As 2024 comes to a close, it leaves behind a lineup of cutting-edge gadgets designed to elevate your gaming experience. This year saw the launch of numerous gaming earphones tailored to sync seamlessly with the latest gaming consoles and devices. With a mix of price points, advanced features, and user-specific functionalities, these earphones promise to meet the needs of every gamer. Below, we’ve rounded up the 7 best gaming earphones of 2024 that stand out from the rest. 7 Top Gaming Earbuds Released in 2024 . Sony Pulse Explore Perfect for gamers and music enthusiasts, the Sony Pulse Explore wireless earbuds hit the market on February 21, 2024. Priced at $200 or BDT 23,799, they are crafted for gaming but excel equally in music playback. Featuring planar magnetic drivers- a rare, high-end audio technology- they deliver exceptional clarity, balanced sound, and deep bass. Designed for the PS5 and PlayStation Portal, these earbuds also support dual-device connectivity, allowing seamless transitions between gaming and phone calls via Bluetooth. Read more: Top 10 Best Gaming Monitors Released in 2024 Despite their bulkier design and lack of features like noise canceling and auto-pause sensors, their sound quality, immersive 3D audio, and impressive voice-calling capabilities make up for it. Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless Probably the most lauded earbuds from its manufacturer, the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless earbuds are undoubtedly a good gaming accessory that came out on 19th April 2024. The sound delivered is somewhat bass-favored and adds an extra layer of intensity to the thrill of an action game. The earbuds come packed with an additional hearing feature that further enhances the quality of the audio output. Utilising this feature, gamers can hear even sounds like footsteps and the cracking of a dry leaf under the foot. Coming at a high price of $248 or BDT 29,510, the Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless earbuds are worth the money. The only noticeable issue is an audio lag in the wireless transmitter while connected to a PC. However, the lag doesn’t show up while console gaming. Read more: Top 10 Video Games Launching in January 2025: Must-Play Titles for the New Year Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) Wireless The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) Wireless earbuds offer a commendable balance of features and performance for $85 or BDT 10,114. With the low-latency Game Mode, customizable touch gestures, and an impressive overall soundscape, they’re a solid choice for casual gaming and general use. You can simultaneously listen to audio from your phone and consoles. Other highlights include lightweight design, massive battery life, and crisp mid-to-high tones. However, the earbuds suffer from a cheap-feeling build, flattened bass in heavier tracks, and subpar mic quality. These were first released in August 2024. Vega Q1 Wireless The Vega Q1 Wireless Gaming Earbuds launched on 17th August 2024, deliver a premium gaming experience with precision sound, ultra-fast response time, and exceptional comfort. Equipped with a Cmedia gaming sound card chip, they ensure crystal-clear audio, helping you detect crucial in-game sounds like footsteps and gunfire. Read more: 8 Best Gaming Smartphones Released in 2024 So Far The ZeroLag Tech offers a seamless 25ms response time, keeping you in sync with the action. Designed for versatility, they support USB-C, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm connections, making them compatible with Quest 3S, Steam Deck, PS5, PC, and more. Featuring a detachable AI noise-canceling mic and memory foam ear pads, these lightweight earbuds redefine gaming at just $69.99 or BDT 8,328. SteelSeries Arctics Gamebuds The SteelSeries Arctics Gamebuds caught gamers' attention, the moment they hit the market in September 2024. To distinguish themselves from competitors, Arctic Gamebuds offer unique features like an innovative, polished design, powerful battery life, and heavy performance. The architect of Arctics gamebuds supports cross-platform gaming. The Xbox variant can be used across all major gaming platforms. The audio quality is high-end and can render even delicate sounds. Priced at $159.99 or BDT 19,332, these earbuds set the standard for premium gaming headsets. Read more: Top 10 Global ESports Tournaments of 2025 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds were released in September 2024. They are true wireless, in-canal earbuds featuring 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC and SBC codec support, and multipoint pairing. They offer IPX4 water resistance, 8.5 hours of battery life with ANC on, and 31.5 additional hours via the charging case, which supports USB-C and Qi wireless charging. Its unique touch controls allow playback, ANC adjustment, and volume changes, while the companion app provides EQ customization. The earbuds lack advanced features like spatial audio but deliver strong audio performance and good noise cancellation for their $174 or BDT 20,705 price. Available in Black, Chilled Lilac, and White Smoke. Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed The new Hyperspeed version of the Razer Hammerhead earbuds is usable via a range of platforms. Just like the previous version of the Hammerheads, the Hyperspeed features premium design and quality buildup. Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed got its first release in August 2023. However, the recent release on 15th December 2024 brought a few major modifications. Read more: Top 10 Global ESports Tournaments of 2025 Among the prominent unique features is a 2.4GHZ hyperspeed connection option. It makes the earbuds more suitable for console plays. Available in two versions each uniquely featuring the Xbox and PS5 consoles. The Xbox version provides uni-device support but promptly drains the battery. The audio quality is expressive enough to render detailed notes. The earbuds have sound-boosting capacity that gives an immersive experience.  Gamers can buy them for $149.99 or BDT 17,915. Conclusion Whether you're a casual gamer or an audiophile, 2024 offered a diverse selection of gaming earbuds to suit different needs. From budget-friendly options to premium designs with advanced features, there's something for everyone to enjoy immersive sound and seamless performance. Read more: Best Gaming Laptops of 2024 So Far: Top Picks for Every Gamer

