Holiday Gift Guide 2021 – Gaming Peripherals
It’s that time of year again – time for our recommendations for your Holiday Gift Guides to help you quickly and easily find the perfect gift for the gamer on your holiday shopping list!
Today, we are looking at the best gaming peripherals of the year – we’ve got you covered for keyboards, mice, headsets and microphones! Whether your gamer is looking to just get started or is upgrading to a full streaming setup, there’s sure to be something on this list they would love to be gifted!
Wired Headsets
Best Performance – EPOS H6PRO
The EPOS H6PRO offers stunningly clear audio and one of the best headset microphones we have ever tested. This headset sports 3.5mm stereo and split headphone and microphone jack inputs, meaning it is a perfect fit for either your PC or console. With both open and closed acoustic models are available, this headset is sure to please the audiophile gamer on your list this holiday season.
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Best Value – Razer Barracuda X
While not solely a wired headset, the Barracuda X is the most versatile headset we have had the chance to review. It supports a number of both wired and wireless connections and its sleek style suits any environment. This headset is the perfect option for the gamer who enjoys games through a wide variety of mediums.
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Wireless Headsets
Best Performance – ROCCAT SYN Pro Air
The ROCCAT SYN Pro Air is a comfortable and durable wireless headset that offers a complete package for the long-session gamer. With an impressive battery life, quick-charge USB-C connection, ultra comfortable plush cushion earcups and stylish RGB lighting, the SYN Pro Air is without a doubt one of the best options for all PC gamers.
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Best Value – Razer Opus X
The Razer Opus X is a tidy and stylish wireless headset. While Bluetooth is the only type of connection available, it is also the most versatile. This headset also supports low latency codex’s and will be perfect for gaming everywhere from your PC, console or even your mobile device. Not to mention the booming 40mm drivers provide a quality audio experience on the go!
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Gaming Keyboards
Best Performance – Razer Blackwidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed
The Razer Blackwidow v3 Mini Hyperspeed might be a mouthful, but its performance is as big if not bigger than its name. This keyboard is fully compatible with Razer’s removable keycap systems, meaning you can customize the look and feel of this keyboard to your heart’s content. The keys are extremely responsive and the keyboard supports a wired mode, wireless dongle and Bluetooth compatibility. All in all, this tenkeyless keyboard is the ultimate compact solution for the serious gamer.
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Best Value – ROCCAT Pyro Mechanical Keyboard
Sporting a full keypad and a host of on-board controls including playback and volume options, this ultra-quick mechanical keyboard features keycaps that are lifted off the backplate which allow for quick and convenient cleaning of any debris that may fall into it, and is virtually waterproof.
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Gaming Mice
Best Performance – SteelSeries Prime Wireless
The SteelSeries Prime series of pro gaming mice are truly the pinnacle of gaming technology. The accuracy, light weight, compatibility and customization are everything you could hope for in a gaming mouse. We highly recommend the wireless versions of either the Prime or Prime Mini to maximize your gaming capabilities.
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Best Value – ROCCAT Kone Pro
Next up in our holiday gift guide is another incredible product from ROCCAT, one of the most exciting peripheral accessory companies around. The ROCCAT Kone Pro is another ultra-lightweight gaming mouse that earns as many points for substance as it does for style. This mouse has a better fit in your palm than almost any other, and its solid construction and customizable DPI settings put it in contention with the best of all gaming mice.
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Standalone Microphones
Best Performance – ROCCAT Torch Microphone
The ROCCAT Torch might be the biggest surprise for us on this list. To be honest, before we had the chance to try it, we did not have the same expectations as we would have for a yeti or quadcast, however the Torch absolutely blew us out of the water with its superior sound quality, enhanced capabilities including the gesture-based muting (that’s right, just wave your hand over the mic and you are instantly muted) as well as direct throughput for a microphone. This mic also has adaptive lighting so you know exactly when your microphone is being heard by others. If you are looking for a standalone mic for yourself or others you cannot go wrong with this one!
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Best Value – Neat Skyline
The Neat Skyline microphone serves primarily as a professional, conference microphone and it certainly has the professional grade audio quality to back up that title. We have found, in our experience, that it serves just as well in your gaming setups. While it may lack some of the bells and whistles that make something like the ROCCAT Torch truly exceptional, this is a very solid standalone mic to pair with a beginning stream setup or even to upgrade a pure gaming rig.
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There you have it! Our top gaming peripherals for your 2021 holiday shopping! However you choose to spoil the gamer(s) on your list this year, we wish you all the very best and hope you find a moment to pause from life’s frantic pace and enjoy some time with friends and family alike. From all of us here at GamesReviews – Happy Holidays!