A traditional, over-ear gaming headset is a fine thing when you’re sat at your desktop, chasing the peak aural quality that can only come from encircling your ear drums with the finest audio drivers. But when you’re sat in a cafe working on that screenplay, novel, crusading like a king on your gaming laptop—or have finally managed to bag yourself that longed-for Steam Deck—a good set of wireless earbuds is key.
They’re easier to carry around, can vanish into a pocket without issue, and will offer better noise cancelling than most circumaural headsets. The main things to look for are: audio quality, sound isolation, battery life, and an effective gaming mode. They’re mostly going to sport Bluetooth connections, so you want to make sure to eliminate as much audio lag as possible.
Quantum TWS
JBL $130
Simply the best buds
I’ve tested a host of wireless earbuds recently and the Quantums are the pinnacle. They don’t necessarily have the best sound, or the longest battery
