Buying Guide

The Best Wireless Headsets for PC

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

By The PC Journal editorial team

12 min read6 products evaluated

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

Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.

  1. Longest Battery Life

    HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

    The longest battery life here (300 hours).

    Best for: Players who hate charging mid-week.

    Our take Check price for HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (opens in a new tab)

  2. Best Esports Value

    Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

    70 hours with 50mm drivers.

    Best for: Shooters.

    Our take Check price for Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed (opens in a new tab)

  3. Best Premium Pick

    Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset

    50mm drivers with Bluetooth.

    Best for: High budgets.

    Our take Check price for Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset (opens in a new tab)

  4. Best Mic Filters

    Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless

    Blue VO!CE on Lightspeed.

    Best for: Streaming.

    Our take Check price for Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless (opens in a new tab)

  5. Best Budget Bluetooth

    HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless

    A dongle plus Bluetooth 5.3.

    Best for: Tight budgets.

    Our take Check price for HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless (opens in a new tab)

  6. Lightest Build

    Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset

    The lightest weight here (236g).

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

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

Our Picks

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless

Longest Battery Life1 of 6

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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 look elsewhere if that figure decides it for you.

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 dimensions & 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
Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed

Best Esports Value2 of 6

Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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 dimensions & 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
Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset

Best Premium Pick3 of 6

Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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

Key dimensions & 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
Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless

Best Mic Filters4 of 6

Logitech G733 Lightspeed Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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 batter rules it out for your setup.

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

Key dimensions & 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
HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless

Best Budget Bluetooth5 of 6

HyperX Cloud Jet Dual Wireless on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

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.

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 dimensions & 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
Logitech G535 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset

Lightest Build6 of 6

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

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.

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 dimensions & 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

Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.

Connection options
We recorded each headset's connections, since they decide which systems it works with and how much latency to expect.
Drivers and design
We noted driver size and whether the design is open or closed, which shapes sound and isolation.
Microphone
We checked whether a microphone is included, detachable or noise-rejecting.
Platform support
We checked which consoles and PCs each maker names, and flagged Xbox-specific connections.

What to Look for in a Wireless Headset for PC

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

  1. Pick the connection first

    A 2.4GHz dongle gives the lowest latency for games; Bluetooth is convenient for phones but lags for shooters. Wired headsets have no latency or battery concerns.

    If you play on a console as well as a PC, check which connections each platform supports before buying.

  2. Battery life claims vary with lighting

    Makers quote battery life under their own conditions, often with RGB lighting off. A 50-hour claim can drop noticeably with lighting on.

    Compare figures at similar settings, and look for fast charging if you forget to plug in.

  3. Weight and clamp matter after an hour

    Lighter headsets reduce pressure on the top of the head, and memory foam or fabric pads stay cooler. A difference of 50g is noticeable over long sessions.

    If you wear glasses, look for soft pads that do not press the arms into your head.

  4. Check the microphone type

    Detachable microphones let the headset double as everyday headphones. Some audiophile headphones have no microphone at all, so you would need a separate one.

    If you stream or join calls, a cardioid or noise-rejecting mic is worth prioritising.

  5. Open-back or closed-back

    Open-back headphones sound more spacious and feel cooler, but they leak sound and block little outside noise. Closed-back models isolate better in shared rooms.

    Choose open-back only if you play in a quiet room on your own.

  6. Console versions are not always interchangeable

    Some wireless headsets come in PC, PlayStation and Xbox versions with different dongles. An Xbox-specific model may not connect wirelessly to a PlayStation.

    Buy the version that matches every system you plan to use.

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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Key specs side by side

Figures as each maker states them.

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

Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.

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

Should I turn on virtual surround?

Try it in each game. It can help with positioning in some titles and make others sound hollow.

Is Bluetooth good enough for gaming?

For casual games it is fine, but 2.4GHz dongles have noticeably lower latency. Use the dongle for competitive play.

Are open-back headphones good for gaming?

They give a wide, natural soundstage but leak sound and block little noise. They suit quiet rooms, not shared spaces.

Do I need a separate microphone?

Only if your headphones do not include one or you stream. Most gaming headsets include a usable microphone.

Do wired headsets sound better than wireless ones?

Not necessarily. Driver quality and tuning matter more, but wired models avoid compression, latency and charging.

Can I use one headset on PC and console?

Many can, but check the connection for each system. Xbox-specific wireless headsets often need a matching adapter or Bluetooth on PC.

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.