Best wireless gaming headsets 2025 — our top picks

A black SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P wireless gaming headset
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No matter what system I'm playing on, I'll always have one of the best wireless gaming headsets at hand. Yes, it keeps noise levels to a minimum, but mainly, it's simply the best way to experience audio and immerse yourself in the soundscapes of the games I play. Oh, and you're free from being tethered to your console or PC.

There are a vast variety of wireless headsets out there, with some being more fitted (or even able to unlock unique features like spatial audio) to specific consoles like PC, PS5, Xbox or Nintendo Switch. To narrow that list down, my team of experts and I test dozens of gaming headsets, all to give you a better idea of the right wireless gaming headset for you.

So, cut the cord and find the pair of gaming cans that suit your fancy.

My top picks

There are two main factors to consider when choosing the best wireless gaming headset for your setup: systems and price.

What system do you use?

Knowing which systems you own (or plan to buy in the near future) is obviously the most important part of the equation. Xbox consoles have a proprietary wireless protocol, which doesn’t play nicely with PCs or PlayStation systems. On the other hand, any headset that offers a PC dongle should work on the PS5 as well — and, usually, a docked Switch.

What's you budget?

While gaming headsets can reach $300, most on this list cost between $100 and $200. If you’re looking at the $100 price range, expect some compromises in build or sound quality; at the $200 point, expect a degree of specialization. The sweet spot for all-purpose gadgets seems to be around $150. While it’s possible to spend less than $100, most wireless headsets in this price range aren’t worth it (except for a rare few).

There are plenty of headphones up for grabs. So, let's dive into finding the right wireless gaming headset for you.

The best overall wireless gaming headset

A black SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P wireless gaming headset on a white desk with a blue wall behind it.

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Best gaming headset overall

Specifications

Compatibility: PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One
Drivers: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 22 kHz
Wireless: Yes
Weight: 9.3 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Extremely comfortable
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Sleek and lightweight
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Amazing battery life
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Great companion software

Reasons to avoid

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No active noise cancelation

The Arctis Nova 5 is SteelSeries’ latest offering. Compatible with PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, iOS and Meta Quest, its quick-switch 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5.3 enable you to effortlessly swap between devices. The sound quality is incredible, and the 360° spatial audio makes your gaming experience even more immersive. The new user-friendly companion app also gives you the option to choose from over 100 presets tailored to a variety of games.

With intuitive controls, an elastic headband and adjustable memory foam earcups, the Arctis Nova 5 is extremely comfortable. It also boasts an outstanding battery life of up to 60 hours, and charging them for 15 minutes gives you about 5 hours of playing time, thanks to the USB-C fast charging.

There is no active noise cancelation, but you probably won’t miss that much. Costing $129, the Arctis Nova 5 is a premium headset that is “affordable luxury” at its best.

Read our full SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 review.

The best value wireless gaming headset

A black Cherry XTRFY H3 gaming headset

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Amazing value with these cans

Specifications

Compatibility: PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android smartphones
Drivers: 53mm dynamic
Frequency response: 20-20,000Hz
Wireless: Bluetooth 5.1, 2.4GHz USB-A dongle
Weight: 11.46oz

Reasons to buy

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Very comfortable
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Immersive soundscapes
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Great spatial audio
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Multi-platform compatibility
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Noise-canceling, detachable mic

Reasons to avoid

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No Xbox version
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No companion app

Unless you have an Xbox, the Cherry XTRFY H3 is an easy recommendation for console and PC owners. It does just about everything right, including offering incredible sound, spatial audio and superb comfort for long gaming sessions — all for $99 (unfortunately, it's higher in the U.K. at £129).

Its 53mm dynamic drivers are so powerful that they'll let you discover new sounds in games, while spatial audio makes gaming feel more immersive. Fitted with faux leather earcups and a mesh headband, the XTRFY H3 is a mighty comfortable headset, designed for long sessions. It was so impressive, our reviewer said: "I can’t imagine going back to using just my TV’s speakers now."

It's a shame that they don't work for Xbox players, and the lack of a companion app means what you hear is what you get. All that said, there's no real need to customize sound when it already offers the audio details for most.

For all types of gamers, the Cherry XTRFY H3 are a fantastic option.

Read our full Cherry XTRFY H3 review.

