Buying Guide

The Best Wireless Headsets for PC

Six wireless PC headsets from the $38 G535 to the Virtuoso MAX.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read6 products evaluated

A desk setup with a keyboard, mouse and headset beside a monitor
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On a PC, a 2.4GHz USB dongle is the most reliable wireless link. These six all include one.

We compared battery, weight and mic from each listing.

Quick Picks

Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Longest Battery Life

    HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

    The longest battery life here (300 hours).

    Best for: Players who hate charging mid-week.

    Check price for HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
  2. Lightest Build

    Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset

    The lightest weight here (236g).

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

    Check price for Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Longest Battery Life1 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

Players who hate charging mid-week.

Skip if

The maker gives no driver size, so skip it if that figure decides your choice.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Why we like it

It pairs that with DTS Headphone:X spatial audio and dual-chamber drivers in an aluminum frame. Nothing else here matches its 300 hours battery life; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes closest at 70 hours. No other pick in this guide offers a 2.4GHz wireless connection; compare the G535, which has a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection.

It shares an included microphone with the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and Cloud Jet; the G733 goes with a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone. It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. Its price falls between the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and the G733, based on our last check. Buyers who need a confirmed driver size should compare it with the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, which comes in at 50mm.

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 G535 at the time of writing

Best Esports Value2 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

Shooters.

Skip if

Skip it if price comes first: the G535 cost less when we checked.
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Why we like it

At 280g it is one of the two lightest headsets here. On battery life it sits mid-pack at 70 hours: the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours, and the Cloud Jet comes in at 25 hours. It matches the Virtuoso MAX on driver size (50mm).

It is the only pick here with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless connection; the G535 has a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection instead. It shares an included microphone with the Cloud Alpha Wireless and Cloud Jet; the G733 goes with a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone. It also offers 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. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper Cloud Jet and the pricier Cloud Alpha Wireless, at the time of writing.

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 G535 at the time of writing

Best Premium Pick3 of 6

Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset

The Virtuoso MAX is Corsair's premium wireless headset with ANC and Dolby Atmos support, at the highest price here.

Best for

High budgets.

Skip if

Its battery life is not published, which rules it out if you need that number.
Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset

Why we like it

Its 50mm graphene drivers and Dolby Atmos spatial audio on PC suit story games, and ANC blocks room noise. It connects over 2.4GHz or Bluetooth. Its battery and wireless range suit moving away from the desk mid-session.

It connects over low-latency 2.4GHz or Bluetooth, and the mic handles voice chat. Its battery covers several days of play between charges. It matches the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on driver size (50mm).

It also comes with active noise cancellation. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. 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 G733 and the rest.

Key specs

Driver size
50mm
Connection
2.4GHz, Bluetooth

Pros

  • 50mm drivers
  • Dual wireless: dongle plus Bluetooth
  • Active noise cancellation
  • Dolby Atmos support

Cons

  • No published battery life
  • Costs more than the G535 at the time of writing

The catch

The maker doesn't give its battery life; if that figure matters, the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours.

Best Mic Filters4 of 6

Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless

Logitech's G733 is a Lightspeed wireless headset with a suspension headband and Blue VO!CE mic filters.

Best for

Streaming.

Skip if

Pass on it if shorter 29-hour battery rules it out for your setup.
Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless

Why we like it

It has 29 hours of battery life. Its 29 hours battery life ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours) and ahead of the Cloud Jet (25 hours). On driver size it ties with the Cloud Jet and the G535 at 40mm.

It shares a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection with the G535; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed goes with a HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless connection. No other pick in this guide offers a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone; compare the Cloud Jet, which has an included microphone. You also get Lightsync RGB.

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 Cloud Alpha Wireless and below the Virtuoso MAX at the time of writing.

Key specs

Battery life
29 hours
Driver size
40mm
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz
Microphone
Detachable with Blue VO!CE

Pros

  • Blue VO!CE mic filters
  • Suspension headband
  • Lightsync RGB
  • Battery life of 29 hours, ahead of the Cloud Jet

Cons

  • Shorter 29-hour battery
  • Costs more than the G535 at the time of writing

The catch

There is no published weight figure, whereas the G535 weighs 236g.

Best Budget Bluetooth5 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

Tight budgets.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: shorter 25-hour battery.
HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless

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. On battery life it trails the group at 25 hours, while the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours.

It matches the G733 and the G535 on driver size (40mm). It shares an included microphone with the Cloud Alpha Wireless and BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed; the G733 goes with a detachable with Blue VO!CE microphone. On a PC, use the 2.4GHz dongle for games and keep Bluetooth for a phone, since Bluetooth adds latency. On price it sat second of 6, between the cheaper G535 and the pricier BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, at the time of writing.

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

Cons

  • Shorter 25-hour battery
  • Battery life trails the Cloud Alpha Wireless (300 hours)
  • Costs more than the G535 at the time of writing

The catch

The trade-off is battery life; for more, the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours.

Lightest Build6 of 6

Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset

The G535 is the only wireless headset under $50 here.

Best for

Players who notice a heavy headset after an hour.

Skip if

Skip it if driver size matters most to you; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed offers 50mm.
Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset

Why we like it

Its 33-hour battery is short by wireless standards, but it is light at a 236g. On battery life it sits mid-pack at 33 hours: the Cloud Alpha Wireless runs for 300 hours, and the Cloud Jet comes in at 25 hours. It matches the G733 and the Cloud Jet on driver size (40mm).

