There’s a very understandable appeal to wireless headphones; going cord-free can be hugely convenient, reducing clutter and being more portable-friendly overall. A boon on a handheld-capable console like the Switch 2, surely?

Well, on Nintendo’s machine, it all comes down to connection type. Case in point, Bluetooth headphones really don’t seem to play nice with the Switch 2 in my experience. I’ve tried a number of wireless headsets on the console, and all have faced a pretty uncomfortable audio delay brought on by that Bluetooth connection.

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 easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.