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74 headsets have Linux support beyond basic input, ranked here by how many extra features work on Linux. Every entry links to its own page with the distro-by-distro table and what to install.

How to read this. We rank by the number of features that Linux drivers and tools support for each model, not by hardware quality: we don't test devices ourselves, and basic input works through generic drivers anyway. Treat the list as "what you can configure on Linux", then pick on the hardware itself.

Top 25 headsets by Linux support

Device	Works on Linux	Needs	Kernel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Diablo IV	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 WoW Edition	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7x	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
Audeze Maxwell	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell Xbox	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G935	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingSidetoneHi-res scrolling+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	Linux 6.4+
Audeze Maxwell 2 (Xbox version)	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+2	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G733	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingMacro keysSidetone+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	—
Logitech G635	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingSidetoneButton remapping	HeadsetControl, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	—
Logitech G PRO X	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneDevice settings	HeadsetControl, Solaar	—
Logitech G533	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneDevice settings	HeadsetControl, Solaar	—
Logitech G535	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneDevice settings	HeadsetControl, Solaar	—
Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless	Battery levelSleep timerSidetone	HeadsetControl	—
Corsair Headset Device	Battery levelRGB / lightingSidetone	HeadsetControl	—
Corsair VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS	Battery levelSleep timerSidetone	HeadsetControl	—
Corsair VOID WIRELESS V2	Battery levelSleep timerSidetone	HeadsetControl	—
ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air	RGB / lightingSleep timer	HeadsetControl	—
Corsair Wired USB (Virtuoso XT)	Battery level	HeadsetControl	—
Corsair Wireless receiver (Virtuoso XT)	Battery level	HeadsetControl	—
ROCCAT Elo 7.1 USB	RGB / lighting	HeadsetControl, OpenRGB	—
Razer Base Station Chroma (Headphone Stand)	RGB / lighting	OpenRazer, OpenRGB	—
Razer Kraken 7.1	RGB / lighting	OpenRazer, OpenRGB	—

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Headsets where you can see battery level on Linux (48)

The charge level can be read from Linux through the tool or driver listed above.

Device	Works on Linux	Needs	Kernel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Diablo IV	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
Audeze Maxwell	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell Xbox	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G935	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingSidetoneHi-res scrolling+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	Linux 6.4+
Audeze Maxwell 2 (Xbox version)	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+2	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G733	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingMacro keysSidetone+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	—

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Headsets where you can adjust sidetone on Linux (49)

Sidetone plays your own microphone back in the headset so you hear yourself. Its level can be set from Linux.

Device	Works on Linux	Needs	Kernel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Diablo IV	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
Audeze Maxwell	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell Xbox	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G935	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingSidetoneHi-res scrolling+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	Linux 6.4+
Audeze Maxwell 2 (Xbox version)	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+2	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G733	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingMacro keysSidetone+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	—

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Headsets where you can use the equalizer on Linux (22)

Equalizer settings stored on the headset can be changed from Linux.

Device	Works on Linux	Needs	Kernel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Diablo IV	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
Audeze Maxwell	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell Xbox	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell 2 (Xbox version)	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+2	HeadsetControl	—
Logitech G733	Battery levelDPIRGB / lightingMacro keysSidetone+2	HeadsetControl, Solaar, libratbag + Piper, OpenRGB	—

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Headsets where you can use ChatMix on Linux (20)

ChatMix is the dial that balances game and chat audio. Linux can read the dial position; applying it to your audio streams is up to your audio setup.

Device	Works on Linux	Needs	Kernel
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Diablo IV	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	Linux 7.3 (upcoming)
Audeze Maxwell	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell Xbox	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+3	HeadsetControl	—
Audeze Maxwell 2 (Xbox version)	Battery levelSleep timerSidetoneChatMixEqualizer+2	HeadsetControl	—

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