The best wireless gaming headsets are designed to provide every gamer with a sense of auditory immersion on their favorite platform while also cutting the cord and giving you freedom without being attached.
The main appeal of the best wireless gaming headsets is not being tethered to a cable, so you’re free to get comfortable and game away, resulting in a clutter-free gaming experience. So alongside being immersed in your title, you can also relax without having to stay in one position. Wireless headsets can offer more portability too, and with battery lives ever-increasing and being more efficient, gone are the days where you'll be charging over and over every day.
However, the market is filled to the brim, so navigating it to find the best match for you can be tricky. We’ve made things slightly more manageable and created a list of the best wireless gaming headsets available across a number of factors to help you get what you need and want.
The best wireless gaming headsets in 2024
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Best wireless gaming headset
Razer’s BlackShark V2 series has some of the best affordable gaming headsets right now. It’s the V2 Pro that really shines, showcasing its great sound quality and game-specific audio customizations (via the app) while keeping things wireless. Depending on the size of your home, you can step away from your PC and grab a snack or drink without needing to take it off and put it back on again.
For added versatility, Razer also provided a 3.5mm audio cable – just in case a USB port isn’t on hand – and a great battery life, so you wouldn’t need to charge after every game. Finally, because it’s on the lighter side and has a solid black design (not counting the neon-green Razer logo on the earcups), you won’t hesitate to take these with you on the plane or the train.
Read our full Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review
The best wireless gaming headset for multimedia
SteelSeries’s Arctis headsets are some of the best-sounding gaming headsets, touting near-audiophile sound quality that makes them just as good for listening to music alongside gaming. The Arctis 9 Wireless doesn’t fall far from the tree, despite missing the Arctis Pro’s dedicated DAC. This cableless headset delivers clean, detailed sound.
If you don’t want to keep plugging and unplugging that 2.4GHz wireless receiver, Bluetooth connectivity is also on hand. Ideally, for convenience, you can leave that wireless receiver plugged into your main device and connect the headphones to other devices via Bluetooth.
This pair is one of our favorite headsets out there, wireless or otherwise. The fact that it's lag-free and comfortable thanks to its plush earpads and ski goggle suspension strap are just a bonus. Just keep in mind that you’ll be paying a premium for it.
Read our full SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless review
Best premium wireless gaming headset
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is the perfect gaming headset. It does just about everything else right, from its detailed and immersive sound to the kind of comfort that lets you game for hours without needing to give your head a breather. If you can overlook the high price tag and disappointing active noise cancellation, then it’s about as close as you’ll get.
It also comes with all sorts of features, such as hot-swappable batteries that can keep the action going indefinitely, multi-platform connectivity, multi-point simultaneous connectivity, a detailed and crisp-sounding mic and a base station for easy control. Though we were let down by that active noise cancellation, even having that on hand shows how fully-featured the Nova Pro Wireless is.
If you need any other reason to consider this headset, then take a look at it. Its understated elegant design is as classy as you’ll find.
Read our full SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless review
Best audiophile wireless gaming headset
Its epic name aside – pronounced like Odyssey, Homer’s famous ancient Greek poem – there’s much to love about the Audeze Penrose X, and a couple of things you might not. This contentious set of cans has immaculate audiophile-approved sound, hardly a surprise with Audeze’s reputation and the planar magnetic drivers. It also has one of the widest soundstages we’ve ever experienced on a gaming headset, not to mention a terrific mic.
If comfort is your top priority, you’ll want to break these gaming headsets in, as they are notorious for clamping on users’ heads tight enough to trigger headaches. That’s certainly disappointing considering its exorbitant price tag. However, if you want the best of the best when it comes to sound, soundstage and mic performance, all of which definitely matter in gaming, it’s more than worth the effort.
Read our full Audeze Penrose X review
Best Xbox wireless gaming headset
With console gaming, wireless is indeed the way. Luckily, Xbox’s wireless headset has a six-meter range that lets you sit back and lounge on the couch with your friends. Perfect for gaming, this set of cans delivers booming, distortion-free bass and phenomenal audio performance, especially for that affordable price.
Adding to its value are clever design decisions and a small trove of features like the clever auto-mute feature on the mic and customizable EQ. The fact that it comes with ultra-soft ear cups and a reasonable clamping force makes it perfect for long gaming sessions. This is the best wireless gaming headset for you if you’re an Xbox Series X or Series S gamer. You might not be impressed by its plain design, but there’s no doubt you’ll be blown away by its performance.
Read our full Xbox Wireless Headset review
Best ultra-lightweight wireless gaming headset
RGB lighting is not common on wireless gaming headsets for a good reason: they are a massive drain on battery life. However, that hasn’t stopped Logitech from slapping on a total of six RGB zones on the Logitech G733 Lightspeed. And, it is certainly worth the effort, even if it drops the headset’s battery life down from 29 hours to only 20 hours – which isn’t bad considering the competition.
There’s a lot to love here beyond the RGB. The unique angular ear cups and removable suspension strap headband are a breath of fresh air, while their ultra-lightweight design and soft earpads make them comfortable to wear for long periods. Finally, the sound quality, while not audiophile, is surprisingly good, touting the DTS Headphone:X 2.0 surround sound feature and Discord-certified audio.
As a bonus, the mic has BLUE VO!CE filters integration so you can fine-tune how you sound to others, and fun accessories are on hand.
How to choose the best wireless gaming headset
The gaming headset market is one of the most congested and overflowing of all in gaming peripheral land - and the same can now be said for the wireless gaming headset market in 2024. As a result, navigating your way through the ranks to find the right headset for you can be a bit of a slog. However, we think concentrating on a few key factors can help guide your purchasing decision nicely and with great efficiency.
Think about budget
It's an obvious one but it's a good one. While wireless gaming headsets are more affordable than ever nowadays, the prices can still escalate quickly, particularly if you start incorporating more premium features.
That's why we think it's always best to have an ideal budget in mind, and then one you would be happy to stretch to if the right discount came along. This always allows you some flexibility while grounding you in reality - there's no point chasing that $300 headset; it's never likely to come down to $100, sadly. Another effective method of making the most out of your budget is to be patient and wait for sales periods like Black Friday and Prime Day - these are well known to change headsets' price categories completely with price cuts.
Ponder on platforms
We are starting to - finally - live in a world where you can get a wireless headset that works across all platforms. Yes, even models that will cover you on both Xbox and PlayStation. However, these are still new and often require a high budget. We'd really recommend honing in on the platforms you use and most want a wireless connection with. Could you be happy forgoing wireless connectivity on Xbox for example? Or also be content with no dual Bluetooth connectivity and thus ditch mobile compatibility? Such things will narrow your options down usefully, and probably bring the cost down too.
Consider features
A simple wireless connection on a gaming headset via a dongle or direct connection is often all the features you need from a robust and reliable set of audio givers. However, you can often get some really excellent features thrown in, and it often pays to be ruthless about what you're really after. For example, an external DAC unit like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro headsets have is wonderful, but are you happy with a more plug-and-play headset? Are you content with a modest battery life? Do you need huge drivers or extra special ones? How good do you need a mic to be? All of these are worth thinking about and can help guide your decision.
