The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Winter 2021 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 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 over-ears come with a base station that functions as both a recharging dock and as a receiver for low-latency audio. They supply over 17 hours of battery life on a single charge, which should be enough for a couple of extended gaming sessions.

They're impressively well-built and very comfortable, with generous amounts of padding and a headband that distributes their weight evenly. They have a very well-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box and have a companion app that features a graphic EQ and audio presets to let you fine-tune your listening experience. Their boom microphone makes your voice sound full-bodied, natural, and mostly free of background noise, so teammates should have no trouble understanding you.

However, they don't support any wired connections and aren't Bluetooth-compatible, so you can't stream music off your phone while remaining connected to your console. Otherwise, their comfortable fit and rich feature set make them a great choice if you're looking for premium gaming headphones.

The best wireless gaming headset under $100 that we've tested is the ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air Wireless. These wireless over-ears have a sturdy build, and they are decently comfortable, with a lightweight design and a headband that can be adjusted to fit a wide variety of head shapes. Their roughly 16-hour battery life should also last you throughout a couple of long gaming sessions, and their USB-A dongle transmits audio with little in the way of latency.

Out-of-the-box, they have a well-balanced sound profile that should add a bit of extra boom to sound effects in action-heavy games without totally overwhelming more delicate dialogue. If that isn't to your liking, their companion software features a couple of different audio presets as well as a graphic EQ. Their flexible boom microphone also delivers very good performance overall, as it makes your voice sound full-bodied, natural, and mostly free of background noise.

Unfortunately, their audio delivery is very sensitive to their fit, seal, and positioning on your head, so your listening experience may vary noticeably every time you wear them. They're also quite bulky, which can make them a bit of a nuisance to carry around when not in use, and their ski-band headband loosens quite easily. Otherwise, if you're looking for feature-packed wireless gaming headphones at a relatively affordable price, these are a good option.