Gaming headset for PC or console: the one that works wirelessly on PC, PS5 and Xbox
Updated 2026-11-10 · Pick: Arctis Nova 5X Wireless, $129 on Amazon (checked 2026-11-12), buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2YC9GM9?tag=dealectric-20
Short answer. For one gaming headset across PC, PS5 and Xbox, get the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X. Xbox compatibility is built into the headset, not the dongle: a Nova 5 or 5P won't work on Xbox, even with a 5X dongle. Wired, the HyperX Cloud III covers PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch.
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How this table was made: each figure comes from the maker's own US product page or manual, or from the reviewer named next to it, checked 2026-11-10. Dealectric does not test units itself. Rows with a Buy link are products Dealectric lists: the links are affiliate links, and their codes are re-tested in the brand's own cart every day (last check 2026-11-13).
| Model | How it connects | Xbox Series X|S | PS5 | PC | Battery | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctis Nova 5X Wireless | 2.4 GHz USB-C dongle + Bluetooth 5.3; no 3.5 mm (SteelSeries, SoundGuys) | Wireless, dongle switch on Xbox (SteelSeries) | Wireless, dongle switch on USB (SteelSeries) | Wireless, dongle switch on USB (SteelSeries) | 60 h claimed; 42 h 10 min measured on the dongle (SoundGuys) | $129 on Amazon (checked 2026-11-12) | Buy on Amazon |
| HyperX Cloud III Wired | 3.5 mm (4-pole CTIA) or USB-C with USB-A adapter (HyperX) | Listed by HyperX, wired | Listed by HyperX, wired | Listed by HyperX, wired | None needed (wired) | $57.99 (maker, 2026-11-10) | |
| E900 Pro (Upgraded) | USB cable and 3.5 mm cable, both included (EKSA) | Xbox One listed; Series X|S not named (EKSA) | Listed by EKSA, wired | Listed by EKSA, wired | None needed (wired) | $46.99 on eksa.net, 2026-11-06 | Buy |
| Fenrir S | 3.5 mm plug and USB plug, Y-splitter cable included (EKSA) | 3.5 mm into the controller; EKSA sells it as an Xbox headset | 3.5 mm; EKSA: any device with a 3.5 mm jack | 3.5 mm; EKSA: any device with a 3.5 mm jack | None needed (wired) | $36.99 on eksa.net, 2026-11-06 | Buy |
| Logitech G PRO X 2 LIGHTSPEED | LIGHTSPEED wireless, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm (Logitech) | 3.5 mm cable only (SoundGuys) | Wireless via the dongle (SoundGuys) | Wireless via the dongle (SoundGuys) | Up to 50 h claimed; 88 h 27 min at 75 dB measured (SoundGuys) | $219.99 (maker, 2026-11-10) | |
| HyperX Cloud III S Wireless | 2.4 GHz dongle + Bluetooth (HyperX) | Not in SoundGuys' platform list | Listed by SoundGuys | Listed by SoundGuys | Up to 120 h on 2.4 GHz, 200 h on Bluetooth (HyperX) | $129.99 (maker, 2026-11-10) | |
| Razer BlackShark V2 X | 3.5 mm only (Razer) | Listed by Razer, 3.5 mm | Listed by Razer, 3.5 mm | 3.5 mm; 7.1 surround on Windows 11 only (Razer) | None needed (wired) | $59.99 (maker, 2026-11-10) |
What the differences mean
- Arctis Nova 5X battery on the dongle: SoundGuys measured 42 h 10 min and set that against SteelSeries' advertised 50 hours, so 42.17 ÷ 50 = 84% of the rating. At 3 hours of play a day that is 42 ÷ 3 = 14 days between charges, not the 60 ÷ 3 = 20 days the 60-hour headline suggests (SoundGuys says the 60 hours is SteelSeries' Bluetooth figure).
- Logitech PRO X 2 battery: SoundGuys measured 88 h 27 min against Logitech's 50 h claim, so 88.45 ÷ 50 = 177%. SoundGuys ran it at 75 dB but ran the Nova 5X at about 50% volume, so the two results are not a like-for-like ranking.
- HyperX Cloud III S Wireless battery: 120 h rated on 2.4 GHz ÷ 3 h a day = 40 days. 120 ÷ 42 = 2.9× the Nova 5X's measured figure, but that compares a rating with a measurement and the S Wireless is not listed for Xbox.
- Wired prices: the HyperX Cloud III Wired at $57.99 costs $59.99 − $57.99 = $2.00 less than the Razer BlackShark V2 X. The EKSA E900 Pro costs $57.99 − $46.99 = $11.00 less than the Cloud III. The EKSA Fenrir S is $36.99.
