When playing games the directional sound is also very nice.

These do an excellent job, and are definitely one of the better gaming headsets I've used to listen to music on. It's always fun to listen to some of my favourite sound heavy songs on a good pair of cans and try to pick the different instruments or bites used. Best wireless gaming headsetsīut the sound quality truly is incredible. If you're a serious audiophile whose primary focus is music instead of gaming, you should check out our picks for the best headphones for gaming (opens in new tab) (they're not just for gaming). The real bargains will be found in the best gaming headsets guide, but they won't provide the magical air of freedom the ones below will. But it's worth noting that often a Bluetooth connection is used only for a battery-saving option, because as a gamer you're going to want to go for an essentially lag-free 2.4GHz connection instead. I'm glad I'm seeing more headsets featuring Bluetooth connectivity, since it frees up a USB slot that would be taken up by a wireless dongle, and you can connect your phone to them.

But don't be surprised if you see some premium headsets offering literally hundreds of hours of battery life.

The best gaming headsets I've tested will last a few days on a single charge-30 hours of battery life is a decent starting point.

That's because alongside fantastic audio quality, it bares two of the most important features wireless gaming headsets need: a flawless connection and a great battery life. Right now the best gaming headset is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless (opens in new tab).

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