Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless headset sounds as good as it looks, but my head wasn't a fan

The Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless comes from a long line of headsets that aimed at pleasing the audiophile market, and I can see why. The velvet-velour-covered earcups and well-balanced sound scream quality.

The MMX 150 Wireless was first announced at Gamescom in August, 2025 as a newly upgraded version of the older 150 pair. Now, instead of being limited to a wire, this new best gaming headset contender is equipped with Bluetooth and a low-latency connection via a wireless dongle, making it compatible with a larger range of platforms, ranging from the PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and the Nintendo Switch 2.

During that original announcement, Beyerdynamic boasted that this new and improved pair was "robust and comfortable," and after weeks of testing, I can definitely attest to the 'robust' part, but less so the 'comfortable' part. The pair's tight clamping force pinched on my head throughout the two long weeks of testing, and became distracting and headache-inducing over time. Which is a shame, as this $199.99 / £149.99 head is fantastic in almost every other way.

Key specs

Design

I'm quite a fan of the style that the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless oozes from its white and orange 'Arctic White' colorway. The little orange details around the closed-back, over-ear headset, from the orange branding sitting on each cup and the matching orange cables around the yokes, look pretty snazzy.

This isn't just down to the version I was provided with, either. The 'Black' SKU also utilizes the same unique orange details, which I'm very much a fan of. They can also be located around all the on-board controls, with the volume dial even sporting the same bright and vivid color. But this great look was to be expected, as audiophile brands tend to try to make their cups look pretty sleek and professional in an effort to tie in with their costly MSRPs.

There's a nice mixture of materials on display with the MMX 150 Wireless, too. The 'Beyerdynamic' embossed headband is plastic, much like the earcups. Meanwhile, the thin yokes are made of a cool-to-the-touch metal, the padded headband is made from a leather-like material, and the earcups are coated in a soft velvet fabric, which only adds to its professional and sleek aesthetic.

Features

The velvet-covered foam padding is so large that it almost eclipses the ear cups, which feature the pair's 40 premium dynamic drivers inside. It's these drivers that form the "foundation of an immersive sound experience," according to Beyerdynamic, as likely does the inclusion of spatial audio, and the multiple types of connectivity the MMX 150 has to offer.

Unlike the original MMX 150 headset, this new updated version includes Bluetooth and a low-latency wireless connection via its accompanying USB dongle. That makes the pair compatible with not just the PC, but the PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and the Xbox Series X/S consoles (via the included analog cable). In fact, the official MMX 150 Wireless product page states its "best compatibility" is with these specific platforms.

If you prefer a wired connection, that's an option too, and the headset is packaged with all the cables you need right in the box. The MMX 150 Wireless is also equipped with an up to 50-hour battery life and fast charging, which provides 5 hours of juice on just a 15-minute charge. You can keep track of this battery life via the free-to-download Beyerdynamic app, which also allows you to adjust the sidetone, gives you a range of EQ settings to play around with, and lets you alter the auto shutdown time.

Performance

By the time I needed to review the MMX 150 Wireless, two of my most highly anticipated games of the year so far had dropped on the PS5: Resident Evil Requiem and Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly Remake. I ended up being glad they did, as the headset lent itself to the nuanced soundstages of both iconic horror releases.

The eerie calm and echoes of my footsteps as I wandered around the ruins of Raccoon City as Leon in Requiem sounded fantastic, with the sound isolation being a big factor behind it. There's no ANC here, as that was reserved for the MMX 230 announced alongside this MMX 150 Wireless. However, the massive earcups were still large enough to entirely obscure my ears, allowing only the sounds of the 40 mm dynamic drivers to permeate my eardrums.

As I was parrying clusters of gun-wielding zombies, Requiem's soundstage had the right amount of support from its bass, mid, and high frequencies. Fatal Frame 2 sounded even better, with the ghosts moaning in my ears, making me jump on several occasions. I already find the game terrifying after growing up with the original PS2 version, but the spatial audio support made exploring the dilapidated old traditional Japanese houses a horror treat. Every subtle creek and rumble was picked up masterfully through the MMX 150 Wireless, and even though I have more headsets to test right afterwards, I'm making sure to platinum the remake through it and only it.

While little to no outside noise was able to leak into the cups and disturb my horror fun, the MMX 150 didn't manage to get quite loud enough. This is an age-old gripe I have with the PS5, but hooking the pair up to the PC rectified the issue entirely. Not only could it get as loud as I like it, but I could better hear the full power Beyerdynamic had crammed into this stylish headset.

