Top 5 BEST Gaming Headsets in 2025
The best gaming headsets — untethered.
If you can’t turn up the volume on some of the best PC speakers, a gaming headset is an essential part of your battle station.
There are a ton of wireless headsets available for gaming and other uses. We’re here to help because the sheer volume of alternatives might be rather intimidating. Over the years, we have evaluated dozens of wireless gaming headsets, paying close attention to the features and specifications that gamers want. Based on our research, we have developed the best wireless gaming headsets for all kinds of gamers.
A budget is likely already in place, but there are still a number of other factors to take into account, such as connectivity, mic and audio quality, and whether you need something wired or wireless. We’ve been testing gaming headsets for years, and these are the best headsets you can buy right now, for every scenario. Choosing the ideal gaming headset isn’t as simple as it sounds, thanks to the growing popularity of esports and streaming, the continued hybrid work model following the pandemic, and the startlingly high number of expensive video game titles that were released in 2023.
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BEST OVERALL
1. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (2023)
ALSO GREAT
2. Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT
BEST OVERALL
3. Turtle Beach Atlas Air
MOST COMFORTABLE
4. HyperX Cloud III Wireless
BEST AUDIO
5. Audeze Maxwell
1. Razer Blackshark V2 Pro (2023)
Razer’s latest BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) headset is a terrific option to a separate gaming microphone, which we always recommend if you want to sound your best. It boasts the best-sounding microphone we’ve heard on a gaming headset (and great audio, too).
The BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) is an update of the BlackShark V2 Pro from 2023. It features drivers that are similar to the original, which are 50mm dynamic speakers with a frequency response range of 12 to 28,000 Hz. When Razer’s EQ is tweaked, the audio sounds fine, if a bit heavy in the middle. The headset’s battery has been improved to provide an amazing 70+ hours, and the stainless steel sliders have been strengthened.
Additionally, the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) features a new detachable boom mic: a 9.9mm condenser microphone with an internal pop filter (with an optional external pop filter) and a sampling rate of 32 kHz. Our voice sounded rich and broadcasty thanks to the microphone, even without Razer’s software-based EQ settings activated. At one of our meetings, an editor from Tom’s Hardware said that we sounded “better than we do in real life.”
Although the BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) can connect to both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz wireless at the same time, it does not combine the sounds from the two, thus you will need to flip between them. We wouldn’t advise taking this headset on a trip because its earcups don’t swivel to fold flat and the reinforced steel sliders are still a little flimsy.
2. Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT
With 50mm dynamic drivers and a frequency response of 20–40,000 Hz, the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT is far wider than the typical gaming headset, which typically adheres to the “human hearing” norm of 20–20,000 Hz. It has a padded, leatherette-covered headband that matches the earpads and circular, over-ear earcups with a light aluminum finish. For individuals who want to use the headset as headphones without a visible microphone permanently attached, it has a detachable omnidirectional microphone that is adequate but not quite as practical as SteelSeries’ retractable mic.
With two devices connected, the Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT’s battery lasts only 15 hours, so you’ll likely need to recharge it every day. If you’re simply using the headset at your computer, this shouldn’t be too much of a hassle, but if you’re traveling, there are better solutions. On Corsair’s website, the Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE costs $159.99 and offers the same functionality if you don’t require the extra Bluetooth connectivity.
However, in my opinion, connection is the Virtuoso XT’s greatest (or at least most distinctive) feature. First of all, it comes with support for almost all of the contemporary audio connection types. You can connect wirelessly using Corsair’s 2.4 GHz Slipstream via dongle or via a USB or 3.5 mm connection. AptX Bluetooth is a crucial feature for better wireless audio quality and ensuring that dialogue in TV shows and movies is in sync with people’s lips. Additionally, since the microphone is detachable, you might wish to use this headset while you’re out and about. However, Corsair goes one step further and allows you to connect to two devices simultaneously wirelessly using a 2.4 GHz dongle and Bluetooth.
