All gaming headsets come with microphones, but not all microphones offer the same level of performance. A good headset mic should provide clear voice communication at a minimum, but it likely won't be broadcast-quality. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is a great starting point, as it features an excellent microphone for streaming, commentary, and podcasts. Others let you be heard in voice chat, but might have wireless artifacts, sibilance, or subpar clarity.

If you're serious about streaming or recording, you should consider a dedicated USB microphone. Good mics cost around $50 to $150, and offer far superior audio quality than nearly any boom mic. You need to be careful with the positioning and configuration of a separate microphone, but it's worthwhile if you want to work professionally. See our story on how to make your podcast sound better for general tips that apply to all recording and broadcasting scenarios.

As for the best wireless gaming headset, you can't go wrong with any of the options we've tested here. Choose the one that meets your budget and needs, and start playing.

Wireless gaming headsets have become so advanced that the latency most gamers used to experience is no longer that much of an issue. That being the case, the latency of the audio signal even in the fastest wireless headsets with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi can still be somewhat higher than in wired headsets (100 to 200 milliseconds compared to just 3 to 7 milliseconds).

Most competitive gamers will still prefer to use a wired headset over a wireless one to reduce audio latency and signal interference. Chances are though, if you're not playing competitively and have relatively low game pings, you won't notice any delay in your audio.

Wireless gaming headsets also bestow a number of advantages over wired only headsets. For example, you can enjoy your game's audio while roaming away from your device, are freed from the clutter of cords, and in some headsets, you can even enjoy the benefits of multiple audio sources at the same time.