Should you buy an Xbox One headset with Bluetooth?

Best answer: It ultimately depends on your needs. If you want a headset that can connect to your phone and your Xbox in one product, then yes, but combining the two simultaneously hasn't always been a great experience for me.


Premium Xbox Bluetooth option: SteelSeries Arctis 9X ($200 at Amazon)
More affordable Xbox Bluetooth option: Turtle Beach Stealth 700 ($150 at Amazon)


What Bluetooth gives you



When choosing the best Xbox One headset for you, it boils down to your specific needs each and every time. Do you want something affordable without sacrificing audio? Do you want something completely wireless? Or do you want something that you can use both with your phone and laptop, in addition to your Xbox console? If the latter is true, Bluetooth might be a good option for you.

Many of today's modern smartphones have ditched 3.5mm cables completely, which is what the Xbox uses to interface with wired headsets. You can buy cheap USB-C to 3.5mm dongles to retain the use of your wi...