Playing video games is one of my favorite hobbies, so you can imagine how much joy I get from testing the best gaming headsets. I’ve spent a week testing the budget-friendly PowerA LucidSound LS500 and I’m seriously impressed. Available for just $69, the LS500 boasts great in-game sound quality with directional audio, and the headset is designed to be worn all-day long.
In addition to this, you get decent mic performance as well as a clever and practical control scheme too. But the LS500 isn’t perfect. Its plasticky build and underwhelming bass leave a lot to be desired. There’s no companion app for customization either. But for the sub-$70 price, those are sacrifices you might be okay with.
