Buying Guide

The Best Wireless Headphone with Bluetooth

We weighed five headsets on battery life and driver size; the AOC has the longest battery life, and the Redragon H888 costs the least.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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Bluetooth headphones connect to phones, laptops and tablets without a dongle. Every pick has Bluetooth.

Rankings weigh battery life, driver size and weight as the makers state them; we did not test these headsets ourselves, and if a maker skips battery life, the guide says so.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lightest Build

    Redragon H888 Wireless Gaming Headset

    The lightest weight here (168g).

    Best for: Players who notice a heavy headset after an hour.

    Check price for Redragon H888 Wireless Gaming Headset on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Longest Battery Life

    AOC Wireless Gaming Headset

    The longest battery life here (45 hours).

    Best for: Players who hate charging mid-week.

    Check price for AOC Wireless Gaming Headset on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  3. Strong Alternative

    Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed (Xbox)

    An Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X.

    Best for: Buyers who want Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X.

    Check price for Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed (Xbox) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  4. Premium Pick

    Turtle Beach Stealth 500 (Xbox)

    The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth.

    Best for: Buyers who want a QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth and can spend more than the BlackShark V3 X Xbox costs.

    Check price for Turtle Beach Stealth 500 (Xbox) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lightest Build1 of 5

Redragon H888 Wireless Gaming Headset

Redragon's H888 weighs 168g and offers 2.4GHz, Bluetooth and wired modes.

Best for

Players who notice a heavy headset after an hour.

Skip if

The maker gives no battery life, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
Redragon H888 Wireless Gaming Headset

Why we like it

Its mic detaches when you only need headphones. It matches the Stealth 500 on driver size (40mm). It shares a detachable boom microphone with the AOC; the Stealth 500 goes with an included microphone.

You also get three connection modes and a detachable microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz 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 cheapest of the group when we checked; the Ozeino Wireless was the next step up. Buyers who need a confirmed battery life should compare it with the AOC, which runs for 45 hours.

Key specs

Driver size
40mm
Weight
168g
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired 3.5mm
Microphone
Detachable boom

Pros

  • Light 168g build
  • Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Three connection modes
  • 168g frame

Cons

  • No published battery life

Also Consider2 of 5

Ozeino Wireless Gaming Headset

Ozeino's wireless model pairs 50mm drivers with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth at a budget price.

Best for

Buyers who want 50mm drivers.

Skip if

If budget leads, the Redragon H888 was cheaper at our last price check.
Ozeino Wireless Gaming Headset

Why we like it

The maker claims 40 hours of battery life. Its 2.4GHz link has under 30ms delay, and it plugs in over USB-A or USB-C. The 50mm drivers suit budget console and PC gaming.

It also works over USB-C, which suits handhelds and some consoles. On battery life it ties with the Stealth 500 at 40 hours. It matches the AOC and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox on driver size (50mm).

A boom mic microphone is unique to it among these picks, while the AOC uses a detachable boom microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. Its price falls between the Redragon H888 and the AOC, based on our last check.

Key specs

Battery life
40 hours
Driver size
50mm
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Microphone
Boom mic

Pros

  • 50mm drivers
  • Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
  • 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
  • Budget wireless price tier

Cons

  • Costs more than the Redragon H888 at the time of writing

The catch

Buyers who need a confirmed weight should compare it with the Redragon H888, which weighs 168g.

Longest Battery Life3 of 5

AOC Wireless Gaming Headset

AOC's wireless headset offers 2.4GHz, Bluetooth 6.0 and a 3.5mm cable.

Best for

Players who hate charging mid-week.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the Redragon H888 cost less when we checked.
AOC Wireless Gaming Headset

Why we like it

The mic detaches and the drivers are 50mm. Its 45 hours battery life is the longest here; the Ozeino Wireless comes next at 40 hours. On driver size it ties with the Ozeino Wireless and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox at 50mm.

Like the Redragon H888, it has a detachable boom microphone, while the Stealth 500 uses an included microphone. It also comes with three connection modes including Bluetooth 6.0 and a detachable microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz 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. When we checked, only the Ozeino Wireless and cheaper picks cost less, and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox cost more.

