The Corsair HS80 RGB are gaming headsets designed to fully cover the ear (over ear), offering comfort and significant noise isolation from the environment. The HS80 uses a 2.4GHz wireless connection for seamless communication with your computer. This provides freedom of movement without the annoying cables.
The headsets feature surround sound technology and support Dolby Atmos sound technology, which offers a spatial audio experience. This means you can perceive the direction and distance of sounds around you for more accurate sound reproduction in games and movies.
Finally, they have RGB lighting, offering color combinations to choose the look you want.
Catch every sound
From a faint whisper to a resounding explosion, a pair of specially tuned 50mm high-density neodymium audio drivers capture every sound with exceptional detail across an expanded frequency range of 20Hz-40,000Hz.
Ultimate Comfort
Velvet ear cushions made of memory foam with breathable fabric and an adjustable, stress-free, floating headband.
Immersive Dolby Atmos
Places the game sounds around you with 3D precision, so you can react faster and more accurately.
Powerful wireless connectivity
Connect with the ultra-fast SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS for extremely low-latency and high-quality sound, so you can hear every shot, step, and scream as it happens.
Omni-directional broadcast microphone
Captures your voice with exceptional clarity with a foldable mute function and built-in LED mute indicator.
On-ear volume and mute controls
Enable on-the-fly sound adjustments without leaving your game.
3-in-1 Device Support
Connect up to three SLIPSTREAM wireless devices with a single USB receiver, creating a hassle-free complete wireless setup.
Dynamic RGB Lighting
Customize your color, activate an audio visualization lighting effect, or anything in between.
Wireless compatibility with PS5/PS4
Connect to PS5/PS4 with the included wireless USB receiver.
HS80 RGB wireless and iCUE
The CORSAIR iCUE software allows precise control of your headset, with pre-set audio profiles, custom equalizer settings, side tone control, and customizable RGB lighting.
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Good morning, I totally agree with what previous reviewers have said, good sound, microphone with Dolby capability through the software, you can change many things, etc. I might prefer better surround sound, but maybe it's just me because I was used to the 7.1 razer that I had. HOWEVER, THE REASON I WROTE THIS REVIEW IS TO HELP AS MANY PEOPLE AS I CAN, I have also experienced the issue with the ear pads, but with an email to Corsair asking for proof that it hasn't been 2 years and the serial number of the device, they send you a NEW one for FREE. Immediate response from Corsair, immediate feedback, and replacement with free shipping to my home. I hope I helped.
TLDR: Very good sound quality, good microphone (without noise suppression), huge battery, and incredibly comfortable. Very good build quality, and of course, Corsair warranty.
I have had these headphones for about a year. I come from VOID PRO USB (not the Elite).
The headphones are not noise-canceling, of course, they reduce external noise slightly since they are over-ear, not too much though since the earpads are soft and breathable. So, with this and the fact that the head support is very well made (and not too heavy), I have to say that they are one of the most comfortable headphones I have used. The sound is also very good, full ranges (low-high and mids) and satisfactory levels.
Finally, I want to comment on the microphone. As I said, I come from the VOID which had a pretty good mic but also incredibly good sound suppression, I could be on a call and watching a movie and the people on the call wouldn't hear anything, the same when someone entered the room and spoke to me, I could only hear myself. Now, the HS80 has a VERY good microphone quality, but it doesn't have the slightest noise suppression. In calls, everyone hears me clearly but they also hear my surroundings clearly.
Friendly tip: Download Corsair ICUE for the first time to do a firmware update (if available) and pairing, and the next step after connecting the headphones is to uninstall it. Trust me
NEGATIVES:
After 1 year of use, I have had to change both ear cushions because they came off (even though it was very difficult to find the original ones again, I paid 30 euros). Also, the entire top part (hard plastic) has broken in three different places because sometimes I put them on and take them off hastily. Unacceptable for such a company and such an expensive product. Now I am researching for the next purchase after a year of use.
POSITIVES:
They are aesthetically pleasing with a more minimal design without too much RGB, etc. They have good sound quality for both music and gaming depending on the settings you make. The battery generally lasts and they have very good connectivity as well as good software.
COMING BACK AFTER 2 YEARS:
Guys, do not buy them, you will waste your money! Never again Corsair! Many problems with Corsair's software, the headphones, even though I take care of the part that rests on the head that connects the two headphones, has cracked in 10 places and the microphone stopped working, which I do not know if it is the fault of the headphones or the software update.
Like the friend below, the protective cover also came off for me. Simply unacceptable for a product at this price. Good sound, amazing microphone (possibly the best in wireless), but I can't accept it. I have already spoken to Skroutz and it just left today with ACS for the technical department to check it. I don't know what they need to check, it's just a detached fabric. Obviously, poor quality glue. I don't even have time for this. Let's see..
