The 8 Best Gaming Speakers for an Elevated Experience (2024)

While there are cheaper options, especially in the budget category, the Logitech Z407 is one of the best sounding audio systems for under $100. With excellent sound, a clean design, a dedicated subwoofer, and full 3.5mm, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity, the Logitech Z407 is a workhorse. For the gamer who wants simple, full-range audio, the Z407s deliver clear highs, deep lows, and intuitive connectivity, all at a fair price.

You wouldn’t think speakers this small, or this affordable, would impress, but Creative Pebble’s desktop speakers are the real deal. These round, honeydew-sized left and right speakers are a solid improvement over most laptop and monitor speakers, despite their small size. The drivers point at an upward, 45-degree angle, meaning sound plays at your ears, not towards your chest. The V2 features 3.5mm and USB-C connectivity, but if you want Bluetooth, go for the V3.

In addition to sounding just as good as some of our other top picks, the Logitech G560 features showstopping RGB technology. Called Lightsync, the software and hardware behind these lights is masterful. Controlled through software or synced directly via audio, Lightsync can do it all, from creating screen-matched color immersion to flashes and pops sync with game audio. For RGB enthusiasts, these are highly recommended.

Despite their ubiquity, your standard left-right speaker system isn’t right for everyone, nor every space. A sound bar can provide clear and quality audio from one speaker, and is perfect for space and wire-conscious gamers. For a great sound bar, we recommend the Razer Leviathan V2, a powerful sound bar with a bassy subwoofer. Through THX spatial audio, the Leviathan provides digital surround sound and, combined with its very powerful subwoofer, creates detailed immersion in any game.

Surround sound, especially for gaming, can create an incredible, fully immersive listening experience. If you’ve got the space for it, the Logitech Z906 is the best way to make your surround sound dreams come true. A large 8-inch subwoofer delivers booming bass, while five satellite speakers provide clear mids and highs from multiple directions. All in all, the Z906 creates an amazing sound experience, especially for console gamers on the couch.

Surround sound systems are not typically made with PC gamers in mind. The SteelSeries Arena 9 is an exception. It can connect over USB and Bluetooth, a rarity for 5.1 surround sound systems. The speakers themselves are free from most of the usual interconnecting cables. And the satellite speakers feature customizable RGB lighting to match existing gamer gear. The system sounds fantastic in all kinds of games. Overall, the Arena 9 is the easiest surround sound system to use with a PC.