Best PS5 Headsets 2026

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2 is the PS5 headset to buy: a PlayStation-tuned 2.4GHz dongle, Bluetooth running at the same time, and a battery SteelSeries rates past 50 hours. If you want to spend less, the Arctis Nova 5P gets you most of the same headset. If sound quality is the whole point, the Audeze Maxwell is the one.

• Best overall: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2, for the PS5 dongle plus simultaneous Bluetooth and a 50+ hour battery.
• Best value: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Wireless, with a 60-hour battery and the same 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth mix.
• Best on a budget: ASTRO A20 Wireless Gen 2 for PlayStation, a plain 2.4GHz headset with a flip-to-mute mic.
• Best for audiophiles: Audeze Maxwell for PlayStation, with 90mm planar magnetic drivers and Tempest 3D support.

Sony's own PULSE Elite is the obvious match on paper (planar drivers, PlayStation Link, $149 list on PlayStation Direct). It does not get a card here because PlayStation Direct shows it as currently unavailable and its Amazon listing has no regular Add to Cart offer. If it comes back at list, it is worth a look. Until then, the four below are headsets you can actually order.

Prices as of October 27, 2026.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2: Editor's Choice

The P matters. This is the PlayStation variant, and SteelSeries lists PS5, PS4, PC, Switch and mobile support on the same dongle. That makes it the easy pick for a desk where the PS5 sits next to a PC.

Battery is where it pulls away from Sony's headset. SteelSeries rates it past 50 hours, against 30 hours for the PULSE Elite on PlayStation Direct's own page. That is charging once a week instead of every few days.

The feature that earns the price is the mix of 2.4GHz and Bluetooth. Both run together, so party chat on the console and a phone call land in the same earcups without unpairing anything. Real-time app control lets you move EQ and mic settings from your phone mid-game.

Who should skip it? Anyone who came for planar drivers. That is the Maxwell's job, further down. And if you only ever play on the PS5 couch, the Nova 5P does most of this for less.

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P Wireless: Best Value

The Nova 5P is the PlayStation version of SteelSeries' Nova 5 Wireless. You get a 60-hour rated battery, 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth, and a ClearCast Gen 2 mic, per SteelSeries' listing.

It also carries 200+ audio presets in the companion app, tuned per game. Footsteps in shooters get a lift, ambience in story games gets room. You set them from the phone, which beats digging through console menus.

What you give up against the Nova 7P Gen 2 is mostly polish. Battery is actually longer here. For a PS5-first player, this is the smarter buy, and the 7P only wins if you want its extra app control and broader device list.

ASTRO A20 Wireless Gen 2: Best on a Budget

The A20 Gen 2 is the plain option, and that is the appeal. Logitech's spec page lists 2.4GHz wireless, a noise-cancelling boom mic that mutes when you flip it up, and more than 15 hours per charge.

The PlayStation version ships with a PS5 transmitter, and Logitech sells a second transmitter separately if you also own an Xbox. There is no Bluetooth, so your phone stays off this headset.

Battery is the real trade-off. Fifteen-plus hours is fine for evening sessions but means charging every few days, where both SteelSeries picks go a week or more. If that bothers you, the Nova 5P is the step up worth paying for.

Audeze Maxwell: Best for Audiophiles

The Maxwell is what an audiophile company builds when it takes gaming seriously. Per Audeze's launch details (reported by Notebookcheck), it uses 90mm planar magnetic drivers, lasts over 80 hours at 80 dB, and supports LDAC, AAC and LC3 over Bluetooth 5.3. Tempest 3D Audio is supported on the PlayStation version, which is the one carded here.

At $299.00 it sits at Audeze's US launch price for the PlayStation model. That is real money for a headset, and you are paying for drivers, not features.

Here is the catch: weight. Notebookcheck puts it at roughly 490 grams, and that adds up over a three-hour session. Short sessions are fine. Marathon sessions are where the lighter SteelSeries picks win.

PS5 Headset Buying Guide

PlayStation Link vs. 2.4GHz Wireless

PlayStation Link is Sony's own wireless connection, and PlayStation Direct lists it for PS5, PC, Mac and the PlayStation Portal remote player. Only Sony headsets use it.

Every carded pick here uses a 2.4GHz USB dongle instead. For PS5 play, both are low-latency wireless links. Choose 2.4GHz if you also play on a PC, Switch or Mac and want one headset for all of it.

Bluetooth adds latency, so keep it for phone calls and music, not competitive matches.

Tempest 3D Audio

Tempest 3D Audio is processed on the console, so a USB or dongle headset receives audio the PS5 has already rendered. You are not hunting for a "Tempest-compatible" headset. Better drivers simply reproduce more of what the console sends.

Dynamic vs. Planar Magnetic Drivers

Dynamic drivers (both SteelSeries picks and the ASTRO) are efficient, light and cheap to build well. Planar magnetic drivers (the Audeze Maxwell and Sony's PULSE Elite) spread the drive force across the whole diaphragm, which is why audiophile headphones use them. They cost more and, in the Maxwell's case, weigh more.

For voice chat and shooters, a good dynamic headset is plenty. For soundtracks and layered game audio, planars are the upgrade.

Battery Life

Rated battery runs from 15+ hours (ASTRO A20 Gen 2) to 80+ hours (Audeze Maxwell), per each maker's spec. If you hate charging, the Nova 5P and the Maxwell are the two to look at.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best PS5 headset in 2026?

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2. It pairs a PlayStation-tuned 2.4GHz dongle with simultaneous Bluetooth and a 50+ hour rated battery, and it also works on PC and Switch.

Why isn't the Sony PULSE Elite on this list?

It is not in stock where it matters. PlayStation Direct lists it as currently unavailable and its Amazon listing has no regular Add to Cart offer, so every card here is a headset you can order. If it returns near its $149 list price, it is a strong PS5-only pick.

What is a good cheap wireless PS5 headset?

The ASTRO A20 Wireless Gen 2 for PlayStation. It is the cheapest wireless pick here, uses a 2.4GHz PS5 transmitter, and has a flip-to-mute mic. Its trade-offs are no Bluetooth and a 15+ hour battery.

Is the Audeze Maxwell worth it over the Arctis Nova 5P?

Only if sound quality is your priority. The Maxwell's 90mm planar drivers are the audio upgrade, but it weighs roughly 490 grams and costs about twice as much. For most players the Nova 5P is the better buy.

Do these headsets work on PC too?

Yes. Both SteelSeries picks, the ASTRO A20 Gen 2 and the Audeze Maxwell all list PC support through their USB dongles.

Bottom Line

Buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Wireless Gen 2. It handles the PS5, a phone and a PC from one headset and only needs charging about once a week. Drop to the Nova 5P to save money without losing much, take the ASTRO A20 Gen 2 if the budget is tight, and save the Audeze Maxwell for when sound quality matters more than weight. Skip the PULSE Elite until it is back in stock at its list price.