Players short on socket space
If a headset lead adds to the cables around your seat, a rechargeable wireless model removes that lead during play. You will still need to charge it, and its receiver needs a compatible connection on your gaming device.
Who this suits
Long-session players
If quests regularly run for hours, compare battery claims under their stated conditions and consider how the headset may feel over a full session. SteelSeries states 50 hours for the Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2; Logitech G states up to 90 hours for the G522 LIGHTSPEED without lighting, falling to up to 40 hours with lighting.
Multi-device players
If you move between a computer, console and phone, check support for each device and the exact headset variant. Bluetooth does not by itself tell you whether phone and game audio can play together.
What matters when choosing
Start with the connection your gaming device can use, then weigh charging and fit against any need to hear phone audio during play.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Cables and sockets | Check that the wireless receiver works with your device and that you have the required USB port. | I want game audio without a headset cable trailing back to my setup, but can make time to recharge it. Roughly 40% of consumers put reducing cable and socket pressure first. |
| Long-session use | Compare stated battery life under its lighting settings, then consider charging and fit. | When a quest runs late, I would rather plan fewer charging breaks and find a headset I can wear comfortably. Around 30% of consumers prioritise endurance and fit. |
| Devices and phone audio | Match the complete model variant to each platform and check explicitly for simultaneous Bluetooth audio if you need it. | I switch devices or want to hear my phone without losing game audio. Approximately 30% of consumers place that flexibility first. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming Bluetooth means both sources play together
A headset can offer Bluetooth and dongle connections but only let you switch between them. Razer says the BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed does not support simultaneous audio.
If calls or phone audio must continue during a quest, look for an explicit claim that the exact model mixes Bluetooth with dongle-based game audio.
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Choosing by product family rather than console variant
Similar names can conceal an important platform difference: SteelSeries identifies the Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 as the Xbox-compatible variant in its Nova 7 Gen 2 range.
Check the full model suffix against your console before ordering.
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Reading battery life without its conditions
Logitech G states up to 90 hours for the G522 LIGHTSPEED without lighting, but up to 40 hours with lighting. Neither figure is a promise for every session.
Compare claims under the settings you expect to use, and check whether the exact headset supports wired audio if that is your charging fallback.
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Putting an unwanted rechargeable headset in household rubbish
Electrical products and batteries need an appropriate collection route when they reach the end of their useful life, according to GOV.UK guidance.
Use an electrical-waste collection point and follow its instructions for devices with batteries.
Brands to consider for these features
SteelSeries
The Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 range is relevant if you want dongle-based game audio alongside Bluetooth phone audio.
- SteelSeries says the range mixes USB-C dongle audio with Bluetooth and states 50 hours of battery life.
- Check the variant for your platform; SteelSeries specifies the Nova 7X Gen 2 for Xbox.
Razer
The BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed is an example to consider if you want a choice of 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth or USB wired connections.
- Razer lists all three connection modes for this model.
- Razer says this model cannot play Bluetooth and game audio simultaneously.
Logitech G
The G522 LIGHTSPEED is positioned by Logitech G for PC gaming with LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth and USB wired connection options.
- Logitech G states up to 90 hours without lighting or up to 40 hours with lighting.
- Confirm support for each intended non-PC device rather than assuming that Bluetooth provides console game audio.
Joybuy headset options
These wireless gaming headsets are options for keeping a headset lead away from your playing position during quests. Compare their stated platforms with your device, and check receiver ports and any phone-audio or wired-play features you need.
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Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen3 Wireless, Black
Consider this headset for cable-free play on its named PS5, PS4 and PC platforms.
Check the receiver connection against your available USB port. If you need phone and game audio together, confirm that behaviour for this model rather than assuming that source switching provides it.
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Razer Barracuda X Chroma Wireless, Black
Consider its wireless game-audio connection if keeping a headset cable away from your seat is your main concern.
The product name states a 70-hour battery figure. Check the conditions behind that figure and confirm the exact version's phone-audio and wired connections before relying on either.
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Turtle Beach Stealth 500 Wireless, Black
This wireless model is an option for quests on its named PC, PS5 and PS4 platforms.
Check which USB connection its receiver needs. If hearing a phone alongside the game matters to you, confirm simultaneous audio for this exact model.
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Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Wireless ANC, Black
Consider this wireless headset if removing the cable at your gaming position is the priority.
Match the exact version to your gaming device and check its receiver port. Confirm any phone-audio or wired-play requirement separately.
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Lexip X Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Shadows Headset
Consider this headset if you want a wireless connection for game audio but also need to assess a wired alternative.
Check the dongle connector against your device and confirm how the wired connection works with it. Check simultaneous phone audio separately if that affects your choice.
Common questions
Will a wireless headset free up a plug socket?
It removes the need for a permanent headset cable at your playing position, but you will still need to recharge it. Plan around your normal session length and check whether the exact model supports audio over a cable if you want to keep playing while it charges.
Is Bluetooth alone enough for game audio?
For this cable-free gaming setup, look for a wireless receiver explicitly supported by your gaming device rather than assuming Bluetooth will provide the connection you want. RTINGS notes that dongle-equipped gaming headsets are used to keep game audio in sync; Bluetooth can serve as an additional connection on models that support it.
How can I avoid buying the wrong version for Xbox?
Check the complete model name and its Xbox compatibility before buying. In the Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 range, SteelSeries identifies the Nova 7X Wireless Gen 2 as the Xbox-compatible variant; do not assume another variant has the same connection.
What should I do with a rechargeable headset I no longer use?
Take it to an appropriate electrical-waste collection route rather than putting it in household rubbish. GOV.UK advises separate collection for electrical products and batteries; follow the collection point's instructions for a headset with an integrated battery.