On PC, I first gave the game a whirl with Paranormasight The Mermaid's Curse. I didn't originally want to pick up another horror game, but it has a pretty iconic soundtrack, and I wanted to hear how the headset coped, especially to get a glimpse into its music capabilities. Just as I thought, Hidenori Iwasaki's score sounded heavenly, especially when I turned things up to the max and got far louder than the PS5 could manage.

I also made sure to test the headset using our usual suspects of Counter-Strike 2 and Marvel Rivals. The latter of which can get very loud very easily, especially towards the latter half of matches, where there's an influx of characters' Ultimate moves going off at once. The MMX 150 Wireless still didn't falter, but it was here where my main issue with the headset became clear - its comfort levels.

Beyerdynamic describes the headset as providing "endless hours of comfort" but I can't quite agree. In order to be so masterful at sound isolation, the clamping force of the pair feels pretty tight, and no matter how I adjusted them, they got headache-inducing pretty fast. Most of the time, I ended up placing the headband towards the back of my head to try to relieve the pressure a little bit, but I still had to take frequent breaks. It's a shame, as the pressure on the side of my head is fine, and these are some of the cushiest and plush earcups I've ever experienced. But the headband felt like it was trying to break into my skull after the two weeks of testing had come to an end, and adjusting the yokes was no help.

I was extra annoyed at how uncomfortable the headset got, as it ended up being incredible for music listening. I had spent a huge part of the two-week testing time getting acquainted with the Nintendo Music app, and all my favorite Nintendo soundtracks sounded amazing. Listening to the Title Screen track from the original Legend of Zelda on the NES was maybe a bit overkill in this fancy headset, but my word, did the ringing of the iconic NES soundboard sound particularly nostalgia-inducing.

Not only did the MMX 150 Wireless end up being great for music, but it has one of the best microphones I've used to date. For one, its boom arm is extremely adjustable, which was a relief. I recently tested the Logitech G325 Lightspeed, which had an invisible AI-beamforming mic that didn't physically exist, so adjusting it was nonexistent. With the META voice microphone, every millimeter of its boom arm could be moved, and it always stayed exactly how I left it.

I used the mic for a 10-hour session of the Steam version of Talisman with friends, and was told my voice sounded as clear as it did in person. I ended up being incredibly thankful that our game lined up with testing the MMX 150, as it was a lot easier to get relaxed into the very long session (which still hasn't ended by the way) when you don't have to worry about repeating yourself or sounding muffled. Strangely, the mic didn't jam well with my recording software Audacity, and there was crackling whenever I tried to capture the audio to provide a sample. I suspect there's likely something going on with the software itself, as this wasn't present when I was actually using it via Discord, or while playing Marvel Rivals via the PS5 in-game chat.

Should you buy the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless headset?

The $199.99 / £149.99 Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless is a fantastic mid-range headset. No matter if you're a PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, or Nintendo Switch 2 fan, this is one impressive and sublime-sounding pair, with one of the best microphones to match. But as good as it is, not everyone is going to have an easy time getting a hold of it.

Beyerdynamic is a German-based brand, and so this headset is more prevalent at UK and European retailers. That's not to say it doesn't exist in the US at all, as you can currently pick up the pair from Best Buy. However, that's one of the only places I've managed to find it. If you do have the opportunity to grab the pair, it's definitely worthwhile for its tremendous sound and multi-platform support. Just be aware that it's not a great pick for those with a sensitive head.

How I tested the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless headset

I used the Beyerdynamic MMX 150 Wireless for a little over two weeks, putting it through a rigorous testing process of playing through a variety of PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch 2 games. I used the pair to play multiple hours of Tailsman, Counter-Strike 2, and Paranormasight The Mermaid's Curse and Marvel Rivals on Steam, Resident Evil Requiem, Fatal Frame 2 Crimson Butterfly Remake, and Marvel Rivals on the PS5, and plenty of Pokemon Pokopia on the Nintendo Switch 2.

When it came to testing the META VOICE microphone, I used the microphone to chat to friends via Discord while playing multiple sessions of Tailsman, and recorded my voice on the audio platform Audacity to listen back to microphone recordings. When not gaming, I was using the MMX 150 to listen to a huge range of music, including the album 'I Love My Computer' by Ninajirachi and the Nintendo Music app. The MMX 150 Wireless was also my headset of choice for two weeks while catching up with Frieren Beyond Journey's End season two, and Smosh Reads Reddit Stories on YouTube. For more information on how we test gaming headsets, check out the full GamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.

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