Best Headsets for Dongle

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Best for Dongle

Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720

5.0 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Most evidence

Razer Barracuda X

11 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

Razer BlackShark V3

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720
5.0

The 2.4GHz dongle is easy to use, with reviewers describing instant plug-and-play behavior.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Bass performance

Cons: Value for money, Microphone

#2 Cherry XTRFY H3 Wireless Gaming Headset
4.8

The dongle experience was positive, with reviewers praising easy setup, low latency, and rock-solid 2.4GHz performance.

Pros: Connectivity versatility, Sound quality

Cons: Equalizer customization, App

#3 Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed
4.7

The USB-C wireless dongle is a standout practical detail: compact, unobtrusive, and repeatedly described as simply working without blocking nearby ports.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Software/setup simplicity, Clamping force comfort

#5 HyperX Cloud Stinger 2
4.6

Wireless dongle behavior was a strength, with reviewers praising instant or fast setup and, in one case, excellent range.

Pros: Value for money, Microphone

Cons: Build quality, Bass performance

#7 Logitech G325 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset
4.5

The dongle experience was strong, with plug-and-play setup, stable connections, and no reported latency through Lightspeed in tested use.

Pros: Comfort during long use, Design and Aesthetics

Cons: Build quality, Microphone

#8 RIG Spectre R8 Pro
4.4

The dongle was mostly praised for easy docking, reduced clutter, side-kicked USB-C shape, and multi-platform expandability, despite manual swapping complaints.

Pros: Sound quality, Included stand quality

Cons: Detachable microphone convenience

#9 EKSA E1000 Gaming Headset
3.8

Dongle experience was mixed: plug-and-play use was praised, but one PC pairing instruction issue created friction.

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: RGB lighting customization, Build quality

#10 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Gaming Headset
3.7

Dongle feedback was mixed: reviewers liked the low-latency, slim, offset design, but some disliked port blocking or lack of onboard storage.

Pros: Value for money, Sound quality

Cons: Treble clarity, Noise isolation (passive)

#11 Logitech G Astro A20 X
3.6

The compact PLAYSYNC base is central to the headset’s convenience and is much smaller than many multi-system docks. Its light weight can make it slide around, and cable placement can...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Fit/seal reliability, Multipoint connectivity reliability

#12 Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II
3.6

The included second transmitter is a major convenience for switching between separated systems without moving cables. Expansion units cost extra and have sometimes been unavailable, defective, or unrecognized by Swarm...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Weight comfort, Stability

#13 ASUS ROG Kithara
3.6

The included USB-C adapter improves compatibility and often raises volume, but results vary by device and some users report limited power or inconsistent Windows behavior.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Microphone, Headband adjustability

#14 Sony INZONE H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset
3.5

The USB-C dongle provides dependable low-latency wireless and useful PC/console switching, but its physical implementation is not perfect. Some users disliked blocked adjacent ports, adapter needs, or the lack of...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Value for money, Battery

#15 Corsair Void v2 MAX
3.4

The USB transmitter generally works well and can deliver excellent audio, but its USB-A design feels bulky or dated to some. Its larger size is easier to keep track of,...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Reliability, App

#16 HyperX Cloud Alpha
3.3

Dongle feedback is mixed: wireless range can be strong in one test but limited or compatibility-constraining in others.

Pros: Sound quality, Comfort during long use

Cons: Ear cup swivel/rotation range, Connectivity versatility

#17 Sony Inzone H6 Air
3.3

The USB audio box was useful for saving settings, but one reviewer found it added little practical improvement on console.

Pros: Sound quality, Microphone

Cons: Microphone noise reduction, Spatial audio

#18 Razer Barracuda X
3.2

The dongle enabled broad USB-C wireless use, but reviewers frequently criticized its width, port blocking, storage issues, or occasional reconnection problems.

Pros: Sound quality, Microphone

Cons: Dongle, Equalizer customization

#19 Audeze Maxwell
3.2

Dongle impressions are mixed, with praise for range or form factor offset by artifacting, connection failures, or USB-controller sensitivity.

Pros: Sound quality, Battery

Cons: Headband adjustability, Weight comfort

#21 Razer BlackShark V3
2.9

The remote dongle design divides reviewers. Some like being able to position or switch it easily, while others dislike the long cable, laptop clutter, or report a failed dongle switch.

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Button control usability, Dongle

#22 SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless Gen 2
2.7

The dongle was the most repeated design complaint: reviewers disliked its width, port blocking, or merely adequate range, despite functional wireless use.

Pros: Sound quality, Value for money

Cons: Dongle, Noise isolation (passive)

#23 RIG R5 Spear MAX HD
2.7

The dongle was polarizing: some liked its compact USB-C design, while others found it distracting, unhelpful on console, large, or faulty.

Pros: Sound quality, Value for money

Cons: Button control usability, Dongle

#24 Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
2.6

Dongle feedback was the clearest hardware complaint: most reviewers disliked the wired/bulky dongle, though one praised its technology and range.

Pros: Microphone, Comfort during long use

Cons: Dongle, Software/setup simplicity

#25 Fractal Design Scape Headset
2.5

The removable 2.4GHz dongle integrates neatly into the charging dock and can be taken on the road. One reviewer had disconnects when it was plugged directly near other USB devices,...

Pros: Included stand quality, Overall satisfaction

Cons: Active noise cancellation, Volume output

#27 Audeze Maxwell 2
2.3

The USB-C dongle delivers responsive low-latency wireless audio, but source priority, mode switching, and occasional connection quirks can make it less seamless than expected. Some users also find its range...

Pros: Overall satisfaction, Sound quality

Cons: Weight comfort, Comfort during long use

#28 HyperX Cloud III
2.0

Dongle reliance was a common concern because reviewers disliked patchy behavior, easy loss, and dependence on one connection method.

Pros: Value for money, Microphone

Cons: Spatial audio, Midrange clarity