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Best wireless gaming headset 2025

Find the top wireless gaming headsets for you, including over-ear and earbud options to enjoy your favorite games without being tied down.

What is the best wireless gaming headset? Freeing yourself from a cable by buying a wireless gaming headset is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your gaming setup. Not only does it stop you getting in a tangle, but it makes for a much cleaner look too. More importantly, many cordless options can now handily compete with their wired counterparts, meaning you can find a pair that perfectly suits your ears.

Our top choice of wireless gaming headset right now is the wireless gaming headset reviews in the also tested section of this guide.

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Epos H3Pro Hybrid

Epos H3Pro Hybrid

Best wireless gaming headset overall

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Epos H3Pro Hybrid specifications:
Drivers 40mm
Connections 2.4GHz / 3.5mm / Bluetooth / USB
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz
Weight 308g
Battery life Up to 30 hours
Colors Ghost White, Racing Green, Sebring Black
Pros
  • Excellent sound quality
  • Very comfortable
  • Active noise-canceling
Cons
  • Finicky software
  • High price

Not many headsets have left such an immediately positive impression on us as the Epos H3Pro Hybrid. With superb sound quality, great comfort, smart design, and loads of features, they do everything you could hope for from a wireless gaming headset. Crucially, despite now being effectively discontinued, they're still widely available and for a bargain price too.

The excellence starts with the number of features on offer. Not only do you get 2.4GHz wireless for your PC but Bluetooth too. To make this a travel-friendly headset, it offers active noise canceling to drown out your plane/train/noisy neighbors. Plus, you can remove the boom mic to make the headset more compact but miss out on none of the above features as the headset has internal mics too.

Next on this headset's hitlist is that it's incredibly comfortable. Its surprisingly light weight combined with excellent earcup and headband padding means it seldom feels like it's putting a strain on your head.

This headset offers excellent sound quality from its mic and headphones. The latter offers loads of sonic detail and bass power without having too much of a forced 'gamer' sound with big bass and boosted treble. You can tweak the EQ to highlight in-game details better, though this headset is ittedly slightly more geared towards broader general use than gaining every Sonic esports advantage.

Read our full Epos H3Pro Hybrid review.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro

Best wireless headset for esports

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro specifications:
Drivers 50mm
Connections 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Frequency response 28kHz
Weight 358g
Battery life Up to 70 hours
Color options Black, White
Pros
  • Excellent comfort
  • Class-leading microphone
  • Quick-access to game-specific EQ
Cons
  • No wired connections
  • A little expensive

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) has several qualities that particularly make it stand out as a go-to option for a dedicated esports headset. The first is that its overall design and feature set works great for just pure gaming. The headset has Bluetooth but it's not the main focus. Instead, the chunky volume dial, flexible boom mic, and relatively lightweight design make this a headset that's easy to use in the heat of battle.

The second key feature is a top-quality microphone. While in many instances a basic, low-quality mic is fine for simple voice comms, for more dedicated esports players, having a mic that is clear and full-sounding – and doesn't require having a dedicated desktop gaming mic – is a must-have. And that's what the BlackShark V 2 Pro (2023) possesses.

The final string to this headset's bow is its smart game profiles. Assuming you have Razer's software running in the background, this headset will detect what game you've fired up and set the headset's EQ and other features for that game. That's neat enough but what sets this headset apart is that it comes with a handful of game EQs already optimized by professional players of those games. And from our testing they do work, enhancing the audibility of key in-game sounds.

Read our full Razer BlackShark V2 review.

Corsair HS65

Corsair HS65

Best budget wireless headset

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Corsair HS65 specifications:
Drivers 50mm (neodymium)
Connections 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz
Weight 275g
Battery life Up to 24 hours
Color options Carbon Black, Camo, Yellow, White
Pros
  • Headphones and microphone punch above their weight
  • Solid yet lightweight, and stylish build
  • Relatively affordable and high-value
Cons
  • Microphone can't be detached
  • No wired connectivity

The Corsair HS65 Wireless offers terrific value considering its price. It offers Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless connections, cutting the cord from its wired counterpart with minimal compromises. We're yet to find a wireless headset that offers the same build quality, sound, and style offered by this cheap champion at its price point.

Featuring 50mm neodymium drivers, the HS65 Wireless offers a well-rounded sound signature that's great for playing games, listening to music, or watching movies. Meanwhile, its microphone helps capture your comms with clarity that competes with more expensive rivals.

The main weakness of the Corsair HS65 Wireless is its wired connectivity or lack thereof. Thankfully, with up to 24 hours of battery life, you shouldn't need to reach for the charger often. Better still, you only need to juice it up for 15 minutes to get 6 hours of playback.

Read our full Corsair H65 Wireless review.

