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Thankfully, Microsoft spared no expense in this area. The $99 wireless segment is generally the entry point for wireless gaming headsets, and many of them seem to compromise on build quality and construction, sacrificing action on buttons, dials, and switches for cheaper solutions, or opting for brittle, low-density plastics.

(Image credit: Source: Windows Central)Īs someone who tests dozens upon dozens of headsets in my constant search for the best Xbox One headset, I'm inclined to expect compromises at certain price tiers. Source: Windows Central The controls are cleverly hidden in the dials. There's also an EQ tuner for those who like to tweak, alongside some presets for different types of sound experiences.

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Microsoft's Xbox Accessories app on PC and Xbox lets you finetune both the mic monitoring volume, and the auto-mute feature, giving you the option to reduce sensitivity or turn them both off. Sometimes it can take a little while to un-mute you, though, cutting off the first parts of your sentence.

Microsoft also offers mic monitoring with this headset, alongside a surprisingly intuitive auto-mute feature that stops your headset from sending background noise when you're not speaking. And as expected, the Xbox Wireless signal by itself is rock solid.

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I still got occasional signal degradation from the Bluetooth while chatting on PC, but it was nowhere near as frequent as other headsets I've used that attempt this combo. I typically use Bluetooth/Xbox combo headsets for podcasting over long periods of time, so I can game while also streaming to PC via Discord. On the plus side, Microsoft's implementation really does seem to be among the best I've used in terms of interference. But at least until the tech improves, it's the best solution we have right now for multi-device connectivity. Plus, it comes with the peace of mind provided by buying an official product rather than a third-party pick that could suffer from compatibility issues.Bluetooth is always kind of janky, whether you're using cheap $20 earbuds or $550 Apple products, since the standard is just so susceptible to any form of interference. Overall, this is a solid and highly dependable headset at a relatively affordable price. In our testing, we did find getting a good fit a little more tricky than with some third-party alternatives, but after a few minutes of tweaking you should be able to get the headset to meet your individual requirements. However, the sound is still strong even without Atmos, and the fold-away microphone will pick up your voice clearly.

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The headset also offers full support for Dolby Atmos functionality, but this feature does require downloading the Dolby Access app and paying a one-time licensing fee of $14. We also like some of its clever design touches, how you can swivel the left and right earcup panels to adjust - respectively - the game/chat mix levels and volume. It’s not the flashiest accessory on the market, but it gets the job done consistently and to a high standard - and that’s the most important thing. In our Xbox Wireless Headset review, we labeled it a “straightforward gaming accessory” praising its “good sound, intuitive controls and an easy pairing procedure.” These are all the fundamentals that a solid headset needs to nail, and this Xbox-branded pick is more than up to the task.

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It sits alongside the likes of the SteelSeries Arctics 7X and the Razer Kaira Pro as a headset that can really enhance your play sessions, whether you’re playing online with friends or just enjoying an engrossing single-player experience. We rank this official accessory as one of the best Xbox Series X headsets you can buy.