The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best wireless gaming headset that we've tested is the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless. These feature-packed gaming headphones come with a wireless transmitter that allows for low-latency transmission of audio, which is great for gaming. However, they're also Bluetooth-compatible, letting you chat with friends or stream music from your phone as you game. As a bonus, their wireless base station also serves as a charging station for the two included batteries, each of which supply over 15 hours of runtime.

They feel well-built, with dense plastic construction and a flexible boom microphone, which delivers impressive recording quality and does a superb job of isolating your voice from background noise. They have a well-balanced sound profile out-of-the-box, which should ensure that sound effects don't overwhelm in-game dialogue or music, though you can use their companion app to adjust this to your liking.

Unfortunately, while they should be comfortable for most users to wear for extended periods, their elastic ski-band headband has a limited range of adjustment, so you may find them quite tight if you have a large head. Their audio delivery is also highly sensitive to their fit, seal, and positioning on your head. Otherwise, their rich feature set and premium-feeling construction make them one of the best headsets for PS5 that we've tested.

The best wireless headset for Xbox Series X that we’ve tested is the Astro A50 Gen 4 Wireless 2019. These over-ears come with base station that allows for low latency transmission of audio with your Xbox console, though you have to purchase the correct 'PC/Xbox' variant for full mic and audio compatibility. Their base station serves as a charging dock, though they can also be charged via a micro-USB cable.

These over-ears are quite well-built and very comfortable to wear, with spacious, well-padded ear cups and a headband that distributes their weight quite evenly. Their flippable boom mic makes your voice sound full-bodied, detailed, and mostly clear of background noise, even in loud or crowded environments. They also gave a fairly well-balanced default sound profile, so in-game dialogue shouldn't be completely overwhelmed by sound effects. They also supply over 17 hours of playback time on a single charge, which should be more than enough for a couple of long gaming sessions.

Unfortunately, they do a terrible job of filtering out background noise, which could be annoying if you're gaming in a noisy environment. They also aren't Bluetooth-compatible, so you can't stream music or chat with friends through your phone while remaining connected to your console. Otherwise, their comfortable fit, sturdy construction, and low wireless latency make them a great choice for Xbox gamers.

The ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air Wireless is the best wireless gaming headset under $100 that we've tested. These comfortable and lightweight headphones have customizable RGB lighting on both ear cups. They also have a great battery performance and with their RGB lighting turned on, they can last around 16 hours continuously.

They have a well-balanced sound profile with a bit of extra boom that can help bring out sound effects in your gameplay. That said, if you like to have more control over your audio experience, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets as well as surround support and some mic adjustment features like vocal clarity. Their detachable boom mic does a very good job overall, so you sound full-bodied and natural, even in moderately noisy environments. Thanks to their USB-A wireless dongle, they also have very low latency, making them well-suited for gaming.

Unfortunately, they have a ski-band headband that can loosen while you're wearing them. They're also very prone to inconsistent audio delivery depending on their fit, seal, and positioning. That said, if you're looking for customizable gaming headphones at a more wallet-friendly price point, they're a suitable choice.