What's the difference between stereo headsets and 5.1 headsets?

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I don't understand what's the difference between them. Does stereo headsets provide surround sound like the 5.1 headsets? Which is better for gaming?
 
Stereo means it is has a left and right channel.

So in a surround sound equivalent, it would be a 2 channel setup with no subwoofer.

5.1 means it has 5 separate channels, and a subwoofer.

5.1 is better for gaming.
 
stereo only gives the sound of 2 speakers
the 5.1 headset will give the sound of 5 speakers plus bass
5.1 is much better for gaming
 
stereo only gives the sound of 2 speakers
the 5.1 headset will give the sound of 5 speakers plus bass
5.1 is much better for gaming
 
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