Alienware Pro Wireless

Alienware Pro Wireless

Best high-end wireless headset

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Alienware Pro Wireless specifications:
Drivers 50mm
Connections 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C
Frequency response 20-40,000Hz
Battery life 75-hours
Color options Black (dark side), white (lunar light)
Noise canceling Yes
Pros
  • Sleek, stylish design with great build
  • Comfortable
  • Great sound quality
  • Lots of features
Cons
  • Quite expensive
  • Awkwardly-place earcup controls
  • Clunky software

The Alienware Pro perfectly balances sound quality and comfort with a design that's super sleek. Much like the Epos H3Pro Hybrid, it's a headset that can easily be worn out and about as well as at home – with noise canceling helping to silence planes and trains.

This wireless gaming headset is expensive but you absolutely feel like you're getting what you pay for with the build, sound, and feature set.

Read our Alienware Pro Wireless review for more.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro

Best headset with swappable battery

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro specifications:
Drivers 40mm (neodymium)
Connections 2.4GHz / 3.5mm / Bluetooth
Frequency response 10Hz – 22kHz
Weight 337g
Battery life Up to 22 hours
Color options Black, White
Pros
  • Superb stereo and spatial audio
  • Hot-swappable batteries
  • Wireless and 3.5mm jack connections
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Somewhat shallow earcups

If money's no object when it comes to your next wireless gaming headset, look no further than the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless. In addition to sounding phenomenal, these cans are stacked with features and conveniently connect to just about every device you'd want them to.

While they're great by their own merit, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is elevated above its peers thanks to the Wireless Base Station. This little box sits smartly atop your gaming desk and makes swapping between your PC and consoles as easy as the press of a button. Not only that, it holds and charges a spare battery pack, meaning you effectively never have to charge your headset as you'll always have charge on hand.

This level of quality and robust feature set naturally demand a tall asking price, but it's seriously worth it if you can afford it. With this in mind, it's worth mentioning that the headset's shallow earcups don't suit every ear shape, as its drivers do protrude slightly.

Read our SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro review for more info.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro

Most versatile wireless headset

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Turtle Beach Stealth Pro specifications:
Drivers 50mm Nanoclear w/neodymium magnets
Connections Dual Bluetooth 5.1 & 2.4GHz
Frequency response 10Hz – 22kHz
Weight 400g
Battery life 15 hours
Color options Black
Pros
  • Superhuman Hearing feature is a lifesaver in FPS games
  • Great long-use comfort
  • Multiple batteries are included for hot swapping
Cons
  • price for a headset
  • Average quality microphone
  • Quite heavy

The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro may have an unassuming look and only come in black, but that's because it wants no distractions getting in the way of the fact that it's an incredible wireless gaming headset.

Unmatched immersive audio leads to a wealth of features that also include Superhuman Hearing, an addition that needs to be heard to be believed.

With Bluetooth, active noise canceling, a detachable boom mic and internal mics, and much more, this is an incredibly versatile headset. Its hot-swappable batteries are the icing on the cake, ensuring you can get non-stop wireless audio, other than the few second it takes to swap the battery.

Read our Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review for more.

Logitech Astro A50 X

Logitech Astro A50 X

Best multi-platform wireless headset

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Logitech Astro A50 X specifications:
Drivers 40mm
Connections Bluetooth, 2.4GHz wireless
Frequency response 20-20,000Hz
Battery life 26-hour
Color options Black or white
Noise canceling Yes
Pros
  • Effortless switching between console and PC
  • s two console, PC, and Bluetooth at once
  • Fantastic sound quality
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Pointless for single PC use

The Astro A50X headset is a masterclass in how to create a single wireless headset that can seamlessly work with all your gaming devices.  It can connect to two consoles via HDMI, to your PC, and to a Bluetooth device and smoothly switch between them all, even offering HDMI video switching for your consoles. It's also a comfortable headset that sounds great and has a quality microphone.

However, its price is super high so if you don't need all the extra input switching – i.e. you just have a single main PC and maybe a phone to connect over Bluetooth – it's a pointlessly expensive option.

Read our Astro A50 X review for more information.

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds

Best gaming earbuds

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SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds specifications:
Drivers Not stated
Connection Bluetooth 5.3, 2.4GHz wireless
Frequency response 20-20,000Hz
Battery life 10 hours (40 hours with charging case)
Color options Black, white
Noise canceling Active noise canceling
Pros
  • Includes 2.4GHz wireless connection for PC
  • Great sound quality
  • Comfortable
  • Great battery life
Cons
  • Not all will like the in-ear fit
  • Slightly plasticky build

If you're looking for a single gaming headset option that can also turn its hand to on-the-go listening, the SteelSeries Acrtis GameBuds are the perfect option. Their inclusion of a 2.4GHz wireless dongle means they can connect to any PC while their Bluetooth connection is great for phones, laptops and any other portable listening.

The Gameuds are also really comfortable – assuming you don't mind the style of fit where the eartips push into your ear canal – and remain secure for hours on end. The battery also lasts ages, with 10 hours of listening per bud and another 30 hours of charge time in the carry case.

Sound quality is very good too. While these don't quite rival truly audiophile in-ear headphones, they on par with other true wireless earbuds, such as the AirPods Pro. They have bass presence without it sounding forced and plenty of mid-range warmth and top-end clarity. For gaming, you also get over 100 sound profiles tuned specifically for different games.