Like the G733, it has a lightspeed 2.4GHz connection, while the Cloud Alpha Wireless uses a 2.4GHz wireless connection. It connects through a USB wireless dongle, so keep a free USB port near your desk for the best range. It undercut the Cloud Jet and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The trade-off is driver size; for more, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes in at 50mm.

Key specs

Battery life
33 hours
Driver size
40mm
Weight
236g
Connection
Lightspeed 2.4GHz

Pros

  • Light 236g build
  • Wireless at a wired-headset price
  • Battery life of 33 hours, ahead of the G733
  • The lightest weight here (236g)

Cons

  • Driver size trails the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (50mm)

How We Chose These Wireless Headsets for PC

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 set side by side six headsets on battery life, driver size, weight and connection from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 1 of the 5 fields compared are stated for every pick, while battery life and driver size have gaps.
What every pick has in common
All 6, from the Cloud Alpha Wireless to the G535, state connection.
Where the specs have gaps
The Virtuoso MAX gives no battery life; the Cloud Alpha Wireless gives no driver size.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the G535 (under $50) to the Virtuoso MAX ($150 to $250).

What to Look for in a Wireless Headset for PC

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

  1. How much battery life you need

    Here battery life runs from 25 hours on the Cloud Jet to 300 hours on the Cloud Alpha Wireless, an 1100% spread. The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed comes second at 70 hours, in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 for the Cloud Alpha Wireless. The Virtuoso MAX gives no battery life figure, so 5 of 6 picks are compared here.

  2. Driver size

    Across these 5 picks driver size spans 40mm (the G535) to 50mm (the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed). If driver size is your first filter, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed sets the ceiling at 50mm. The Cloud Alpha Wireless gives no driver size figure, so 5 of 6 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. Weight across these picks

    Across these 2 picks weight spans 280g (the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed) to 236g (the G535). The G535 is the pick for weight. The Cloud Alpha Wireless, the Virtuoso MAX, the G733 and the Cloud Jet give no weight figure, so 2 of 6 picks are compared here.

  4. Extras that separate them

    The G733: a suspension headband. The Cloud Jet: a 25-hour rated battery. The G535: wireless at a wired-headset price.

    Open-back headphones on a stand beside a headphone amplifier
    Open-back headphones on a stand beside a headphone amplifier
  5. How much to spend

    Under $50 buys the G535 and the Cloud Jet; $50 to $100 buys the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed; $100 to $150 buys the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the G733; $150 to $250 buys the Virtuoso MAX at our last check.

How to Choose a Wireless Headset for PC

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Players who hate charging mid-weekCloud Alpha WirelessThe longest battery life here (300 hours)
ShootersBlackShark V2 HyperSpeed70 hours with 50mm drivers
High budgetsVirtuoso MAX50mm drivers with Bluetooth
StreamingG733Blue VO!CE on Lightspeed
Tight budgetsCloud JetA dongle plus Bluetooth 5.3
Players who notice a heavy headset after an hourG535The lightest weight here (236g)

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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 Cloud Alpha Wireless leads on battery life at 300 hours, ahead of the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 70 hours. "Not listed" marks battery life where the Virtuoso MAX leaves the figure out.

HeadsetBattery lifeDriver sizeWeightConnection
Cloud Alpha Wireless300 hoursNot listedNot listed2.4GHz wireless
BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed70 hours50mm280gHyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless
Virtuoso MAXNot listed50mmNot listed2.4GHz, Bluetooth
G73329 hours40mmNot listedLightspeed 2.4GHz
Cloud Jet25 hours40mmNot listed2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth 5.3
G53533 hours40mm236gLightspeed 2.4GHz

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By price at the time of writing

The G535 was the lowest-priced pick (under $50) and the Virtuoso MAX the highest ($150 to $250) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierHeadsets
Under $50G535, Cloud Jet
About $50 to $100BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed
About $100 to $150Cloud Alpha Wireless, G733
About $150 to $250Virtuoso MAX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cloud Alpha Wireless ahead of the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on battery life?

The Cloud Alpha Wireless tops battery life at 300 hours; the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed follows at 70 hours, 329% apart. The Cloud Jet is at the other end of this group with 25 hours. No battery life figure is published for the Virtuoso MAX, which leaves 5 of 6 picks ranked here.

How does the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed compare with the G535 on weight?

The G535 comes out best at 236g, with the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed at 280g. The Cloud Alpha Wireless, the Virtuoso MAX, the G733 and the Cloud Jet don't state a weight figure, so they sit outside this comparison; 2 of 6 picks are ranked.

What does the Virtuoso MAX add over the G535?

What it brings is driver size (50mm against 40mm). On our last price check the G535 was in the under $50 tier and the Virtuoso MAX in the $150 to $250 tier, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if driver size decides your purchase.

Why is the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed our Best Esports Value pick?

The label rests on 70 hours with 50mm drivers. The price of that: the G535, the cheapest pick, still beats it on weight (236g against 280g). It is aimed at shooters.

Do the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the G733 differ on microphone?

The Cloud Alpha Wireless, the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed and the Cloud Jet use Included; the G733 uses Detachable with Blue VO!CE. The Virtuoso MAX and the G535 have no microphone listed, so 4 of 6 picks are covered here.

What extras do the Cloud Alpha Wireless and the BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed include?

The Cloud Alpha Wireless: DTS Headphone:X spatial audio. The BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed: TriForce Titanium drivers. The Virtuoso MAX: active noise cancellation.

Bottom Line

HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless is the pick for battery. Razer's BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed is the esports value, and Logitech's G535 is the budget choice.

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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