Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless Multiplatform Gaming Headset with Bluetooth – Dolby Atmos – Broadcast Quality Microphone – iCUE Compatible – PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, Mobile – Steel Gray

Bought 3 earcups to test them out against the stock one for the Corsair HS80 Max. Recommend watching the video since that will give you a good idea of what these look/feel like in your hands. But warning, I have used only the stock earcups for a prolonged gaming session. The rest of the cups are based on initial perception. I have a round but oblong head. This IS important for glasses-wearers, as explained later. For fitment, note if they compress on the top of your ears where your glasses sit. If you don't have glasses, then fitment is less important, and more about the headset clamping itself. Footstep audio baseline used from some Apex Legends Yotube video audio test "footstep at 0:04". I replayed the beginning ti second 0:07 to see if I can hear the footstep, how loud it was, and how clear it was. This is with Dolby Access and Sound ID tuned to my liking. Audio equalization was not changed for any of the earcups. The stock earcups are used as a baseline. [STOCK] Material: pelt, coarse fabric Foam type: low density foam Glasses scratchiness: loud, annoying Personal fitment: tight on top Noise blockage: ~50% Notes: The headset likes to apply pressure to the top of my head. The glasses are forced into my skin, feeling a tiny slight pain after 5 seconds of having them on. But this does not hinder long sessions, had these on for 6+ hours, no problem. Footstep audio is used as a baseline for this headset, so no marks. Fabric looks ugly, and is annoying. But zero felt sweat in 68°F temp. Foam is a hair off from reforming immediately. [WC FREEZE] Price: $24.95 Material: leather outside, hex fabric face side Foam type: medium density Glasses scratchiness: light, normal Personal fitment: too tight on top Noise blockage: ~80% on perfect seal Notes: Build quality seems the best on these. However, they don't properly seal on my head, leaving the slightest gap at bottom. This is probably due to how thick these things are. Keep in mind these are the thickest of the bunch, like, too thick. Due to the heavy rigidity, I don't think these will *properly* fit most heads. But this helps heavily with blocking out background sound, despite improper seal. I found in my audio test video for footsteps I had to turn up the volume by 10-20% to hear what I was listening for. Not like that is a problem, since each headset has different normal volume levels. In reality, you will never notice it unless you looked for it. This volume difference is probably due to the lack of seal on my head, or how much farther your ears actually are to the drivers. Foam almost immediately reforms after squishing. Not quite "memory foam", but still good quality medium density foam. [Soulwit] Price: $17.95 Material: leather outside, high thread fabric face side Foam type: low density Glasses scratchiness: light, normal Personal fitment: even Noise blockage: ~55% Notes: Good build quality. These are the thinnest of the bunch. Too me, is a good comparison to the stock Epos H6pro which is where I came from. Light cups with some sound passthrough. With glasses, these gave no initial discomfort. Footstep audio was about on par with stock earcups. Foam immediately reforms after pressing. Not memory foam in the slightest. Just a nice piece of normal foam. SIDENOTE: These also came with a dropper so you can put single water droplets to "cool the foam". Don't think this is necessary, since the material touching your skin is still fabric. Still nice to have I suppose. [Chinesium Offbrand "Thicker Upgrade Quality Earpads"] Price: $17.99 Material: hex fabric Foam type: memory foam Glasses scratchiness: medium, loud Personal fitment: almost even, good Noise blockage: ~75%Notes: These will prolly make you sweat the most due to how dense the foam is to trap the heat, but the fabric material is airy. The build quality honestly isn't bad. If you prefer a little mush to your head, don't like the sweat on outside leather, and don't wear glasses, I'd say these are better than the WC if you're worried about fitment and noise blockage. Just keep in mind it is bulky. On the head, it squishes easily making your ears closer to the drivers naturally. Foam is legitimately memory foam you are used to. Yet it feels like not much foam was used at all, as it really doesn't fill the space inside the fabric. [PERSONAL PICK] When I look for headphones, I like open backs, something with a good stock microphone, and angular design. The reason I chose this closed back headset was because it just looked so good, and doubled down on mic performance like the H6pros. The H6pros are a gold standard, as they have a great mic, amazing sound, open and closed designs, and replaceable cables and mic pieces. This headset is slightly worse, but all wireless headsets are. That is the trade off. Coming from open backs, I like background noice so I can hear my voice more naturally. And due to the fitment and feel with my glasses, the Soulwit takes the cake. These being the slimmest and lightest of them, it's no-brainer. And somehow even with the performance, fit, and style, these manage to be the cheapest for me. Second only to what came with the headset. If I were to pick something to block outside sound fully, it really is a gamble between the WC and the offbrand earcup. At that point, it comes down to whether or not you have glasses. The WC have tightness near the top, but are quiet with glasses. The offbrand cups have great even fitment, but are scratchy, almost as bad as the stock fabric. This is why I would just double down on Soulwit for glasses users. The noise blockage is still a little better than the stock earcups, and you get the best of both worlds feel wise. [CLOSING] If I were you, I would just buy all three like I did and try them to see what you like. Then return the other pairs to Amazon for free and get your refund.