You also get active noise canceling that works really well, but which can be turned off to sustain battery life or switched to a -through mode so you can clearly hear what's going on around you without removing your earbuds. The GameBuds aren't a cheap option but are competitively priced compared to other wireless earbuds.

Read our full SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds review to find our more.

Sony Inzone H9

Sony Inzone H9

Best Sony Wireless Gaming Headset

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Sony Inzone H9 specifications:
Drivers 40mm (neodymium)
Connections 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
Frequency response 5Hz – 20kHz
Weight 308g
Battery life 32 hours (no noise-cancelling)
Color options Black, White
Pros
  • Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz connections
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • No detachable microphone
  • Expensive

The Sony Inzone H9 is worth putting on your shortlist if you own a PlayStation. With a design inspired by the PS5 – with which it's also compatible – the Inzone H9 is a slick-looking headset that's an ideal match for other Sony hardware.

With both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth functionality onboard, this headset offers an easy wire-free experience, plus it has noise-canceling. During testing, we were annoyed that the boom mic wasn't detachable, making this a less-than-ideal headset for travel.

The Inzone's sound quality is clear, however, it's a particularly bass-heavy headset by default. You can tune the EQ to your liking with the Inzone Hub software, which is easy to use.

Read our full Sony Inzone H9 review.

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AceZone A-Spire

The AceZone A-Spire offers some of the best directional audio we've experienced in a headset, and has clear benefits for competitive players with the inclusion of active noise cancellation and a comfortable fit. The mobile app-based control is particularly useful for tournament-based setting tweaks. It's a bit lacking in extra features, though, and has a fairly high price. Read our AceZone A-Spire review for more info.

Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT

The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT is one of the best-sounding Corsair headsets, with stunning build quality, and robust wireless technology. But it just misses out on its more audiophile target with a slight lack at the low end. It's also rather pricey. Read our Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT review for more.

RIG 600 Pro

The RIG 600 Pro is a reliable and feature-packed headset that achieves very reasonable performance for its price. Its headline feature is that it connect to 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth at the same time, letting you take a call while still gaming, for instance. It's not the most comfortable headset we've experienced, though, so doesn't quite make our best of shortlist. Read our RIG 600 Pro review for more info.

Roccat Syn Pro Air

If you're looking to get an extra splash of RGB with your wireless gaming headset, the Roccat Syn Pro Air delivers in spades. This compact headset features prominent multi-zone lighting on each earcup for a very noticeable RGB display. With decent comfort and sound too, this is a solid headset option for RGB fans. Read our Roccat Syn Pro Air review for more info.

How to choose the best gaming headsets

When shopping for the best wireless gaming headset, there are several factors to consider. First, pricing varies widely, with entry-level options for casual gamers starting at around $30 (£30) and models reaching beyond $399 (£399). I'd recommend establishing your budget upfront to help you narrow choices, whether you prioritize design, features, or audio quality.

Battery life is important for wireless headsets. Ensuring a sufficient lifespan between charges is essential, but how much you need will depend on how long your gaming sessions are, and how often they occur. Pay close attention to battery life, recharge time, and charging method to ensure a headset meets your needs effectively.

Over ear gaming headsets are by their nature worn on your head so can be very visible in public or during gaming streams, so the design is another differentiator. With various shapes, sizes, and styles, you can easily find a comfortable headset that suits your personality. In-ear or earbud options are less noticeable but you'll still want to consider if they fit in with your style.

Connection options are key when it comes to using a wireless headset. Most wireless gaming headsets should come with a dedicated USB dongle that plugs into your computer or gaming console's USB port, to give a proprietary connection for stable and low-latency audio transmission (ideal for gaming). Many now also include Bluetooth, letting you connect to an even wider range of devices and use these headsets for listening while out and about.

Headsets with multiple connection choices offer versatility, enhancing their utility across different devices and platforms. Generally, more options signify better compatibility and functionality.

Wireless gaming headset frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Do pro gamers use wired or wireless headsets?

It depends. Many professional gamers opt for wired headsets because of their lower latency and uninterrupted connectivity, which is crucial for competitive gaming. They're reliable and stable, providing consistent audio transmission without worrying about running out of battery. However, pro gamers might enjoy the convenience of wireless headsets while gaming at home or streaming, because a solid transmission is less vital.

Are headsets worth it for gaming?

Gaming headsets are worth investing in if you want a clear and convenient way to communicate with teammates, and don't want to make too much noise for those around you. They'll immerse you more deeply in the soundscapes of your favorite games and can offer more audio detail than the best computer speakers. Modern options that include Bluetooth are also really convenient for taking calls while gaming or listening while on the move.

Do expensive gaming headsets make a difference?

Like most hardware products, the more you spend on a gaming headset the better the quality of the components and the design – and, generally speaking, the better the audio quality.

Expensive gaming headsets can offer immersive surround sound, customizable EQ settings, and noise cancellation. If you're a casual gamer, then a cheaper option might suffice. But if you regularly game for long periods, you'll appreciate the extra comfort and controls that come with investing in a higher-priced headset.

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