The beauty of the Steam Deck is that it's portable. Get yourself a great gaming headset to feel fully immersed in your new console.

Now that you've finally managed to get your hands on a Steam Deck, it's time to push your portable gaming even further with a wireless Steam Deck-compatible gaming headset. While the Steam Deck does have a 3.5mm audio jack, letting you use a selection of wired gaming headsets, nothing beats the freedom and portability of wireless gaming headsets.

From high-end surround sound headsets to more affordable, even in-ear headphones, there are plenty of choices out there. Now you just need to find the right ones for you.

Here are the best wireless gaming headsets for the Steam Deck available today.

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro is an improvement upon the Arctis Pro Wireless, carrying much the same price tag, but with many new features. It undeniably looks nicer, is more refined, and boasts simulated surround sound as well as active noise cancellation. This is perfect for blocking out distractions when you're playing on your Steam Deck.

Since the Steam Deck is Bluetooth-ready, you can easily connect the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro. But, if you want to use these headphones across multiple platforms, you can do this too as it's compatible with PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

As well as offering insanely good audio, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro also comes with a microphone that has additional features that can be enabled in the Sonar app. If you want to chat with your friends while you're playing your favorite games, you won't have to miss out.

The ASTRO Gaming A50 gaming headset offers impressive sound quality, not only for the Steam Deck, but it also works with other consoles and PC too.

The Astro Gaming A50 Wireless boasts impressive Dolby audio that takes immersive gameplay to the next level. The Astro Command Center software lets you customize multiple sound modes, which can then easily be switched with the simple click of a button.

Everything on the Astro Gaming A50 has been designed to make life easier, a simple click of a button changes the audio levels between voice and game sound, while the EQ preset button quickly changes between preset equalizers.

The comfortable earcups can even be replaced quickly with easy-to-use magnetic replacements, with Astro even offering the A50 mod kit, which provides gamers with synthetic leather earcups and a headband for increased comfort and passive noise isolation.

As one of HyperX's signature affordable headsets, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is popular among game consoles, including the Steam Deck. Using a wireless 2.4Ghz transmitter, you can enjoy 40mm audio drivers, 7.1 virtual surround sound, and onboard audio controls so you can stay in the game.

But, as a budget-grade headset, the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core does come with some flaws, namely its build. Yes, it's pretty durable, but this headset doesn't look much in terms of style, and the stiffness of the earcups can cause irritation over time. It's okay for the odd casual gaming session, but certainly not suitable for longer gameplay or competitive matches.

Ultimately, if you're looking for an affordable, wireless headset that's going to last for more than 17 hours on a single charge, you'll be hard beaten to find better than the HyperX Cloud Stinger Core. You just need to accept it's not going to be very comfortable or look like a premium headset.

eSports players will be pleased to know that there is a headset suitable for them that doesn't cost as much as most premium-level headsets. The BlackShark V2 Pro isn't the cheapest around, but it's certainly not the most expensive, and it hits the nail on the head in terms of noise cancellation, audio clarity, and positional audio.

Using TriForce Titanium 50mm drivers, the BlackShark V2 Pro is able to offer exceptional sound quality. Throw in THX Spatial Audio, passive noise cancellation, and a removable HyperClear Supercardioid Mic and you've got a pretty decent headset.

Whether you're a hardcore gamer or prefer to casually dip in every now and then, the BlackShark V2 Pro will be able to satisfy your needs. The HyperSpeed 2.4GHz wireless connection makes it easy to use this headset across multiple platforms, although you will get the best out of it on a PC thanks to the THX Spatial Audio app.

For those that crave a truly unique gaming headset, the HYTE Eclipse HG10 Wireless Gaming Headphone's stylish half-moon design is an absolute delight. Not only does it look extremely elegant in its workmanship, but it's also one of the most affordable gaming headsets. This will definitely help to save a few dollars after splashing out on a Steam Deck.

With an extremely impressive 30 hours of battery life, the HYTE Eclipse HG10 Wireless Gaming Headphones have been designed to outlast even the most dedicated gamer. This ensures your headset will always have power, no matter how long your gaming session lasts.

Not only does the HYTE Eclipse HG10 Wireless Gaming Headphones work well with the Steam Deck, but you can also use them on your PlayStation, PC, and even your Nintendo Switch. You might not get the best audio call quality out of them as some of these headphones' rivals, but they are great value for money for your entire game console collection.

Elite in name and elite in nature, the Corsair VOID ELITE RGB is a powerhouse of a gaming headset. It boasts 50mm drivers which are capable of extending the frequency response range up to 30KHz. This is covered in Corsair's aesthetically-pleasing design which has RGB zones on the logos in each earcup.

In terms of audio performance, the Corsair VOID ELITE RGB is pretty decent. If you push the headset around your head, you can really feel the difference in quality, it's just a shame you don't get that immersive feeling otherwise.

But, if you spend a lot of time talking to your friends, you'll be pleased to hear that the Discord-certified mic is definitely up to the job.

Take the Logitech G335 wired headset, remove the cable, and you've got yourself the Logitech G535 Lightspeed with low-latency tech at incredible value for money. Lightweight, yet solid, this gaming headset is perfect for console gaming, and pairs perfectly with the Steam Deck.

Gaming for long hours won't be an issue since the Logitech G535 Lightspeed is incredibly comfortable. However, due to the overall plastic nature of the headset, it doesn't boast a premium feel you might otherwise get with a similar-priced Corsair headset.

Although there isn't Bluetooth connectivity on the Logitech G535 Lightspeed, you will be able to use the wireless connection, which is also compatible with PCs, PS5 and PS4.

Yes, the Steam Deck has Bluetooth as well as USB-C and even a 3.5mm jack. This makes it possible to choose from a wide range of headphones to suite your needs.

The Steam Deck has two microphones built in, meaning you do not need a headset to talk to other players or stream.

Most gaming headsets are more expensive because they have been built to a higher quality, not only to offer superior sound, but also to make them more comfortable for prolonged use.

Gaming headsets often include features such a surround sound, larger audio drivers and noise cancellation, making them much more expensive than standard headsets.

Kegan is an avid gamer across multiple platforms and has had a keen interest in computing from a young age, building his own rigs to expand his knowledge of technology. Although he graduated from university with a mental health nursing degree, he has followed his passion for tech and has been freelancing for 5+ years.

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