Apple has launched an updated version of its AirPods Pro featuring improved noise reduction capabilities, and touch controls for volume. Now Apple has launched AirPods Pro 2 to give an outstanding sound experience. It has been launched on September 23 in the USA and is now available globally. Let’s take a look at the key specs of Apple AirPods Pro 2 and its price tag. Key Features of Apple AirPods Second Generation Design If you place AirPods Pro and 2nd Generation AirPods Pro, you will barely see any differences. However, there are a few differences. The vents and microphones are slightly repositioned, while the bud-and-stem design has no change in it. Now, you get four ear tips inside the box: a smaller XS size is included, giving you more choices to discover the perfect fit and seal your ear. If you were having a tough time getting the AirPods to fit correctly, the additional ear tips could solve this problem. The lightweight design makes them comfortable to use, and you do not need to cram them into your ear holes. Read More: DT8 Ultra Review: Does it clone Apple Watch Ultra? The first Apple iPhone Pro was criticized for not having touch-sensitive volume controls on the earbuds, a pattern that is a common feature nowadays. Apple has decided to correct this shortcoming, as its current AirPods Pro 2 have a touch-capacitive on the stem from which users can swipe up to change volume and down to mute. However, You have to continue pinching the stems to pause and skip playback and take calls, while long press gives different noise-canceling modes. The more significant change is to the charging case: it now has a built-in speaker and a lanyard loop, which serves as a signal for unit power up, and low battery and to help you find it if you misplaced it. But the case itself is the same size and layout. It easily goes into a handbag, pocket, or palm of the hand. Read More: Apple iPad, iPad Pro 2022 Review: World’s most advanced tablets They can also be charged in other ways besides the regular charging ports: you can charge the AirPods Pro 2 wirelessly with an Apple Watch charger, a MagSafe charger, or a Qi-compatible charging mat. Also, you can use the Lightning to USB-C cable that comes in the box. Sound Quality The AirPods Pro 2 sound excellent and has been improved upon with more detail and greater dynamic than its predecessor. Apple has always impressed us with its exceptional clarity and versatility in its product, and AirPods Pro 2 is no different. Each earpiece is equipped with custom low-distortion, high excursion drivers, transducers and ultrafast HDR amplifiers, combined with the H2 chip's powerful audio algorithms, yielding a listening experience that’s better than the original Pro. Read More: Apple iPhone 14 vs iPhone 13: Which is the Better Deal? The AirPods Pro 2 are graceful and lively, songs come out smoothly, and they handle both upbeat songs and those that are more contemplative with ease. Other Features The Apple AirPods Pro 2 has impressive active noise cancelation, which is noticeable if you listen to it. Apple reportedly blocks out twice as much background noise on this new AirPods. The addition of a powerful new H2 chip along with the vents and mics’ ‘optimized’ repositioning makes it happen. The call quality is still decent. Your voice might sound a bit thin instead of fully rounded, but it’s still clear and audible. The other person’s voice will come through cleanly as well. Read More: Price Drop: Is it the right time to buy an iPhone 13? The new AirPods Pro 2 have much better battery life than the previous model! You can get six hours of use out of them on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case. That’s a big improvement and puts them among the best in their class. That’s six hours more than the previous model (which only lasted for 24 hours total). Now Apple can compete with Sony’s WF-1000XM4 earbuds (which can last for eight hours in the buds and 24 hours in total). However, the new charging case’s battery drain is a bit faster than the previous model. But don’t worry; it charges up quickly too. So, If you’re ever running low on battery, just pop your earbuds into the case for a quick 5-minute charge, and you’ll be all set for another hour of listening. Read More: iPhone 14: Cheapest in which countries? Now, there’s a new dedicated AirPods section available in the iPhone’s settings menu. You can now easily access all your AirPods settings in one place. Here you can customize Siri voice control, Adaptive Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, and touch control settings for your convenience. Apple’s Spatial Audio is back and better than ever! This time, with dynamic head tracking, you can enjoy an immersive, 360-degree experience when listening to music or watching videos. However, Android users will not enjoy these new features. Apple used Bluetooth 5.3 technology for its AirPods Pro 2, which gives an easy connecting feature. Read More: Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs Price of Apple AirPods Pro 2  The AirPods Pro 2 is priced at $249.00 in the USA, which is equivalent to BDT 25,464 ($1 = BDT 102.27). However, the official price of Apple AirPods Pro Second Generation may vary in Bangladesh due to tax and other issues. Verdict It is surprising how much better the AirPods Pro 2 perform than its predecessor. No one thought Apple would be able to compete with Sony and Bose, but Apple definitely came through. The noise-canceling on these headphones is fantastically effective. They are also really comfortable to wear, and they sound great. You’ll have a great time using the Apple AirPods Pro Second Generation earphones! Read More: Apple’s iPhone 14 now being assembled in India