Best Gaming Headsets for PS5
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A good headset changes how you play on PlayStation 5. You hear footsteps sooner, voice chat becomes clearer, and Sony’s Tempest 3D Audio makes games such as Astro Bot, Gran Turismo 7 and Call of Duty feel far more immersive than TV speakers ever could.
The PS5 does not support Bluetooth headsets, though, so not every pair of headphones is a good fit. Below are six current headsets that connect to the console properly, from Sony’s own noise cancelling INZONE H9 II to a budget Turtle Beach that still offers 80 hours of battery life. Each pick includes the key specs, pros and cons, and who it suits best.
Quick Comparison
Sony INZONE H9 II
Noise cancelling, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth LE Audio, about 260 g, up to 30 hours
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2
2.4 GHz + Bluetooth at the same time, 40 mm drivers, up to 54 hours
Audeze Maxwell 2 (PlayStation)
90 mm planar magnetic drivers, 80+ hour battery, Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, 560 g
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro for PlayStation
Hybrid ANC, 50 mm bio-cellulose drivers, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth, up to 48 hours on console
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless
53 mm angled drivers, up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz, 200 hours on Bluetooth
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) for PlayStation
50 mm Nanoclear drivers, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.2, up to 80 hours, flip-to-mute mic
Specs at a Glance
Manufacturer-rated specifications for each pick. Battery figures are maximums on 2.4 GHz wireless and drop at high volume or with ANC switched on. Weights are approximate.
| Model | Connection | Battery (rated) | ANC | Drivers | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sony INZONE H9 II | 2.4 GHz (USB-C), Bluetooth / LE Audio, 3.5 mm | Up to 30 h | Yes | Same unit as WH-1000XM6 | About 260 g (without mic) | Best overall |
 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 | 2.4 GHz (USB-C) + Bluetooth simultaneous | Up to 54 h | No | 40 mm | About 325 g | Value wireless |
 Audeze Maxwell 2 (PlayStation) | 2.4 GHz (USB-C), Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5 mm | 80+ h | No | 90 mm planar magnetic | 560 g | Sound quality |
 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro for PlayStation | 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 simultaneous, 3.5 mm | Up to 48 h on PS5 | Yes (hybrid) | 50 mm bio-cellulose | 367 g | Competitive play |
 HyperX Cloud III S Wireless | 2.4 GHz (USB-C/USB-A), Bluetooth | Up to 120 h (200 h Bluetooth) | No | 53 mm angled | About 340 g | Battery life |
 Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 | 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.2 | Up to 80 h | No | 50 mm | About 320 g | Budget wireless |
Our Picks in Detail
1. Sony INZONE H9 II – Best Overall
Sony makes the PlayStation 5, so it is no surprise that its INZONE headsets are designed with the console in mind. The INZONE H9 II is the second-generation flagship, developed with feedback from the Fnatic esports team. It uses the same driver unit as Sony’s WH-1000XM6 headphones, adds active noise cancelling with a transparency mode, and weighs about 260 g without the microphone, which is light for a headset with ANC.
Connection options cover nearly everything you own: a USB-C wireless transceiver for low-latency play on PS5 and PC, Bluetooth Classic and Bluetooth LE Audio for phones, and a 3.5 mm cable as a backup. Sony rates the battery at up to 30 hours, and a 5-minute quick charge gives about an hour of play. The detachable cardioid boom mic uses AI-based noise reduction, and you can adjust EQ and spatial sound in the INZONE Hub app on PC or the Sony Sound Connect app on mobile.
Choose the H9 II if you want one premium headset for PS5 gaming, commuting and music, and you value comfort and noise cancelling more than very long battery life.
2. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 – Best Value Wireless
The Arctis Nova 7P has long been one of the easiest wireless headsets to recommend for PS5, and the Gen 2 version improves the formula. SteelSeries rates the battery at up to 54 hours on 2.4 GHz, more than 40 percent longer than the previous generation, and a 15-minute USB-C charge adds roughly six hours.
The standout feature is simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio. You can play on your PS5 through the tiny USB-C dongle while a phone call, Discord voice chat or podcast comes in over Bluetooth, and you hear both together. The 40 mm neodymium drivers, a steel headband frame with an elastic suspension band and memory foam cushions keep the weight to around 325 g. The ClearCast Gen 2 mic is designed to cut background noise, and the Arctis App offers more than 200 game-specific audio presets.
