Gaming earbuds are priced to move today, here are 5 deals I recommend from just $17

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds, Sony inzone buds, PowerA Peely wired earbuds against blue gradient background.

Cheap gaming earbuds are up for grabs this season. (Image credit: Laptop Mag, PowerA, Sony, SteelSeries)

Casual and core gamers alike can agree that great sound is key to a truly immersive gaming experience. If you're searching for a means of improving in-game audio without the bulk of traditional headband-style headsets, gaming earbuds can be less cumbersome.

Oftentimes, less costly too.

For example, you can get the Asus ROG Cetra Gaming Earbuds for just $79 ($20 off) at Amazon.

This is the lowest price I've seen for these gaming-specific wireless earbuds in a while and one of the best gaming deals of the season.

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With ROG Cetra gaming earbuds as part of your battlestation arsenal, you'll gain the edge over the competition. Asus engineers outfitted them with 20ms ultra-low latency, high-fidelity stereo sound, and pass-through charging. They have a rated battery life of 6- 8 hours of battery life on a full charge, so they're ideal for long gaming sessions.

If you don't mind spending more, here's how to score a sweet discount on our favorite gaming earbuds.

Right now, you can get the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds for just $141 ( $18 off) from SteelSeries when you sign up for their newsletter. If you don't see an invitation on SteelSeries' website, scroll down to Get 10% off your purchase, enter your email address, and click subscribe. You'll receive a confirmation email and discount code from SteelSeries to apply at checkout.

These are just a few of the best gaming earbuds deals you can get if you want to heighten game awareness.

See all five of my recommended discounts below.

Asus ROG Cetra Gaming Earbuds: was $99 now $79 at Amazon
Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro Gaming Earbuds: was $50 now $45 at Amazon
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds: $159 now $141 at SteelSeries via newsletter sign-up
Sony INZONE Buds: was $199 now $175 at Sony via newsletter sign-up
PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Earbuds: was $19 now $17 at Amazon

Best gaming earbuds deals from $39

Take $18 off the Editor's Choice SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds at SteelSeries when you sign up for the brand's newsletter. If you don't see an invitation on SteelSeries' website, scroll down to Get 10% off your purchase, enter your email address, and click subscribe. You'll receive a confirmation email and discount code from SteelSeries to apply at checkout.

In our SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds review, our expert rated them 4.5 out of 5 stars for their comfortable, lightweight design, balanced, clean audio, and effective active noise-cancellation. Although they thought the built-in mic could be better, the Arctis GameBuds' great battery life and gaming-specific audio presets are welcome features.

Amazon offers a modest $5 discount on the top-selling Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro Gaming Earbuds. They're technically in-ear monitors, but are great for gaming due to their high-quality sound fidelity, great fits, and isolation. More than 2,000 people bought these in-ear monitors last month, which have an average review rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars. Happy customers praise the Linsoul KZ ZS10 Pro's audio clarity for enhanced game awareness, noise-cancelling performance, and excellent value for the price.

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.