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The first decision is how it connects. A 2.4GHz USB dongle delivers the lowest latency and is the safe pick for competitive gaming on PC or console, while Bluetooth trades a little latency for pairing with phones and tablets. Many current headsets from Razer, SteelSeries, HyperX, Logitech and Corsair offer both, letting you game on the dongle and take calls over Bluetooth at the same time.
After connection, match the headset to how you play. Long sessions reward light clamp, breathable earcups and 20-plus hours of battery. Streamers and team players should prioritise a detachable or flip-to-mute boom mic. Console players must check platform support, since a dongle tuned for PlayStation will not always work on Xbox, and vice versa.