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Wireless headphones, especially “true wireless earbuds” (a la AirPods) are one of the most popular and plentiful categories on Ben’s. We analyzed the data from our top performing wireless headphones this year so you’ll know what will be the best deals this holiday season. We broke down wireless headphones into 4 segments: Apple: which is […]

2021 Gift Guide: Top Wireless Headphones and How Much You Will Pay For Them

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Wireless headphones, especially “true wireless earbuds” (a la AirPods) are one of the most popular and plentiful categories on Ben’s. We analyzed the data from our top performing wireless headphones this year so you’ll know what will be the best deals this holiday season.

We broke down wireless headphones into 4 segments:

  1. Apple: which is clearly dominating consumer interest in this product category;
  2. Active Noise Cancelling: the most sought-after feature in wireless headphones but adds heavily to the price tag;
  3. The Rest: including standard-issue in-ear headphones, sports earbuds and over-ear headphones; and
  4. Gaming Headsets: which have features like noise-cancelling mics, surround sound and flashing lights of interest to gamers.

This list contains many recognizable brand names. If you’re not interested in brands, you don’t really need a list like this. You can find no-name earbuds for under $20 anytime. They’ve really watered down this product category.

Take note of your favorite models below and set a deal alert on Ben’s to get a jump on the lowest prices of the holidays!

Apple Wireless Headphones

Apple has dominated the market wireless headphones market in recent years with their iconic AirPods.

  1. AirPods Pro with MagSafe (2021): Apple’s ultra-popular wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling are currently on sale for $190. The older 2019 version without the MagSafe case (otherwise same) is getting harder to find, but we’ve seen it as low as $180. Walmart is advertising the Airpods Pro for an amazing $159 on Black Friday (actually 11/22). Unclear if it’s the MagSafe version or not. [Best Buy]
  2. AirPods 2 with Wired or Wireless Case (2019): The sale price on the wired case model recently hit a super low $89 at Walmart, Amazon and Costco. It’ll probably return to that price at times during the holiday season. The wireless case model briefly hit $99 at Walmart in October, and that’s the price point you want to get close to when looking for sales. [Best Buy]
  3. AirPods Max (2020): Apple’s super-deluxe over-ear model with active noise cancellation is truly overpriced, but has been coming down in price in recent months. We’ve seen it as low as $430, and that’s a good low price to aim for during Black Friday, perhaps just under that. [Best Buy]
  4. AirPods 3 (2021): The brand-new entry into the AirPods lineup is the wildcard since it’s unlikely to see any major price drop during Black Friday, except possibly an accompanying gift card from Apple or Best Buy. It’s currently $175 ($5 off retail) on Amazon. [Amazon]
  5. Beats Solo3 (2016, updated 2019): These popular on-ear headphones have outlasted the recently discontinued Solo Pro (released in 2019) and are very popular on Ben’s. They recently went on sale for $90 at Target and that’s the price to aim for come Black Friday. [Amazon]

Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) adds a pretty penny to the cost of the headphones but is a much-needed feature for travelers and people in noisy environments.

  1. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2020): The gold standard in ANC earbuds, we’ve seen them for as low as $229 brand-new (and $169 refurbished direct from Bose). Expect them to dip under $230 for Black Friday. [Amazon]
  2. Sony WF-1000XM4 Earbuds (2021): These top-notch Sony earbuds are worthy competitors to the Bose and are currently at their all-time low price of $248. They might go down a bit for Black Friday, but unlikely. [Amazon]
  3. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (2020): These popular ANC earbuds are pretty affordable and are currently at their all-time low of $99. [Amazon]
  4. Jabra Elite 85t (2020): Now is a good time to buy these top-performing ANC earbuds as they have hit an all-time low of $150. [Amazon]
  5. Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbuds (2019): The older but still popular ANC Sony earbuds are where you’re more likely to see deals this Black Friday. They recently went as low as $128, and are likely to hit that fantastic price again around Black Friday. [Amazon]
  6. Bose QuietComfort 35 II (2017): These venerable over-ear headphones might be the most popular noise-cancelling headphones ever. They recently hit an all-time low of $179 on Amazon, and that’s the price you want to aim for on Black Friday. [Amazon]
  7. Microsoft Surface Headphones 2 (2020): We’ve seen these sleek over-ear headphones go as low as $200 last season and they should hit close to that price point again for Black Friday. [Amazon]

Other Wireless Headphones (The Rest)

Without active noise cancelling, you can find true wireless earbuds or wireless over-ear headphones from top brands for under $100 or even under $50.

