best wired headsets

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• The #1 Best-Selling Gaming Peripherals Brand: Source - The NPD Group, Inc. U.S. Retail Tracking Service: Gaming Keyboards, Gaming Mice, Gaming Headsets, Gaming Peripherals; Based on dollar sales, Jan-Sept. 2021 combined
• Immersive, 7.1 Surround Sound: Heighten awareness with accurate positional audio that lets you pinpoint intuitively where every sound is coming from (only available on Windows 10 64-bit)
• Triforce 50mm Drivers: Cutting-edge proprietary design that divides the driver into 3 parts for the individual tuning of highs, mids, and lows—producing brighter, clearer audio with richer highs and more powerful lows
• Advanced Passive Noise Cancellation: Sturdy closed earcups fully cover ears to prevent noise from leaking into the headset, with its cushions providing a closer seal for more sound isolation
• Lightweight Design with Breathable Foam Ear Cushions: At just 240g, the headset features thicker headband padding and leatherette with memory foam ear cushions to provide maximum comfort
• Bendable Hyperclear Cardioid Mic: An improved pickup pattern ensures more voice and less noise as it tapers off towards the mic’s back and sides, with the sweet spot easily placed at your mouth because of the mic’s bendable design
• Model Compatibility: MacOS, Nintendo Switch, Personal Computer, PlayStation 4
• Dimensions (Overall): 7.88 Inches (H) x 3.94 Inches (W) x 6.5 Inches (D)
• Weight: .53 Pounds
• Ear Cushion Material: Foam
• Cable/Cord Length: 1.3 Meter
• Electronics Features: Built-In Microphone, Lightweight Design

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• display
  3.9 out of 5
• ease of use
  3.9 out of 5
• speed
  3.9 out of 5
• features
  3.8 out of 5

• REBUILT FOR COMFORT—AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. With a refined contour, shorter stem, and quick-press controls for music or calls.
• ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION—AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation help reduce outside noise before it reaches your ears, so you can immerse yourself in what you’re listening to.²
• HEAR THE WORLD AROUND YOU—The powerful H2 chip comes to AirPods 4. Adaptive Audio seamlessly blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode—which lets you comfortably hear and interact with the world around you exactly as it sounds—to provide the best listening experience in any environment.¹ And when you’re speaking with someone nearby, Conversation Awareness automatically lowers the volume of what’s playing.³
• IMPROVED SOUND AND CALL QUALITY—Voice Isolation improves the quality of calls in loud conditions.³ Using advanced computational audio, it reduces background noise while isolating and clarifying the sound of your voice for whoever you’re speaking to.
• MAGICAL EXPERIENCE—Just say “Siri” or “Hey Siri” to play a song, make a call, or check your schedule.⁴ And with Siri Interactions,³ now you can respond to Siri by simply nodding your head yes or shaking your head no.³ Pair AirPods 4 by simply placing them near your device and tapping Connect on your screen. Easily share a song or show between two sets of AirPods.⁵ A skin-detecting sensor knows to play audio only when you’re wearing AirPods and pauses when you take them off. And you can track down your AirPods and Charging Case with the Find My app.⁶
• PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO—Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you, creating a theater-like listening experience for music, TV shows, movies, games, and more.⁷
• Weight: 32.3 Grams
• Water Resistance: Sweat-Resistant
• Ear Cushion Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• Electronics Condition: New
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

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• value
  4.4 out of 5
• quality
  4.2 out of 5

• Designed by Apple
• Deep, rich bass tones
• Protection from sweat and water
• Control music and video playback
• Answer and end calls
• Weight: .2 Pounds
• Water Resistance: No Water Resistance Rating
• Ear Cushion Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• Electronics Condition: New
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Package Quantity: 1

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• value
  4.2 out of 5
• quality
  4 out of 5

• Optimum Comfort: PC headphones with plush, padded headband and earcups
• Enhanced Audio: Experience premium sound quality; system requirements: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 or later, Chrome OS USB port, MAC OS X (10.2.8 or later) USB port
• Noise-Canceling Qualities: A rotating microphone that minimizes background noise for clear calls
• In-Line Controls: Adjust the volume and mute your mic via the headset cable
• USB Connectivity: Plug-and-play when you are ready with a simple USB connection
• Upgrade to Logitech H540 headset for high-definition sound and on-ear controls
• Weight: .55 Pounds
• Ear Cushion Material: Leatherette
• Electronics Condition: New
• Cable/Cord Length: 3 Feet
• Electronics Features: Volume Control, Mute Controls, Adjustable Headband
• Connection Type: USB

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• quality
  4.1 out of 5
• value
  4 out of 5

• Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear
• Makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphones
• The speakers inside the EarPods have been engineered to maximize sound output and minimize sound loss
• The EarPods also include a built-in remote
• Adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord
• Weight: .38 Pounds
• Water Resistance: Water-Resistant
• Ear Cushion Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• Cable/Cord Length: 3 Feet
• Electronics Features: Call Functionality, Volume Control, Built-In Microphone, Enhanced Bass
• Connection Type: Apple Lightning Connector