The 7 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Winter 2019
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, 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 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 Arctis 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, go with the Logitech G533. They have a high-end appearance and are decently comfortable with large, well-padded ear cups that are covered in a breathable fabric. Their build quality is good and they have a decent control scheme with a programmable button that you can set to trigger commands in Logitech's G Hub software. Their 17-hour battery life is good, and they also turn off automatically when no audio is playing, which will help conserve even more battery life.

They have great well-balanced sound reproduction, though different people may experience variations in the bass and treble range. If you aren't happy with their sound, however, you can easily customize it through their software. Unfortunately, their microphone is only decent and speech recording sounds rather thin. On the upside, they do an impressive job separating speech from background noise, meaning your teammates should have no problem hearing you.

Overall, they're a good pair of gaming headphones that are comfortable and should provide great sound reproduction for most people. However, they're better suited for playing alone as they don't isolate background noise well and have significant sound leakage at higher volumes. That being said, if you're looking for a feature-packed and customizable gaming headset and don't play in an overly noisy environment, these headphones are a good choice.