The Nova 7P suits most PS5 players who want a reliable all-rounder with long battery life without paying flagship prices. The dongle is USB-C with a USB-A adapter included, so it also moves easily to a laptop, Steam Deck or phone.
3. Audeze Maxwell 2 (PlayStation) – Best Sound Quality
Most gaming headsets use dynamic drivers. The Audeze Maxwell 2 uses 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, the same type of technology found in high-end hi-fi headphones. The result is very low distortion, tight bass and lots of detail, which helps with both music and positional cues in games. The second generation adds Audeze’s SLAM acoustic system, which the company first used in its LCD-S20 headphones, for punchier bass and better imaging.
Battery life is the other headline: Audeze rates it at over 80 hours of wireless playback, and a 20-minute charge provides about 24 hours. On PS5 you connect through the low-latency USB-C dongle and can use Sony’s Tempest 3D Audio. Bluetooth 5.3 supports LE Audio, LDAC, AAC and SBC, and USB-C and 3.5 mm wired connections are also available. The detachable boom mic is backed by Audeze’s AI noise filtering.
The trade-off is weight. At 560 g, the Maxwell 2 is much heavier than most gaming headsets, although the suspension strap spreads the load. Make sure you buy the PlayStation version: the Xbox version is sold separately, and the PlayStation version will not connect wirelessly to an Xbox.
4. Razer BlackShark V3 Pro for PlayStation – Best for Competitive Play
The BlackShark line has always targeted esports players, and the V3 Pro is officially licensed for PlayStation. It combines hybrid active noise cancelling with four adjustable levels, an ambient mode and 50 mm bio-cellulose drivers tuned for footsteps and positional detail. Razer quotes latency as low as 10 ms over its HyperSpeed Wireless Gen-2 connection.
The detachable 12 mm HyperClear full-band microphone is one of the best you will find on a wireless gaming headset, which matters if you play ranked squads or stream. You can mix 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio at the same time, or plug in via 3.5 mm. Razer rates the battery at up to 48 hours on PlayStation over 2.4 GHz, about 35 hours with Bluetooth active as well, and up to 70 hours on PC. A 15-minute charge gives roughly six hours.
Pick the BlackShark V3 Pro if you take shooters seriously, play in a noisy room and want ANC plus a clear mic. At 367 g it is not the lightest, and getting a perfect seal can take a little adjustment.
5. HyperX Cloud III S Wireless – Best Battery Life
If you hate charging headsets, the Cloud III S Wireless is the one to buy. HyperX rates it at up to 120 hours on 2.4 GHz wireless and up to 200 hours over Bluetooth, which is several weeks of regular gaming between charges. It works with PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, but not Xbox.
The headset keeps the comfort that made the Cloud series famous: memory foam in the headband and ear cushions, soft leatherette and an aluminium frame. The 53 mm angled drivers have an energetic, gaming-focused tuning. A detachable 10 mm boom mic has an LED mute indicator, and onboard controls include a volume wheel, mute button and mode selector. HyperX lists the weight at about 340 g.
The Cloud III S is a great match for long RPG sessions and for players who simply want a comfortable, no-fuss wireless headset. For a closer look at the wider Cloud family, see our HyperX Cloud Alpha review.
6. Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3) for PlayStation – Best Budget Wireless
The third-generation Stealth 600 brings features that used to cost much more to an affordable wireless headset. It connects to PS5 and PS4 through a low-latency 2.4 GHz dongle and to phones over Bluetooth 5.2, with a QuickSwitch button to jump between them. Turtle Beach rates the battery at up to 80 hours.
The 50 mm Nanoclear drivers deliver clear, punchy sound, and built-in EQ presets include Turtle Beach’s Superhuman Hearing mode, which boosts quiet sounds such as footsteps. The flip-to-mute microphone uses AI-based noise reduction, and the memory foam cushions are designed to be comfortable with glasses. The Swarm II app offers a 10-band EQ for both the audio and the mic. Weight is about 320 g.
The Stealth 600 Gen 3 is the headset to choose if you want reliable wireless play on PS5 without spending flagship money. Make sure you choose the PlayStation version, because the Xbox version uses a different wireless standard.
