Best Wireless Gaming Headsets 2026: Our Tested Picks for Bluetooth, Budget, and More

A great gaming headset is key component of your battle station, especially if you can't crank up the volume on some of the best PC speakers.

There are many wireless headsets to choose from, both for gaming and for everything else. The sheer number of options can be pretty overwhelming, which is why we're here to help. We've tested dozens of wireless gaming headsets over the years — paying special attention to the specs and features gamers are looking for: detailed, directional audio, a low-latency connection, a decent mic, and enough comfort and adjustability to get you through a marathon session. These are the best wireless gaming headsets for every type of gamer, no matter what your budget is.

If you don't need (or want) a wireless headset, head over to our list of best PC gaming headsets.

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The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets You Can Buy Today

Best Wireless Gaming Headset

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro replaces the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) as our top overall wireless gaming headset, though it's not too different from its predecessor. The BlackShark V3 Pro is a lightweight wireless over-ear headset with plush, padded earcups, a padded headband, height-adjustable wire yokes, and handy on-ear controls. It features a detachable 12mm full band boom microphone and simultaneous dual-wireless connectivity, and gets up to 70 hours of battery life. It sports Razer's 50mm TriForce Bio-Cellulose dynamic drivers, which have a frequency response range of 12 - 28,000 Hz — nicely outside the typical 20 - 20,000 Hz frequency response range of most gaming headsets.

The BlackShark V3 Pro is heavier than its predecessor at 12.96 ounces (367g), but it's still very comfortable thanks to its flexible, adjustable design. The earcups swivel more than the BlackShark V2 Pro's, but still don't swivel flat — this isn't a great headset for traveling, though it does have active noise cancellation (ANC). It does feature replaceable magnetic speaker plates on each earcup, which would be cool for customization if Razer had... done anything with this feature. So far, however, Razer only sells already-customized versions of the headset — replaceable speaker plates are still listed as "coming soon" on its website (it's been almost a year and half since the headset was released).

Perhaps the biggest upgrade in the BlackShark V3 Pro is its simultaneous dual-wireless connectivity: you can now connect to both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.3 and listen to audio from both sources at once. (There's also a 3.5mm analog port for those who want a wired connection.) While this wasn't my favorite headset for listening to music on — lows were powerful, mids were nicely present, and highs were a little too distorted — games sounded great and the headset did an excellent job with directional audio, even without THX Spatial Audio turned on. The headset also has ANC, but I found the passive noise cancellation to be more than enough.

The BlackShark V3 Pro's detachable 12mm full band boom mic is good, but it didn't impress anyone like the mic on its predecessor did. While my voice sounded full enough over voice chats and in recordings, it also sounded fuzzy and muffled at various times — and Razer's mic-oriented firmware update didn't do much to improve this. It's a very good headset mic, but it's not going to change your listeners' lives.

The addition of simultaneous dual-wireless connectivity is kind of all that was missing from the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023). Now that the BlackShark V3 Pro has this, it's the best wireless gaming headset for most users: a great balance of comfort, convenience, and performance, with a definite focus on gaming.

Read: Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Review

Best Budget Wireless

If there's one thing HyperX does well when it comes to headsets, it's comfort. The HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 is a lightweight wireless headset with large, padded over-ear earcups, a padded headband, and a non-detachable flip-to-mute boom microphone. It's one of the lightest gaming headsets we've tested, at just 10.1 ounces (286.5g) — while weight doesn't fully determine comfort, it certainly doesn't hurt. The Cloud Stinger 3 is very comfortable and adjustable: the earcups are individually height-adjustable, and they tilt and swivel 90 degrees for flat storage. The headset features an all-plastic build, and it does, admittedly, look and feel a little cheap, though the all-black colorway helps it look a little sleeker. Its listed retail price is $99.99.

The Cloud Stinger 3 features 50mm dynamic drivers with a frequency response range of 10 - 50,000 Hz — well outside the typical 20 - 20,000 Hz frequency response range of most gaming headsets. The headset has a fairly neutral sound profile and music sounded good, if a little lacking in excitement. Games also sounded good, and the headset did a good job of picking up detail in dense audio environments, though said details tended to blend together in noisier environments. Directional sound was decent, though it wasn't as finely-tuned as the directional sound we've seen on other headsets.

The Cloud Stinger 3 features dual-wireless connectivity, though not simultaneous — you can connect to both 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 2, and switch between sources via a small button on the right earcup. The headset gets up to 80 hours of battery life, which is impressive given its lightweight. The non-detachable boom mic is good enough for communicating with teammates in the fray of battle, but you'll definitely sound like you're using a headset mic.

