Top 10 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets
Top 10 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets
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You can’t put a price on great audio – or can you? Welcome to WatchMojo and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the top 10 best wireless gaming headsets. For this list, we’re looking at the best wireless headsets across different platforms and price ranges.
#10: PlayStation Gold
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If you’re playing on PS4 or PC and want a decent headset that won’t break the bank, you can’t go too wrong with the PlayStation Gold. Unlike the previous model, the newer Gold – updated in 2018 – features a solid, sturdy headband so it won’t break anymore, and fits snugly over the bulky PSVR. The sound quality is good for the price but may not measure up to premium headsets, though it does have quite a few settings for you to experiment with. It’s also got a built-in microphone, which stops a mic from getting in your way if you’re not using it, though the sound quality does suffer because of this.
#9: Logitech G935
If you want a headset that looks flashy, the Logitech G935 and its heavily customizable RGB strips might be the ideal one for you. You can tweak the colors individually, have them match what’s on screen, or sync them with your other peripherals – so long as they’re Logitech. But the problem with the RGB strips is they’re on the back of the earcups, meaning you won’t really be able to see them, and they’re a drain on the battery. The headset is also a little bulky, but its most important feature is its saving grace: the audio quality for gaming is second to none.
#8: Corsair HS70 Pro
Another good option for players on a budget is the Corsair HS70, which also retails at a lower price than many of its competitors. Sleek and simple, Corsair didn’t overload the HS70s with special features – it’s definitely a great looking headset. It’s also got a removable mic, so you don’t have to worry about it being in your face, and helpful audio cues while you change the settings. Another point in this headset’s favor is the 16 hours of battery life and quick recharge time. However, the sound quality is lacking a little so it’s not quite as all-round as you might like. Still, for the price, you can’t go too wrong.
#7: LucidSound LS35X
Though LucidSound is a smaller brand, you’d be making a mistake to write off their products just because they’re a little more niche. The LS35X headset is a sleek, nice-looking headset that Xbox players won’t be disappointed with. That’s because one of its more unique selling points is that it’s enabled for Xbox wireless play, which many leading brand products are not. But while it has premium audio, and setting it up for the Xbox One is easy enough, if you want to play on PC you’ll be in for a trickier time. It’s still a great product overall – and you can even get it in rose gold.
#6: Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE
If you still can’t resist the allure of RGB then never fear – the Corsair Virtuoso might be one of the coolest looking RGB headsets on the market. With LEDs in the earcup logos and around the microphone, you’ve got enough room for customization and you’ll still get up to 20 hours of battery life. But that mic isn’t just for show; it’s easily one of the best you can buy for a wireless headset if clarity is your priority. For this price, you’re also buying an aluminum frame and paneling, and of course, some of the best game audio around.
#5: Razer Nari Ultimate
If you’ve got money to burn and want to stand out from the crowd, the Razer Nari Ultimate is one of the most unique headsets out there. That’s because the Nari Ultimate has haptic drivers, called HyperSense, meaning the headset will vibrate along with what you’re hearing – whether you’re gaming or listening to music. On top of that, the audio quality is top of the range and the earcups have a cooling gel inside to stop you from getting too hot. Even if HyperSense isn’t your thing, you can pick up the Razer Nari Essential for $100 less, which is the same, high-end headset without the haptics.
#4: SteelSeries Arctis 9X
Optimized for Xbox One and PC, the Arctis 9X is definitely one of the best accessories available for Xboxes. With the 9X, connecting wirelessly to your Xbox is a breeze since SteelSeries worked alongside Microsoft to make sure the console experience was as smooth as possible – though you’ll need an adapter for a computer. Like the rest of the Arctis models, it’s a great headset across the board. It has superb audio quality and an extremely clear in-built microphone – which is retractable, so you can bring it out as necessary. And with Bluetooth, you can seamlessly listen to music while you game.
#3: Astro A50
No more plugging your headset in with wires to charge; the Astro A50s come with a USB charging dock, or base station, that it easily snaps into for wireless charging. The dock is more than a gimmick too, with displays able to tell you what the headset connected to and how much battery is left. Speaking of battery though, the A50s have on average 15 hours of juice in them, meaning you might end up charging them more often than other premium headsets. Of course, the trade-off is the top-notch sound quality; there’s a reason Astro is the go-to high-end brand for lots of gamers.
#2: Sennheiser GSP 670
The priciest headphones on our list at a Recommended Retail Price of $350, the Sennheiser GSP 670s are for the most dedicated players out there. Like other Sennheiser headsets, they tend to be bulky and don’t prioritize stealth, but they still have an eye-catching design that sets them above the rest. Sound-wise, they have robust software that allows you to customize basically everything, with an EQ curve and even adjustable reverberation. The 670s may have the best audio quality of any headset on the market, but it might still be hard for people to justify breaking the bank with that high price tag.
#1: SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless
It’s long been difficult for gaming headsets to quite match up to professional-grade headphones, but SteelSeries changed that by bringing out a headset even audiophiles can’t help but love. With the choice of either a black or white design and a retractable microphone, you won’t feel self-conscious if you wear these out of the house. The microphone itself is also great quality with a dial on the headset to adjust the pickup volume, and the high-resolution audio is completely unmatched. One of the Pro’s best features, however, is its dual battery system, meaning you can rotate the batteries without pausing the game to charge.
