Xbox Series X Wireless Headsets: The best compatible gaming headsets for the next-gen console

The SteelSeries Arctic 9X is one of the best gaming headsets around, regardless of whether you’re on Xbox or otherwise. The audio stunning, being well-tuned and punchy, and provides an incredible sense of depth via Xbox’s 3D spatial audio.

As an Xbox Wireless device it quickly links to the console with no dongle or cabling, which is great for convenience, and the battery life is long, comfortably pushing 20-hours. You can also hold a simultaneous Bluetooth connection for taking calls or listening to music while gaming. Additionally, the mic - which is crystal-clear - can retract up into the shell when not in use.

The ASTRO A50 Gen 4 is truly special. Firstly and vainly, it looks fantastic. Toning things down from previous iterations, the Gen 4 carries a stealth-fighter spirit, with in-built game/chat volume controls blending in with ease. The docking base dimensions have been cut down to reduce its footprint, too.

Secondly and more importantly, it boasts an industry-leading sound profile. Thanks to ASTRO Audio V2 and Dolby Audio, the surround sound is immersive and every audio frequency cuts through with precision.

To access to Dolby Atmos, you can install the Dolby Access app onto your Series X|S console.

This, the second generation of the impressive Stealth 700 headset, boasts some significant upgrades from its predecessor. The powerful drivers provide a driven sound with Windows Sonic audio to provide a high-quality all-round immersion. Wireless connection to the Xbox console is quick and easy thanks to its integration with Xbox Wireless.

The inclusion of Bluetooth tech also means that you can take calls or listen to music during gaming, and the Audio Hub smartphone app lets you turn up specific in-game audio, allowing you to improve and customise your experience. The battery life will keep you gaming for 20-hours.

A more budget-friendly option from SteelSeries is the Arctis 1, which boasts a reliable wireless connection, hefty 20-plus hour battery life and lively, built-for-gaming audio performance (thanks to the drivers being the same as some of SteelSeries' higher-tier sets). The in-built controls allow for on-the-fly adjustment in the heat of battle, and the mic - which is good, but not as good as the 9X’s - is detachable.

While the PlayStation 5 has only just got round to haptics with the new DualSense controllers, Razer has been ahead of the game for some time now, loading the vibrating feedback tech into one of its best gaming headsets. To increase the immersion that's already provided by the excellent onboard audio, the Nari packs in some Haptic tech to offer the one-of-a-kind experience, named Hypersense. This feature isn't going to be rumbling away on your noggin’ all day though, as it only kicks in during the most intense of in-game noises. It’s a great feature that we love, but if you’re not in the mood for it, you can always disable it, which will also extend the battery life from eight hours to twenty.

Don't let the haptics detract from the rest that this headset has to offer. Even without the rumble, this headset would still make our list. It's brilliant in all the key areas – it's comfortable, lightweight, the audio is excellent and the wireless connection is reliable.

HyperX’s CloudX headset is a comfortable and reliable option with great sound and plenty of nifty, user-friendly features. The audio is full of energy, with the directional sound representation being a particular highlight. Onboard controls allow you to mix the chat-to-game audio levels, and the mic is detachable. The battery is one of the best, too, clocking in at 30-hours (so long as you stick to around 50% volume).