- PRO X 2 on Xbox: on Xbox it plugs in by 3.5 mm cable, so on that console you are paying $219.99 for a wired headset.
| You play on | Fits best |
|---|---|
| PC + PS5 + Xbox, and you want wireless | Arctis Nova 5X, with the dongle switch set for each console buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2YC9GM9?tag=dealectric-20 |
| Any mix of PC and consoles, no charging, lowest cost | HyperX Cloud III Wired, or the EKSA E900 Pro, which ships with both a USB cable and a 3.5 mm cable $46.99: https://dealectric.com/go/eksa-e900-pro-7-1-gaming-headset |
| Mostly Xbox on a tight budget, plugged into the controller | EKSA Fenrir S $36.99: https://dealectric.com/go/eksa-fenrir-s |
| PC + PS5 only, longest time between charges | HyperX Cloud III S Wireless or Logitech PRO X 2 |
Why Xbox support has to be in the headset you buy
Microsoft's rule for Xbox Series X covers two routes. Over USB, Microsoft promises support for "officially licensed" accessories. Through the 3.5 mm port on the Xbox Wireless Controller, "any headsets" are supported. A generic wireless dongle does not make a headset an Xbox headset. That is why one SteelSeries model works on Xbox and its near-twins do not.
- Only the 5X: SteelSeries Support says "The Arctis Nova 5X is the only Nova 5 model built for Xbox". It adds that the Nova 5 and Nova 5P "won't work with Xbox—even if you'd purchase the Nova 5X dongle separately." The X has to be on the box when you buy. You cannot add it later.
- Set the switch: the Nova 5X dongle has two positions. Use Xbox for an Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One, and USB for a PC, a PlayStation or other platforms. If the headset will not connect on Xbox, check this switch first.
- The same split at HyperX: HyperX lists the Cloud III Wired for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Its own listing for the Cloud III Wireless names only PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
- Logitech PRO X 2: Logitech's US product page names no consoles. SoundGuys says the dongle works on PC, PS5 and a docked Switch but not on other consoles, so on Xbox it connects with the 3.5 mm cable. The reviewer measured 200–250 ms of delay over Bluetooth and called that too slow for competitive play.
- Surround claims on consoles: Razer says the BlackShark V2 X's 7.1 surround is "Only available on Windows 11". Over 3.5 mm on a console you get stereo.
Not recommended
The Arctis Nova 5 or Nova 5P, if there is or may be an Xbox in the house. They look like the 5X and sit next to it in store listings, but SteelSeries says neither will ever work with Xbox, even with a 5X dongle. If you can't see "5X" or "Xbox" in the product name, pick another listing.
Sources
- Only the Nova 5X works with Xbox; Nova 5 and 5P won't, even with a 5X dongle; dongle Xbox / USB switch positions (read 2026-11-10) — support.steelseries.com
- Arctis Nova 5X platforms, 60-hour battery claim, 265 g, 2.4 GHz + Bluetooth 5.3 (read 2026-11-10) — steelseries.com
- Arctis Nova 5X measured 42 h 10 min on the dongle against SteelSeries' advertised 50 h; 60 h quoted for Bluetooth; wireless-only (read 2026-11-10) — www.soundguys.com
- Xbox Series X supports officially licensed USB accessories and any headsets through the controller's 3.5 mm port (read 2026-11-10) — news.xbox.com
- Logitech PRO X 2: Xbox via 3.5 mm only, dongle on PC/PS5/docked Switch, 88 h 27 min at 75 dB, 200–250 ms Bluetooth latency (read 2026-11-10) — www.soundguys.com
- Logitech PRO X 2 price $219.99, 50 h claim, connection options (read 2026-11-10) — www.logitechg.com
- HyperX Cloud III Wired price $57.99 and platform list (read 2026-11-10) — hyperx.com
- HyperX Cloud III Wired connectors: 3.5 mm 4-pole CTIA and USB-C with USB-A adapter — hyperx.com
- HyperX Cloud III Wireless listed for PC, PS5 and Nintendo Switch only (read 2026-11-10) — hyperx.com
- HyperX Cloud III S Wireless price $129.99, 120 h on 2.4 GHz / 200 h on Bluetooth (read 2026-11-10) — hyperx.com
- HyperX Cloud III S Wireless platform list without Xbox (read 2026-11-10) — www.soundguys.com
- Razer BlackShark V2 X price $59.99, 3.5 mm, platforms, 7.1 on Windows 11 only (read 2026-11-10) — www.razer.com
- EKSA E900 Pro price $46.99, USB + 3.5 mm cables, platform list (read 2026-11-10) — www.eksa.net
- EKSA Fenrir S price $36.99, 3.5 mm + USB, any 3.5 mm device (read 2026-11-10) — www.eksa.net
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