The 6 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets - Winter 2022 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 ear cups and soft padding. They come with a fantastic base station that provides a low latency wireless connection, 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 7X Wireless. These comfortable headphones have low latency, thanks to their USB dongle. They also have under 24 hours of continuous playback time, which should last through long gaming marathons without too much of an issue.

Out of the box, these headphones have a boomy sound profile that can help emphasize sound effects like footsteps. That said, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can tweak them to your liking. Although they have a closed-back design, their passive soundstage sounds natural, wide, and as if sound is coming from out in front of you, rather than from inside your head. Their boom mic also has an excellent recording quality and can separate your voice from moderate ambient noise around you.

That said, like most gaming headphones, they're prone to inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery. You may especially notice a drop in bass if you have thick hair or wear glasses. They also struggle to block out background noise, which could be problematic if you're gaming by an open window with traffic outside. That said, these wireless headphones should please most Xbox gamers.

The Razer Opus X Wireless is the best mobile gaming headset we've tested. These over-ear headphones come in a few bright colors and have a very comfortable, well-built design. Their 'Gaming Mode' provides a low-latency wireless connection with iPhones and Android devices, so you shouldn't notice audio lag if you use them for mobile gaming.

Their default sound profile is neutral, with extra punch and boom in the bass range that can help to emphasize sound effects in action-packed games. If you prefer a different sound, the Razer Audio app gives you access to EQ presets that you can use to customize it. These headphones also have a very long, roughly 68-hour continuous battery life, as well as easy-to-use onboard controls.

Unfortunately, their integrated microphone has a disappointing noise handling performance, so if you're talking to teammates in a noisy place, they may not be able to hear you. They also lack ANC and struggle to isolate you from bass-range noise like rumbling bus and plane engines. That said, if you want over-ear headphones well-suited for mobile gaming and day-to-day use, they're worth considering.

The best wireless gaming headset we've tested under $100 is the Logitech G533 Wireless Gaming Headset. These over-ears are compatible with Logitech G HUB software, which offers a variety of features like virtual surround, a graphic EQ, and an adjustable mic level. You can also create profiles with your saved preferences, so you can easily select which settings you'd like to use while you game.

These comfortable and well-built headphones have a wireless USB transmitter that delivers very low latency. Their excited default sound profile can help bring out sound effects in your gameplay while dialogue and lead instruments are bright. They also have roughly 17 hours of continuous battery life, and you can use them while charging. If you like to game with others, their foldable boom mic offers decent performance.

They're prone to inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery, meaning you may need to adjust their fit, seal, and positioning to achieve a more consistent sound. They also don't have an AUX port, and you can't use them via an analog connection if you want to game while wired. However, these wallet-friendly headphones offer a customizable performance with low latency.