Product Price Brand Model Driver Size (mm) Frequency Response (Hz) Impedance (ohms) Connectivity Wireless Range (feet) Battery Life (hours)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1
US
£37.91 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 40mm 20 - 22,000Hz 36Ω Wired (3.5mm aux) N/A

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 is a wired, over-ear gaming headset with a 3.5mm aux connection and a retractable, noise-canceling ClearCast Gen 2 microphone. It includes custom 40mm drivers and supports spatial audio and EQ via SteelSeries Sonar software. It's a simple, lightweight choice for gamers who want an affordable headset without wireless or RGB features.

★ Ideal for

It suits the best budget gaming headset under $100 because it's a wired 3.5mm headset with 40mm drivers, a 20 - 22,000Hz frequency response, and a 36Ω impedance, avoiding wireless battery tradeoffs while staying budget-friendly.

Logitech G733
US
£90.99 Logitech G733 40mm 20 Hz to 20 kHz 39 Ohms (passive) 5000 Ohms (active) LIGHTSPEED wireless via USB 20m 29 hours

Logitech G733 is a LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset with PRO-G 40mm drivers, delivering up to 20m of wireless range and up to 29 hours of battery life. It includes LIGHTSYNC RGB and Blue VO!CE voice filtering support via G HUB for clearer in-game communication. It's designed for gamers who want low-latency wireless performance without charging frequently.

★ Ideal for

Under $100, the G733's 40mm PRO-G drivers with 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response and up to 29 hours battery life make it a strong pick for long gaming sessions at a budget price.