Yes, the headphones can be used well for gaming. It offers precise sound reproduction with clear separation of sounds such as explosions, footsteps and gunshots, which is particularly beneficial for competitive gaming. The closed-back design also provides good isolation and the sound is detailed with a slightly emphasised bass that is not overly reverberant.

Compared to your previous Bose QC 15, which offers active noise cancellation, these headphones have no noise cancellation, but are very comfortable and robustly built, making longer gaming sessions enjoyable. The wired signal transmission ensures a stable connection without latency, which is important when gaming.