What are some of the most popular headphones for gaming?

There are many great headphones available for gaming. I'll mention the headphone brand and model on the later part of this answer. First, let's understand what a gamer expects from a gaming headset.

• Great audio quality.
• Clear delivery of in-game sound.
• Surround sound feature.
• Control over the surround sound [Great feature]
• Comfortable for longer period of usage.
• RGB [For aesthetics.
• Built Quality

HyperX Cloud Stringer

List of some great features

1. Lightweight
2. 90-degree rotating ear-cups
3. Directional Drivers: 50mm in size
4. Signature HyperX Memory Foam
5. Swivel-to-Mute Noise Cancellation microphone

A decent value for money gaming headphone you can go for.

Turtle Beach 350 VR

Feature list

1. Amplified sound experience
2. Active Noise Cancellation
3. Accurate Mic

A good choice for games demanding communication between team members.

Corsair Void RGB

Feature list

1. RGBs
2. InfoMic controls
3. Dolby Sound
4. Great drivers
5. Noise Cancellation Mic

Little on the higher end. But gives you what you need as a gamer.

HyperX Cloud Alpha

Feature list

1. TeamSpeak™
2. Discord Certified
3. Twin Chamber drivers
4. Comfortable Ear-Cups

The HyperX Cloud Alpha is a well performing gaming headset and no one can deny it.

These are the few gaming headset that you can buy to enhance your gaming experience.

There are other high performance headsets but they cost slightly more. I recommend you to go for any one of them if you want better overall performance.