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If you play on PS5, cutting the cord is one of the best upgrades you can make. No more wires dangling from your DualSense, no more getting yanked out of your chair when the dog runs past — just clean, lag-free audio from across the room. There is one catch: the PS5 does not use Bluetooth for game audio, so every headset here connects with a low-latency 2.4GHz USB dongle. Many of them also include Bluetooth, which lets you mix in phone calls or Discord audio while you play. All five of these are tuned to work with the PS5’s Tempest 3D Audio, so directional cues like footsteps and gunfire come through exactly where they should.
1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 — Best Overall
The Nova 7P is the headset most PS5 owners should just buy. The Gen 2 model packs over 50 hours of battery life, a 2.4GHz wireless dongle for gaming plus simultaneous Bluetooth for your phone, and 360-degree spatial audio that plays beautifully with the PS5’s 3D audio engine. A 15-minute USB-C fast charge gives you 6 more hours when you forget to plug it in, and the AI-powered noise-cancelling mic keeps your squad comms clean.
Around $180 — Check price on Amazon
2. Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 — Best Budget
You do not need to spend a fortune to get great wireless audio on PS5. The Stealth 600 Gen 3 delivers an 80-hour battery — genuinely best-in-class at this price — along with 50mm Nanoclear drivers, a flip-to-mute mic with AI-based noise reduction, and full Tempest 3D Audio support. The QuickSwitch button lets you hop between the 2.4GHz dongle and Bluetooth without digging through settings, which is handy for taking calls between matches.
Around $110 — Check price on Amazon
3. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P — Best Battery Life for the Money
The Nova 5P is the value sleeper of the lineup. You get a 60-hour battery, Bluetooth 5.3 alongside the 2.4GHz gaming connection, and access to over 100 game-specific EQ presets through the companion app — so shooters, RPGs, and racing games can each get their own tuned profile. The ClearCast mic is crisp, the headset is light enough to forget about, and it costs well under the Nova 7P.
Around $130 — Check price on Amazon
4. Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 — Best Premium Mid-Range
Stepping up gets you the Stealth 700 Gen 3, built around huge 60mm Eclipse dual drivers with a separate woofer and tweeter for noticeably better separation of bass and detail. Battery life is again up to 80 hours, and you get simultaneous 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth 5.2 so phone audio never interrupts your game. The glasses-friendly memory foam cushions are a real perk for long sessions, and the Swarm II app offers a 10-band EQ plus Superhuman Hearing, a preset that boosts subtle sounds like footsteps for competitive play.
Around $200 — Check price on Amazon
5. SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless — Best Flagship
If you want the best and money is no object, this is it. The Nova Pro Wireless delivers hi-res 96kHz/24-bit audio, hot-swappable Infinity Power batteries that total up to 60 hours (swap one in and keep playing while the other charges), and simultaneous Bluetooth mixing for calls or music. It is fully at home with PS5 3D audio and sounds fantastic beyond gaming too, which matters at this price.
Around $350 — Check price on Amazon
What to look for when buying a wireless PS5 headset
Connection type. A 2.4GHz USB dongle is the gold standard for PS5 — latency is under 30ms, effectively indistinguishable from wired. Bluetooth alone is fine for phone calls, but avoid headsets that only offer Bluetooth for game audio.
Battery life. Look for 50 hours or more. Anything under 30 hours will have you charging mid-week, while the 60–80 hour picks here can go over a week of heavy play.
Mic quality. Flip-to-mute booms are the most convenient design, and AI noise reduction is genuinely useful if you play in a noisy room.
Comfort. If you wear glasses or play for 3+ hours at a stretch, prioritize memory foam cushions and a light clamp force. Weight matters: under 300g is ideal.
3D audio support. Any headset can use the PS5’s Tempest 3D Audio — enable it under Settings > Sound > Audio Output — but headsets with well-tuned drivers make the directional effects noticeably clearer.
Prices change constantly, so check the live price before you buy. Happy gaming — your ears will thank you.
