If you've gotten your hands on an Xbox Series X or Series S console and are looking for a headset to match, there are a few options on the market. There's no best Xbox Series X headset, as which one you buy heavily depends on your preferences. However, do you despise tripping on a rat's nest of wires or want to give your gaming setup a sleek, streamlined look? Consider a pair of wireless gaming headphones that utilize Xbox Wireless Technology, which enables you to pair your headset directly with your console without requiring a dongle, much like the Xbox controller. On the other hand, if you hate running out of battery at a crucial moment or experiencing a delay in audio due to latency, you may prefer wired headphones.
We've tested over 850 headphones, and below are our recommendations for the best Xbox Series X|S headsets. If you're looking for other consoles and PCs, look at our picks for the best gaming headsets, the best gaming headsets for Xbox One, and the best wireless gaming headsets.
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Best Headset For Xbox Series X/S
The best headset for Xbox Series X|S we've tested is the Audeze Maxwell Wireless. These wireless headphones come in separate Xbox and PlayStation variants, so be sure to get the Xbox version. These cans are often out of stock, but they're worth waiting for if you want the best. Their planar magnetic drivers produce deeper bass and a wider passive soundstage than many dynamic drivers, making game audio feel immersive and rich. Their fairly balanced default sound profile accurately reproduces sound effects, instruments, and dialogue, but you can easily customize it using EQ in the companion app.
These well-built headphones come with a superb detachable boom mic that keeps your voice sounding natural and intelligible, even in a noisy room. They support Dolby Atmos, a virtual surround sound feature that can create an even more immersive listening experience. You can also use the app to toggle the sidetone on and off and adjust the level.
They offer low latency over non-Bluetooth wireless and also support multi-device pairing, allowing you to hear audio from your phone, computer, and Xbox simultaneously, as long as you connect via wired USB or analog. If you'd prefer to switch from your Xbox to PC at the press of a button, try the Astro A50 X instead. The A50 X are lighter than the Audeze, and their headband has a greater adjustment range, so you may find them more comfortable. That said, their 17.5 hours of battery life is much worse than the Audeze's 77, and the Audeze leak noticeably less audio, which might be important for anyone gaming in shared spaces.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Headset For Xbox Series X/S
The best upper mid-range gaming headset for Xbox Series X|S we've tested is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro. Out of the box, they deliver an energetic, V-shaped sound that makes game audio feel immersive and exciting. Explosions and bass-heavy moments have a satisfying impact, while voices remain clear and easy to follow in the mix. Their detachable boom mic captures speech cleanly and cuts through background chatter. However, since there's no built-in microphone, you'll need to keep the boom mic attached if you want to take calls. The companion software offers detailed control over the sound of both the mic and headphone, offering a graphic EQ, a slew of presets, and other ways to customize your gaming experience.
Compared to their predecessor, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless 2023, the V3 Pro offer a sturdier build and better on-ear controls. You get low latency of 13ms, a comfortable fit, and approximately 70 hours of battery life, allowing you to go days without charging. They connect via Bluetooth for mobile use, though they don't support multi-device pairing like the Audeze Maxwell Wireless. But they do offer ANC, which does a satisfactory job blocking noise around you, making these headphones useful for gaming in busy areas. They could also serve double duty as your casual use cans from time to time, provided you're happy to carry that boom mic around with you.
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Best Mid-Range Headset For Xbox Series X/S
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless is the best wireless headset for Xbox Series X|S we've tested at this price point. These headphones lack the versatility of a removable mic and have a shorter battery life than the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, but they represent a solid option that offer versatile performance at an affordable price point. They sport many well-suited features for gaming, including a wireless dongle that you can use on Xbox, PC, and PlayStation with low latency. They also support Bluetooth, which is great if you want to receive audio from your smartphone while gaming. They last for over 33 hours continuously and have an auto-off timer if you forget to turn them off. Apparently, the newer SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 (2nd Gen) have improved battery life, but we've not tested them yet.
They have an excited sound profile out of the box with extra boom and sizzle that helps emphasize sound effects like explosions and clashing swords. You can fine-tune them using their companion app's customization features. However, you'll need to disable Sonar and strictly use SteelSeries GG if you want your settings to transfer over to this console. Their boom mic does a very good job overall, so your teammates and enemies alike will hear you clearly, even if you're gaming in a noisy living room.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Headset For Xbox Series X/S
Wireless Gaming7.5Wired Gaming5.9Noise Handling8.3Recording Quality7.8See all our test resultsPeaks/Dips8.0The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) are the best lower-mid range gaming headset for Xbox Series X|S that we've tested. They're fully wireless, so unlike our mid-range pick, you can't plug them in when the battery runs out. But that won't be an issue often since they last an impressive 85 hours per charge. The included USB dongle provides a low-latency connection, and the fit is comfortable enough for long sessions. Their boom mic performs well, too, clearly capturing your voice while minimizing background noise.
Out of the box, the sound is pretty excited, with a boomy bass and clear, bordering on piercing treble balanced. For the most part, that suits game audio well as it allows you to hear approaching footsteps easily, and effects like clashing swords remain impactful. Still, if you prefer a different sound profile, you can easily create one using the Turtle Beach Audio Hub app, which offers a graphic EQ and multiple presets. The build feels a bit plasticky, so if you want something sturdier, the HyperX Cloud Alpha S are a great wired alternative with replaceable parts and a bass slider on each ear cup, so you can easily adjust the bass to suit your tastes. That said, they lack EQ controls, and their mic has a worse recording quality.
