The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Summer 2021 Reviews

The best wireless gaming headset that we've tested is the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019. These wireless over-ears come with a base station that offers a very low latency, which is excellent for gaming. Thanks to their over 17 hours of continuous playback time, you can also game for hours on end without worrying about battery life.

These well-built headphones have a very comfortable fit with spacious, deep ear cups and a headband that distributes their weight well. Out of the box, they have a well-balanced sound profile. The bump in the high-bass adds extra boom to your mixes, which can help bring out sound effects in gameplay. If you prefer a different sound, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can adjust their sound to your liking. Their boom microphone also does an excellent job of recording your voice, even in noisy environments.

Unfortunately, these headphones are console-locked to either the PlayStation or Xbox, so you need to make sure that you purchase the right variant for your setup. Both variants work wirelessly with PCs. They also struggle to block out background noise, which may be annoying if you game in loud environments. That said, these wireless headphones have very low latency and offer a customizable gaming experience that's sure to please most users.

The SteelSeries Arctis 9X is the best wireless headset for the Xbox Series X that we've tested. These headphones have an Xbox Wireless adapter that offers decently low latency. They also support Bluetooth, which is nice if you like to chat with your friends on your smartphone while you game.

These well-built headphones have a comfortable fit with well-padded ear cups and a ski-band headband design. Out-of-the-box, they have a fairly neutral sound profile that you can tweak to your liking using the companion software's graphic EQ and presets. Their boom mic also offers a great overall performance, so your voice sounds clear and detailed, even in noisy environments. If you like to game for hours at a time, they have roughly 28 hours of continuous battery life, too.

Unfortunately, they're very prone to inconsistent audio delivery, and you may especially notice a drop in bass if you have thick hair or glasses. Even though they come with an audio cable, if you want to use them wired, they also only support audio, so you can't use their mic. That said, these headphones are among the best headsets for Xbox Series X/S that we've tested as they offer a customizable gaming experience alongside Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth support.

The Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset is the best wireless gaming headset under $100. These headphones come with a wireless USB transmitter that has very low latency, so you can game without worrying about your audio syncing issues. They also have a good build quality with decently dense ear cups that are comfortable and well-padded.

They have an excited, v-shaped sound profile that adds thump and boom to your mixes while vocals and lead instruments are bright and sparkly. If you prefer a different sound, their companion software has a graphic EQ so you can really adjust their sound to your preferences. Their boom mic also does a decent job of recording your voice, and while it sounds thin and flat, you should have no problem being heard clearly. The mic can also separate your voice from moderate ambient noise, which is handy if you're talking in a loud environment.

Unfortunately, they're very prone to inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery. If you have thick hair or glasses, you may also notice a drop in bass. As a result, you may have to take time to adjust their fit, seal, and positioning each time you wear them in order to get a more consistent sound. That said, these wallet-friendly wireless gaming headphones deliver a good price-to-performance ratio and have low latency.