  1. Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Plus (2020): We’ve seen them as low as $63 on Woot! back in July, but that was quite a fluke. Aside from that, the best sale prices we’ve seen have been in the $85 to $90 range. That’s a good price to aim for during Black Friday. [Amazon]
  2. JBL Tune 115TWS (2020): These well-reviewed no-frills budget earbuds can currently be picked up for as low as $30. [Amazon]
  3. LG Tone Free HBS-FN6 with UVnano Case (2020): We’ve seen these unique earbuds with the anti-bacterial case go for as low as $45 and expect to see that price again during the Black Friday season. [Amazon]
  4. JBL Endurance Peak (1st Gen, 2019): Although discontinued, JBL has been selling these highly rated sports earbuds direct from its store or eBay storefront for as low as $40. [JBL]
  5. JBL Endurance Peak II (2nd Gen, 2020): The new version of the popular true wireless sports earbuds has recently been as low as $50 on Amazon. Watch for them to return to that price around Black Friday. [Amazon]
  6. Google Pixel Buds A-Series: Google’s new true wireless earbuds ($99 retail) have recently been a freebie with purchase of the new Pixel 6 phone. If they’re getting any kind of decent discount this holiday season, watch for Google’s Black Friday sale starting Nov. 18. [Google]
  7. Panasonic RP-HTX80B Retro (Over-Ear): We’ve seen these stylish cans on sale for $30, and they’re currently $35 on Amazon. The “Sangria” (red) color is particularly striking. [Amazon]

Wireless Gaming Headsets

Gaming headsets are very popular these days as they offer an immersive sound stage for gamers, and wireless is a bonus convenience, avoiding the hassle of wires tangling with controllers.

  1. Logitech G733 Lightspeed DTS 7.1 RGB (2020): We’ve seen them for as low as $110 at Newegg, and they’re currently around $120 on Amazon. Those are the sale prices you can aim for this holiday. Compatibility: PlayStation/Switch/PC/Mac (no Xbox). [Amazon]
  2. Astro Gaming A20 Gen 2 (2020): This lower-priced wireless headset hit the amazing low price of $68 back in August, but the Black Friday price is more likely to be closer to $99. Compatibility: Xbox or PlayStation (2 separate models). [Amazon]

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As the true wireless stereo (TWS) headphones market grows, manufacturers are meeting the consumer demand for improved fit (smaller size), longer battery life and technically demanding features like active noise cancellation (ANC). For years, over-ear headphones have dominated the ANC space, but now this technology is being crammed into tiny wireless earbuds with increasingly impressive […]

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2020 Gift Guide

As the true wireless stereo (TWS) headphones market grows, manufacturers are meeting the consumer demand for improved fit (smaller size), longer battery life and technically demanding features like active noise cancellation (ANC).

For years, over-ear headphones have dominated the ANC space, but now this technology is being crammed into tiny wireless earbuds with increasingly impressive results (see the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds below).

ANC earbuds are normally larger due to the technology, but the Sennheiser True Momentum 2 noise-cancelling buds are actually smaller than the previous generation which didn’t have ANC.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live and the Google Pixel Buds 2 sport svelte form factors that benefit comfort but hurt noise isolation.

For the longest battery life, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds+ get an astounding 11 hours on a single charge and are not any larger than the previous gen model which only had 6 hours.

Apple still controls the market, but we don’t expect to see the next iteration of AirPods until spring 2021 at the earliest. Last year’s AirPods Pro, AirPods 2 and Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro are still so good (and wildly popular) they made the list again for the second year in a row.

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Active Noise Cancelling

1. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

Street price: $279.

Release year: 2020.

Battery life: 6 hours (with ANC); plus 18 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charge).

Size and weight (each):  1.54” x 1.02” x 1.06” (0.30 oz.)

Charging case: Wireless (3.5” x 2” x 1.25”, 2.7 oz).

Colors: Black or white.

Pros: In terms of noise cancellation, this Bose edges out its closet competitor, the Sony WF-1000XM3. Superb sound quality. Has IPX4 water resistant rating, better than the Sony, with none. Has Google Assistant and Siri support.

