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Headsets for Work and Gaming

These five headsets are compared on wearing style, connectivity, audio features, microphone, controls, battery and included accessories. The range spans a basic in-ear Bluetooth model through wired office and gaming headsets to a wireless gaming set and a Bluetooth business headset. Prices and feature lists vary considerably, so buyers should match the connectivity and control style to how and where the headset will be used.

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Winner

Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidi

The Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset at £8.51 is the lowest priced option here and a reasonable starting point for buyers wanting basic wireless calls, rather than a pick for every use case.

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ProductBrandPriceRetailersListed product details
Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. OmnidiManhattan£8.51PCHubManhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidirectional Mic. Integrated Controls. Ear Hook for Secure Fit. 5 hour usage time (approx). Max Range 10m. Bluetooth v4.0. Rainproof. USB-A charging cable incl. 3 Year Warranty
V7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB-V7£21.65PCHubV7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB-A - USB-C - Wired - On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - 1.8 m /6 ft Cable - Inline Controller - Configurable Acoustic Output - Noise Cancelling - Bi-directional Microphone - Adjustable Pa
MSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with AMSI£96.02PCHubMSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with Ambient Dragon Logo. Wired USB connector. 40mm Drivers. inline Smart Audio Controller. Ergonomic Design'
Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 8Turtle Beach£137.58PCHubTurtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 80 hour Battery. Bluetooth. Dual Transmitters and 60mm Speakers for PC. PS5. PS4 and Mobile
Cisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. WebexCisco£350.49PCHubCisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. Webex Button. USB-A HD Bluetooth Adapter. Soft Case. Charging Stand. Carbon Black. 1-Year Limited Liability Warranty (HS-WL-721-BUNAS-C)
Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidi

1. Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidi

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Price shown £8.51

An in-ear Bluetooth headset with an ear hook, integrated controls and an omnidirectional mic, at the lowest price in this group.

The Manhattan uses an in-ear design with an ear hook, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, and a stated range of up to 10 metres with roughly 5 hours of usage per charge.

It includes an omnidirectional microphone, integrated controls on the earpiece, a rainproof rating, a USB-A charging cable, and a 3 year warranty.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidi. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Headset audio performance testing

Compare frequency response, isolation, microphone recording quality and wireless latency using a consistent measurement rig.

A comparable third-party result for Manhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidi is not included here. See headset and headphone test categories explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £8.51 this is the cheapest headset in the roundup by a wide margin.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandManhattan
Price£8.51
Listed product detailsManhattan Bluetooth In-Ear Headset. Multi Coloured Cable Light. Omnidirectional Mic. Integrated Controls. Ear Hook for Secure Fit. 5 hour usage time (approx). Max Range 10m. Bluetooth v4.0. Rainproof. USB-A charging cable incl. 3 Year Warranty

Compatible hardware

  • Check against LaptopsCheck the headset connection and operating system support for the intended calls or audio.
  • Check against Business phones and conferencingConfirm the phone supports the headset connector, wireless protocol or adapter.
  • Check against Gaming PCsMatch the headset interface and platform support to the gaming PC.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Shortest stated battery life at approximately 5 hours
  • No stereo or surround feature is stated, unlike the V7 and MSI models
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V7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB-

2. V7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB-

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Price shown £21.65

A wired on-ear headset built for education or office use, with configurable audio output and a bidirectional noise cancelling microphone.

The V7 Safe Sound 2 is a wired on-ear binaural stereo headset offering both 3.5 mm and USB-A/USB-C connections, with a 1.8 metre cable and an adjustable headband.

It features an inline controller, configurable acoustic output, noise cancelling, and a bidirectional microphone, with both wired office and gaming models also represented in this set.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of V7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB-. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Headset audio performance testing

Compare frequency response, isolation, microphone recording quality and wireless latency using a consistent measurement rig.

A comparable third-party result for V7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB- is not included here. See headset and headphone test categories explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £21.65 this sits toward the lower end of the group, above the Manhattan but well below the gaming and business models.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandV7
Price£21.65
Listed product detailsV7 Safe Sound 2 Education Headset - Stereo - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - USB-A - USB-C - Wired - On-ear - Binaural - Circumaural - 1.8 m /6 ft Cable - Inline Controller - Configurable Acoustic Output - Noise Cancelling - Bi-directional Microphone - Adjustable Pa

Compatible hardware

  • Check against LaptopsCheck the headset connection and operating system support for the intended calls or audio.
  • Check against Business phones and conferencingConfirm the phone supports the headset connector, wireless protocol or adapter.
  • Check against Gaming PCsMatch the headset interface and platform support to the gaming PC.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Wired only, with no Bluetooth or wireless mode listed
  • Fixed 1.8 metre cable length
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MSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with A

3. MSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with A

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Price shown £96.02

A wired USB gaming headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound and 40 mm drivers, controlled via an inline Smart Audio Controller.

