Uncomfortable, poorly designed and weak-sounding: this gaming headset is one to avoid.

Razer's budget Electra offering tests the definition of what is a gaming headset, and (spoiler) not in a good way.

An impressive gaming headset that defies its pricing with excellent build quality and great sound.

While the Mad Catz designs polarise opinion, you generally can't argue with the quality of components used, and the FREQ 5 headset boasts a decent technical specification.

The Sound Blaster Tactic3D Rage follows impressive predecessors, and boasts virtual surround sound.

This latest headset from Asus isn't bad, considering Asus is better known for motherboards and graphics cards.

We can't fault the excellent 5.1 sound, but the Pro+'s fussy setup and disappointing ergonomics prove to be its downfall.

Calling this a 'budget' headset might seem a bit unfair, because there is a lot of great tech included in this well-made product.

On the surface the Plantronics Voyager Legend looks like its predecessor, but it's an improvement on an already impressive headset.

A solid, decent quality headset, but it misses out on top honours compared to the better-specced competition.

Decent audio, but the uncharacteristically sub-standard build-quality makes these £100 cans tough to recommend.

UPDATED An impressive wireless gaming headset, though lacks the finer touches of an all-round winner

The Jabra Halo2 is a Bluetooth headset that enables you to make and receive phone calls, and listen to music.

Can amazing sound quality and true wireless capabilities make up for shoddy software and console limitations?

Continuing the pre-emptive celebrations of a future Diablo 3 launch, SteelSeries has released the Diablo III Headset.

Sony's stab at the gaming headset is quite unlike anything we've seen before, with a sci-fi look possibly inspired by the high-tech orbital menus found in computer games.

Subtlety isn't on the agenda for Razer. The Megalodon headset is supplied in a black and green box, packed in a ludicrously large foam-padded case.

There's something of the 1940s bomber pilot look to this headset, with its domed cups, retro orange padding and pull-out microphone.

Our ears heard no distortion even at frankly dangerous volume levels; it appears no dubstep bassline or BF3 tank fight is too much for the Vengeance 1300. Background noise is deftly cut out as soon as you don the cans too, which is great for maxing out immersion levels or gaming near a construction site.

Asus is well versed in giving gamers what they want when it comes to its great line of motherboards and graphics cards, but how does it do with its headsets? Unfortunately, in some areas the Asus HS-W1 wireless USB headset falls slightly short of our expectations.

Is this Xbox 360 gaming headset really worth £90?

The Sirus is like a tank with comfy velour seats, and like said imaginary vehicle it's a bit expensive.

Can Sony's upgraded gaming headset justify the extra outlay?

Can these headphones deliver genuine 5.1 from any Dolby Digital source? We find out...

An expensive Bluetooth headset, so why is it worth the money?