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The WAVE Model 3 wireless gaming headset, three ways to connect
In short. The WAVE Model 3 links up three ways, through its 2.4 GHz dongle, Bluetooth 5.3, or a USB-C cable, so a PC, console, phone or tablet all have a route in. Two hot-swappable 800 mAh packs, one fitted and one spare, give you up to 80 hours between them, and swapping keeps the sound going. The frame sits at about 296 g, the 50 mm drivers carry the audio, and the boom mic unclips when you want it gone.
Three connections in the WAVE Model 3
The WAVE Model 3 offers three connections, so each device gets the method that suits it. Its 2.4 GHz dongle is built for a PC or a console, and the plug is 2-in-1, so the same adapter fits a USB-A or a USB-C port with nothing extra to carry. Bluetooth 5.3 handles a phone or a tablet on its own wireless lane.
The included 1.6 m USB-C cable covers wired listening, and the moment you plug it in the sound moves over by itself. Switching between the wireless modes is quick as well: double click the power button and the headset flips between Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, so you can move from a console to a phone and back.
Swappable batteries you change without waiting
The WAVE Model 3 ships with two 800 mAh batteries, one already fitted and one spare, and each runs up to 40 hours. When the fitted pack drops low, pull it out and slot the spare in while the headset stays on, so nothing shuts down between sessions.
The empty pack refills over USB-C in about 3 hours, and you can keep listening with the cable connected while it tops up. On the 2.4 GHz dongle the wireless reach holds at 10 m or more with a clear line of sight.
| 2.4 GHz dongle | Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C cable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link | 2-in-1 dongle, USB-A and USB-C | Built into the headset | 1.6 m USB-C to USB-A cable |
| Switch to it | Double click the power button | Double click the power button | Plug the cable in |
| Range | 10 m or more, line of sight | Bluetooth range | Cable length, 1.6 m |
| Power | Battery, up to 40 h per pack | Battery, up to 40 h per pack | Battery, charges while playing |
What to look at
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Battery design. A sealed cell leaves you waiting when it runs flat, so the WAVE Model 3 carries two hot-swappable 800 mAh packs, reaching up to 80 hours total and changing over in seconds.
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Connections. The 2.4 GHz dongle suits a PC or console, Bluetooth 5.3 pairs with a phone, and the USB-C cable runs audio directly when you would rather leave the battery out of it.
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Weight and build. At roughly 296 g, the frame uses aluminium alloy ear forks with protein leather cushions over memory foam, and two earcap sets ship in the box, one black and one topographic.
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Microphone. A detachable omnidirectional boom with a foam cover picks up 100 Hz to 8,000 Hz, and it sits on the left earcup beside the mute button and the volume wheel.
FAQ
- How long does the WAVE Model 3 last on a single charge?
- Each battery gives the WAVE Model 3 up to 40 hours of playtime, and two packs ship in the box, so you get up to 80 hours before reaching for a socket. Refilling an empty pack over USB-C takes about 3 hours.
- Can the WAVE Model 3 be used wired?
- Yes, the WAVE Model 3 works wired through the supplied 1.6 m USB-C to USB-A cable. Plug it in and the sound moves to the wired connection on its own, with no setting to change.
- Which platforms does the WAVE Model 3 support?
- The WAVE Model 3 works with PC, PS5, Switch 2, iOS and Android. Which of audio, microphone and mute function together depends on the connection mode and the device you pair with, so the mode table in the manual is the place to confirm your setup.
- What drivers does the WAVE Model 3 use?
- The WAVE Model 3 uses 50 mm dynamic drivers with a 32 Ω impedance. They cover a frequency range from 20 Hz up to 20,000 Hz, so the full span from deep low end to high treble is reproduced.
- What is in the box with the WAVE Model 3?
- The box holds the WAVE Model 3 headset, the 2-in-1 dongle with both USB-A and USB-C ends, two 800 mAh batteries, a detachable boom mic, a second earcap set in the topographic pattern, the 1.6 m USB-C to USB-A cable and the manual.