I was thrown at first by the sound quality on these. My experience off the bat, using these with a desktop PC, was that it felt very muffled, like everything I heard was recorded in a room padded wall to wall in thick carpet. I did find two things that helped considerably, however, and with all those settled, I've ended up quite fond of this headset actually! #1: It comes with a free license for Dolby Atmos software, which seems to do some equalization and 7.1 sound simulation for audio on one's computer. I highly recommend taking advantage of this. This software can be bought standalone but it's not needed if used with just these headphones, and the sound quality subjectively seemed to improve considerably once set to the Movie or Music presets. #2: A gimmick feature also available is the "Sound ID" equalizer you can set up in Corsair iCue. You may want to set up Atmos first so it's factored into what you hear. This basically administers a hearing test of sorts for further refining the sound. I was a little more undecided on this but after a lot of comparison I did ultimately like it just a little more with this enabled. And with both of those set up, the sound quality was vastly better than out of the box. The battery life is impressive. I use these all day and still only have to recharge every few days of use (even with the silly lighting effects that you can't see while wearing them turned on), which doesn't take much time at all. They also connect via a small WiFi dongle that than bluetooth. This easily reaches the advertised range, even through walls, and in my experience even had better range than the proprietary "Slipstream" dongle used for the regular non-Max HS80, which struggled to reach an adjacent room. They're comfortable for me now that the initial acclimation and breaking-in period is done with, but the strap really only lets you clumsily adjust how high they sit on the ears. One big caveat: I use a large standalone microphone for recording audio, so I have not used the mic on the headset consistently. I have heard, secondhand, some reports that it's not as good as the microphone on the regular HS80 model. It's definitely lower quality than a standalone mic by a long shot, so the usability of that is something you may want to consider, although it's at least intelligible. In general though, for pure wireless audio not dependent on Bluetooth and some of the nightmare scenarios managing that can be in Windows 11, I'm really quite happy with it. Update: By way of warning, however, the cloth over the earphone padding on the left earphone has begun to peel away at less than one year of ownership, which isn't great. I'm annoyed this is necessary, but fortunately the pads do twist off fairly easily (twist the top part toward the back, relative to the way they're normally worn) and can be replaced with official replacements for about $20, or aftermarket alternatives for around $25.

First off I wanna talk about what’s great with this product. The sound quality is amazing, a bass lovers dream. The audio is clean, clear, and the connection is flawless. The software included can help you find a perfect audio range which in my opinion works amazingly. The design is very comfortable, I never once felt fatigued or sore. It’s a great headset for casual listening or gaming. Now onto the problems. The battery is an improvement over their previous model the HS80, still the battery I noticed isn’t up to par. I stream on Twitch a lot and I needed something that lasted longer between charges. I had issues with it on longer streams like 8+ hours. The microphone is hit or miss and really up to user preference, in my opinion for a headset mic, it’s good but it has its limitations. This is not a good headset for users looking for heavy/frequent use. Overall depending on your needs it can either be great or not suitable. I use this for music now and use a different headset for gaming/streaming.

I’ve been using this headset for a couple of weeks now and honestly I’m really happy with it. The sound quality is great right out of the box, and with Dolby Atmos it feels way more immersive, especially in games. The wireless connection has been super stable for me, no noticeable lag or random disconnects. I also like that it has both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth, makes it easy to switch between my PC and phone. Comfort-wise, it’s been solid. I can wear it for a few hours without any issues, which wasn’t the case with my previous headset. Battery life has also been good so far, I don’t feel like I’m constantly charging it. The mic is decent too, nothing crazy but clear enough for Discord and in-game chat. Overall, it just works well and feels like a good upgrade. No regrets buying it

Being wireless, I expected a fairly decreased audio quality compared to good wired headphones, but the sound is amazing. I was raised as an audiophile, by an audiophile, so I really appreciate good speakers, and this headset does not disappoint. It’s the most comfortable set of over-ear headphones I’ve ever worn, the microphone and speaker quality are both phenomenal, and the controls are incredibly intuitive. The battery life lasts forever, and the headset can seamlessly switch between bluetooth (connected to calls and such on my iPhone) and the other wireless mode (connected to my PC for gaming and game development. The value for money is incredible, and I would absolutely suggest these to anyone looking for a stylish, comfortable, and otherwise phenomenal headset. Note: there is no noise cancellation. This wasn’t a problem for me, but it may be for others, so keep that in mind.