Read: HyperX Cloud Stinger 3 Review

Best Mid-Range Wireless Gaming Headset

Corsair's Void Wireless v2 might not be the sexiest wireless gaming headset you've ever seen, but don't let its plastic-and-mesh construction fool you — it's a solid performer and it has the wireless connectivity options you're looking for. The Void Wireless v2 features a lightweight plastic frame, a non-detachable flip-to-mute microphone, built-in 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth, and it sounds great for both gaming and music. It did get a price increase since we reviewed it, but it was a minor one — from $119.99 to $129.99 — and it's still a great option if you're looking to spend under $150.

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The Void Wireless v2 has 50mm dynamic drivers with a standard frequency response of 20 - 20,000 Hz. The headset's audio quality is surprisingly impressive across all forms of media — games, music, movies, and TV shows all sounded great in our testing. The sound profile is fairly balanced, though the bass is a little restrained, and the drivers do a great job of separating out detail in complex, layered game environments. It also did an excellent job of replicating directional sound — nobody is going to sneak up on you in Counter-Strike 2 when you're wearing this.

The headset is also very comfortable, even if it's not the prettiest headset you've ever seen. It has a plastic frame, so it's fairly lightweight at just 10.58oz (300g). Its large, over-ear earcups feature breathable mesh-covered memory foam earpads, and the headband also has mesh-covered memory foam padding — and both the earpads and the headband padding are replaceable. The headset's flip-to-mute microphone works well, though it is situated on a flexible gooseneck arm, which makes it slightly trickier to flip smoothly. And while the headset isn't much to write home about aesthetically, it does have forward-facing customizable RGB lighting on each earcup, just in case you do happen to be streaming or otherwise visible.

Read: Corsair Void Wireless v2 Review

Best Open-back Wireless Gaming Headset

An open-back headset is a good compromise for people who don't love the focused effect of closed-back headsets, but who aren't gaming in a place where they can crank up the sound on some of the best PC speakers. Turtle Beach's Atlas Air is the world's first wireless open-back gaming headset (yes, there are a lot of qualifiers), and it's a pretty impressive option. It features 40mm dynamic drivers with support for 24-bit audio, both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, and a lightweight, airy open-back design.

The Atlas Air is incredibly lightweight and comfortable, weighing in at just 10.61 ounces (301g) with the microphone installed. It has a flexible plastic frame, "floating" earcups, and a mesh and adjustable elastic strap to keep the headband "floating" away from your head. It's a very comfortable headset if it fits you — if your head is on the larger side, the mesh and elastic strap don't work quite as well. It has plush, fabric-covered memory foam earpads, and both the earpads and the elastic band are replaceable. The downside to this ultra-lightweight construction is that it does look and feel a little cheap — it's all plastic and mesh.

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The headset sounds great for both listening and gaming, with a balanced sound profile that trends toward the low-end. The open-back design allows for a wider soundstage and games with rich, layered audio (such as the jungle in Uncharted 4) sound especially immersive on the Atlas Air. This isn't the best headset for games that benefit from more focused, directional audio (such as competitive FPS games), but directional sound is still accurate.

There are a couple of downsides to this headset — the removable, flip-to-mute microphone is below average unless you tweak it in the software, and Turtle Beach's software is a mess. However, if you don't need a mic and you avoid installing the software, this is a great-sounding headset you can wear all day.

Read: Turtle Beach Atlas Air Review

Most Comfortable Wireless Gaming Headset

The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is the most comfortable headset we've ever worn — in fact, it's just as comfortable as its wired counterpart, the HyperX Cloud III, and its slightly less feature-rich counterpart, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless. The Cloud III S Wireless is an over-ear headset with a padded, leatherette-covered headband and soft, leatherette-covered earpads. It weighs 12.05 ounces (341.5g) without the microphone plugged in (12.4oz / 353.5g with the mic plugged in), which makes it slightly heavier than the Cloud III Wireless (11.64oz / 330g) and the Cloud III (10.86oz / 308g), but it's still just as comfortable.

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It sports the same 53mm dynamic drivers as the Cloud II Wireless, but they've been redesigned and angled for a better audio experience. The drivers have a frequency response range of 10 - 21,000 Hz — a little wider than the average gaming headset, but not the widest we've seen. It comes with a detachable 10mm boom microphone, which has an internal pop filter and a red mute indicator light. It also features interchangeable magnetic speaker plates — HyperX sells alternate options on its website, though they're kind of pricey at $40 - $50. Unlike the Cloud III Wireless, the Cloud III S Wireless offers more than one form of connectivity — specifically, 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth (not simultaneous). When it debuted, the Cloud III S Wireless was only $10 pricier than the Cloud III Wireless — $180 vs. $170, but HyperX seems to have since (wisely) knocked the Cloud III Wireless' price down to $150.

