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This guide is for UK gamers, and for parents buying a Christmas present for one. You want to hear more in game and talk clearly to friends. First check that the headset works with your console, because not every headset works with Xbox. Then choose wireless or wired, and decide whether you want huge battery life or noise cancelling.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2
Best for most gamers
A wireless gaming headset that plugs into Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Switch and handhelds with one small USB-C dongle. You hear your game and your phone together, with no swapping.
Who it's for: Buy it for the gamer who plays on more than one console, or a household that shares several.
The facts that matter
- A USB-C wireless dongle (USB-A adapter included) works across Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Switch and handhelds.
- Simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth mixes game audio with your phone.
- 50+ hours of battery, over 40% more than the previous generation, with USB-C fast charge, plus 200+ game-specific audio presets.
Why it made the list: It runs on 2.4GHz wireless (a fast, low-lag link) and Bluetooth at the same time, so music or a call from your phone plays over your game. The 50+ hour battery lasts over 40% longer than the previous generation, and USB-C fast charge gets you back in quickly. It also has 200+ game-specific audio presets, which you control through the SteelSeries mobile app.
Worth knowing: The game audio presets are controlled through the SteelSeries mobile app.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed wireless esports headset
Best for long sessions
A wireless esports headset that weighs just 280 g and has soft memory foam earcups. You can play all weekend on one charge.
Who it's for: Buy it for the PC, PlayStation or Switch player who games for hours at a time.
The facts that matter
- 280 g ultra-lightweight design with ultra-soft memory foam, noise-isolating earcups.
- Up to 70 hours of battery on a full charge, and 6 hours of play from 15 minutes of USB-C charging.
- Razer HyperClear Super Wideband mic and TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers, over low-latency 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed wireless.
Why it made the list: It lasts up to 70 hours on a full charge, and 15 minutes of USB-C charging gives you 6 more hours of play. TriForce Titanium 50 mm drivers bring the sound, and the HyperClear Super Wideband mic carries your voice to the squad. Low-latency 2.4 GHz HyperSpeed wireless keeps lag down, but its listed platforms are PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile, not Xbox.
Worth knowing: Its listed platforms are PC, PlayStation, Switch and mobile, not Xbox.
Check price on Amazon(paid link)Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED wireless gaming headset (Black)
Best for PC and PS5 players
A wireless gaming headset with 50mm graphene drivers built to pick out cues like footsteps. Hearing the enemy first helps you win rounds.
Who it's for: Buy it for the competitive PC or PS5 player who wants every sound in sharp detail.
The facts that matter
- Three ways to connect, LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and 3.5mm aux, with up to 30m of 2.4 GHz range.
- Up to 50 hours of battery life.
- 50mm graphene drivers pick out cues like footsteps, and the soft memory foam earpads rotate.
Why it made the list: You get three ways to connect: LIGHTSPEED wireless with up to 30m of range, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm aux cable. The battery lasts up to 50 hours, and the soft memory foam earpads rotate. It is listed for PC, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, not Xbox.
Worth knowing: It is listed for PC, PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch, not Xbox.
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Best for Xbox and PlayStation
A wireless gaming headset for Xbox and PlayStation with a huge 80-hour battery. One button flips it between your console and your phone.
Who it's for: Buy it for the Xbox or PlayStation gamer who hates charging.
The facts that matter
- 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Steam Deck and mobile, swapped with the QuickSwitch button.
- An 80-hour battery and 50mm drivers.
- A flip-to-mute mic with AI noise reduction, plus a remappable wheel and mode button.
Why it made the list: It connects by 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth 5.2 on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Steam Deck and mobile, and the QuickSwitch button swaps between them. Flip the mic up to mute it, and AI noise reduction cleans up your voice. The 10-band EQ (sound tuning), mic EQ and firmware updates live in the Turtle Beach Swarm II app.
Worth knowing: The 10-band EQ, mic EQ and firmware updates live in the Turtle Beach Swarm II app.
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Best for never running out of battery
A premium wireless headset with two batteries you swap mid-game. The spare battery is always charging in the base station.
Who it's for: Buy it for the PlayStation, PC or Switch gamer who wants serious kit and no downtime.
The facts that matter
- Two hot-swappable batteries, with the spare always charging in the base station.
- Active noise cancellation plus a Transparency Mode with variable levels.
- The OLED Base Station holds audio profiles for Fortnite, Minecraft, Apex Legends and more.
Why it made the list: Hot-swappable batteries mean you swap in a fresh one in moments, so you never have to stop for a charge. ANC (active noise cancelling, which hushes the world around you) blocks out the room, and Transparency Mode lets the room back in at the level you choose. The OLED Base Station holds audio profiles for Fortnite, Minecraft, Apex Legends and more. This is the PlayStation and PC/Switch version (with Bluetooth).
Worth knowing: This is the PlayStation and PC/Switch version (with Bluetooth).
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Best for lightweight wired play
A wired esports headset that weighs just 240 g, with thicker head padding and memory foam ear cushions. Plug it in and play with no charging and no pairing.
Who it's for: Buy it for the gamer who wants a light headset that works on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.
The facts that matter
- Just 240 g, with thicker head padding and memory foam ear cushions.
- Razer TriForce 50 mm drivers tune highs, mids and lows separately.
- A bendable HyperClear cardioid mic and closed earcups for passive noise cancellation.
Why it made the list: Razer TriForce 50 mm drivers tune highs, mids and lows separately, so every layer of the sound comes through. The bendable HyperClear cardioid mic focuses on your voice. Closed earcups give passive noise cancelling: they block outside sound with their shape alone. It is wired, and connects through a 3.5mm jack.
Worth knowing: It is wired, and connects to PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch through a 3.5mm jack.
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Best for a first headset
A wired gaming headset that works with any console or device with a 3.5mm jack. It makes a simple, smart first step up from TV sound.
Who it's for: Buy it for a new gamer, or anyone getting their first proper headset.
The facts that matter
- Works with any console or device with a 3.5mm jack, including PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.
- The ClearCast Gen 2 AI mic cuts background noise by up to 25dB and retracts fully into the earcup.
- 360° Spatial Audio, compatible with Tempest 3D Audio for PS5, and rotating earcups with AirWeave memory cushions.
Why it made the list: It plugs into PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch. The ClearCast Gen 2 AI mic cuts background noise by up to 25dB and tucks fully into the earcup when you are not chatting. 360° Spatial Audio (sound all around you) is compatible with Tempest 3D Audio on PS5, and the earcups rotate on AirWeave memory cushions. It is a wired headset that plugs into a 3.5mm jack.
Worth knowing: It is a wired headset that plugs into a 3.5mm jack.
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