The best wireless gaming headsets for PlayStation, Xbox and PC in 2024 | Expert Reviews

How we test wireless gaming headsets

All the headsets on this page have been put through the same in-house tests. Before we wear the headset, we’ll stress-test the headband and ear cups, noting the materials used and the size and weight. We’re also looking for the number and type of buttons and ports, as well as how easy they are to access (ie. their location on the ear cups). Next, we connect the headset to a PC/console to assess how easy it is. If the headset has both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz support, we’ll try both methods to determine which is quickest.

Finally, we use the headset for at least one week. We’ll install and thoroughly investigate any companion apps; test the mic by recording our voice and asking for feedback from colleagues on video calls in loud and quiet environments; and let the battery drain from full charge to give us an impression of the battery life. To judge sound quality we game using the headset and listen to a variety of different types of audio – games often demand a bass-heavy audio mix, so we’re looking for headsets that can manage both gaming and music playback without overwhelming us with bass. Wearing the headset for long periods also gives us a very good impression of the comfort levels and fit.

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The best wireless gaming headsets you can buy in 2024

1. Razer Barracuda X: Best wireless gaming headset

Price when reviewed: £90 | Check price at Amazon

Unusually for Razer, the Barracuda X is a fairly nondescript product. This simple matte black gaming headset is incredibly easy to use, and it’s compatible with PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Android and PC over a 2.4GHz wireless connection. You can use it wired on the Xbox One/Series X, too. The headset is supremely comfortable: the large ear cups are padded with memory foam and anecdotally tended not to cook our ears too badly.

The Barracuda X connects to your device via a USB-C receiver, primarily, but it comes with a USB-C to USB-A adapter cable if your PC or laptop lacks a USB-C port. In any event, the connection is rock-solid; we were able to wander downstairs to grab a snack without losing signal. Battery life lived up to the claimed 20 hours, and the headset charges rapidly via USB-C.

Audio quality is excellent, too: this headset produces an impeccable noise, with a wide soundstage and well-represented mids/highs backed by the kind of thumping bass reproduction you’d expect from a gaming headset. The Barracuda X supports 7.1 surround sound out of the box (and Sony’s Tempest 3D audio tech on PS5) and you can upgrade to THX spatial audio for a small fee. The mic is good, rather than great, but it’s absolutely fine for gaming.

It’s a close-run thing between this headset and the excellent SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless for Xbox. We chose the Barracuda X because it supports spatial audio and makes such a lovely sound – unless you absolutely must have wireless headphones for your Xbox One/Series X, the Barracuda X is the headset for you.

Read our full Razer Barracuda X review for more details

Key specs – Platforms: Xbox One/Xbox Series X (wired only), PS4/PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch, Android; Driver type: 40mm; Connection: USB-C 2.4GHz (wireless), 3.5mm (wired); Surround sound: 7.1; Noise-suppressing mic: Yes; Battery life: Up to 20 hours