The best budget wireless gaming headset

SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless leaning on laptop keyboard with game playing on display

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The best budget wireless gaming headset

Specifications

Compatibility: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, mobile
Drivers: 40 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Weight: 8.8 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Excellent wireless connectivity
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Compatibility with almost everything
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Decent sound for gaming and music

Reasons to avoid

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No elastic headband
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No iOS compatibility

Another SteelSeries headset worth getting on your ears. That's because the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless offers solid sound quality for both gaming and music, as well as being compatible with a whole range of gaming platforms (do bear in mind you'll need the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox if you plan on using the headset with a Microsoft games console, and for iOS users, the headset won't work). Its wireless connectivity is robust as well.

There's nothing flashy about the design of the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless, but many might like a utilitarian headset that has earcups that can be folded flat to help with storage and portability. A lack of an elastic headband may put off some gamers as well, but for less than $100, there's little to really dislike about the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless.

Read our full SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless review.

The best wireless gaming headset for PS5

Sony Inzone H5 - white and black editions

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The best PS5 headset overall

Specifications

Drivers: 40mm
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 20 kHz
Wireless: Yes
Battery life: 28 hours

Reasons to buy

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3D audio is astounding
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The most comfortable headset around
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Battery life is brilliant

Reasons to avoid

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No noise canceling

The Sony Inzone H5 is a wonderful headset that should be on the radar of all PS5 players. It's one of the best sets of over-ear gaming cans we've ever tested here at Tom's Guide, boasting exceptionally long battery life, thrilling bass and impeccably calibrated overall audio. When it comes to handling 3D spatial sounds, few headsets do a better job.

Sony's headset goes for around $149/£129, which is exceptional value for money for a headset of this caliber. Obviously the Japanese tech giant is mainly marketing the Inzone H5 as a PS5 peripheral, yet it also works fantastically well on PC; providing even stronger sounds on a gaming rig or laptop thanks to the Inzone Hub app, which lets you tweak equalizer settings to get a sound that's tailored to your specific tastes.

The Sony Inzone H5 isn't just a magical performer when it comes to playing PS5 or PC games; it also proves a joy to listen to movies and shows on. A lack of noise-canceling support is the only real negative surrounding this headset. If you own a PS5, this should be at the very top of your shopping list.

Read our full Sony Inzone H5 review.

The best wireless gaming headset for Xbox

A photograph of the Audeze Maxwell resting on a concrete plinth with a blue wall in the background.

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The best Xbox headset overall

Specifications

Compatibility: PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Drivers: 90 mm
Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 50 kHz
Wireless: Yes
Weight: 17.2 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Amazing audio quality
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Feels premium
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Good mic

Reasons to avoid

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Costs a pretty penny
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The magnetic driver is noisy

The Audeze Maxwell headset is the best wireless gaming headset for people who take their audio equipment seriously. This high-end set of cans features 90mm planar magnetic drivers that deliver pristine sound. In my opinion, there's no better way to listen and play the best Xbox Series games than through this premium, utterly outstanding headset. The Audeze Maxwell is great for listening to your favorite tunes on, too.

The Maxwell also features an AI noise filtration system for its microphone to clean up your voice in chat. Despite its size, it’s also a super comfy headset thanks to its lightweight construction materials, plenty of padding and a suspension strap for a weightless feel on your head.

During testing, the Audeze HQ iOS app was a tad little glitchy, yet that's a minor blemish on what's otherwise very close to being a 5/5 product. Look, I realize forking out $350 for the Xbox version of the Maxwell is a big ask, but if you want the absolute best audio experience possible while playing your favorite Series X/S games, the Audeze Maxwell will never disappoint you.

Again, paying a stash of cash for a headset that costs substantially more than the Xbox Series S is a decision you may have to ponder long and hard on. Yet for me, that asking price is largely justified by the excellent audio quality.

Read our full Audeze Maxwell review.

The best wireless gaming headset for PC

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless on desk

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The best wireless gaming headset for PC

Specifications

Compatibility: PC, PS4, PS5
Drivers: 50mm
Frequency Response: 15 Hz - 21 kHZ
Weight: 11.8 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Incredible battery life
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Great sound
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Comfortable fit

Reasons to avoid

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Convoluted software
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Doesn’t work with Xbox, TVs or smartphones

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is, far and away, the longest-lasting headset on this entire list. While most gaming headsets provide between 20 and 40 hours of battery life, the Cloud Alpha Wireless can go for 300 hours between charges. That's not a typo; its battery can really last for hundreds of hours. Not even the most dedicated gamer could wear this one out in a week.

