 Hey guys, in this video I will be comparing headsets to headphones as well as external mics. Let's start with headphones. Headphones usually have a mic and headphones don't, but other than that, what's the difference? 1. Headphones are usually better sounding. Headphones focus on music. So companies like Sony design their headphones for their best sound quality and comfort when it comes to the highs, mids, and bass. On the other hand, headsets companies like Turtle Beach or Razer design their headsets for features and ease of use. They have features like surround sound which can make you locate the enemy more accurately. The sound is more 360. I have a quality set of headphones and Razer headset, and there is a huge difference in sound quality. Even in games, everything there sounds much cleaner and better on my headphones. I couldn't really tell the difference between them when it came to the surround sound. So overall, for sound quality I would give it to the headphones. If you're strictly using your headphones for gaming and not doing anything else on the device, I would go for a headset with good features like 7.1 surround sound. Like I mentioned before, they do come with a mic and usually that's why gamers buy headsets just for their ease of use. Usually headphones are more expensive but I think it's worth it just for the audio quality. They also look cleaner and are usually more comfortable. They're better designed for things outside of gaming like YouTube or music. They're multi-purpose so you can take them outside and no one would notice. If you took your gaming headset outside, it just looks so out of place because of its spookiness. Next, let's talk about the mic that comes with the headset vs a USB mic. Like the Blue Yeti for example. Now audio quality alone, the Blue Yeti wins easily. But for talking with your team in-game, no one really cares. Except for things like a mic being too close or the mic being too far, it's usually fine. The external mic can fix many issues like saliva coming into the mic, causing popping sounds. You can also help with the distance of your mouth. So it doesn't sound like ear rape when you're close. Like on a headset mic. It's also generally better sounding due to the technology that you can physically fit into a bigger space. But in general, although it's way better to buy an external mic, I don't think it's a must have unless you're streaming or making videos. Alright guys, I hope you enjoyed this video and have a good day.