The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Summer 2020
Reviews

The best wireless gaming headset we've tested so far is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. These well-built headphones offer a lot of customization features thanks to their dedicated wireless transmitter, making it easy to adjust and tweak your audio experience. When every moment counts, its transmitter also provides a very low latency wireless connection, so you don't have to worry about lag.
 
They're comfortable for multi-hour gaming sessions, and you can connect your mobile devices to them via Bluetooth so that you can mix music or team chat while you're playing. Their microphone also does a very good job of reproducing voices, even in noisy environments like gaming tournaments, and you're teammates (or enemies) should hear you clearly. You're never out of the game too long due to low battery life either, as these headphones come with two swappable batteries. One battery can be charged in the wireless transmitter while you're using the other one, and you can easily switch them out as you need.

On the downside, they don't isolate noise well and are better suited for quiet spaces. The SteelSeries also have a poor frequency response consistency, which, due to fit, seal, and positioning, means you may not hear the same audio reproduction each time you wear them. You can even noticeably lose bass if there's a gap in the seal of the ear cups, like if you wear glasses or have thick hair. However, the transmitter has a built-in graphic EQ so you can really customize the sound to suit your needs.

The best wireless gaming headset for Xbox One that we’ve tested so far is the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019. These headphones feel well-built and have a base station that creates a low latency wireless connection, so you're never lagging behind your teammates. They also come in console-specific variants, so if you're playing on Xbox One, make sure you pick up the corresponding variant.

Whether you're several hours into your raid or casually gaming, the Astro are comfortable headphones with a continuous battery life of over 17 hours. Their sound profile is well-balanced, and their boom microphone captures a full-bodied and clear voice, so you can easily chat with friends in MMOs. They also have virtual surround features like speaker modeling, and their companion software has a graphic EQ and presets so you can better fine-tune your sound experience.

Unfortunately, they take a long time to charge, and they aren't particularly versatile as they have to have their base station to work. They also don't block out a lot of background noise, so they're better suited for more quiet spaces like a living room. Still, if you're an Xbox One gamer, these headphones are a great choice.

The best wireless gaming headset that we've tested so far in the budget category is the Logitech G533. They're comfortable, have a good build for their price-point, and since they use a USB dongle for their wireless connection, they have a low latency that gives you a good gaming experience.

They have a well-balanced sound profile with just a touch of extra bass. If you're looking for a different sound, you can customize it using the Logitech G HUB companion software, which has a good graphic EQ. G HUB also allows you to button map, adjust your microphone level and surround sound, and even set an auto-off timer, which are all handy features to have. These headphones have a 17-hour continuous battery life, so you can game for multiple hours without worrying too much about battery life, and they can even be used while charging.

On the downside, their boom microphone is only decent, and your voice sounds a bit thin. Due to the padding on the ear cups, their bass and treble delivery also varies across users, and those who wear glasses or have thick hair may experience a noticeable drop in bass. That being said, these headphones have an overall good performance, making them suited for those who want a wireless gaming headset on a limited budget.