The Best Budget Headsets (UK): 12 Picks for Gaming, Work Calls and Study
Need a headset for gaming, Teams calls or online lessons? 12 of the best budget headsets in the UK, from £12.97, from SteelSeries, Logitech, HyperX, Jabra and Poly.
Logitech H110 Wired Headset
A basic headset for calls and study.
- Very cheap
- Simple to use
- Adjustable mic
Logitech H390 Wired USB Headset
A comfy USB headset for calls.
- USB plug and play
- Noise-cancelling mic
- In-line controls
Poly Blackwire 3220 Wired USB-C
A business headset at a low price.
- Clear call quality
- USB-C
- Business quality
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
A comfortable, great-value gaming headset.
- Light and comfortable
- Good mic
- Works with consoles
Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset
A light and colourful gaming headset.
- Very light
- Flip-to-mute mic
- 3.5mm works with many devices
ASUS TUF Gaming H1 Wireless
Wireless gaming without the big price.
- Wireless
- Good value
- Comfortable
HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless
A light wireless headset from HyperX.
- Very comfortable
- Wireless
- Swivel-to-mute mic
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wired RGB
Better sound and RGB lighting.
- Great sound
- RGB lighting
- Clear mic
Jabra Evolve 65 SE Wired/Wireless
Use it wired or wireless.
- Wired or wireless
- Good mic
- Business quality
Poly Voyager 4310-M (Teams Certified)
A one-ear wireless headset for the office.
- Teams certified
- Wireless
- Hear your surroundings
Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless
A top choice for people on calls all day.
- Long battery life
- Busy light
- Great call quality
Jabra Evolve2 75 Wireless
Premium noise cancelling for busy offices.
- Active noise cancelling
- Very comfortable
- Great microphones
A good headset makes a big difference, whether you're gaming with friends, joining Teams calls or studying online. You can hear clearly, and people can hear you without background noise.
We've picked 12 headsets from Laptops Direct: gaming headsets from SteelSeries, ASUS, HyperX and Logitech, and work headsets from Jabra, Poly and Logitech.
Ways to save
- Wired headsets are usually cheaper than wireless ones
- Business headsets are often discounted, so check the price
- See all headsets at Laptops Direct
The quick picks
- Cheapest: Logitech H110 Wired, £12.97
- Best budget gaming: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X, £59.97
- Best wireless gaming: ASUS TUF Gaming H1 Wireless, £68.97
- Best for work calls: Jabra Evolve2 65, £150.97
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What to look for in a headset
- Wired or wireless. Wired is cheaper and never needs charging. Wireless gives you freedom to move.
- Connection. Check it works with your device: USB-C, USB-A, 3.5mm jack or Bluetooth.
- Microphone. A noise-cancelling mic helps people hear you clearly on calls and in games.
- Comfort. Look for padded ear cups and a light design if you wear it for hours.
- One ear or two. Mono (one-ear) headsets let you hear the room around you, which is handy in an office.
So, which headset should you buy?
For gaming: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X or ASUS TUF Gaming H1 Wireless.
For work and study on a budget: the Logitech H390 or Poly Blackwire 3220.
For lots of calls: the Jabra Evolve2 65.
Common questions
Can I use a gaming headset for work calls?
Yes. Most gaming headsets have good microphones and work fine on Teams and Zoom.
Is a USB headset better than a 3.5mm one?
USB headsets often have better built-in sound processing and are easy to plug into laptops. 3.5mm headsets work with more devices, such as consoles and phones.
What does "Teams certified" mean?
It means the headset has been tested to work well with Microsoft Teams, often with a button to answer calls.
Are cheap headsets worth it?
For calls and casual gaming, yes. Spending more gets you better comfort, sound and wireless features.
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Logitech H110 Wired Headset
The Logitech H110 is a simple wired headset with a microphone for video calls and online lessons. It uses 3.5mm plugs.
✓What We Like
- Very cheap
- Simple to use
- Adjustable mic
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Basic sound
- 3.5mm only
Logitech H390 Wired USB Headset
The H390 plugs in by USB and has padded ear cups, in-line controls and a noise-cancelling microphone.
✓What We Like
- USB plug and play
- Noise-cancelling mic
- In-line controls
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Wired
Poly Blackwire 3220 Wired USB-C
The Poly Blackwire 3220 is a two-ear business headset with USB-C, designed for clear voice on calls.
✓What We Like
- Clear call quality
- USB-C
- Business quality
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Not designed for gaming
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1X
The Arctis Nova 1X is a lightweight gaming headset with SteelSeries' comfortable design and a clear microphone. It works with consoles and PC.
✓What We Like
- Light and comfortable
- Good mic
- Works with consoles
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Wired
Logitech G335 Wired Gaming Headset
The Logitech G335 is designed to be light, with a stretchy headband and a flip-to-mute microphone.
✓What We Like
- Very light
- Flip-to-mute mic
- 3.5mm works with many devices
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Wired
ASUS TUF Gaming H1 Wireless
The TUF Gaming H1 Wireless gives you wireless freedom for gaming at a low price, with a detachable microphone.
✓What We Like
- Wireless
- Good value
- Comfortable
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Needs charging
HyperX Cloud Stinger Wireless
HyperX headsets are known for comfort. The Cloud Stinger Wireless is light, with a swivel-to-mute microphone.
✓What We Like
- Very comfortable
- Wireless
- Swivel-to-mute mic
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Higher price
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wired RGB
The Arctis Nova 3 steps up the sound and adds RGB lighting, with a clear, flexible microphone.
✓What We Like
- Great sound
- RGB lighting
- Clear mic
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Wired
- Pricey for wired
Jabra Evolve 65 SE Wired/Wireless
The Jabra Evolve 65 SE works with Bluetooth or a cable, so it suits both home and office working.
✓What We Like
- Wired or wireless
- Good mic
- Business quality
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Not for gaming
Poly Voyager 4310-M (Teams Certified)
The Voyager 4310-M is a mono (one-ear) wireless headset certified for Microsoft Teams, so you can still hear the room around you.
✓What We Like
- Teams certified
- Wireless
- Hear your surroundings
✕What to Keep in Mind
- One ear only
Jabra Evolve2 65 Wireless
The Jabra Evolve2 65 is a popular wireless office headset with long battery life and a busy light that shows when you're on a call.
✓What We Like
- Long battery life
- Busy light
- Great call quality
✕What to Keep in Mind
- More expensive
Jabra Evolve2 75 Wireless
The Evolve2 75 adds active noise cancelling, which helps you focus in noisy offices and at home.
✓What We Like
- Active noise cancelling
- Very comfortable
- Great microphones
✕What to Keep in Mind
- Expensive
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