Most of the cheap wireless gaming headsets that are now everywhere, with 2.4 GHz dongles, long batteries and detachable mics, come from Chinese brands such as MCHOSE, Attack Shark, ATK and NUBWO, and they sell on AliExpress for a fraction of a big-brand headset. The trap is compatibility: almost every listing title names PS5, Xbox and Switch, but the 2.4 GHz dongles do not work on Xbox at all, and "7.1 surround" is a software effect. This page compares 14 of the headsets and gaming-audio picks people buy most: what each maker actually supports, connection, microphone, battery and weight. It also includes two budget in-ear monitors, a pair of gaming earbuds, two microphones and a small DAC.
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📊 All 14 at a Glance
Swipe the table sideways on a phone. "Works with" lists only what the maker supports; ? not published. * including the charging case. ** Xbox only over the 3.5 mm cable on the controller (the 2.4 GHz dongle does not work on Xbox; on the NUBWO G06 without the mic).
| Model | From | Type | Connection | Works with | Mic | Battery | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo GM2 Pro | $14.25 | earbuds | BT | Android, iOS, PC | built-in | 24 h* | ? |
| KZ Castor Pro | $14.64 | in-ear monitor | 3.5 mm | PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox, Android, iOS | mic-cable version | — | ? |
| FIFINE AmpliGame A2 | $23.91 | USB mic | USB | PC, PS4, PS5 | condenser | — | ? |
| BINNUNE BW06 | $27.42 | headset | 2.4G, BT | PC, PS5, PS4, Mac | yes | 48 h | ? |
| Attack Shark L80 Pro | $30.45 | headset | 2.4G, BT, 3.5 mm | PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mac, Xbox** | detachable boom | ? | 203 g |
| FIFINE AmpliGame H6 | $32.91 | headset | USB | PC, PS4, PS5 | detachable boom | — | 330 g |
| NUBWO G06 | $33.99 | headset | 2.4G, BT, 3.5 mm | PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Mac, Android, iOS, Xbox** | detachable boom | 100 h | 312 g |
| KZ ZSN Pro X | $36.82 | in-ear monitor | 3.5 mm | PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox, Android, iOS | mic-cable version | — | 27 g |
| Baseus GH02 | $45.59 | headset | 2.4G, BT, 3.5 mm | PC, Android, iOS | detachable boom | 40 h | 305 g |
| MCHOSE V9 Pro | $46.02 | headset | 2.4G, BT, USB | PC, Switch, Android, iOS | yes | 250 h | 265 g |
| Fosi Audio K5 Pro | $46.84 | DAC/amp | USB-C, optical, coax | PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Switch | mic input | — | 251 g |
| ATK N9 | $46.99 | headset | 2.4G, BT, 3.5 mm | PC, PS5 | yes | 130 h | 270 g |
| FIFINE AmpliGame AM8 | $50.76 | USB/XLR mic | USB, XLR | PC, PS5 | dynamic, cardioid | — | ? |
| MCHOSE X9 | $55.64 | headset | 2.4G, BT, USB-C | PC, Switch, Android, iOS | detachable boom | 130 h | 300 g |
Quick picks by platform
- PC: the MCHOSE V9 Pro for its 15 ms 2.4 GHz link and huge battery, or the Attack Shark L80 Pro if you want the lightest headset.
- PS5: the NUBWO G06, BINNUNE BW06 or ATK N9, all listed for PS5 by their makers, or the wired FIFINE AmpliGame H6.
- Switch and phone: the NUBWO G06 or Attack Shark L80 Pro, which have Bluetooth and a 3.5 mm cable, or the Lenovo GM2 Pro earbuds for phone gaming.
- Xbox: a wired in-ear monitor such as the KZ ZSN Pro X with the mic cable, plugged into the controller. The 2.4 GHz headsets here do not connect to Xbox wirelessly.
