friday price. Things aren't slowing down, with a new white model on the shelves as well.
If you're looking to spend a little less, we're also keeping a close eye on the Corsair HS35 V2. This is a cheap gaming headset, but it still packs a considerable punch for the cash, and with an MSRP already sitting below $50 / £50 it's easy on the wallet as well. This is a 2024 release, but the previous generation managed to drop as low as $27.99 / £28.49 in the past, though things haven't been that cheap on the new model so far this year. Should Black Friday come through the closer we get to November 29 though, there's going to be some serious value in this budget winner.
If you're after a mid-range headset with a particularly vivid audio and microphone sparkle, 2024 also gave us the Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed. This headset uses the exact same drivers and mic as the more expensive BlackShark V2 Pro but does so at a fraction of the price. This is one we'll be keeping a close eye on, as its $129.99 / £129.99 MSRP has only dropped to $109.99 / £99.99 so far this year. Considering that's already fantastic value for money, this is already a winner.
Console enthusiasts will want to keep watch over the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5x. It's a mid-range option newly released this year (and the latest in the brand's new Nova line), but it's specifically geared towards PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch players. How? It's got a massive library full of sound engineer-designed presets for a huge range of games - finally EQ optimization is coming to console. That $129.99 / £129 launch price is incredibly reasonable by itself, but it's started to shift ever so slightly in the last few months. September saw it dip to a record low $92 in the US, though those numbers haven't been as forthcoming in the UK.
Then we have the beast. The Astro A50 X launched at the start of the year, targeted towards multi-platform enthusiasts with an all-in-one setup. The KVM switching hub means you can easily swap video and audio between PS5, Xbox, and PC at the touch of a button, even if the reliance on this charging dock does impede Bluetooth versatility. It's a fantastic headset, but commands a premium price tag that hasn't moved too far since launch. $379.99 / £359.99 is a hefty cost, but a $38 price cut did give us some hop in August. We're holding out for a $319.99 sales price come November.
Overall, we're expecting around 30 - 50% off older devices and 20 - 30% off newer 2024 releases in this year's Black Friday gaming headset deals, with some wiggle room for cups launched just prior to the sale kicking off.
FAQ
When will Black Friday gaming headset deals begin?
Black Friday gaming headset deals will officially kick off on November 29 this year, though we often see retailers launching their biggest discounts from the start of Thanksgiving week. What's more, last year we witnessed Black Friday level savings from as early as October.
Where will the best Black Friday gaming headset deals be?
You know it'll be the usual suspects playing Black Friday gaming headset deals game again this year, and to get you straight to the right place to see current deals or to get your bookmarks in order now, we've compiled the below list of key retailers.
US
Amazon: the mega-retailer will have almost any headset you need
Best Buy: an excellent place to check out other big-brand options
Walmart: the big retailer will have plenty of headsets online and in its stores
Newegg: always worth a look and especially for PC-focused headsets
Razer: go direct to one of the best and peruse some premium sets
UK
Amazon: your first stop for gaming headset deals this year
Very: a valuable retailer to check out in the hunt for deals
Overclockers: worth a look as an outside et for good headset deals
ebuyer: PC gaming specialist that's bound to have the goods
Currys: a UK favourite retailer of tech and gaming gear
Razer: going straight to one of the best in the business is a good move
How much should I pay for a gaming headset?
The amount you pay for your gaming headset will be determined by just how far up the quality scale you go, but also by the features you need in your device. For example, super high quality quality audio can be achieved for as little as $99 / £99 if you forego certain wireless connectivity features like Bluetooth and 2.4GHz, drop your expectations for microphone quality, and don't put too much emphasis on battery life.
The most expensive gaming headsets max out at around $349 / £349 - these are your SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pros and Audeze Maxwells, gaming headsets packing every feature under the sun while also offering powerful audio quality to boot. Underneath this you'll be picking and choosing your features - a wireless gaming headset worth its salt but with a few sacrifices will likely sit at between $70 and $150 / £70 and £150 on Black Friday, and the $30 - $70 / £30 - £100 price range is best left to wired models focusing on sound.
Of course, we're also keeping you abreast of everything you can expect from wider Black Friday PS5 deals and Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals. Or, if you're sorting your whole setup, check out the best Black Friday gaming PC deals we expect to see.
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