Cons: A good $100 more than the Sony and $80 more than the AirPods Pro. To hold all that premium noise cancelling technology, they’re a bit on the chunky side. And the case is huge by TWS case standards. No multipoint (only pairs with one device at a time).

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2. Apple AirPods Pro

Street price: $199.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 4 to 5 hours (5+ without noise cancellation); plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each):  1.22” x 0.86” x 0.94” (0.19 oz.)

Charging case: Wireless (1.78″ x 2.39″ x 0.85″, 1.61 oz).

Color: White.

Pros: One year later and you can find these for at least $50 less ($249 street in 2019). Best sound of all AirPods… now with active noise canceling. Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Interchangeable silicone tips with Ear Tip Fit Test to find best seal. Siri voice assistance.

Cons: Battery life is not that great. Still only one color choice.

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3. Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones

Street price: $170.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 5 to 6 hours (up to 8 without noise cancellation); plus 18 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each):  1.3” x 1.1” x 0.7” (0.30 oz.)

Charging case: USB-C (3.1″ x 2.1″ x 1.1″, 2.8 oz).

Colors: Black or silver.

Pros: $60 price drop from last year. Still one of the two best active noise-canceling true wireless earbuds on market (the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds being the other). Built-in Google Assistant. Excellent sound quality and design. Interchangeable tips.

Cons: No water-resistance rating. Big case.

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4. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Street price: $140.

Release year: 2020.

Battery life: 5 to 6 hours (8+ without noise cancellation); plus 15 extra hours with case (2.5 to 3 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each):  1.07” x 0.6” x 0.58” (0.20 oz.)

Charging case: Wireless (1.97” x 1.97 x 1.09”, 1.49 oz).

Colors: Black, bronze, red or white.

Pros: Innovative bean shape (aka the “Galaxy Beans”). Smaller size. More affordable pricing for ANC buds. Features Bixby voice assistant (a pro for Galaxy phone owners at least).

Cons: Due to the open-air fit, the noise cancelling is just not at the same level as other ANC buds on this list.

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5. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Street price: $250.

Release year: 2020.

Battery life: 7 hours; plus 21 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each): (0.21 oz.)

Charging case: USB-C (3.1” x 1.7” x 1.4”, 2.04 oz).

Colors: Black or white.

Pros: Best-in-class sound. Premium appearance (more Apple than Apple). IPX4 water-resistant rating. The active noise cancelling is good feature (pro), but not as good as the Bose or Sony (con).

Cons: Expensive. Case does not have wireless charging (not good).

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Standard

5. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Street price: $120.

Release year: 2020.

Battery life: 11 hours; plus 11 extra hours with case (1 add’l full charge).

Size and weight (each):  0.89” x 0.69” x 0.76” (0.22 oz.)

Charging case: Wireless (2.8″ x 1.5” x 1.0″, 1.4 oz).

Colors: Black, white, blue, red, pink and deep blue.

Pros: Fantastic battery life. Best for Android ecosystem (especially Samsung), with game-changing, one-touch Spotify playback. Sweat resistant (IPX2 rating). More colors to choose from. Multipoint pairing.

Cons: Mic sound not great with noisy backgrounds. Heavier than last year’s model (due to increased battery size).

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6. Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)

Street prices: $129 (standard) and $160 (wireless charging case).

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 4 to 5 hours; plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each):  1.6” x 0.7” x 0.7” (0.14 oz.)

Charging case: Lightning (1.4″ x 2.1″ x 0.8″, 1.3 oz.) or wireless (1.7″ x 2.1″ x 0.8″, 1.4 oz).

Color: White.

Pros: Price drop from last year. Lightweight, universal fit form factor sits outside the ear canal which might be more comfortable for users who don’t like in-ear tips. Compact case. Siri voice assistance.

Cons: No sweat- or water-resistance. No noise cancelling. Still only one color choice.

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7. Google Pixel Buds 2

Street prices: $179.

Release year: 2020.

Battery life: 5 hours; plus 24 extra hours with case (4.5 to 5 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each):  0.81” x 0.77” x 0.72” (0.19 oz.)

Charging case: Wireless (2.48” x 1.85” x 0.98”, 1.97 oz).

Color: White.

Pros: Google Assistant voice controls (including Google Translate). Comfortable—spatial vents offset “plugged ear” effect from sealed fit (similar to Airpods Pro).

