The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets We’ve Tested for 2026

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.

PC gamers: 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. It’s still a console-friendly headset, though you must choose between the PlayStation or Xbox versions (the PC model works with both systems).

Cable haters: Most wireless gaming headsets need to be plugged in to charge, but not this one. Two swappable batteries mean you don’t have to tether yourself to a power source, no matter how long you play.

When we first tested it, the Barracuda X used a USB-C transmitter for wireless connectivity, with 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 less than $100. Razer has since added Bluetooth and simulated surround to the cans. Bluetooth enables it to work as a pair of wireless headphones without a transmitter, which is very convenient. The 7.1-channel simulated surround is only for PCs and isn’t as accurate as THX Spatial Audio 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: Anyone looking for inexpensive wireless audio for their PC, PlayStation, or Switch should consider the Barracuda X. It combines 7.1 simulated surround sound with a sub-$100 price, making it particularly attractive.

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 effectively blocks out distractions while you play, and it provides 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.

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

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite is one of the best-sounding headsets I’ve ever tested. It builds on the already excellent Arctis Nova Pro Wireless by adding carbon fiber with brass surrounds, wireless 96kHz/24-bit hi-res audio, and the ability to connect to three systems over USB at once, including PlayStation and Xbox. Most of its upgrades apply more to music than gaming, though, and at $220 more than the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, it’s very expensive. But worth it.

Audiophile gamers: The Elite’s hi-res audio capabilities and overall refined, polished sound will satisfy audio die-hards who swear by lossless music formats. If you don’t have strong opinions about bitrates and headphone driver materials, the extra aural finesse probably won’t justify the extra cash over the Pro Wireless.

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, open sound than the typical closed-back gaming headset, which lets air move only where the earcup faces the ear (which is why many audiophiles prefer open-back headphones). It’s a comfortable and great-sounding gaming headset for PCs and Bluetooth-enabled devices. Be aware that the open-back design means it won’t block noise.

Open-back headphone lovers: If you want accurate sound that gives a good sense of space and doesn’t isolate your ears from your surroundings, the Atlas Air is one of the few gaming headsets that delivers.

Logitech G’s flagship Astro-series gaming headset resembles 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 and switch between them with the touch of a button. It pulls this off with a bit of cable tango, using the transmitter as an HDMI switch for the two consoles, and it works well.

Gamers who own a PlayStation and an Xbox: 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 good, features an excellent microphone, and even works over Bluetooth, making it convenient for on-the-go use.

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, the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT is better suited for on-the-go use, but it’s still lots of fun and an easy recommendation.

Playful, budget-minded streamers: 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.

On-the-go, on-the-low furries: The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 BT is a Bluetooth headset with a feline angle. So you can wear cat ears anywhere you want, without it becoming a whole thing.

In the past, we’ve seen a few true wireless headphones try to serve as gaming headsets, 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. The Arctis GameBuds come with a USB-C transmitter for higher-quality, lower-latency audio, and support Bluetooth for use with your phone.

Earphone lovers: These are for gamers who want full audio on the go without the bulk of a conventional headset. The Arctis GameBuds are a bit pricey, with mediocre noise cancellation at best, but they’re impressive on all other fronts.