Should your next gaming headset have a cable? The real difference is delay: a wired headset adds none, a 2.4 GHz dongle adds a few tens of milliseconds, and standard Bluetooth can add enough for sound to feel late.
Drag the delay yourself, then learn what battery, platform support and price mean for the choice.
No battery and no wireless delay, which is the cheapest way to get timing that cannot be beaten. The 3.5 mm plug also works with many controllers and phones.
photos, specs, all 8 shops →A dongle for low-delay gaming plus Bluetooth for calls, with a battery that lasts a week or more for most players. This is the Xbox and PC version; the PlayStation version carries a P in its name.
photos, specs, all 5 shops →For players who want better sound and a clearer microphone, with the same dongle-plus-Bluetooth setup. Check that the listing names your platform before you order.
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