Buying Guide
The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for PC
Six wireless headsets compared on connection type, battery life, weight and microphone, from a budget dual-wireless model to Logitech's pro pick.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
A wireless gaming headset removes the cable without adding lag, as long as it uses a 2.4GHz dongle rather than Bluetooth alone. The models here differ most in how they handle a second device, how long the battery lasts and how much they weigh after a long session.
We compared six headsets on the connections, battery life, weight and microphone details their makers list on Amazon. This is a research-based comparison; we did not test them ourselves.
Decide first whether you need Bluetooth alongside the dongle. If your phone joins your gaming sessions, that one feature narrows the list quickly.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Most Connection Options
Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed WirelessLightspeed, Bluetooth and 3.5mm in one headset, with 50mm graphene drivers.
Best for: PC players who also want Bluetooth and wired options.
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Best for PC and Phone at Once
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio.
Best for: Gamers who take calls or play music from a phone mid-game.
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Longest Battery Life
HyperX Cloud Alpha WirelessThe longest battery life here (300 hours).
Best for: Long sessions away from a charging cable.
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Best Value Wireless
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeedA 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers at a mid-range price.
Best for: Players who want long battery life without paying pro prices.
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Best Microphone
Logitech G522 Lightspeed WirelessA full-bandwidth 48kHz microphone.
Best for: Streamers and players who spend hours on voice chat.
Check price for Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Budget Dual Wireless
HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 at an entry-level price.
Best for: A first wireless headset on a tight budget.
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Our Picks
Most Connection Options1 of 6
Logitech G PRO X 2 Lightspeed Wireless
The G PRO X 2 is the most complete wireless headset here: Lightspeed for low-latency games, Bluetooth for a phone and a 3.5mm cable for a controller, all around 50mm graphene drivers.
Best for
- PC players who also want Bluetooth and wired options.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the Cloud Jet cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Its detachable 6mm cardioid mic lets it double as everyday headphones. On battery life it ties with the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 at 50 hours. It matches the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on driver size (50mm).
You get a detachable 6mm cardioid microphone here, which sets it apart from the G522 and its a 48kHz/16-bit microphone. You also get a USB-A dongle with a 3.5mm pass-through port. On a PC, use the Lightspeed dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency.
A 3.5mm plug means it works with a controller or front-panel jack; on PC, a separate mic and headphone jack may need a splitter. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 and the rest.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 50 hours
- Driver size
- 50mm
- Connection
- Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, 3.5mm
- Microphone
- Detachable 6mm cardioid
Pros
- Up to 50 hours of battery life
- 50mm drivers
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- Graphene drivers
Cons
- Costs more than the Cloud Jet at the time of writing
The catch
The maker doesn't give its weight; if that figure matters, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed weighs 280g.
Best for PC and Phone at Once2 of 6
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is the pick if your phone stays in your ears during a game: it plays 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio at the same time, so a call or music mixes with game sound.
Best for
- Gamers who take calls or play music from a phone mid-game.
Skip if
- Skip it if you need to know its driver size before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Why we like it
Its noise-rejecting mic suits noisy rooms. Its ClearCast Gen 2 mic cuts background noise by up to 25dB, and battery lasts over 50 hours with USB-C fast charge. A steel frame and memory foam balance weight and comfort.
It matches the G PRO X 2 on battery life (50 hours). It is the only pick here with a noise-rejecting microphone; the Cloud Jet has an included microphone instead. You also get 360-degree spatial audio support.
On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. When we checked, only the G522 and cheaper picks cost less, and the G PRO X 2 cost more.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 50 hours
- Connection
- 2.4GHz and Bluetooth simultaneously
- Microphone
- Noise-rejecting
Pros
- Up to 50 hours of battery life
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio
- 360-degree spatial audio support
Cons
- No published driver size
- Costs more than the Cloud Jet at the time of writing
The catch
If you want a confirmed driver size, look to the G PRO X 2 instead: it comes in at 50mm, while this one gives no figure.
Longest Battery Life3 of 6
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless
The Cloud Alpha Wireless stands apart on battery: HyperX offers up to 300 hours, several times any other claim here.
Best for
- Long sessions away from a charging cable.
Skip if
- Pass if a published driver size matters; this one has none.
Why we like it
It pairs that with DTS Headphone:X spatial audio and dual-chamber drivers in an aluminum frame. Its 300 hours battery life is the longest here; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes next at 70 hours. You get a 2.4GHz wireless connection here, which sets it apart from the G522 and its a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection.