The sound quality is good, both with the dongle and over bluetooth; I use both options constantly, as security settings on my work computer block bluetooth, but I also take a lot of meetings on my phone. If you mistakenly hit the bluetooth button on the right, it will immediately hang up your call and disconnect from bluetooth at once. I don't need a "nuclear" button, Corsair. They are comfortable, very adjustable for the ear pad positioning via the floating strap, and well-balanced, but on the heavy side; it can be a relief to take them off at the end of a day of meetings. Noise cancellation isn't total, but it's sufficient even in a house with a lot of traffic and movement. Clarity is good, but I haven't used these for music primarily; mostly meetings and games. So, the reason for losing one of the stars on this: In order to use the headset at all, you have to install an app on your computer, iCUE, which is a VERY extra/invasive app for my simple, headset related purchase. It conflicts with any number of other apps, including things that control lighting, things that interact with Hyper-V, and basically all of Linux. I greatly resent having to put this on my computer just to update the firmware on a headset. It's also prone to bugs and has to have a restart between uninstall and reinstall because (again) it worms its tentacles into your system pretty thoroughly. ಠ_ಠ The second star: I got mine refurbished, so I don't know for sure if this is a poor quality issue or an issue with this particular device, but it's very buggy. It puts itself to sleep to save battery (a good feature), but when it wakes up, at least once every other day, it locks up. None of the buttons or volume knob do anything. It won't connect to its dongle and it won't recognize bluetooth. I have to hard-reset it by holding both buttons for 15-20 seconds before trying again, and occasionally had to do so twice before recovering. I am legitimately considering calling in the warranty I got on it, because it will fail so often when I need it most, as the meetings I take are for handling emergency incidents and minutes count.

I have been hesitant to buy wireless peripherals because of battery life concerns. Also I had a Roccat XTD 5.1 Digital headset before this and that had true 5.1 surround sound with 3 speakers per earcup so I doubted virtual surround could hold a candle to true surround. Well that Roccat headset just got to old. After 10 years of heavy service and 3 sets of earcup pads it was time to replace it. I finally settled on the HS80 Max wireless due to numerous positive reviews from Youtubers who have proven to be impartial and a friend owned a pair. I must say these work very well. The sound stage is broad and well defined. If you use the Dolby Software then movies, gaming or general computing sounds sound just as they should and it is highly customizable. As for battery life and range. I charge these once every day or 2 and have no issues and the range is good. I can walk all over most of the house without losing connection. The one downside is to get the full benefit of this headset you have to use the Dolby Atmos software which is free when it detects this headset but that's also the issue. If you change output devices on your PC for any reason the Dolby software can't detect the headset if it isn't default and then you lose all virtualization. Using the windows software does work but it's not even close to the quality of Dolby Atmos for this headset. All in all though it's a minor problem. This is a good headset for the price.

I am 100% corsair peripherals (mouse, keyboard, mouse pad, RGB, fans, headsets, etc). So trust me when I say that it is irregular for me to leave a negative review on a corsair product. I have rocked the Void pro wireless headset for the last several years, and while I have generally loved the sound quality and comfort of it, I've never liked the extremely loose fit of the headset (will fall off your head with a hard shake of the head or leaning over even at a 45 degree angle), and was starting to get some connectivity problems and padding wearing out, so decided it was time for an upgrade. I went back and forth between the HS80 max and the virtuoso XT as they were around the same price point at the time with discounts, but online reviews/reddit led me to choose the HS80 Max. Upon first use, I was shocked at how fit/snug the headset was. These certainly were not going to fall off my head by shaking/leaning over. And corsair highly touts the elastic strap for comfortability, but what they leave out is the headsets biggest flaw in my opinion....there are NO adjustments whatsoever for this headset to expand the size for larger heads. If your head is the size of the outer band you're just SOL, and negates the point of the elastic band altogether. The reason this headset was so uncomfortably snug on my head is because there's no way to expand it for larger heads. I cannot believe they did not have an adjustable outer band for this headset. I also found the mesh around the ears to be abrasive and cause irritation on my head, but it might've been because it was such a tight fit. Furthermore, I was very disappointed in the sound quality of this headset. I used the dolby atmos and sound ID option. Perhaps I am just so used to 7.1 surround in my gaming headsets for many years I just wasn't used to atmos, but I use dolby atmos for my surround sound on my home theater system, and when playing video games with this headset the sound was.....very bland/lackluster. You can hear sounds coming from the sides/back, but nowhere near the quality of the 7.1 sound on the void pro headset in my opinion. Very disappointing. I returned the headset, and am trying to decide whether to give the virtuoso series a try, but for the first time in my gaming career I have hesitancy in choosing corsair for my PC gaming peripherals. If you're in the same boat as me, I would exercise caution with this set.