The MSI DS502 connects over wired USB and lists virtual 7.1 surround sound alongside 40 mm drivers and an ergonomic design.

Control is handled through an inline Smart Audio Controller. The listing does not specify a microphone type for this model.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of MSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with A. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Headset audio performance testing

Compare frequency response, isolation, microphone recording quality and wireless latency using a consistent measurement rig.

A comparable third-party result for MSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with A is not included here. See headset and headphone test categories explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £96.02 this falls in the middle of the roundup, above the wired and Bluetooth options but below both wireless gaming and business models.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandMSI
Price£96.02
Listed product detailsMSI DS502 7.1 Virtual Surround Sound Gaming Headset 'Black with Ambient Dragon Logo. Wired USB connector. 40mm Drivers. inline Smart Audio Controller. Ergonomic Design'

Compatible hardware

  • Check against LaptopsCheck the headset connection and operating system support for the intended calls or audio.
  • Check against Business phones and conferencingConfirm the phone supports the headset connector, wireless protocol or adapter.
  • Check against Gaming PCsMatch the headset interface and platform support to the gaming PC.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Wired USB connection only, no wireless option listed
  • No microphone specification included in the supplied details
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Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 8

4. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 8

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Price shown £137.58

A wireless PC gaming headset with dual transmitters and a stated battery life of up to 80 hours, positioned for use across PC, PS5, PS4 and mobile.

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 combines wireless PC connectivity with Bluetooth and dual transmitters, and the title indicates compatibility across PC, PS5, PS4 and Mobile.

It lists 60 mm speakers and a battery life of up to 80 hours, the longest stated runtime among the five headsets compared here.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 8. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

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Headset audio performance testing

Compare frequency response, isolation, microphone recording quality and wireless latency using a consistent measurement rig.

A comparable third-party result for Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 8 is not included here. See headset and headphone test categories explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £137.58 this is the second most expensive headset in the roundup, below only the Cisco business model.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandTurtle Beach
Price£137.58
Listed product detailsTurtle Beach Stealth 700 Black PC Wireless Gaming Headset with up to 80 hour Battery. Bluetooth. Dual Transmitters and 60mm Speakers for PC. PS5. PS4 and Mobile

Compatible hardware

  • Check against LaptopsCheck the headset connection and operating system support for the intended calls or audio.
  • Check against Business phones and conferencingConfirm the phone supports the headset connector, wireless protocol or adapter.
  • Check against Gaming PCsMatch the headset interface and platform support to the gaming PC.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Second highest price point in this roundup
  • No microphone or control specification listed in the supplied facts
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Cisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. Webex

5. Cisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. Webex

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Price shown £350.49

A single on-ear Bluetooth headset aimed at business calling, with a dedicated Webex button and a USB-A HD Bluetooth adapter.

The Cisco Headset 721 is a single on-ear Bluetooth design finished in carbon black, supplied with a USB-A HD Bluetooth adapter for connection.

It includes a dedicated Webex button along with a soft case and charging stand, positioning it for desk based business use rather than gaming.

Benchmark

Geekbench does not benchmark the primary function of Cisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. Webex. Its scores measure the processor or graphics device in the test computer, not this product.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

Headset audio performance testing

Compare frequency response, isolation, microphone recording quality and wireless latency using a consistent measurement rig.

A comparable third-party result for Cisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. Webex is not included here. See headset and headphone test categories explains the relevant test or benchmark method.

At £350.49 this is by far the most expensive headset in the roundup.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandCisco
Price£350.49
Listed product detailsCisco Headset 721. Wireless Single On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones. Webex Button. USB-A HD Bluetooth Adapter. Soft Case. Charging Stand. Carbon Black. 1-Year Limited Liability Warranty (HS-WL-721-BUNAS-C)

Compatible hardware

  • Check against LaptopsCheck the headset connection and operating system support for the intended calls or audio.
  • Check against Business phones and conferencingConfirm the phone supports the headset connector, wireless protocol or adapter.
  • Check against Gaming PCsMatch the headset interface and platform support to the gaming PC.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Highest price by a significant margin in this roundup
  • Single on-ear design rather than the stereo options elsewhere in the group
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