I spent a work day listening to music and checked the battery again: I swear it still said 80%. Out of the box this unit was reporting having about 80% charge, so I decided to leave it there to see how well that held. The real bargains will be found in the best gaming headsets guide, but not all of them provide the cableless freedom the ones below will. If you're a serious audiophile whose primary focus is music instead of gaming, you should check out our picks for the best headphones for gaming (they're not just for gaming).
But it's worth noting that a Bluetooth connection is often used only for a battery-saving option because, as a gamer, you will want to go for an essentially lag-free dedicated dongle connection instead. I'm glad we're seeing more headsets featuring Bluetooth connectivity since it frees up a USB slot that a wireless dongle would take up, and you can connect your phone to them. The best gaming headsets I've tested will last a few days on a single charge-30 hours of battery life is a decent starting point-but the Cloud Alpha Wireless goes for 300 hours. Alongside fantastic audio quality it bares two of the most important features that wireless headsets need: a flawless connection and a great battery life. Our favorite wireless gaming headset is the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless.