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Best Budget Gaming Headset For Xbox Series X/S
Wireless Gaming5.7Wired Gaming7.4Noise Handling7.8Recording Quality7.5See all our test resultsPeaks/Dips8.1If you're looking for something more budget-friendly for your Xbox, the best headset for Xbox Series S or X we've tested is the Logitech G432. Unlike the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3), these gaming headphones are designed with PCs in mind, meaning their customization features aren't available on Xbox. However, if you're okay with that, their wired design ensures a virtually latency-free gaming experience on Xbox.
They have a fairly balanced sound, though they lack a little low-bass, which can make effects like explosions feel a bit weak. Their flat mid-range helps ensure dialogue and instruments reproduce clearly and accurately. However, they're somewhat prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so it's essential to take the time to ensure a good fit when using them. Their boom mic offers excellent overall performance, ensuring teammates have no problem understanding you clearly.
At this price point, headphones tend to have simple controls, and these comfortable over-ears only feature a volume wheel and a mic mute function when the mic is flipped upwards. Their build also feels plasticky and cheap compared to other options. If you want something sturdier, check out the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 instead. They have a significantly more robust build, but their sound profile isn't as balanced, and they're even more prone to inconsistencies in bass and treble delivery.
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Best Open-Back Gaming Headset For Xbox Series X/S
If you prefer open-backs for gaming, you'll want to check out the Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X, the best Xbox Series X headset with an open-back design we've tested. This enclosure allows audio to leave the ear cups and interact with your environment, creating a more spacious, open, and immersive soundstage than similarly priced closed-back headphones like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X. At the same time, they may not be the best choice if you share your space with others since they leak a lot of audio by design and won't block out any background noise. Consider these if you have a quiet, dedicated space for gaming.
These headphones offer a very comfortable fit and can withstand long gaming marathons. Their boom mic also captures your voice, even in moderately noisy environments, so your teammates and enemies hear you clearly. Since they're open-back, they struggle to reproduce a thumpy low bass, but their mid-range is very balanced, so dialogue sounds lifelike. Unfortunately, they lack customization features to help you tweak them to suit your preferences.
If you're looking for a pair of gamer-centric open-backs but prefer to play wirelessly, try the Turtle Beach Atlas Air. The Turtle Beach have a similarly spacious soundstage to the Drop + Sennheiser along with a great microphone, but their default sound is more piercing, and they're not quite as comfortable.
Notable Mentions
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Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Wireless for Xbox:
The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro Wireless are high-end gaming headphones with Xbox compatibility. They have a swappable dual-battery pack system to ensure adequate playtime for long gaming sessions. However, they don't last as long continuously, and their sound profile isn't as balanced as that of the Audeze Maxwell Wireless.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro for Xbox:
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro are comfortable, wired-only headphones that save you the hassle of charging a battery. They offer a more comfortable fit for most people than the Audeze Maxwell Wireless, and their GameDAC also allows you to make control adjustments to your sound and mix while gaming. However, besides wireless connectivity, the Audeze headphones have much better microphone noise handling, so fellow gamers will more easily hear you against any background noise in your environment.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite:
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite include active noise cancelling, which the Audeze Maxwell Wireless lack, and it does a decent job of cutting out background noise. This stronger isolation makes the SteelSeries more versatile for gaming in different settings, but they come at a steep price, and their default tuning isn't as balanced as the Audeze's.
See our review - Xbox Wireless Headset: The Xbox Wireless Headset is designed specifically for this console and supports Bluetooth. However, compared to the Razer Kaira Pro Wireless, these headphones have high Xbox Wireless latency, and their immensely bass-heavy sound profile overwhelms vocals and instruments. See our review
Recent Updates
Nov 14, 2025:
Our new upper mid-range pick is the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro for its combination of strong battery life, low latency, and impressive microphone performance. The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) is our new lower mid-range pick. We also added a reference to the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 (2nd Gen). We also added the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite to our Notable Mentions, but removed the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 (2nd Generation).
Mar 10, 2025:
We haven't changed our picks, but we've checked they're in stock and edited the text for clarity.
Dec 09, 2024:
We edited the text throughout this article to align with changes made as part of our Test Bench 1.8 update, but we haven't changed our picks.
Sep 10, 2024: The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) Wireless replace the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless as a Notable Mention because of their superior battery life and lower latency. We also removed the Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS headphones from our Notable Mentions because they are more expensive and have a higher latency than the Razer Kaira Pro Wireless. The Turtle Beach Atlas Air Wireless are now an alternative pick in the open-back category for anyone interested in open-back gaming headphones that you can use wirelessly.
Jun 13, 2024: Some text was rewritten for clarity, and we've checked that our picks are still relevant and in stock.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think is currently the best gaming headset for Xbox Series X in each price range for most people to buy. We factor in the price (cheaper headphones win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you'd like to choose for yourself, here's the list of all our reviews for headphones that are good for gaming. Be careful not to& get caught up in the details. There are no perfect headphones. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection, especially if you do not care about having a microphone or wireless features.