Cons: Known to have dropout issues outdoors. No multipoint (only pairs with one device at a time). Not really suited for iPhone users (i.e. Google Assistant is only available on Android).

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Sport

8. Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro

Street price: $200.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: Up to 9 hours; plus extra 14 hours with case (1-2 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each):  0.81” x 0.77” x 0.72” (0.19 oz.)

Charging case: Lightning (3.04″, 3.8 oz).

Colors: Black, ivory, moss and navy. 2020 colors: red, yellow, pink and blue.

Pros: $50 price drop from last year. 4 new (brighter) colors this year. Great battery life. Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Good sound. On-ear volume controls. Eartips with 4 size options.

Cons: Ginormous case. May be uncomfortable fit for some. No active noise cancellation.

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Budget

9. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2

Street price: $99.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 7 hours; plus extra 28 hours with case (4 add’l full charges).

Size and weight (each): (0.17 oz.)

Charging case: Wireless (2.2” x 1.96” x 0.98”, 1.52 oz).

Colors: Black or white (matte).

Pros: Low price (we’ve seen them as low as $80). Known for high quality microphone sound. IPX5 water-resistant rating. Comfortable fit.

Cons: No multipoint pairing. No auto-pause feature (requires manual double tap).

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There are as many models of headphones as there are heads to wear them, or so it seems. On Ben’s, we’ve posted thousands of headphone deals over the years, and there’s probably a fervent supporter for each one of them. Headphones are as personal as the head that wears them, and headphone aficionados and casual […]

2019 Gift Guide: The 14 Hottest Wireless Headphones

]]> Joe Warner

There are as many models of headphones as there are heads to wear them, or so it seems. On Ben’s, we’ve posted thousands of headphone deals over the years, and there’s probably a fervent supporter for each one of them. Headphones are as personal as the head that wears them, and headphone aficionados and casual users alike will argue their preferences and favorites to the end of time.

With that in mind, we’ve endeavored to catalog the hottest wireless headphones of 2019, not necessarily the best… and broke them down into 4 categories: true wireless earbuds (Mugatu: so hot right now), true wireless (workout edition), over-ear headphones and gaming headsets.

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True Wireless Earbuds

1. Apple AirPods Pro

Street price: $249.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 4 to 5 hours (5+ without noise cancellation); plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Charging case: Wireless (1.78″ x 2.39″ x 0.85″, 1.61 oz).

Color: White.

Pros: Best sound of all AirPods… now with active noise canceling. Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Interchangeable silicone tips with Ear Tip Fit Test to find best seal. Siri voice assistance.

Cons: High price. Noise canceling is, at best, 70% to 80% of comparable over-ear models. Battery life is not that great. Only one color choice.

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2. Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)

Street prices: $149 (standard) and $179 (wireless charging case).

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 4 to 5 hours; plus 19 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Charging case: Lightning (1.4″ x 2.1″ x 0.8″, 1.3 oz.) or wireless (1.7″ x 2.1″ x 0.8″, 1.4 oz).

Color: White.

Pros: Lightweight, universal fit form factor sits outside the ear canal which might be more comfortable for users who don’t like in-ear tips. Siri voice assistance.

Cons: No sweat- or water-resistance. No noise canceling. Only one color choice.

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3. Sony WF-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Street price: $229.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 5 to 6 hours (up to 8 without noise cancellation); plus 18 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Charging case: USB-C (3.1″ x 2.1″ x 1.1″, 2.8 oz).

Colors: Black or silver.

Pros: Best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds on market (same ANC processor as the over-ear model). Built-in Google Assistant. Excellent sound quality and design. Interchangeable tips.

Cons: Pricey. No water-resistance rating. Big case. Noise canceling still compromised by form factor, i.e. over-ear form factor is still best for airplane flights.

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4. Amazon Echo Buds

Street price: $130.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 4 to 5 hours; plus 15 extra hours with case (3 add’l full charges).

Charging case: microUSB (2.2″ x 3.0″ x 1.4″, 2.5 oz).

Color: Black.

Pros: Cheaper price. Built-in Alexa. Water-resistant. Like many top earbuds, has automatic ear detection, so if you take out one earbud, the audio stops.

Cons: Sound and noise reduction are just OK. Big case. Some connectivity bugs (see our full review).

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5. Samsung Galaxy Buds (SM-R170)

Street price: $130.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 4 to 6 hours; plus 7 extra hours with case (1 add’l full charge).