Key specs

Battery life
45 hours
Driver size
50mm
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth 6.0, wired 3.5mm
Microphone
Detachable boom

Pros

  • 50mm drivers
  • Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Three connection modes including Bluetooth 6.0
  • Detachable microphone

Cons

  • Costs more than the Redragon H888 at the time of writing

The catch

If you want a confirmed weight, look to the Redragon H888 instead: it weighs 168g, while this one gives no figure.

Strong Alternative4 of 5

Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed (Xbox)

What the BlackShark V3 X Xbox brings to the table is an Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X, plus Gen-2 50mm drivers.

Best for

Buyers who want Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X.

Skip if

Skip it if you need to know its battery life before buying; the maker doesn't publish one.
Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed (Xbox)

Why we like it

It also offers a 50mm driver size and weighs 270g. The microphone is a detachable 9.9mm HyperClear cardioid unit, and on PC the headset unlocks 7.1.4 surround sound. It switches between 2.4GHz and Bluetooth with SmartSwitch Dual Wireless, or plugs in over USB-C.

On driver size it ties with the Ozeino Wireless and the AOC at 50mm. It is the only pick here with a 9mm HyperClear microphone; the Redragon H888 has a detachable boom microphone instead. 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 AOC and cheaper picks cost less, and the Stealth 500 cost more. If you want a confirmed battery life, look to the AOC instead: it runs for 45 hours, while this one gives no figure.

Key specs

Driver size
50mm
Weight
270g
Connection
HyperSpeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Microphone
9mm HyperClear

Pros

  • 50mm drivers
  • Light 270g build
  • Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the Redragon H888 at the time of writing

Premium Pick5 of 5

Turtle Beach Stealth 500 (Xbox)

The Stealth 500 offers 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 with a QuickSwitch button between them, plus a 40-hour battery.

Best for

Buyers who want a QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth and can spend more than the BlackShark V3 X Xbox costs.

Skip if

Skip it if battery life matters most to you; the AOC offers 45 hours.
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 (Xbox)

Why we like it

Turtle Beach's app adds EQ presets and its Superhuman Hearing mode. It matches the Ozeino Wireless on battery life (40 hours). On driver size it ties with the Redragon H888 at 40mm.

No other pick in this guide offers an included microphone; compare the AOC, which has a detachable boom microphone. It also offers variable mic monitoring. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. Only the BlackShark V3 X Xbox came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.

Key specs

Battery life
40 hours
Driver size
40mm
Connection
2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.2
Microphone
Included

Pros

  • Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
  • QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth
  • Variable mic monitoring
  • Included microphone, the only one here

Cons

  • Battery life trails the AOC (45 hours)
  • Driver size trails the Ozeino Wireless (50mm)
  • Costs more than the Redragon H888 at the time of writing

The catch

It gives ground on battery life, where the AOC runs for 45 hours.

How We Chose

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.

A gaming headset beside a desk with backlit speakers
A gaming headset beside a desk with backlit speakers
The figures behind the order
We lined up five headsets on battery life, driver size, weight and connection, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and battery life and weight are missing for at least one pick.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the Redragon H888 to the Stealth 500, state driver size, connection and microphone.
Where the specs have gaps
The Redragon H888 and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox give no battery life; the Ozeino Wireless, the AOC and the Stealth 500 give no weight.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the Redragon H888 (under $50) to the Stealth 500 ($50 to $100).

What to Look for in a Wireless Headphone with Bluetooth

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Driver size

    Here driver size runs from 40mm on the Stealth 500 to 50mm on the Ozeino Wireless, a 25% spread. Start with the Ozeino Wireless if driver size decides it.

  2. Battery life across these picks

    Across these 3 picks battery life spans 40 hours (the Stealth 500) to 45 hours (the AOC). If battery life is your first filter, the AOC sets the ceiling at 45 hours. The Redragon H888 and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox give no battery life figure, so 3 of 5 picks are compared here.

