The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Fall 2021 Reviews

The Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019 is the best wireless gaming headset that we've tested. These over-ear headphones are very comfortable, with deep, spacious earcups and soft padding. They come with a fantastic base station that provides a low latency wireless connection, which is great for gaming.

Their default sound profile is well-balanced and adds a touch of extra boom that can help bring out sound effects in action-packed games. If you prefer a different sound, it can also be customized with a graphic EQ and presets in the Astro Command Center software. Their boom mic makes your voice sound full-bodied and natural, and it has an impressive noise handling performance, so your teammates can hear you clearly even if you're gaming in a noisy environment.

Unfortunately, like many gaming headsets, they leak a lot of audio and don't isolate you from very much noise, meaning they may be better suited for quieter environments. Also, their base station is advertised as console-locked to either PlayStation or Xbox, so you need to be sure to purchase the one you need, although either variant works with PCs. That said, these headphones offer low latency and a customizable experience for gamers. They're also among the best gaming headsets we've tested.

The best wireless headset that we've tested for the Xbox Series X is the SteelSeries Arctis 9X. These headphones offer full compatibility with Xbox consoles via Xbox wireless and offer low enough latency for gaming. They're also Bluetooth-compatible, so you can chat with friends or listen to music on your phone and hear your game audio at once.

They're very well-built, with a flexible metal headband that feels sturdy. The controls are well-suited for gaming, with onboard channel mixing and EQ cycling in addition to call and music functions. Their reasonably neutral sound profile is suitable for many types of content, and you can customize it with a graphic EQ and presets in the headphones' companion app. They also have a long continuous battery life of roughly 28 hours.

Unfortunately, while you can use them wired to listen to audio, the mic only works when you're connected wirelessly. Like many other gaming headsets that we've tested, they're very prone to inconsistent audio delivery, and people who wear glasses or have thick hair may notice a drop in bass. Otherwise, if you're looking for wireless headphones to use with your Xbox, this is one of the best headsets for Xbox Series X/S that we've tested.

The best mobile gaming headset we've tested is the Razer Opus X Wireless. These well-built over-ear headphones have a very comfortable fit and come in a few different bright colors. If you use their 'Gaming Mode', they provide a low latency Bluetooth connection suitable for gaming with iPhones, Android phones, and PCs.

Out of the box, they have a neutral sound profile with a bit of extra punch and boom, which fans of genres like EDM and hip-hip may like. You can also customize it with EQ presets in the headphones' companion app. Their onboard controls are easy to use, and they have an extremely long continuous battery life of roughly 68 hours.

Unfortunately, their integrated mic struggles to separate your voice from background sound, so whoever you're talking to may not be able to hear you when you're in a noisy setting. They're also not very portable since they don't come with a case or pouch or fold into a more compact shape. Otherwise, if you're looking for headphones with low latency for mobile gaming, they're a solid choice.

The best wireless gaming headset that we've tested under $100 is the Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset. These headphones are well-built and have comfortable, well-padded ear cups. Their wireless USB dongle provides a low latency connection, so you can use them for wireless gaming without worrying about your audio being out of sync.

Their boom mic has a decent recording quality, so while your voice sounds a bit thin and flat, your teammates can understand you clearly. It also does a good job of separating your voice from background noise, which is helpful if you're talking in a noisy place. Out of the box, they have a v-shaped sound profile that adds a bit of thump and punch to your audio, which can help to emphasize sound effects in action-packed games. You can also customize it with a graphic EQ in the headphones' companion software.

Unfortunately, these headphones are very prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery based on their fit, seal, and positioning, so you may need to adjust them each time you wear them to get a more consistent sound. In particular, people who wear glasses or have thick hair may experience a drop in bass. That said, they offer low latency and a customizable sound profile at a budget-friendly price.