Charging case: Wireless (2.8″ x 1.5″ x 1.0″, 1.4 oz).

Colors: Black or silver.

Pros: Best true wireless earbuds for Android ecosystem. Sweat resistant (IPX2 rating).

Cons: Charging case doesn’t give you much more battery life.

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True Wireless (Workout Edition)

6. Apple Beats Powerbeats Pro

Street price: $249.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: Up to 9 hours; plus extra 14 hours with case (1-2 add’l full charges).

Charging case: Lightning (3.04″, 3.8 oz).

Colors: Black, ivory, moss and navy.

Pros: Great battery life.Water-resistant (IPX4, splash-proof). Good sound. On-ear volume controls. Eartips with 4 size options.

Cons: Ginormous case. May be uncomfortable fit for some. No active noise cancellation.

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7. Jabra Elite Active 65t

Street price: $150.

Release year: 2018.

Battery life: 4 to 5 hours; plus extra 10 hours (2 add’l full charges).

Charging case: microUSB (2.83″ x 2″ x x 1.04″, 2.3 oz).

Colors: Titanium black, copper black, navy, copper red and gold beige.

Pros: Sweat proof (IP56 rating). Secure fit (includes eartips with 3 size options). Accelerometer to track running (with app).

Cons: No active noise cancellation.

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Over-Ear Headphones

8. Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

Street price: $399.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 20 hours.

Charging cable: USB-C.

Colors: Black or silver.

Pros: Fantastic Bose noise cancellation (11 levels!). Modern design. Built-in Alexa (hands-free) and Google Assistant and Siri (button). Better sound than QC35 II. Optional 3.5mm cable.

Cons: High price. Not water-resistant.

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9. Sony WH-1000XM3 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Street price: $349.

Release year: 2018.

Battery life: 30 hours.

Charging cable: USB-C.

Colors: Black or silver.

Pros: Industry-leading noise cancellation. Great battery life. Lightweight (9 oz) and comfortable fit. High quality sound (including calls). Optional 3.5mm cable.

Cons: Expensive. Not water-resistant.

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10. Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones II

Street price: $349.

Release year: 2017.

Battery life: 20 hours.

Charging cable: microUSB.

Colors: Black, silver or rose gold.

Pros: Beloved by many for its noise-cancellation and sound quality.

Cons: A bit long in the tooth now—passed technology-wise and looks-wise by the Bose 700 and Sony WH-1000XM3. Not water-resistant.

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11. Jabra Elite 85h

Street price: $299.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: Up to 35 hours.

Charging cable: USB-C.

Colors: Copper black, gold beige, navy and titanium black.

Pros: Better price compared to Bose and Sony. Incredible battery life. Good, but not best, noise canceling. Water-resistant coating.

Cons: Doesn’t support AAC, aptX or LDAC codecs. Slightly heavier (10.4 oz) than the Bose and Sony models.

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Bonus: Gaming Headsets

12. SteelSeries Arctis 7 Headset

Street price: $113.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 20 hours.

Charging cable: microUSB.

Colors: Black or white.

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch (with USB adapter); Xbox One (3.5mm cable only).

Pros: Awesome battery life and great sound. DTS Headphone: X (PC). Lightweight and comfortable.

Cons: Surround sound only supported for Windows. No wireless with Xbox One.

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13. Logitech G935 Wireless 7.1 Surround Lightsync Headset

Street price: $100.

Release year: 2019.

Battery life: 13 hours (8 hours with RGB).

Charging cable: microUSB.

Color: Black.

Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch (with USB adapter); Xbox One (3.5mm cable only).

Pros: Followup to the popular G933 model. DTS 7.1 (PC). RGB lighting. Retractable mic.

Cons: Not as svelte as more modern-looking headsets (13.4 oz). Surround sound only supported for Windows. No wireless with Xbox One.

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14. Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Headset (Xbox One)

Street price: $100.

Release year: 2017.

Battery life: Up to 15 hours.

Charging cable: microUSB.

Colors: Black or white.

Platforms: Xbox One (also available separately for the PlayStation 4).

Pros: Works directly with propietary Xbox Wireless, so no dongle required. Windows Sonic/Dolby Atmos support.

Cons: No 3.5mm option. Can be used with PC but requires the $25 Xbox Wireless Adapter (not included). No DTS 7.1.

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