Wireless PC gaming headsets are a necessity for me. Wired gaming headsets are just too restrictive, tethering you to your desk and limiting your movements during intense gaming sessions. However, there’s one big trade-off with wireless gaming headsets that I’ve always struggled with: battery life. Most gaming headsets simply don’t last very long and require charging every day.
Lovingly stolen from my wife, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Elite headset breaks that standard with essentially infinite battery life. At $600, they are the most expensive pair of headphones I’ve ever used, but after months of use, I don’t regret the switch.
Pros: Effective active noise cancellation Two hot-swappable batteries, so I never run out of juice Useful hub included for EQ, volume control and battery chargingComfortable fit and earcups for hours of use Works across PC, PS5, Xbox and mobile Cons: SteelSeries software can be overwhelmingSpatial audio is gimmicky Expensive at $600
Battery anxiety is real with wireless
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