Like the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and Cloud Jet, it has an included microphone, while the G PRO X 2 uses a detachable 6mm cardioid microphone. It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. It was priced above the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and below the G522 at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 300 hours
- Connection
- 2.4GHz wireless
- Microphone
- Included
Pros
- Up to 300 hours of battery life
- DTS Headphone:X spatial audio
- Dual-chamber drivers in a durable aluminum frame
- 2.4GHz wireless connection, the only one here
Cons
- No published driver size
- Costs more than the Cloud Jet at the time of writing
The catch
There is no published driver size figure, whereas the G PRO X 2 comes in at 50mm.
Best Value Wireless4 of 6
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed brings Razer's TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers and a 70-hour battery to a mid-range price.
Best for
- Players who want long battery life without paying pro prices.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Cloud Jet was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
At 280g it is one of the two lightest headsets here. Its 70 hours battery life ranks second of 6 here, behind the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours) and ahead of the Cloud Jet (25 hours). On driver size it ties with the G PRO X 2 at 50mm.
A HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless connection is unique to it among these picks, while the G522 uses a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection. Like the Cloud Alpha Wireless and Cloud Jet, it has an included microphone, while the G PRO X 2 uses a detachable 6mm cardioid microphone. You also get an ultra-light 280g frame.
It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. When we checked, only the Cloud Jet cost less, and the Cloud Alpha Wireless cost more.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 70 hours
- Driver size
- 50mm
- Weight
- 280g
- Connection
- HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless
- Microphone
- Included
Pros
- Up to 70 hours of battery life
- 50mm drivers
- Light 280g build
- TriForce Titanium drivers
Cons
- Costs more than the Cloud Jet at the time of writing
Best Microphone5 of 6
Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless
The G522 is built around voice: Logitech offers a full-bandwidth 48kHz microphone alongside 48kHz/24-bit audio.
Best for
- Streamers and players who spend hours on voice chat.
Skip if
- Its driver size is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Why we like it
It weighs 280g and offers up to 60 hours with lighting off. On battery life it sits mid-pack at 60 hours: the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours, and the Cloud Jet comes in at 25 hours. It is the only pick here with a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection; the Cloud Alpha Wireless has a 2.4GHz wireless connection instead.
You get a 48kHz/16-bit microphone here, which sets it apart from the Cloud Jet and its an included microphone. It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper Cloud Alpha Wireless and the pricier Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 60 hours
- Weight
- 280g
- Connection
- Lightspeed 2.4GHz
- Microphone
- 48kHz/16-bit
Pros
- Up to 60 hours of battery life
- Light 280g build
- 48kHz/24-bit audio
- Full-bandwidth 48kHz microphone
Cons
- No published driver size
- Costs more than the Cloud Jet at the time of writing
The catch
The maker doesn't give its driver size; if that figure matters, the G PRO X 2 comes in at 50mm.
Best Budget Dual Wireless6 of 6
HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless
The Cloud Jet is the entry point to dual wireless, pairing a 2.4GHz dongle with Bluetooth 5.3 at a budget price.
Best for
- A first wireless headset on a tight budget.
Skip if
- Pass on it if shorter 25-hour battery rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 25-hour battery is the shortest here, so plan to charge it every few days. Volume, mic mute and connection switching sit on the headset, and mesh ear pads with an elastic suspension headband keep it light on long sessions. Its 25 hours battery life is the shortest in this group; the Cloud Alpha Wireless leads at 300 hours.
On driver size it trails the group at 40mm, while the G PRO X 2 comes in at 50mm. Like the Cloud Alpha Wireless and BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, it has an included microphone, while the G522 uses a 48kHz/16-bit microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed was closest.
Key specs
- Battery life
- 25 hours
- Driver size
- 40mm
- Connection
- 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5.3
- Microphone
- Included
Pros
- Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
- Dual wireless at an entry-level price
- 25-hour rated battery
- 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 at an entry-level price
Cons
- Shorter 25-hour battery
- Battery life trails the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours)
- Driver size trails the G PRO X 2 (50mm)
The catch
Battery life is its weakest area, and the Cloud Alpha Wireless covers it better at 300 hours.
How We Chose These Wireless Gaming Headsets
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side six headsets on battery life, driver size, weight and connection from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and driver size and weight are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the G PRO X 2 to the Cloud Jet, state battery life, connection and microphone.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the G522 give no driver size; the G PRO X 2, the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the Cloud Jet give no weight.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Cloud Jet (under $50) to the G PRO X 2 ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Wireless Gaming Headset
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Battery life
Here battery life runs from 25 hours on the Cloud Jet to 300 hours on the Cloud Alpha Wireless, an 1100% spread. For less, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is the runner-up at 70 hours ($50 to $100 tier).
