The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Winter 2020 Reviews

The best wireless gaming headset that we've tested 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 audio delay.

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 your teammates (or enemies) should hear you clearly. You're never out of the game too long due to low battery life, as they 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.

Unfortunately, they don't isolate noise well and are better suited for quiet spaces. They also have a poor frequency response consistency, which means you may not hear the same audio reproduction each time you wear them due to fit, seal, and position. 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 headset for Xbox One that we’ve tested is the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019. These wireless gaming over-ears come with a charging dock that doubles as a base station when plugged into your console, allowing for low-latency audio. They feel quite well-built, with a dense, high-grade plastic construction, and are comfortable enough to wear for hours at a time.

They have a mostly well-balanced sound profile with just a hint of added bass, giving sound effects in your favorite action-heavy games a bit of extra kick without overwhelming in-game dialogue or music. They supply about 17 hours of continuous battery life, so running out of charge at a crucial moment shouldn't be a problem. Their boom microphone does an excellent job of making your voice sound full-bodied, clear, and mostly free of background noise.

Unfortunately, due to their reliance on their base station and bulky design, they aren't really meant to be used in your day-to-day life. They also block out very little ambient noise, so they're best-suited for gaming in a quiet room at home. Overall, if you're looking for a comfortable pair of gaming headphones to use with your Xbox One console, they're one of the best Xbox One headsets that we've tested.

The best wireless gaming headset we've tested at a budget-friendly price point is the Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset. These gaming headphones have a dense plastic construction that feels like it could endure a couple of drops and bumps, and they're comfortable enough to wear throughout extended gaming sessions. They have a battery life of roughly 17 hours, so you shouldn't need to worry about charging them too often either.

Out-of-the-box, they have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile that should emphasize sound effects in action-heavy games but may generate a little bit of excess boominess in some mixes. Thankfully, they're compatible with Logitech's G Hub companion software, which grants you access to a graphic EQ to adjust their sound profile to your liking, not to mention configuration options for their DTS 7.1 virtual surround sound feature. Their boom microphone allows teammates to understand you clearly, even in fairly loud environments.

Unfortunately, they're quite bulky and aren't Bluetooth-compatible, which makes them a poor fit for commuting and traveling. They also let in a lot of ambient noise and leak a lot of audio, so they may not be the best option to use in a crowded setting. Otherwise, these are a good option if you're looking for a pair of customizable truly wireless headphones at a relatively affordable price.