Bluetooth headphones are pretty bad on Switch 2 – here are all the wired headsets I’d highly recommend instead

There is a very understandable attraction to wireless headphones; Going wireless can be extremely convenient, reducing clutter and being overall more user-friendly. A bargain on a portable console like the Switch 2, surely?

Well, on Nintendo’s machine it all comes down to connection type. For example, Bluetooth headphones really don’t seem to work well with the Switch 2 in my experience. I tried a number of wireless headsets on the console, and all experienced some pretty uncomfortable audio delay caused by that Bluetooth connection.

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I’m extremely familiar with the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware well before its June 2025 release. Having reviewed the console and attended pre-launch events, I’m extremely familiar with the hardware and feel confident I can recommend the best headsets and accessories that can greatly improve your experience with the system.

The best wired headsets for Switch 2

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Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor and has been part of the TechRadar team for over four years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, Rhys strives to provide informative, easy-to-read coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. When it comes to the games themselves, Rhys is particularly interested in fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.