How much driver size you need
The G PRO X 2 tops driver size at 50mm and the Cloud Jet sits lowest at 40mm; 2 picks share the top figure. The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes second at 50mm, in the $50 to $100 tier against $150 to $250 for the G PRO X 2. The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the G522 give no driver size figure, so 3 of 6 picks are compared here.
Open-back headphones on a stand beside a headphone amplifier Features beyond the spec table
The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed: an ultra-light 280g frame. The G522: a full-bandwidth 48kHz microphone. The Cloud Jet: a 25-hour rated battery.
How much to spend
Under $50 buys the Cloud Jet; $50 to $100 buys the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed; $100 to $150 buys the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the G522; $150 to $250 buys the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 and the G PRO X 2 at our last check.
A headset hanging on a PC case next to a monitor Match the pick to your priority
PC players who also want Bluetooth and wired options: the G PRO X 2. Gamers who take calls or play music from a phone mid-game: the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2. Long sessions away from a charging cable: the Cloud Alpha Wireless.
How to Choose a Wireless Gaming Headset
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| PC players who also want Bluetooth and wired options | G PRO X 2 | Lightspeed, Bluetooth and 3.5mm in one headset, with 50mm graphene drivers |
| Gamers who take calls or play music from a phone mid-game | Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 | Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio |
| Long sessions away from a charging cable | Cloud Alpha Wireless | The longest battery life here (300 hours) |
| Players who want long battery life without paying pro prices | BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed | A 70-hour battery and 50mm drivers at a mid-range price |
| Streamers and players who spend hours on voice chat | G522 | A full-bandwidth 48kHz microphone |
| A first wireless headset on a tight budget | Cloud Jet | 2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.3 at an entry-level price |
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Key specs side by side
The Cloud Alpha Wireless leads on battery life at 300 hours, ahead of the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 70 hours. "Not listed" marks driver size where the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the G522 leave the figure out.
| Headset | Battery life | Driver size | Weight | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G PRO X 2 | 50 hours | 50mm | Not listed | Lightspeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth, 3.5mm |
| Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 | 50 hours | Not listed | Not listed | 2.4GHz and Bluetooth simultaneously |
| Cloud Alpha Wireless | 300 hours | Not listed | Not listed | 2.4GHz wireless |
| BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed | 70 hours | 50mm | 280g | HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless |
| G522 | 60 hours | Not listed | 280g | Lightspeed 2.4GHz |
| Cloud Jet | 25 hours | 40mm | Not listed | 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5.3 |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the Cloud Jet, sat in the under $50 tier, 4 tiers in all up to the G PRO X 2 at $150 to $250; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Headsets |
|---|---|
| Under $50 | Cloud Jet |
| About $50 to $100 | BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed |
| About $100 to $150 | Cloud Alpha Wireless, G522 |
| About $150 to $250 | Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2, G PRO X 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Cloud Alpha Wireless ahead of the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on battery life?
The Cloud Alpha Wireless leads at 300 hours, with the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 70 hours. The spread runs down to the Cloud Jet at 25 hours.
Is the G PRO X 2 worth paying more than the Cloud Jet?
What it brings is battery life (50 hours against 25 hours) and driver size (50mm against 40mm). The Cloud Jet sat in the under $50 tier and the G PRO X 2 in the $150 to $250 tier when we checked, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if battery life and driver size decide your purchase.
What makes the Cloud Alpha Wireless the Longest Battery Life?
It earns the label for the longest battery life here (300 hours). The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is next on battery life at 70 hours, so this pick's 300 hours is 329% further out. The Cloud Jet, the cheapest pick, sat in the under $50 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It suits long sessions away from a charging cable.
Do the G PRO X 2 and the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 differ on microphone?
The G PRO X 2 uses Detachable 6mm cardioid; the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 uses noise-rejecting; the Cloud Alpha Wireless, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and the Cloud Jet use Included; the G522 uses 48kHz/16-bit.
Beyond the specs, what sets the G PRO X 2 and the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 apart?
The G PRO X 2: graphene drivers. The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2: simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth audio. The Cloud Alpha Wireless: DTS Headphone:X spatial audio.
Bottom Line
The Logitech G PRO X 2 is the most versatile pick, with Lightspeed, Bluetooth and wired connections. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 is the one to choose if you mix phone and game audio, and the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless is unmatched on listed battery life.
The Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is the value pick, the Logitech G522 favours voice quality, and the HyperX Cloud Jet is the budget entry to dual wireless.
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