Still, even at $30 more, the HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is worth it for the extra connectivity option — you get the same comfort and audio performance, and you can connect to more than one device (and quickly switch between the connections, even if they aren't simultaneous). On top of that, the Cloud III S Wireless is also rated for an impressive 120 hours of battery life.

Read: HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Review

Best Wireless Gaming Headset for Audiophiles

Audeze's Maxwell was — and is — one of the best-sounding gaming headsets we've tested. And the Audeze Maxwell 2 doesn't change much (arguably, not enough to really be called the Maxwell 2). This large, over-ear headset features Audeze's 90mm planar magnetic drivers, a detachable boom mic, dual-wireless connectivity (not simultaneous, and not manually switchable — more on this shortly), and up to 80 hours of battery life. While it's surprisingly comfortable for its size and weight, it's a big, heavy headset. But if you're looking for quality, it's worth it.

The Maxwell 2 is a big headset, with large, round earcups and a solid, premium build. It has a lightly-padded steel headband with an adjustable leather strap — which is wider than the original's, and is also ventilated, large yokes that swivel (though, not 90 degrees), and plastic earcups with replaceable magnetic speaker plates. It's about 2.5 ounces (70g) heavier than the original Maxwell, which was already hefty: the Maxwell 2 weighs 1.23 pounds (560g). The wide strap does a good job of distributing weight so the headset is surprisingly comfortable despite this weight, but it's definitely not the kind of headset you'll forget you're wearing.

Audio quality is where the Maxwell 2 shines. Audeze's large 90mm planar magnetic drivers have a frequency response range of 10 - 50,000 Hz and sound fantastic for both music and gaming. The drivers are much larger than those in most gaming headsets (usually 40 - 50mm), which allows for crisp, detailed, multilayered sound without sacrificing bass power. The Maxwell 2 also adds Audeze's patent-pending "SLAM" technology, which allows for a "punchier bass response," and while this was initially disappointing, a couple of firmware updates later and the Maxwell 2 is back to being the best-sounding gaming headset on the market. It does have a more neutral sound profile overall — Audeze is an audiophile brand, after all — but gaming sounds great and directional audio is excellent.

My one gripe with the Audeze Maxwell persists in the Maxwell 2: the implementation of the dual-wireless connectivity. Most headsets don't have simultaneous dual-wireless connectivity, meaning that while you can connect to two wireless connections at once, you can't listen to input from both sources at the same time. The Maxwell 2, like the Maxwell, only lets you listen to input from one wireless connection — 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth 5.3 — at a time. But while other headsets let you switch between these two connections manually, with a button or switch, the Maxwell 2 — like the Maxwell — doesn't let you switch manually. Instead, it switches automatically, and it always prioritizes the Bluetooth connection. This is so absolutely frustrating and makes the dual-wireless connectivity virtually unusable — I had to disconnect my Bluetooth connection whenever I truly wanted to use the Maxwell 2 as a gaming headset, or it would switch over every time I picked up my phone to do, well, just about anything. While this definitely doesn't make the Maxwell 2 unusable, it does essentially nullify the "dual" wireless connectivity — as far as I'm concerned, the Maxwell 2 offers 2.4GHz wireless connectivity and wired (analog) connectivity only. Of course, you don't need a Bluetooth connection for the Maxwell 2 to be the best-sounding gaming headset, and if audio quality is what you're after, this is the headset for you.

Read: Audeze Maxwell 2 Review

Other Wireless Headsets We Tested

Astro A50 X

The Astro A50 X is designed for multi-device use, and comes with a powered base station that can connect to your PC, PS5, and Xbox at the same time. It features both 2.4GHz wireless connections to those devices as well as a Bluetooth connection, but there's a catch — all connections are routed through the base station, including the Bluetooth connection. This means the base station is required for the headset to work, so it's a good headset for your battle station (and only your battle station).

If you don't mind being tied to a 40-foot radius, the Astro A50 X is a nice, if pricey, wireless gaming headset. It's comfortable and lightweight, with a flip to mute boom mic and Logitech's 40mm Pro-G graphene dynamic drivers with a frequency response range of 20 - 20,000 Hz. It has a slightly bass-heavy sound profile out of the box and it sounds especially good for gaming, with excellent layered and directional audio. It has simultaneous dual-wireless connectivity (2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth), which it implements seamlessly, and gets around 24 hours of battery life on a single charge.

Of course, it also retails for $399.99 (though it's currently on sale for as low as $349.99), which makes it pricier even than Audeze's Maxwell and Maxwell 2. And that's a lot to pay for a wireless headset that still sort of ties you to your desk.

