5 Affordable Wireless Headphones You Can Use for Gaming and Music

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Regardless of the price, having a headset that works well for gaming and music can be ideal if you’re the type who enjoys gaming after a long gaming session. BGR is certainly no stranger to wired gaming headsets with powerful sound, but there are plenty of wireless options that won’t feel like your bank account is under attack. With a focus on affordability, we’ve selected five wireless headphones that work well for gaming or listening to music.

We’ve scoured the web to see what real Amazon users have to say about these products, and we’ve done our best to stay on budget while finding wireless earbuds that serve multiple purposes. Among multichannel options from brands like SteelSeries and Turtle Beach, we’ve also found offerings from familiar names like Sony and Logitech that won’t break the bank. Users should check compatibility, although many of these models work across multiple platforms, including offerings from HyperX.

In addition to options for different consoles and platforms, many of these devices also include features suitable for both gaming and music, such as 3D spatial audio. While audiophiles may opt for more expensive options when swearing by gaming headsets, many of those on this list provide a great starting point for users who want the best of both audio worlds. Some of these can also be useful for movies, for those who want a little bit of everything in their headphones.

SteelSeries’ origins as a company began with gamers, when the Denmark-based brand began developing the world’s first glass surface designed for gaming, and it certainly helped that founder Jacob Wolff-Petersen was an avid “CounterStrike” player. However, what really makes the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X Wireless Gaming Headset worthy of our list is this set’s ability to be cross-platform between Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Meta Quest, Nintendo Switch, and even tablets or smartphones thanks to the included USB-C dongle.

Promising a detailed soundscape thanks to the over-ear headphones’ 36-ohm neodymium magnetic drivers, SteelSeries boasts that the Nova’s companion app comes with audio presets for more than 100 game titles, including “Grand Theft Auto 5,” “Call of Duty,” “FIFA” and more. Users can also access many controls directly from the on-ear controls, including adjusting volume and switching between 2.4GHz and 5.3GHz Bluetooth channels for music and calls. Interested parties can learn more about this helmet from the in-depth study we carried out in May 2024, but the helmet is also well rated by customers.

Holding a 4.1-star rating on Amazon with over 1,170 reviews, customers give these headphones points for the claimed 60 hours of battery life (with USB-C fast charging delivering six hours of battery life in 15 minutes) while also liking the device’s overall sound quality. However, customers seem divided on the available noise-canceling features, with some saying it works well, although one customer complains that noise comes through the included microphone. However, many say that this can be a cheap headset.

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Wireless Gaming Headset from Amazon’s Choice has caught the attention of at least one customer of the retailer, who gave the headset high marks for its crisp highs and balanced midrange, while others also agree that it works well for in-game sound effects or jamming out certain songs. Of course, the Stealth 700 also offers cross-platform support, working with Xbox, PlayStation, PC, Steam Deck and mobile thanks to its two USB wireless transmitters (supporting Bluetooth 2.4 GHz and 5.2).

With two 60mm Eclipse drivers, the Stealth 700 supports Spatial Audio for an immersive experience, and its memory foam padding is also friendly to those who wear glasses. Using the included Swarm II app, users can access EQ presets or make their own adjustments with the 10-band EQ, and they can also map the device’s mode dial or button. Users can expect around 80 hours of battery life from this headset (with fast charging), and Turtle Beach touts a week of gaming on a single charge.

Although the sound quality contributes to the more than 3,830 reviews giving this headset a 4.0-star rating, some users find the headset faulty, with at least one user noting that the headset fell apart after prolonged use. However, several users note that they can be solid for the price. For what it’s worth, another Turtle Beach Stealth headset also makes our list of good finds for Sam’s Club gamers.

Experts found a pair of HyperX in-ear headphones to be among the best available in 2024. Amazon’s Choice HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Gaming Headset made our list for its broad compatibility (PlayStation, PC, Xbox, Mac, mobile, and Nintendo Switch) and promises up to 120 hours of gaming on a 2.4 GHz connection or up to 200 hours in Bluetooth mode. OMEN gaming laptop users can also use the device’s Instant Pair option to connect without a dongle.

Featuring 53mm angled drivers tuned by the company’s audio engineers specifically for entertainment, these headphones also offer Spatial Audio support as well as a 20kHz frequency response. Features like these have probably led a customer to comment that the mids and highs come through clearly, while the Cloud III can still deliver punchy bass. Besides gaming and music, the reviewer also found the headphones suitable for movies.

Users also give these headphones points for the included microphone, which supports both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connection modes. Additionally, it includes USB-A and USB-C connector dongles for more compatibility. Although Amazon customers find this device comfortable, some users report connectivity issues with the device’s Bluetooth. However, with over 84% of users rating it 4 stars or higher, many still consider it good value for money.

With over 40 years of experience in the PC accessories industry, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced a Logitech accessory at some point in your life, and the Logitech Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset from Amazon’s Choice shows how much customers appreciate the device’s usability for music and gaming. Another cool feature is that users can pair these headphones with several other Logitech accessories, including a G305 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse.

With plug-and-play support for PC and PlayStation via USB-A dongle, this Logitech headset also includes 40mm neodymium drivers and over-ear controls. For extended gaming sessions, these headphones feature memory foam earcups with a sporty mesh material and an elastic, adjustable, reversible headband. These headphones are also Discord certified for communication performance and include on-ear controls allowing users to adjust the volume directly from the earpiece.

With a 4.1-star rating from over 3,930 reviews, Amazon customers give this device points for its solid battery life (Logitech promises up to 33 hours and 40 feet of wireless range), although one user has doubts that the headset doesn’t include active noise cancellation. Users also seem mixed on microphone quality, although a few additional factors may help users choose between Logitech and Razer when it comes to who makes the best gaming gear.

Gamers may be furious that Sony is moving toward an all-digital future, but the Sony Inzone H5 Wireless Over-Ear Gaming Headset from Amazon’s Choice is on our list for those who love the PS5, with a 4.4-star rating from over 370 reviews. Users should note that we’re looking specifically at the Inzone 5, as the Amazon page offers several models, including the Inzone Buds and Inzone H3. Still, what’s cool about this model is that users can upload a photo of their ear to the 360 ​​Spatial Sound Personalizer smartphone app to get audio profiles tailored specifically to their ear.

Delivering said spatial audio to PCs and PlayStation 5 via 40mm drivers, users can also choose between a 2.4GHz wireless connection (via a USB transceiver) or a 3.5mm wired option. Sony has also partnered with esports organization Fnatic to ensure the headphones are built for competitive gaming. However, Amazon customers still find them suitable for listening to music, and Sony promises up to 28 hours of wireless play with these headphones.

Finding the earbuds lightweight while still delivering clear sound, 84% of Amazon users rate this pair 4 stars or higher. Some customers have mixed opinions on the microphone, with some reporting no issues while others say it doesn’t work with wired connections. Many find the headphones good value overall, although some report that the headset itself feels cheap and flimsy. Still, PS5 owners might want to take a second look.

Audio equipment can often feel like there’s no ceiling when it comes to price. So our priority when putting together this list was to keep items under a $200 budget to ensure they are as economical as possible for consumers. However, we also tried to find devices with different prices. BGR also sought headsets that offered broad compatibility where possible, while ensuring that each headset was at a minimum PC compatible.

For this list, we also looked at what actual Amazon customers had to say about each of these items, and every item on this list holds a 4.0 star rating or better based on hundreds, if not thousands, of reviews. We also favored Amazon’s Choice items because they are well rated and priced according to the retailer.