🏆 The 14 Picks, Cheapest First
1. Lenovo GM2 Pro: cheap Bluetooth earbuds with a game mode
2. KZ Castor Pro: budget wired in-ear monitor with tuning switches
3. FIFINE AmpliGame A2: plug-and-play USB mic for game chat
4. BINNUNE BW06: simple 2.4 GHz headset for PS5 and PC
5. Attack Shark L80 Pro: the lightest tri-mode headset here (203 g)
6. FIFINE AmpliGame H6: wired USB headset with a 7.1 switch
7. NUBWO G06: 100-hour battery, 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
8. KZ ZSN Pro X: classic hybrid in-ear monitor for footsteps
9. Baseus GH02: Hi-Res tri-mode headset for games and music
10. MCHOSE V9 Pro: 250-hour battery and 15 ms wireless
11. Fosi Audio K5 Pro: DAC and amp with a mic input for PC and PS5
13. FIFINE AmpliGame AM8: dynamic USB/XLR mic that ignores your keyboard
14. MCHOSE X9: feature-rich PC headset with 15 ms wireless
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Search headsets →Before You Buy: What the Listings Don't Tell You
Xbox is the exception
Xbox uses its own wireless system, so none of the 2.4 GHz dongles here work with it, whatever the title says. On Xbox you can use a headset's 3.5 mm cable on the controller, and on the NUBWO G06 that carries game audio but not the mic.
"7.1 surround" is virtual
every headset here has two drivers; 7.1 is a processing effect, usually only on PC through the maker's app or a USB sound chip. It can help with footsteps, but it is not true multichannel sound.
Use the dongle for games, Bluetooth for the phone
Bluetooth adds delay and on PS5 it does not carry game audio. Play over the 2.4 GHz dongle or the cable, and keep Bluetooth for calls and music.
In-ear monitors and the microphone
the KZ in-ear monitors come with or without a mic on the cable. If you want voice chat, choose the "with mic" version when you select the option.
Condenser or dynamic mic
a condenser mic like the AmpliGame A2 picks up more of the room and the keyboard; a dynamic mic like the AM8 rejects more background noise. FIFINE does not list Xbox for either of them.
How to Choose a Gaming Headset
- Start from the console — PC and PS5 work with most headsets here; Switch and phones need Bluetooth or a 3.5 mm cable; Xbox needs a cable on the controller.
- Prefer a 2.4 GHz dongle for gaming — it has far less delay than Bluetooth. A headset that also has Bluetooth lets you switch to the phone.
- Check the weight — under about 270 g is comfortable for long sessions; the lightest headset here is 203 g.
- Look at the battery honestly — maker figures are measured at moderate volume; expect less at high volume or with lights on.
- Decide how you talk — a detachable boom mic is clearer than a built-in one; for streaming, a separate dynamic mic beats any headset mic.
- Consider in-ear monitors — for footsteps and music, a $15–35 wired in-ear monitor often sounds better than a headset at the same price, and it works on any controller with a 3.5 mm jack.
❓ FAQ
What is the best gaming headset on AliExpress?
For a PC, the MCHOSE V9 Pro: 15 ms 2.4 GHz, a 250-hour battery and thousands of orders. For PS5, the NUBWO G06 or ATK N9. The cheapest pick on this page is the Lenovo GM2 Pro: cheap Bluetooth earbuds with a game mode. The 14 picks range from $14.25 to $55.64.
Do these wireless headsets work with Xbox?
Not wirelessly. Xbox uses its own wireless system, so the 2.4 GHz dongles do not connect to it. Several headsets here can be used on Xbox over a 3.5 mm cable plugged into the controller.
Which headset works with PS5?
Of the 14, the makers list PS5 for the BINNUNE BW06, Attack Shark L80 Pro, FIFINE AmpliGame H6, NUBWO G06 and ATK N9, and the Fosi K5 Pro DAC and both FIFINE mics also work with PS5.
Is 7.1 surround on these headsets real?
It is virtual: a sound-processing effect applied to two drivers, usually only on PC. It can make positions easier to hear, but it is not true multichannel audio.
Are AliExpress gaming headsets any good?
From established brands with thousands of orders, many are good value. Buy from the official store or a store with many recent photo reviews, and check the platforms the maker lists rather than the title.
Do I need a DAC like the Fosi K5 Pro?
Only if you use wired headphones or in-ear monitors and want more volume and control, or a separate mic input on PC or PS5. A wireless headset does not need one.