Edit because I forgot. Wireless only works in front or in an open straight line in front of the PC. If there's a wall in between, goodbye signal.
Quite a good headset, with a very good microphone. Their sound is quite good and the free Dolby Access provided for the headset helps in supported games. The battery lasts about 12+ hours (with RGB off) and slightly less with the microphone on. The maximum distance from the transmitter is about 6 meters. However, for those who use Linux, I must mention that they do not work properly in Linux. In Linux, the sidetone is constantly enabled and functions as an audio channel. To turn it off, you need to set the volume of the channel to 0 through alsamixer, but every time you change the volume from the wheel, it resets the sidetone to its initial level. Also, they start with the right channel louder than the left, and you need to increase the volume with the wheel to 100% and a little more so that both channels balance, and then lower it to the desired level (this issue was resolved on its own after 1-2 boots). Finally, it uses some strange protocol, and tools like HeadsetControl have not been able to reverse engineer it.
I am satisfied with the headset, but 150€ is a bit too much. If you find it for <=120€, I would say go for it.
Update: The cushion started to come off for me too, from what I understand it's not the fabric or the glue, it's just that when you open and close the microphone, you somehow press the fabric outwards with your fingers. Obviously Corsair didn't thoroughly check this over time.
Also, why do I have to press the power button for so long to turn on, Corsair, there's no reason.
I won't change them, I'll try to glue them a bit. In terms of sound and microphone, they are unbeatable, I am satisfied
Very good in everything but unfortunately after 1 year and 3 months the fabric came off and I don't know where to find a new one in Greece or if the warranty is still valid.
Two weeks of daily use in fps games. Incredible sound with very satisfying bass. Stable connection although very short range (about 6 meters) with immediate reconnection though. Their microphone is one of the best on the market. Comfortable thanks to the double band that takes the shape of the head. The battery lasts around 6-8 hours depending on the intensity with the rgb lights on and the microphone constantly functioning. Periodically, they go on sale for about 110 euros. If you come across them, grab them without hesitation.
Well guys, these headphones are one of the best options you have in the wireless category! The surround sound is on point, combined with Dolby Atmos it's a killer combo! The microphone is on another level!! It doesn't have strong bass, but I believe it's intentional as they are designed for competitive gaming and directional sound! As for the negatives, I would mention the battery as it lasts about 13 hours with the volume at 100% and the RGB off! Other than that, the headset is fully high-quality, comfortable, with a very nice design!
I had bought them for 132 euros, at that time my previous headphones had broken and I needed new ones immediately.
The connection is simple with the Bluetooth USB it has, and you can connect them to a PC/Playstation/Xbox. The only negative is that the signal is lost at about 4 meters, but it quickly returns when it is within range.
In terms of comfort, it depends on the shape of each person's head, but even with my small head, they fit well.
The battery lasts from early morning until late at night with continuous use, but at that time you will need to charge it. You can use them while charging, and it makes a sound when the battery is low, but there is no warning when it is about to shut down.
There are differences between wireless and wired, but they are difficult to notice.
The microphone is the best one available with the Virtuoso wireless headset. It doesn't have built-in cancellation, so your keyboard sound will be audible, but Corsair has integrated Nvidia Broadcast into its app, and you can activate its noise cancellation from there (personally, I separately use Nvidia Broadcast from the Nvidia website because the built-in one in the headphones often didn't work even when it was activated). Plus, what you hear with the headphones doesn't pass through to the microphone for others to hear.
For me, the 3D sound is good. I haven't tried other 3D headphones to have a better opinion.
The ear cushions are the best for summer. The ear doesn't sweat, and if they wear out, you can replace them. It's not mentioned anywhere, but they are removable.
I found them on sale and bought them for 80€, for that money they are definitely worth more than some razer Kraken headphones that I used before day and night in all situations. At the price I see them now, however, there are definitely much better options for 150+€. I would buy them a thousand times for 80€
Almost double the intensity from the old wireless ones I had. Now I put it at 60-70% in games so I don't go deaf. It works even without a WIFI antenna if you put it in USB cable mode... so if the batteries die in the future, you don't throw it away. For my ears, it's a bit smaller than my old ones and it's not FULL over the ear. And after hours, they hurt a little because the cushion is still hard
After years with Razer headphones and coming from the Kraken 7.1 USB Mercury V2 model, I decided to switch to wireless and I was torn between the Logitech G733. My mistake was not checking if they support 7.1, assuming it would be obvious since I had an older model of headphones. But again, it was my mistake for not double-checking. In the end, after receiving and opening them, everything is fine, nice packaging, the build quality is very good, and they are lightweight on the head. After a while, it feels like you're not wearing headphones at all. The sound is good for songs, etc., and with Dolby Atmos, it adds another dimension. Now, as for gaming, specifically FPS games like PUBG, with the 7.1, I could tell where the opponent was, which house door they opened, as everything goes in a circle. Here, since it doesn't have 7.1, you have to settle for left and right only, and the sound is much drier, lacking depth, bass, and nice sound, no matter how much I adjusted the EQ settings. I just managed to fix it a little bit. And now I'm using my old headphones again. I'm afraid to try something else, even Logitech, because I don't know if it's a wireless issue, if they won't have the same sound quality as wired ones, and in general, I don't want to make the same mistake again with my purchase.