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Very high quality sound and build quality. The icue softwares sound ID fine tunes the sound even further making them sound incredible. They are heavy but very comfortable even after long periods. The battery lasts a long time and recharges quickly, I've never had a problem with the battery. I can't comment on the mic as I've never used it but if its as good as both the build and sound then the mic will be awesome too. If thus set gets stolen then I'm buying another HS80 Max straight away. 10/10.

Ottima qualità del suono, poca insonorizzazione ma preferisco così ed un microfono che fa il suo dovere. La portata della confezione wireless è notevole e la batteria ha un ottima durata, in più impiega poco tempo per caricarsi. Le cuffie risultano molto leggere e comode. Unico tasto dolente è il cavo in dotazione, non funziona e sospetto che sia perché hanno riciclato cavi Micro-usb adatti ad USB-C poiché presentano una testina insolitamente lunga ma questo non è un problema poiché si può utilizzare qualsiasi altro cavetto per la ricarica.

I have read all those reviews online, but so glad I ignored the negative ones. The sound quality is just amazing after setting up your own soundID in the iCue software. Never even once disconnected from my PC. Totally worth it! Mic quality and build quality also superb!

Présentation : Après avoir testé plusieurs casques gaming, le Corsair HS80 Max Wireless se démarque comme un choix de premier ordre. Compatible avec plusieurs plateformes (PC, consoles et appareils Bluetooth), il combine performance sonore, confort et connectivité moderne. Voici mon retour après plusieurs semaines d'utilisation. Points positifs : Qualité sonore exceptionnelle : Les drivers audio de haute qualité offrent un son riche et détaillé, idéal pour les jeux immersifs. Les basses sont bien présentes sans être envahissantes, et la spatialisation sonore est parfaite pour les jeux FPS où la précision est cruciale. Microphone de qualité : Le micro intégré capte une voix claire et sans bruit de fond, parfait pour les communications en jeu ou les appels via Bluetooth. La possibilité de relever le micro pour le couper est un détail simple mais efficace. Confort longue durée : Les coussinets en mousse à mémoire de forme et l’arceau ajustable rendent le casque agréable à porter, même lors de longues sessions de jeu. Il ne serre pas trop, et son poids est bien réparti. Double connectivité (Wireless + Bluetooth) : La polyvalence est un vrai atout : tu peux facilement passer du gaming sur PC ou console à l'écoute de musique sur ton smartphone. La connexion est rapide et stable sur les deux modes. Autonomie impressionnante : Avec une autonomie qui dépasse les 20 heures en utilisation normale, je n’ai jamais eu à m’inquiéter de la batterie en pleine partie. Design premium et robuste : Corsair a misé sur des matériaux de qualité. Le casque est robuste tout en conservant un design élégant, avec une touche RGB discrète pour le style. Points négatifs : Prix élevé : Ce casque est dans la catégorie haut de gamme, ce qui peut freiner certains acheteurs. Toutefois, la qualité justifie l’investissement. Compatibilité limitée pour certaines consoles : Bien qu’il fonctionne avec la plupart des plateformes, certaines fonctionnalités, comme l'égaliseur avancé, sont réservées au PC via iCUE. Cela peut frustrer les utilisateurs exclusivement console. Conclusion : Le Corsair HS80 Max Wireless est un casque gaming complet et polyvalent, qui excelle aussi bien dans les performances audio que dans le confort. Il s’adresse à ceux qui recherchent une expérience haut de gamme et multiplateforme, que ce soit pour le gaming compétitif, l'écoute de musique ou les appels. Si tu cherches un casque qui combine qualité sonore, design robuste et double connectivité, ne cherche pas plus loin. Corsair signe ici un produit qui en vaut largement la peine. Un must-have pour les joueurs exigeants ! 🎧🎮