The Best Gaming Speakers in 2024

If the absolute best sound quality is not exactly a concern for you, but rather you would prefer mobility and freedom of use then the Logitech Z407 Bluetooth speakers are a great choice for your needs.

These are 80W wireless speakers plus subwoofer combo that use a wireless dial to connect all of the devices and streamline the controls. You can also connect to the device with wired 3.5mm and USB as well in case you do not have your media on a wireless device but these situations will most likely not happen too often.

The sound is decent and most media consumption and gaming will leave you fulfilled but not necessarily in awe. The sound dial is convenient since you can carry it around with you in order to skip tracks or adjust the volume on the go without having to go back to the physical device every time.

Overall these are not extremely technically impressive speakers but the convenience factor is amazing and these speakers will do just fine for regular casual gaming.

If you want RGB effects and don’t need a subwoofer, get the Razer Nommo Chroma. These stereo speakers offer solid power and pretty good sound quality. The RGB feature comes with lots of LEDs and the Razer Synapse software allowing for custom effects as well as syncing the speakers with other Razer peripherals such as keyboards and mice. Some games can control speaker lights directly, which can be really cool.

LEDs are relatively strong and provide subtle effects since they are found at the bottom side of each stand. They are great in darkness but won’t be very visible in brightly lit rooms. Overall, RGB effects are pretty good and offer lots of customization. Sound controls along with bass controls can be found on the base of the right speaker. Speakers have solid power, just don’t expect to use them for a house party.

When it comes to sound quality, it’s decent. Bass isn’t as punchy as on subwoofer equipped systems but it’s there and it enriches the overall sound experience. Mids and highs are there and have more than decent quality. Overall, you will have a pretty solid experience playing games and watching movies. Listening to music will also be enjoyable but you can get better speakers for this price. The thing is, those don’t have RGB effects.

Bose Companion 2 Series III is the latest incarnation of the popular stereo sound system from Bose. These speakers are relatively cheap (for a Bose product), small, and have more than enough power for gaming and some casual music listening.

Their sound signature gravitates towards the low end of the spectrum. They are bass-heavy but the sound quality and clarity simply aren’t there. The speakers may sound muddy and lack in mid and high range. Again, games and movies will sound solid, but if you want to use these speakers for listening to some tunes, better skip them.

Nobody is quite sure how exactly RGB helps with audio quality on the Razer Leviathan V2 but it is definitely there and you can enjoy it while listening to music for sure. The reason you are buying a soundbar though is most definitely not for RGB but in this case for 2 full-range drivers with a subwoofer for an all-in-one sound system that can help you experience audio from a new perspective.

The Leviathan V2 uses THX Spatial Audio allowing for 7.1 Surround Sound for those who enjoy a realistic soundstage. The device uses a USB-C connection but can also be used with Bluetooth 5.2 for a wireless connection to as many as 8 devices that you can pair through the Razer Audio app.

Although this might not be an audiophile solution, for casual gaming and listening to your favorite Spotify playlist this device ticks all the necessary boxes both visually and for your auditory needs.

This pair of stereo speakers is just what you need if you’re looking for quality stereo speakers that can be used for gaming, music, and movies that don’t cost too much. They are a bit on the larger side since each speaker features three drivers, each for the different frequency spectrum. There’s no woofer but the bass is there and is more than noticeable.

Mids and highs are also present in just the right amount, are crisp, and pleasant to the ear. The overall signature is neutral but since speakers feature bass and treble controls you can adjust them to your liking. With the bass knob turned about two thirds up you get punchy sound that’s perfect for games and movies. Lower it a bit and you have a clear sound signature with a bit of extra bass, excellent for most music genres.

These speakers are quite powerful and offer two RCA inputs for hooking them up to multiple devices at once. Overall, these are superb speakers for the price and the perfect choice in the sub $100 market.

The GigaWorks T20 Series II from Creative Labs is a pair of excellent budget speakers for gaming. Now, these aren’t the best speakers for gaming but for their price, they’re amazing. The speakers are small but pack a surprising amount of punch. Not enough for parties but more than enough for enjoyable gaming sessions filled with powerful gunshots and explosions.

Three drivers inside each unit build a balanced sound signature that includes all frequencies in just the right amount. This makes listening to various music genres very pleasant and the built-in bass and treble controls allow users to adjust the sound to their liking.

Bass is crisp, deep but not muddy, and mids and highs are there. They’re also crisp and not overpowering. Speakers sound clear even when you turn the volume all the way up, without the usual distortion present in most budget sets of speakers when the volume is over 60 percent. Overall, this is an impressive pair of budget speakers that offer excellent gaming experience.

The G560 G Lightsync from Logitech is the best pair of RGB speakers for gaming on the market. Sure, the competition isn’t really teeming with products but these speakers are great even when compared to regular computer speakers. First of all, RGB effects are impressive.

You can assign speakers with many different light effects but the best one is just assigning a part of your screen to each speaker and then watching how they light up and change color depending on what’s happening on the screen.

This is perfect for gaming and is as cool as Philips’ Hue tech. Sound signature is bassy since these come with a powerful subwoofer. This is absolutely amazing when playing games and watching movies, especially when combined with screen-replicating RGB effects.

We don’t like that a bass control knob isn’t present. This is really jarring and illogical for a 2.1 system. You can control bass levels in the PC app but that lowers bass levels not only in the subwoofer but also in satellites. Further, the volume control isn’t a knob but a two-side volume step. This leads to being unable to set volume levels in granular levels. Instead, speakers are either too loud or too quiet. There are some software workarounds but they just further complicate things.

Despite their small size satellites pack enough punch for immersive gaming sessions. These speakers feature DTS:X Virtual Surround Sound that can really improve any scene in games and movies. It isn’t perfect but better than regular stereo output. Music also sounds great. Sound is crisp and has all frequencies present, with punchy and clear bass. These speakers are perfect for gaming but are also great for listening to music.

Creative has always been an audio brand that tends to involve itself with gaming and has been quite popular with its speakers and gaming Amp/DAC products. One of their biggest successes was the Sound Blaster Katana which was at its time a great sounding soundbar.

Today we will talk about the successor of the Katana, the Katana V2 which takes everything that the older version had and improves it resulting in a superb experience. This is using the same tri-amplified design but with a lot more juice that gets delivered to the improved drivers and the Super X-Fi UltraDSP chip for an amazing surround experience.

The surround sound is being reproduced through true 5.1 channel hi-res playback and Dolby Audio decoding and gives you the authentic cinema experience with all of its perks.

All of these hardware changes result in refined sound reproduction that will satisfy you even beyond gaming and can be used by audiophiles too. Talking about gaming, you can also use your headphones with the Katana V2 which works as an amazing Amp/DAC that allows the Super X-Fi capabilities to carry over.

You can customize the way your Katana V2 sounds beyond just an EQ since it comes equipped with a full set of acoustic engine technologies so you can achieve the sound you like the most. This and the RGB control can be done through the Creative app which makes things a lot more streamlined. Overall this is a great piece of hardware that will enhance not only your gaming experience but your overall audio listening.