HEADSETS
Every headset in the game ranked by how far you hear and how clean it sounds, with live prices. Color variants share stats and are grouped into one row.
Boost is how much further you hear footsteps and gunfire compared to no headset. Distortion is how muddy the amplified sound gets: lower is cleaner. Check the helmet chart before you buy, since heavy helmets block headsets entirely.
| # | Headset | Boost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Peltor ComTac VI headset 3 color variants | +13.5% | |
| 2 |  TW EXFIL Peltor ComTac VI headset 3 color variants | +13.5% | |
| 3 | +11.5% | ||
| 4 | +11.5% | ||
| 5 | +10% | ||
| 6 |  Safariland Liberator HP 2.0 Hearing Protection Headset 4 color variants | +9% | |
| 7 | +8% | ||
| 8 | +7.5% | ||
| 9 | +5.5% | ||
| 10 | +5% | ||
| 11 | +3.8% | ||
| 12 | +3% | ||
| 13 |  Walker's Razor Digital headset 2 color variants | +2% | |
| 14 |  OPSMEN Earmor M32 headset 2 color variants | +1% | |
| 15 | None | ||
| 16 | None |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best headset in Tarkov?
By raw sound boost, the Peltor ComTac VI headset currently leads the chart at +13.5% hearing distance. If clarity matters more to you than range, the Ops-Core FAST RAC Headset has the lowest distortion at 5%.
What do headsets do in Tarkov?
Headsets amplify footsteps, gunfire, and other combat sounds while compressing loud noises. The boost column shows how much further you hear with each headset, and distortion is how muddy that extra sound gets. Any headset is a massive upgrade over naked ears.
Can you wear a headset with every helmet?
No. Heavy full-coverage helmets physically block headsets, and others partially deafen you. The helmet chart marks every helmet as OK or Blocked for headset use.
Sound wins fights before sight does. Round out the kit with the rest of the charts.
Helmet ChartArmor ChartGame Info