Of course, battery life alone isn't enough to garner a recommendation. The Cloud Alpha Wireless also provides excellent sound, thanks to powerful drivers and a rich default soundscape. It's comfortable to wear for hours on end, and the removable mic works great for multiplayer, video chat or anything in between. Just be warned that the software suite isn't perfect, so adjusting equalization options is a little tougher than it should be.

Read our full HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless review.

The best wireless gaming headset for less

Best wireless gaming headsets: Logitech G Pro X Wireless

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7. Logitech G Pro X Wireless

Best premium headset for less

Specifications

Compatibility: PC, PlayStation, Switch
Drivers: 50 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Weight: 13.1 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Fantastic sound
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Subtle mic
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Easy wireless compatibility

Reasons to avoid

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Tight fit
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Expensive

As with other tech, when it comes to the best wireless gaming headsets, you have to pay a premium price if you want premium performance. That’s going to be true whether it's older models like the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE or this, the Logitech G Pro X Wireless: a PC-optimized headset that provides good enough performance for tournament play. While the earcups can feel a little tight, that’s about the only major criticism I can lobby against this headset, which provides robust, nuanced sound profiles and a crystal-clear mic.

The earcups are plush; the controls are intuitive; the chassis is durable. Using the Logitech G Hub software, you can customize your own sound profiles, or use a variety of helpful presets for games, movies and music. You can even run your mic settings through a Blue audio filter, giving you impeccable sound at a variety of different frequencies. This headset is also compatible with the PS5 and Switch (in docked mode), but not with mobile phones.

Read our full Logitech G Pro X Wireless review.

The best wireless gaming headset for charging

Best wireless gaming headsets: HyperX Cloud Flight S

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8. HyperX Cloud Flight S

Best for charging

Specifications

Compatibility: PC, PlayStation, Switch
Drivers: 50 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Weight: 10.9 ounces

Reasons to buy

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Comfortable fit
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Good sound for games and music
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Convenient wireless features

Reasons to avoid

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Touchy wireless charging
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Inconsistent mic

If you want to future-proof your audio gear, consider the HyperX Cloud Flight S. While HyperX has a handful of good wireless gaming headsets, such as the Cloud II Wireless, the Cloud Flight S is arguably the most ambitious of the pack.

That’s because it features Qi charging: something that we haven’t seen in many other gaming peripherals, particularly ones that you wear. After you run down the 30-hour battery, you can simply place the left earcup on a Qi charging pad, and the headset will charge back up without having to hunt down a cable for it. This is especially handy in a device that you pick up and put down as many times per day as a gaming headset.

Apart from that, the Cloud Flight S offers the comfort and sound quality you’d expect from a HyperX peripheral and costs less more than most of its competitors. The mic is admittedly not great, but if you prefer single-player games anyway, that’s not much of a drawback.

Read our full HyperX Cloud Flight S review.

Also tested

Cooler Master CH351 (★★★☆☆)

Cooler Master CH351 (★★★☆☆)
Despite this being a fine pair of headphones, there's one key detail holding it back: the Cooler Master CH351 is a wireless headset that works better wired. Yes, it delivers powerful audio with its 50mm drivers, but there's static noise over a wireless connection. It's worth checking out (it offers a unique, poppy color scheme), but it doesn't quite cut it for the list.

Read the full Cooler Master CH351.

How we test the best wireless gaming headsets

We test wireless gaming headsets and wired gaming headsets the same way. First, we evaluate how easy it is to connect the headset to a target system, and note any irregularities in the pairing process. Then, we play a variety of different games, watch TV shows and movies, and listen to music from multiple genres. While game performance is the most important quality here, a headset that costs more than $100 should also be able to handle movies, music and TV, at least well enough for everyday use.

Comfort is the other big metric for success, although this is a highly subjective evaluation. As such, the Tom’s Guide staff usually tries to hand off a headset to at least one other coworker, and get their take on the gadget. More often than not, writers find headsets similarly comfortable or uncomfortable, but we make a note when that’s not the case.

Article by
Darragh Murphy
Article by
Darragh Murphy

Wireless gaming headsets are an essential when I'm looking for true immersion in any game I play, from narrative-driving single-player titles to tense multiplayer matches. Fortunately, they don't lose out on anything that wired headsets deliver, even if you have to charge them every once in a while. Either way, you can't go wrong with going wire-free.

Darragh Murphy
Computing Editor

Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Computing Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. His work can be seen in Laptop Mag, Mashable, Android Police, Shortlist Dubai, Proton, theBit.nz, ReviewsFire and more. When he's not checking out the latest devices and all things computing, he can be found going for dreaded long runs, watching terrible shark movies and trying to find time to game