They were worth their money and more, I have to say.
Of course, the only "bad" thing in quotes is the microphone that doesn't bend much.
Apart from that, the headphones are very comfortable, they have one if not the best, a pretty strong bass, satisfying, you can listen to music for hours and obviously play for endless hours.
If I were to recommend them to one or more friends, I would say that they would be quite satisfied, just like I am now after having them for almost 2 months.
Very good headphones, comfortable and relaxing.
The microphone is excellent.
The cushions can be replaced if they get damaged in the future.
Although they seem quite durable and I believe they will last.
They work perfectly at a distance of 7-8 meters with a wall in between.
Superb build quality.
Their battery life is quite good, especially if you deactivate the RGB because with the RGB active, you lose about 1/3 of the autonomy.
In general, they last at least 8 hours at work with full microphone usage + 2 hours of gaming before I have to charge them again, and they definitely have more to offer.
There are 3 negatives overall, but they don't affect my decision to give them a 5-star rating.
-I would like to be able to customize the two buttons on the headset. For example, I would like to set the on/off button to mute the microphone so that I don't have to adjust it. Anyway, pressing that button alone doesn't do anything.
Perhaps in the future, they will provide this option with the ique.
-They are quite uncomfortable when I use them with their cable instead of wirelessly, especially when I want to use them while charging. The cable is rigid, especially in the area where it connects to the headphones, and it bothers me when I make movements while wearing them. But okay, I didn't buy them for their wired function, so it doesn't bother me that much, but I have to be mindful to always keep them charged.
-The battery level indicator on the ique has 3 levels, high/medium/low. I would prefer it to be displayed in percentages for more accuracy.
However, I am very satisfied with what I paid for them, they have exceeded my expectations.
Sound and microphone are fine, battery is mediocre, wireless is very bad and it also produces an annoying sound when out of range that you can't turn off, the material covering the ear cushions deteriorated after 2 months, I do not recommend it if you want it for frequent use and range.
They are heard the experiences 100e in black Friday after 4 months awesome quality sound crazy quality another level now for the battery without the light on I charge them at most 2 times a week with 3-hour 4-hour game every day with the light on at the same hours every 2.5 days they need charging but it's okay it's wireless it has Bluetooth and both of these drain the battery to me the bass I find it awesome powerful sound crystal these if you have the money get them even at 160 euros worth every euro these good purchases
I made the purchase with a Christmas discount for 80€. They are the best gaming headset and they are worth every penny.
Very comfortable on the head and ears, without any discomfort or fatigue. The construction is extremely sturdy compared to other gaming headsets.
They work just as well wired as they do wireless. The wireless mode has a satisfactory range.
The sound is initially very flat. However, there are many videos on YouTube for adjusting the EQ that greatly improve it. And of course, the microphone is by far the ultimate difference in wireless gaming headsets. Specifically, my friends have told me that I sound like I'm speaking from a mobile phone.
The headphones are fantastic in one word. Tremendous sound quality - not for extreme music lovers - streamer grade microphone, and above all comfortable once you find the right spot on the strap.
The wireless connected easily with icue - too bad they're not Bluetooth, they would be amazing!
The build quality looks great (I got them on Black Friday so I can't judge) amazing.
The price is a bit high outside of offers (I also got them for $79 like the friend above) but if you find them on sale, they are value for money.
According to those I speak to on Discord, they have the best microphone out of all the headphones they have heard. In terms of sound, it is perfect for me, even though I don't have crazy demands. But their best feature is comfort. I wear them for 12+ hours, from morning for work, for music and meetings, until evening for gaming with friends.
Let me give you a tip, go into the Corsair app and disable all the RGB lighting to save battery.
Finally, I can't understand why they don't have more reviews, maybe they are a bit expensive for the average buyer, but I found them for 79 euros on Black Friday and they are obviously worth it. If they drop to around 100, I believe it is the sweet spot, it is the best ALL-IN-ONE headset.