Take a look at the best wireless gaming headsets that allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
The best wireless gaming headset might be the most effective use of wireless technology for any gaming PC peripheral. A wireless headset can free you from being tethered to your PC and will get rid of any fuss when it comes to organization. It’s huge to be able to get up, get something to eat, and come back without having to remove your headphones at all. The features that really matter for the best wireless gaming headset are great battery life and a flawless wireless connection, up to a reasonable distance obviously. We also expect nothing less of the best wireless gaming headsets than we do the best gaming headsets: excellent audio and a competitive price go a long way here, too. We’ve tested each and every one of these cable-free cans with our own sensitive ears. We know audio, and we know what makes for the best wireless headphones. Throw some high-res audio, some outstanding gaming soundscapes, and hours of playtime at a headset and you get to know its joys and failings intimately. If you’re a serious audiophile whose primary focus is music instead of gaming, you should check out our picks for the best headphones for gaming (they’re not just for gaming). Similarly, if you’d just prefer a wired set, then check out the best gaming headsets for our top picks—that’s where you’ll find the real bargains too. Best wireless gaming headsets Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: HyperX) Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: HyperX) Image 3 of 4 (Image credit: HyperX) Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: HyperX) 1. HyperX Cloud II Wireless A well rounded, well-balanced wireless headset Specifications Drivers: 53mm neodymium Connectivity: USB Dongle Frequency response: 15–20,000Hz Features: Detachable mic Weight: 300g Battery Life: 30 hours Today’s Best Deals View at Best Buy Check Amazon Reasons to buy + Powerful but clear sound + Exceptional build quality Reasons to avoid – Old design – High price The HyperX Cloud II is one of the classic gaming headsets of the past 20 years, and this modern wireless spin has breathed new life into the old canine. Honestly, I’d have preferred a genuine wireless Cloud Alpha, with the superior drivers of those modern cans, but the Cloud II Wireless still presents a great audio experience for the money. This closed-back design’s stereo soundscape is punchier in the low end than we’d usually go for. Still, the extra bass doesn’t interfere with overall clarity—and frankly, in games and music environments, it sounds great. The 53mm with neodymium magnets are intended to give low, medium, and high frequencies space to resonate without interfering with each other, and you definitely do get a sense of that while listening to high-res music through them. Elsewhere, it’s the usual impressive build quality, generous padding, clear mic, and high comfort levels over longer play sessions that the Cloud II design has always offered. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Razer) Image 2 of 3 (Image credit: Razer) Image 3 of 3 (Image credit: Razer) 2. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro The best wireless gaming headset for pure audio Specifications Drivers: Razer TriForce Titanium Connectivity: USB 2.4GHz wireless dongle Frequency response: 12–28,000Hz Features: Detachable mic Weight: 320g Battery Life: 24 hours Today’s Best Deals View at Best Buy View at Amazon View at Adorama See all prices (13 found) Reasons to buy + Fantastic wireless audio + Decent battery life + Comfortable Reasons to avoid – Relatively weak microphone The wired Razer Blackshark V2 is our favorite gaming headset and the wireless ‘Pro’ version takes all of the best bits from those excellent headphones and snips off the cable. So, why is it only number two in this list then? Well, the Cloud II Wireless has a slightly longer battery life and is a little lighter on your head and on your wallet. But the Blackshark V2 Pro is a very close second, and I’ve had to do some soul-searching to try and pick a winner, given that the Razer headset is the one I use on a daily basis. The best thing about the pricier Razer cans is the soundscape they deliver. The TriForce driver design apes the fantastic HyperX Cloud Alpha headset and matches its fantastic audio delivery, helping knock the previous top gaming headphones off their perch. They feel detailed, punchy, yet still rich enough to deliver an incredible experience in your chosen gameworld. They’re also super comfortable too and, call me a luddite, but having a physical volume dial is incredibly useful, and saves me otherwise fumbling around for buttons on an earcup. In fact, our only real issue is that I’m not a fan of their wee boom mic, but given there are some fantastic budget gaming mics out there right now, that’s not a biggy. Image 1 of 4 (Image credit: SteelSeries) Image 2 of 4 (Image credit: SteelSeries) Image 3 of 4 (Image credit: SteelSeries) Image 4 of 4 (Image credit: SteelSeries) 3. SteelSeries Arctis 9X The best wireless gaming headset for cross platform players Specifications Drivers: 40mm neodymium Connectivity: Wireless via USB,3.5mm wired, Bluetooth Frequency response: 20–20,000Hz Features: Retractable noise cancelling mic, DTS Headphone:X,7.1 surround Weight: 371g Battery life: 30 hours Today’s Best Deals View at GameStop View at Best Buy View at Adorama See all prices (6 found) 11 Amazon customer reviews ☆ Reasons to buy + Solid gaming sound + Great Mic + Bluetooth Reasons to avoid – Heavy on the head – Headband slackens over time Whatever you’re listening to through the Arctis 9X wireless gaming headset, there’s none of the muddiness or audio artifacts that have historically plagued other wireless cans.