    Headphones on a red stand next to an amplifier and bookshelf speakers
    Headphones on a red stand next to an amplifier and bookshelf speakers
  3. How much weight you need

    Across these 2 picks weight spans 270g (the BlackShark V3 X Xbox) to 168g (the Redragon H888). The Redragon H888 is the pick for weight. The Ozeino Wireless, the AOC and the Stealth 500 give no weight figure, so 2 of 5 picks are compared here.

  4. Extras that separate them

    The AOC: a detachable microphone. The BlackShark V3 X Xbox: Gen-2 50mm drivers. The Stealth 500: variable mic monitoring.

    Open-back headphones on a stand beside a headphone amplifier
    Open-back headphones on a stand beside a headphone amplifier
  5. Budget

    Under $50 buys the Redragon H888, the Ozeino Wireless and the AOC; $50 to $100 buys the BlackShark V3 X Xbox and the Stealth 500 at our last check.

How to Choose a Wireless Headphone with Bluetooth

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Players who notice a heavy headset after an hourRedragon H888The lightest weight here (168g)
Buyers who want 50mm driversOzeino Wireless50mm drivers
Players who hate charging mid-weekAOCThe longest battery life here (45 hours)
Buyers who want Xbox-licensed version of the V3 XBlackShark V3 X XboxAn Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X
Buyers who want a QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth and can spend more than the BlackShark V3 X Xbox costsStealth 500The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth

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A headset hanging on a PC case next to a monitor
A headset hanging on a PC case next to a monitor

Key specs side by side

The Ozeino Wireless leads on driver size at 50mm, ahead of the AOC at 50mm. "Not listed" marks battery life where the Redragon H888 and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox leave the figure out.

HeadsetBattery lifeDriver sizeWeightConnection
Redragon H888Not listed40mm168g2.4GHz, Bluetooth, wired 3.5mm
Ozeino Wireless40 hours50mmNot listed2.4GHz, Bluetooth
AOC45 hours50mmNot listed2.4GHz, Bluetooth 6.0, wired 3.5mm
BlackShark V3 X XboxNot listed50mm270gHyperSpeed 2.4GHz, Bluetooth
Stealth 50040 hours40mmNot listed2.4GHz and Bluetooth 5.2

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By price at the time of writing

The Redragon H888 was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the Stealth 500 the highest ($50 to $100) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierHeadsets
Under $50Redragon H888, Ozeino Wireless, AOC
About $50 to $100BlackShark V3 X Xbox, Stealth 500

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Ozeino Wireless compare with the AOC on battery life?

The AOC leads at 45 hours, with the Ozeino Wireless at 40 hours. The Redragon H888 and the BlackShark V3 X Xbox don't state a battery life figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 3 of 5 picks are ranked.

Which has the lightest weight: the Redragon H888 or the BlackShark V3 X Xbox?

Between the top two, it is 168g on the Redragon H888 against 270g on the BlackShark V3 X Xbox, a 38% difference. The Ozeino Wireless, the AOC and the Stealth 500 are left out of this ranking because their weight isn't stated; 2 of 5 picks are ranked.

Why is the AOC our Longest Battery Life pick?

The label rests on the longest battery life here (45 hours). On battery life it leads the Ozeino Wireless, 45 hours against 40 hours, a 13% margin. It is aimed at anyone who hates charging mid-week.

Do the Redragon H888 and the Ozeino Wireless differ on microphone?

The Redragon H888 and the AOC use detachable boom; the Ozeino Wireless uses boom mic; the BlackShark V3 X Xbox uses 9mm HyperClear; the Stealth 500 uses Included.

What extras do the Redragon H888 and the Ozeino Wireless include?

The Redragon H888: three connection modes. The Ozeino Wireless: 50mm drivers. The AOC: three connection modes including Bluetooth 6.0.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the Redragon H888. Look at the Ozeino Wireless for 50mm drivers, the BlackShark V3 X Xbox for an Xbox-licensed version of the V3 X and the Stealth 500 for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a QuickSwitch button between wireless and Bluetooth if those matter more to you.

Dual-mode headsets add a 2.4GHz dongle for lower delay in games.

About the author

PC Hardware Editor

Alex covers PC hardware, monitors, components, upgrades and peripherals for The PC Journal, with a focus on helping readers understand specifications, compatibility and meaningful product trade-offs.

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