Top 5 wireless gaming headsets under $100 for PlayStation, Xbox and PC – 2021
Cut the cords and improve your spatial awareness in games with these wireless headsets under $100. Up your gaming without breaking the bank.
So you’ve just dropped $500 on a hard-to-get PS5 or Xbox Series X and you’re finally gaming in 4K, but your still playing audio through the built-in back firing speakers on your TV. These five wireless headsets will allow you to improve upon your speaker setup and chat with your friends, all wirelessly. These headsets aren’t just limited to next gen consoles though. Many are suited to older models, PC and even mobile devices.
If you’re looking to take your audio on the go, find our guide of the best wireless headphones at every price point.
1. Microsoft – Xbox Wireless Headset – $99.99 (pre-order)
- Game loud and clear – Game loud and clear with the Xbox Wireless Headset, surround yourself with spatial sound technologies including Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos, and DTS Headphone:X.
- Comfortable design – The flexible, lightweight design with an adjustable headband makes for a more comfortable experience during extended play sessions while rotating earcup dials provide a quick and intuitive way to adjust volume and game/chat balance.
- Customized audio experience – Fine-tune your headset with the Xbox Accessories app for a customized audio experience.
- Wireless pairing – Pair directly to your console with Xbox Wireless radio without the need for dongles, cables, or a base station.
- Auto-mute and voice isolation – Auto-mute and voice isolation reduce background noise and allow for crystal-clear chat.
- Connect to mobile devices – Connect to mobile devices via Bluetooth for on-the-go music or chat.
2. SteelSeries – Arctis 1 – $99.99
- ClearCast detachable microphone – The Discord certified microphone uses a bidirectional design, the same used by aircraft carrier deck crews, for ideal noise cancellation.
- Signature Arctis sound – Includes the same high-performance speaker drivers as SteelSeries Arctis 7, providing the signature Arctis sound designed to reveal every detail.
- Rechargeable battery – Offers up to 20 hours of use on a charge, so you don’t worry about running out of power at home or on the go.
- Versatile compatibility – Arctis 1 is a gaming-grade wireless headset designed for Xbox Series X, Xbox S, Xbox One, PS4, PC, Android, Nintendo Switch, and Switch Lite. An innovative USB Type-C dongle design makes it perfect for gaming at home or on the go.
- Steel-reinforced headband is built to last – Padded AirWeave ear cushions and adjustable, steel-reinforced headband provide longlasting comfort and durability
- 2.4GHz wireless connection – Ensures lossless, ultra-low-latency audio when used with your Xbox, PC, and Switch Dock
- Wired when you need it – Never worry about not being connected thanks to the added flexibility of the included four-pole 1/8″ (3.5mm) audio cable.
3. CORSAIR – VOID RGB ELITE Wireless – $79.99 (sale price)
- Hear everything from the lightest footstep to the most. Thundering explosion thanks to premium, custom-tuned 50 millimeter high-density neodymium Audio drivers with an expanded frequency range of 20 Hz-30, 000 Hz.
- Constructed for enduring comfort through long gaming sessions with breathable microfiber mesh fabric and plush memory foam ear pads.
- Connect wirelessly to your PC or PS4 using low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless with the included USB adapter.
- An omnidirectional microphone picks up your voice with exceptional clarity, with a flip-up mute function and a built-in LED mute indicator.
- Built to last through years of gaming with durable construction and aluminum yokes.
4. HyperX – Cloud Stinger Core – $79.99
- Adjustable headband – Easily fits your head for maximum comfort during long sessions.
- Rechargeable battery – Offers up to 17 hours of use on a charge.
- Built-in microphone – Enables simple hands-free chatting via a compatible device.
- 40mm drivers – Deliver powerful sound.
- Headset controls – Include volume and microphone on/off.
5. ROCCAT – Elo 7.1 Air – $89.99 (sale price)
- Long-life 24-hour battery – Stellar Wireless technology equips gamers with over a week of play time. And connectivity is as good as wired for completely hassle-free, dependable gaming in every situation.
- Dynamic fit – Gamers come in all shapes and sizes but the Elo 7.1 Air ensures a perfect fit no matter what. A self-adjusting metal headband and rotating earcup hinges for added flexibility create a weightless fit unique to you
- Superior comfort – Superior memory foam ear cushioning featuring Turtle Beach’s proprietary ProSpecs Glasses Relief System features dual-foam ear cushions, with softer foam in the section that rests against your glasses, alleviating pressure and allowing gamers with glasses to play in comfort
- Exceptional 7.1 surround – Precision-tuned 50mm neodymium drivers deliver exceptional 7.1 surround sound way ahead of the competition. We call it visual audio because the 360° sound characteristics let you pinpoint enemy locations for a clear competitive advantage
- Boosts critical in-game sounds – Switch on Superhuman Hearing for stereo or 7.1 modes to automatically boost critical in-game sounds. More audio advantage over your opponents means you can hear better to win more
- Crystal-clear communication – TruSpeak microphone technology ensures your voice sounds the same in the digital world as it does in the real world. The unidirectional, noise-cancelling mic is also detachable for added convenience.
- AIMO intelligent lighting engine – The AIMO illumination ecosystem takes your setup to another level by adding organic light. It synergizes with other AIMO-compatible devices to create a vivid, state-of-the-art aesthetic without the need for extensive configuration.
- Mic monitoring technology – Adjustable mic monitoring so you can hear the level of your own voice to prevent shouting into the mic. An on-ear adjustment monitor wheel makes adjustments easy