3. Turtle Beach Atlas Air
For those who don’t enjoy the concentrated impact of closed-back headsets but aren’t gaming in an area where they can turn up the volume on some of the greatest PC speakers, an open-back headset is a decent middle ground. The Atlas Air from Turtle Beach is the first wireless open-back gaming headset in the world (yes, there are many qualifiers), and it’s a really good choice. It has a lightweight, open-back design, 40mm dynamic speakers that handle 24-bit audio, and wireless connectivity via 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.
With the microphone attached, the Atlas Air weighs only 10.61 ounces (301g), making it exceptionally comfortable and light. It features a mesh and adjustable elastic strap to keep the headband “floating” away from your head, as well as a flexible plastic frame and “floating” earcups. If the headset fits properly, it’s quite comfy; however, the mesh and elastic strap don’t function as effectively if your head is larger than average. Both the earpads and the elastic band are removable, and it has soft, fabric-covered memory foam earpads. Because it is made entirely of plastic and mesh, its incredibly lightweight design has the drawback of feeling and seeming somewhat flimsy.
The headset has a well-balanced sound profile that leans toward the low end, making it excellent for both listening and gaming. Games with rich, layered audio (like the rainforest in Uncharted 4) sound more immersive on the Atlas Air thanks to the open-back design, which also makes the soundstage larger. Although directional sound is accurate, this headset isn’t the greatest for games that require more focused, directed audio, such competitive first-person shooter games.
This headset has a few drawbacks: Turtle Beach’s software is a muddle, and the detachable, flip-to-mute microphone is subpar until you adjust it via the program. However, this is a fantastic-sounding headset that you can wear all day if you don’t require a microphone and don’t want to install the software.
4. HyperX Cloud III Wireless
As comfy as its wired sibling, the HyperX Cloud III, the HyperX Cloud III Wireless is officially the most comfortable wireless headset we’ve ever worn. An over-ear headset, the Cloud III Wireless has plush leatherette-covered earpads and a padded, leatherette-covered headband. Its weight of 11.64 ounces (330 grams) is comparable to that of the Arctis Nova Pro.
The 53mm dynamic speakers in the Cloud III Wireless are identical to those in the Cloud II Wireless, but they have been modified and tilted to improve audio quality. At 10 to 21,000 Hz, the drivers’ frequency response is slightly wider than that of the typical gaming headset, but not as wide as that of the Arctis Nova Pro or Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT.It includes a detachable 10mm boom microphone with a red mute indicator light and an inbuilt pop filter.
With the exception of the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless, which has a staggering 300+ hours of battery life, the headset has an amazing 120 hours, which is more than other wireless gaming headsets available. This headset’s sole connectivity option is 2.4GHz wireless; it does not support Bluetooth, analog or cable connections, or any other type of connectivity. To put it another way, it’s a fantastic headset as long as you only intend to use it with one device, and that device must be compatible with the USB-C dongle that the headset is connected to.
5. Audeze Maxwell
The Audeze Maxwell is a large over-ear headset featuring Audeze’s recently invented 90mm planar magnetic drivers and a frame made of steel and aluminum. I won’t pretend that you won’t feel it on your head because you will, but it’s surprisingly comfortable despite being heavier and larger than other gaming headsets, weighing a staggering 17.28 ounces (490g).
The headset boasts an incredibly expansive and detailed soundstage, and the Maxwell’s 90mm planar magnetic drivers offer a broad frequency response range of 10 to 50,000 Hz. By default, the Maxwell is designed for gaming, but with a little EQ tweaking, music also sounds amazing.The headset contains built-in microphones in the earcups in addition to a detachable boom mic. These aren’t very good, but they’re useful if you need to answer a call and don’t have the detachable mic with you.
Although the Maxwell has 2.4GHz wifi and Bluetooth connectivity, it does not combine audio from both sources and, much to our chagrin, automatically changes between sources, giving Bluetooth priority. Our biggest complaint about this headset was this; other from that, it’s great, with a battery life of more than 80 hours, reliable connectivity, and excellent sound quality.