How We Chose These PS5 Headsets
We compared manufacturer specifications, connection options, battery ratings and PlayStation compatibility, and focused on current models from established gaming and audio brands that are sold through Amazon in the US. Every pick connects wirelessly to a PS5 through its own USB dongle, and most also offer Bluetooth for your phone. We have not listed prices because they change often; use the links to see today’s price. Battery figures are the manufacturers’ maximum ratings.
How to Choose a Gaming Headset for PS5
Connection: 2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth or wired
The PS5 does not support Bluetooth audio for headsets, so a wireless headset needs its own USB dongle (2.4 GHz) to work on the console. All six picks in this guide include one. Bluetooth is still useful for phone calls, music and Discord on your mobile. If you want both at once, look for simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth, which the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 and Razer BlackShark V3 Pro offer. A wired headset plugged into the DualSense controller’s 3.5 mm jack also works and never needs charging.
Battery life
Battery ratings range from about 30 hours to well over 100 hours. Anything above 40 hours lasts most people a week or more. If you play long sessions every day, the HyperX Cloud III S (up to 120 hours) or Audeze Maxwell 2 (80+ hours) mean far fewer charging breaks. Quick charging matters too: most picks give several hours of play from a 15 to 20-minute charge.
Noise cancelling
Active noise cancelling (ANC) is rare on gaming headsets, but it helps if you play in a shared living room, a dorm or near a noisy fan. The Sony INZONE H9 II and Razer BlackShark V3 Pro have ANC. If you mostly play in a quiet room, good passive isolation from closed-back ear cups is enough. Read our guide to the best noise cancelling headphones if you want stronger ANC for travel.
Microphone quality
If you play with friends or stream, the microphone matters as much as the drivers. Detachable or retractable boom mics usually sound better than mics built into the ear cups. The Razer BlackShark V3 Pro’s 12 mm full-band mic is the strongest here, and the Sony and Audeze headsets use AI noise reduction to filter background noise.
Comfort and weight
Weights in this list range from about 260 g to 560 g. Lighter headsets are easier to wear for hours, but weight distribution and clamping force matter just as much. Suspension-style headbands, like those on the Arctis Nova 7P and Maxwell 2, spread the load. If you wear glasses, look for soft memory foam cushions.
PlayStation version vs Xbox version
Many brands sell separate PlayStation and Xbox versions of the same headset. PlayStation versions usually work with PC, Mac, Switch and phones too, but not Xbox. If you also own an Xbox, check the listing carefully or consider a multi-platform model. If you mainly game on PC, see our best wireless gaming headphones guide.
Using 3D Audio on PS5
The PS5’s Tempest 3D AudioTech works with any headphones or headset connected to the console, whether through a USB dongle, a USB cable or the controller’s 3.5 mm jack. To turn it on, go to Settings, then Sound, then Audio Output, and enable 3D Audio for headphones. The PS5 also lets you adjust a 3D audio profile by choosing the setting that sounds most level to you, which can improve positional accuracy. Headsets with their own virtual surround should usually have that feature switched off on PS5 so it does not stack with Tempest processing.
Wired or Wireless: Which Is Better for PS5?
Wireless headsets are more convenient, especially if you sit a few metres from the TV. Modern 2.4 GHz connections have low latency, and you will not notice delay in normal play. Wired headsets are cheaper for the same sound quality, never run out of battery and have no wireless interference. If you prefer wired, plug into the DualSense controller and you get full game and chat audio. Players who do not need a mic at all might like our list of the best headphones for gaming without a mic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
For most PS5 owners, the Sony INZONE H9 II is the best all-round choice, with noise cancelling, low weight and flexible connections. If you want long battery life and simultaneous Bluetooth for less, get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2. Choose the Audeze Maxwell 2 for the best sound, the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro for competitive play, the HyperX Cloud III S if you never want to think about charging, and the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 if you are on a budget.
Whichever you pick, buy the PlayStation version, switch on 3D Audio in the PS5 settings and spend a minute adjusting the 3D audio profile. It makes a noticeable difference.
Related guides: Best Wireless Gaming Headphones | HyperX Cloud Alpha Review | Best Noise Cancelling Headphones
Featured image: PlayStation 5 and DualSense by Osh33m, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Specifications are taken from manufacturer information and can change between production runs or firmware updates. Prices and availability vary, so check the current listing before you buy.
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