![]() The broad, expansive soundstage and deep rumbly bass make it perfect for consuming any kind of media.Īt this price, you get a few more features on top of great audio. First and foremost, the sound is just incredible. This headset is expensive, but it's for people who have full-on gaming desktop setups and want the best, most immersive sound while gaming (or listening to music while they work, like me). I complain about "gamer" aesthetics pretty often, but in the case of the JBL Quantum One, the ostentatious design and lighting are well worth it. But for wireless battery life, this headset is quite literally an order of magnitude above the rest of the competition. The only downside is that it lacks a headphone jack or any non-dongle wireless options like Bluetooth. It's such a baffling achievement that our friends over at iFixit did a teardown just to figure out how they pulled it off.Ĭombined with shockingly comfortable cans, impressive audio, and a measly sub-$200 price tag, this is one of the few gadgets that's ever earned our rare metaphysical perfection review score. In our testing, it lasted for over 325 hours of continuous usage on a single charge. ![]() This one, however, is rated for 300 hours. ![]() Our previous top pick for battery life, the Cloud Flight Wireless, offered 30 hours of battery life. HyperX is best known for getting you the most bang for your buck, and the Cloud Alpha Wireless headset ( 10/10, WIRED Recommends) raised that bar by a country mile. Xbox model supports the above on one USB-C port, and Xbox consoles on the other. ![]() Wireless version: Connects wirelessly via two USB-C ports on GameDAC to PC, Mac, PS4/5, and Nintendo Switch. Wired version: Works best with PC, but also works well with Switch, Xbox Series S/X, and PS5. When one is in use, the other can charge inside the GameDAC, so there's always a fresh battery when you need it. On top of all the benefits of the wired version, it also comes with two batteries, each of which can provide around 25 hours on a full charge. There's also a wireless version ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends) that blew us away. The new adjustable head strap pays homage to the classic ski-goggle adjustment strap that made the original Arctis such a standout. The ear cups are plush and soft, and they shut out almost all exterior sounds. The headset itself is super comfy to wear for long periods. This DAC can be used to adjust volume, or the mix of voice, sidetone, and voice chat. This means you can connect the headset to your PC and Xbox console simultaneously without re-pairing it.The Arctis Nova Pro produces immersive, expansive sound, and it packs a desktop DAC with a slick little display. The headset only supports Bluetooth on PC and connects to your Xbox console using a proprietary wireless protocol. Since the launch of the $125 Starfield Xbox Wireless Headset a few weeks ago (the same product but with that cool "NASA punk" aesthetic), the regular version has been selling for $80 at retailers instead of its original $100, but it still costs full price direct from Microsoft. ![]() Regarding usefulness, I rate the Xbox Accessories app as 'Not Awful' compared to other apps that handle PC peripherals like HyperX Ngenuity or Razer Synapse. The headset performs well out of the box, although if you want to make any adjustments or install firmware updates, you'll need to use the Xbox Accessories app. It may seem like a small thing, but it's the main reason that two years down the road, I still prefer this headset over more expensive gaming headsets. It features convenient media controls through rotating earcups on each side, which are flat, allowing you to lay them on their side. I really like the unique design of the Xbox Wireless Headset. ![]()
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