Read: Astro A50 X Review

Audeze Maxwell 2

While the Audeze Maxwell 2 is a great-sounding wireless gaming headset, it's almost identical to the original Maxwell — and it has the same issues as the original Maxwell. The Maxwell 2 is a wireless gaming headset with 90mm planar magnetic drivers, 80+ hour battery life, and 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity (not simultaneous and not manually switchable). Upgrades for this generation include a wider, perforated head strap, audio improvements by way of the brand's patent-pending "SLAM" technology, and better AI microphone noise reduction.

If that doesn't really sound like a huge upgrade, it's because it...isn't. While I did appreciate the wider, perforated head strap, this is something you could easily put on the original Maxwell. Audio sounded great, but audio on the original Maxwell also sounds great; the AI noise reduction on the microphone wasn't particularly notable, but perhaps I wasn't testing it in the right environments. But, notably, Audeze hasn't done anything to fix the issue of switching between wireless connections — if you connect this headset to Bluetooth, the Bluetooth connection takes priority no matter what. This was so frustrating that I had to just disconnect it from Bluetooth completely, making it essentially a single-connection device.

If you've already got the Audeze Maxwell, there's no need to upgrade to the Maxwell 2; if you don't have a Maxwell... we suggest looking for it on sale.

Read: Audeze Maxwell 2 Review

Asus ROG Delta II

Asus' ROG Delta II is the brand's premium, flagship gaming headset, and it has a lot going for it: 50m titanium-plated drivers, a 10mm super wideband mic, simultaneous wireless audio connection mixing, customizable lighting, and a battery that lasts for over 100 hours. It doesn't look quite as premium as other headsets, however, as it features a primarily plastic build — and while it's lightweight, it's not particularly comfortable.

In my testing, I found the headset's 50mm drivers to be a little disappointing for listening to music, though they sounded very good when I was playing games. The headset has excellent directional audio and voices sound full and clear. The microphone performed well but was situated at an awkward angle — while it was still able to pick up my voice well enough, I didn't like that it pointed down and now toward my face. The ROG Delta II is a solid wireless headset, but it kept falling short of what I expected for a headset with an MSRP of $230.

Read: Asus ROG Delta II Review

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

While the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless headset, which retails for $130, is quite a bit more affordable than the Arctis Nova Pro, it might make too many compromises. It does have a great design — a lightweight, comfortable build with the brand's signature stretchy ski band and a fully-retractable boom mic. It's definitely a headset you'll be able to wear all day without any issues, and it looks more like a lifestyle headset than a gaming peripheral.

The Arctis Nova 5 features dual wireless connectivity with a quick-switch button and 50 - 60 hours of battery life, which is the longest battery life seen in a SteelSeries headset to date (though it's nowhere near that of many competitors). It sports the brand's 40mm dynamic drivers, which have a frequency response range of 20 - 22,000 Hz and is supported by SteelSeries Sonar software as well as an iOS/Android app that lets you switch up sound profiles without connecting to your PC. I'm not the biggest fan of these drivers, as they tend to have some distortion in the lower mid-range as well as overall compression, but they sound decent for gaming and movies/shows and the headset handles virtual surround quite well.

Read: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless Review

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Gaming Headset Shopping Tips

Quick Gaming Headset Shopping Tips

Here are some things to keep in mind when searching for the perfect wireless gaming headset:

• Connectivity: Wireless headsets have come a long way, but latency will always be a concern. For gamers, a low-latency 2.4GHz wireless connection is a must for high-quality, lag-free audio. If you're thinking of using your headset away from your PC, you'll want to look for something that also has Bluetooth for connecting to multiple devices dongle-free. Premium headsets usually provide both options, and several even allow you to connect to both sources simultaneously and mix the incoming audio.
  
• Microphone: A cardioid or supercardioid mic, which pick up sound from one direction only, is best for a gaming headset. Also, make sure the headset has an on-ear mute button and an easy way to tell if the mic is muted — it's much easier to accidentally walk into the bathroom wearing a wireless headset and forget you're still broadcasting.
  
  That said, you’ll never get pristine audio from a headset mic — if you're streaming or podcasting, you may want to look into the best desktop microphones.
  
• Battery life and rechargeability: It's important to know whether your wireless headset can charge while in use and how long the device will last under a full charge. Headsets these days typically last between 30 - 40 hours between charges, but there are several that can last twice that long. There are also headsets that utilize a swappable battery system, where one rechargeable battery powers the headset and the other charges in the base station.
  
• Comfort: You can compare and contrast specs all day, but your headset has to be comfortable to wear. It should go without saying that anything made with cheap material like plastic shouldn’t be given the time of day. Plush memory foam, velour, leatherette, and knitted fabric are much more comfortable on the ear. And don’t forget about the headband — it should feel durable and be comfortably padded. If you can’t wear the headset before purchasing, be sure to look into how many points of adjustment it has.

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