The 7 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best wireless gaming headphones that we’ve reviewed so far are the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. They're very premium feeling, comfortable, and well-built wireless gaming headphones with a clean and under-stated look that's a lot less flashy than other gaming headsets. They work via their USB transmitter for PC or PS4, and can also be connected to a mobile device via Bluetooth, making them a versatile pair of headphones that can be used for more than just gaming. They have a great control scheme, including audio mixing, so you can mix in your Bluetooth audio to give your gaming sessions your own personal soundtrack. Their transmitter has lots of connectivity options too, making them great wireless TV headphones as well.

They have incredibly accurate audio reproduction that lends itself perfectly to all genres and content, from explosions in games, to pop music, to podcasts or TV shows. You can also customize the way they sound to suit your personal tastes with the SteelSeries Engine and access EQ presets directly on their transmitter. The headphones are great for marathon gaming sessions as they come with two 15-hour batteries, so you can easily swap in a freshly charged battery if yours dies.

Unfortunately, though these headphones are packed with features, they’re a bit expensive. You may want to consider the SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition if you’re looking for a similarly-designed headset that doesn’t cost as much, though they don't have nearly as many connectivity options. If you want a pair of extremely versatile headphones that can be used for gaming and watching movies as well as connecting to your phone and taking with you, the Arctis Pro Wireless are tough to beat.

The best wireless Xbox One gaming headset that we’ve tested so far is the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. These headphones are designed specifically for use with the Xbox One and connect directly to the console without need for an additional dongle or wireless transmitter. They support Bluetooth like the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, so you can mix music or chat audio from your phone or tablet while you game, but are less expensive.

While they don’t have the same great dual battery system of the Pro Wireless, you won’t need to worry about charging them too often since they still provide nearly 28 hours of battery life. Although they can sound a bit inconsistent between users, they still sound great overall and their microphone performs very well too.

On the downside, if you want to use these headphones with your PC, you may need need to purchase a separate Xbox Wireless Adapter if your computer doesn’t have one built in. You can access the SteelSeries Engine on PC without it, but you’ll only be able to customize the headset. We tested them with the adapter, so although it should perform the same way on the Xbox One, there's a chance that your experience may vary. That said, they still provide a feature-packed experience that makes them easy to recommend overall.

If you want the best wireless gaming headset but are on a tight budget, get the Logitech G533. They're comfortable gaming headphones that feel quite well-made and look more premium than their price point would suggest. They have a two-tone matte and glossy finish that looks high-end and isn't as flashy as some other gamer-centric headphones. They're compatible with the Logitech G-Hub software that allows you to customize the sound profile, as well as program the customizable button on the headphones themselves.

Out-of-the-box, these headphones' sound profile is well-balanced, though unfortunately vocals and lead instruments may sound a bit muddy. Due to their fairly large ear cups, their frequency response consistency also isn't great, so different people will likely hear different sound reproduction depending on the fit they can achieve. On the upside, their microphone is good and does a great job at separating your voice from background noise, which is great if you tend to game in a loud environment.

Unfortunately, they leak quite a bit of audio, and don't isolate background noise well, so they may not be great for gaming with other people in the room. However, their 17-battery life is great and they turn off automatically to help conserve battery. Overall, if you don't want to spend too much, they offer a lot of features and a good customizable experience without breaking the bank.