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Corsair HS80 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
The new HS80 from Corsair combines lessons learned from the Virtuoso series with a brand new industrial design and a competitive price. If you’re looking for a PC-centric wireless gaming headset, it’s a solid choice in a crowded field.
Its new design pays off dramatically in terms of comfort, in spite of its overall bulk. And thanks to Corsair’s Slipstream Wireless technology and a large mic capsule, it has one of the best-sounding voice capture qualities I’ve ever heard on a gaming headset.
While it may not have quite as many connectivity options as a true flagship headset, nor the built-in surround processing or haptic gimmickry of some other Corsair models, nor amazing battery life, it still nails many fundamentals and it’s easily my personal pick as the best out of their whole lineup.
Note: I bought this headset myself at full retail price. I don’t receive any sort of kick back or other incentive if you decide to buy one. I don’t use affiliate links as I don’t believe in the practice. You can read my full reviews policy right here.
OVERVIEW
At $150 (official site here), the Corsair HS80 is up against many exemplary midrange wireless headsets from every other tech company. This is a packed space in the market, featuring tons of excellent options like the Cloud II Wireless, Syn Pro Air, Arctis 7, BlackShark V2 Pro (when on sale), and many others.
In spite of this, the HS80 is a solid competitor depending on what you’re looking for. It has a closed back design and comes in a sleek-looking soft black color. The entire frame is new and not based on any other headsets in their lineup, and the drivers have their own unique tuning as well. The logos on the ear cups feature full RGB lighting that you can customize with iCUE, and Corsair promises up to 20 hours of battery life — with the lights turned off and the volume turned down.
Alongside the headset and the Slipstream wireless dongle, the box also includes a nice braided USB-C charging cable that…
