The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets We’ve Tested for 2025

This is one of the most functional and best-performing wireless gaming headsets we’ve tested. The base station connects to two different devices over USB, so you can use the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless with your PC and console without switching cables. The base also features a slot to charge the headset’s spare battery, which is a massive boon; instead of plugging in the headset or taking a break, you can simply swap batteries and stay charged and wirelessly connected for as long as you play.

It sounds excellent, too, though you’ll get the most benefit if you spend some time in the SteelSeries GG software to tweak the audio performance. It’s one of the few gaming headsets (or headphones, for that matter) to offer a full parametric EQ, rather than the standard five- or 10-band EQ. That means you can create precise audio curves for your favorite games. It has Bluetooth, too.

The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is primarily designed for PC gamers, as the software helps them optimize the headset’s performance. The base station features a large knob for adjusting volume levels or controlling the game/chat mix. Keeping it within arm’s reach allows you to switch batteries at any time—an extremely useful feature. It’s still a console-friendly headset, though you must choose between the PlayStation or Xbox versions (the PC model works with both systems).

When we first tested it, the Barracuda X utilized a USB-C transmitter for wireless connectivity, accompanied by a 3.5mm wired option for devices with a headphone jack. This lets the Barracuda X work with numerous systems (PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and any Android phone with a USB-C port), making it a flexible wireless gaming headset for under $100. Razer has since added Bluetooth and simulated surround to the cans. Bluetooth enables it to work as a pair of wireless headphones without the need for a transmitter, which is very convenient. The 7.1-channel simulated surround is only for use with PCs and isn’t as accurate as the THX Spatial Audio found on Razer’s higher-end headsets. Still, any surround sound on an inexpensive wireless headset is welcome. The mic’s impressively clear, too.

Budget-minded gamers who want wireless audio for their Nintendo Switch, PC, or PlayStation 5/5 should consider the Barracuda X, especially if they’re looking for a simple pair of wireless headphones to enjoy music on the go with their phone. Overall, it’s a strong package for a very reasonable price.

The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro may be $50 more expensive than its predecessor, but it comes with an important feature: active noise cancellation (ANC). The headset can effectively block out distractions while you play, in addition to providing excellent sound quality and a clear microphone. It also offers spatial audio on PC through Razer’s software, and supports both Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired connections via its 2.4GHz USB transmitter.

This is an excellent gaming headset if you want to dampen noise around you without spending over $300 on another model with features you don’t need (like a full base station with multi-system connectivity).

Most gaming headsets are focused on sculpted audio for the best surround sound effects. Most gaming headsets also use conventional cone drivers to produce that sound. The Audeze Maxwell foregoes both in favor of audiophile-pleasing performance thanks to its planar magnetic drivers. Not only does it sound incredibly clean and detailed, it can even stream high-res audio over Bluetooth with LDAC codec support.

This is the headset if you want all-around audio quality more than a gaming-specific sound signature. It simply sounds great, even if it’s a bit bulky and has fewer features than similarly priced gaming headsets.

The Atlas Air is a rare open-back gaming headset with earcups that let air freely flow in and out. This enables a more natural and open sound than the typical closed-back gaming headset that only lets air move where the earcup faces the ear (it’s why many audiophiles refer open-back headphones). It’s a comfortable and great-sounding gaming headset for PCs and Bluetooth devices. Be aware that the open-back design means it won’t block noise.

If you want an accurate sound that gives a good sense of space and doesn’t isolate your ear from your surroundings, the Atlas Air is one of the few gaming headsets that provides that. The lack of noise isolation is a double-edged sword, though.

Astro’s latest flagship wireless gaming headset bears a resemblance to the last few iterations of the A50, but it introduces a new feature: a base station that can simultaneously connect to a PC, PlayStation, and Xbox One, and switch between them with the touch of a button. It manages this trick with a bit of a cable tango that involves using the transmitter as an HDMI switch for the two consoles, but it works very well.

If you have both a PS5 and an Xbox Series X and want to use the same headset for both without juggling transmitters or plugging a wire into your controller, the A50 X is the only way to do it. It also sounds very good, features an excellent microphone, and even works over Bluetooth, making it convenient for use on the go.

Sometimes you just want to game while wearing glowing pink cat ears. The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT lets you do precisely that, with pointy kitten ears and RGB lighting sticking out of a bubblegum pink headband. Since it’s a Bluetooth headset, it’s more suited for wireless use on the go, but it’s still lots of fun and is easy to recommend.

If you want to up your streaming style and don’t mind compromising on connectivity or mic quality, this is the headset for you. It’s also just a fun set of Bluetooth headphones.

We’ve seen a few true wireless headphones try to serve as gaming headsets in the past, but the SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds are the best so far. They have a powerful sound, surprisingly good microphones for earbuds, and come packed with customization features through SteelSeries’ mobile and PC apps. They also have a USB-C transmitter for higher quality and lower latency audio, and can switch to Bluetooth for use with your phone.

These are for anyone who wants gaming audio on the go without the bulk of a conventional headset. They’re a bit pricey, and their noise cancellation is mediocre at best, but they’re impressive on all other fronts.