Xbox have announced that their Wireless Headset has been updated and the new Xbox Wireless Headset, giving improved battery life and includes Dolby Atmos support.

The updated headset will now offer around 20 hours of use from a single charge, and will take a little less time to full charge. The newer headset will now support Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring it will connect to the latest devices that support the latest version.

The headset is available now and you can order one direct from Microsoft, or check with your preferred retailer. You can view the full headset compatibility here, especially if you want to use it on things other than Xbox or PC.

Here are the full technical specifications:

Speakers

• Speaker size: 40mm

• Speaker material: Paper composite diaphragm and neodymium magnet

• Speaker Impedance: 32 ohm

• Speaker Response: 20Hz - 20kHz

Microphones

• Mic design: bendable boom with dual mics and Illuminated LED when mic is on

Controls

• Buttons: power/pair, mute, game/chat audio balance dial (left earcup), volume dial (right earcup).

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth version: 5.3 (A2DP, HFP, HSP)

• Codec: SBC

Battery

• Internal, rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to 20 hours of battery life per charge. 30 minutes of charging provides about 4 hours of battery life and recharges to full battery life in about 3 hours when headset is not in use.

Weight

• 320g

Virtual Surround Sound

• Supports Spatial Sound technologies like Windows Sonic, Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone:X on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One

Xbox Accessories app

• Adjust equaliser settings, bass boost, auto-mute, LED brightness and mic monitoring

Materials

• Headband: inner steel metal band with foam cushioning

• Ear cushions: oval design with polyurethane leather and foam cushioning

System Requirements

• For use with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11 devices. On supported consoles, some voice chat features may require Game Pass Ultimate, Standard or Core (membership sold separately). Windows 10/11 use requires Bluetooth 4.2+, Xbox Wireless adapter or compatible USB-C cable. Each sold separately.