Best wireless gaming headset for PC and PS5?
I’m looking to replace an older wired gaming headset and want something wireless that works well with both PC and PS5. I mostly play single-player games, co-op, and occasional competitive shooters, so I care about sound quality, comfort, and a decent mic more than esports-level features.
Budget: Around $150–$300, but I could stretch for something genuinely durable and noticeably better.
What I want:
- Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless for gaming
- PC and PS5 compatibility
- Comfortable for 3–5 hour sessions; not excessively heavy or hot
- Clear enough microphone for Discord and party chat
- Good positional audio, but also enjoyable sound for story games and music
- Long battery life and USB-C charging
- Bluetooth or simultaneous Bluetooth would be a bonus
Options I keep seeing:
- Audeze Maxwell
- SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless / Nova 7
- HyperX Cloud III Wireless / Cloud Alpha Wireless
- Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed
- Razer BlackShark V2 Pro
- Turtle Beach Stealth Pro
- Astro A50 X
I’m mainly deciding whether the Audeze Maxwell’s sound quality is worth its added weight, or whether a SteelSeries, HyperX, Logitech, or Razer option is a better all-rounder for comfort and everyday use. Reviews commonly rate the Maxwell highly for sound and battery life, while the Nova Pro Wireless offers more connectivity features and active noise cancellation.
What wireless gaming headset has held up best for you over time, especially for a mixed PC/PS5 setup?