2024 the best headset for gaming review
Price: $179.99
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Enhance your audio with the CORSAIR HS80 MAX multiplatform gaming headset. Enjoy true audio immersion via high-fidelity 2.4GHz wireless, and activate Dolby Atmos® on PC to place yourself in the middle of the game with detailed, three-dimensional sound cues. The HS80 MAX includes Bluetooth® support to connect to a myriad of devices. A high-performing omni-directional microphone boasts exceptional dynamic range, so you can have a clear, commanding presence on the battlefield. Listen up to 65 hours on a single charge in cushioned comfort thanks to plush memory foam ear pads and a stress-free floating headband. Sonarworks SoundID Technology personalises your headset’s sound to match your unique hearing profile, so you can forge your own legacy with the HS80 MAX.
Low-Latency 2.4Ghz Wireless Plus Bluetooth: Enjoy low-latency 2.4Ghz wireless audio with an amazing range of up to 50ft and high-fidelity 24bit/96kHz sound – double that of typical gaming headsets – plus Bluetooth connectivity.
Multiplatform compatibility for PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, and Mobile: Use the same headset for PC, Mac, or PlayStation, or connect via Bluetooth to mobile devices and more.
Long-Lasting Battery Life: Enjoy up to 65 hours of battery life over 2.4GHz wireless or up to 130 hours with Bluetooth. (With RGB off. Up to 24 hours over 2.4GHz with RGB on.)
Hours of Long-Lasting Plush Comfort: Memory foam ear pads with breathable cloth fabric and stress-free floating headband design deliver incredible comfort and are reinforced with lightweight aluminum to endure years of competitive gaming.
Package Contents: CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS Headset - Steel Gray | Wireless USB Receiver | USB Charging Cable, 1.8m | Safety Leaflet | Warranty card | CA-9011295-WW
Reviewer: Hector A.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Gaming Headset with Excellent Sound and Comfort
Review: The Corsair HS80 Max is a great gaming headset with excellent sound quality, especially with Dolby Atmos surround sound. It's comfortable for long gaming sessions, with soft ear pads and a flexible headband. The microphone is clear, and the mute function is convenient. Battery life is impressive, lasting over 65 hours, and it recharges quickly via USB-C. The only downside is the inability to use it while charging and the velcro adjustment strap, which can be a bit tricky. Overall, it offers a premium experience with customizable audio and RGB features, making it worth the price.
Reviewer: Chad White
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Battery for days!
Review: Alright, so let me start with this. The battery life is no joke. These things, even with the RGB logo lit, have a battery that is insane.My history with headphones has been rough. Idk why but it is extremely hard for me to find good headphones. I'm not exactly pinching the pennies either.I previously swapped from Razer, due to issues it caused with my pc anytime an update popped up, to Corsair. My friend recommended the RGB Void Elite wireless. They were good for about a year and a half when they started to die, but the battery was miserable. I'm an avid gamer and fresh off the charge I would have to plug in at least once and sometimes twice a day.That is definitely not an issue now.I went to my local Walmart in hopes of replacing them but instead found the HS55. It was the only thing they had in stock, so I got them. Nice fit. Light weight. Simple. Boasts a longer battery life, up to 24 hours, from the up to 16 hours the Void Elite claimed.They were fine for a day or 2 when suddenly my mic got super loud and staticy for no known reason. I managed to fix it with a forced update through the ICue software, but it was temporary. It happened again. And again.Thinking, hoping, it was just a bad pair, I returned the headset and got a replacement of the same model. Well, it wasn't a bad pair. Unless I managed to find 2 bad pairs. Either way, something wasn't working right and the same exact problem popped up with less than 5 minutes being the shortest period between incidents.The failure of the HS55 sets and the short battery, and life, of my RGB Void elite nearly sent me packing in search of another brand.Deciding to give Corsair one more chance, I took to Amazon to expand my search.The HS80 costs quite a bit more than I intended to spend and I was extremely on the fence after the HS55 issue.I'm much more inclined to spend money in a store on something like this because it is much easier and faster to bring it back to a store than to package and return through a shipping company.I decided to give it a hail mary shot and made the order. First, let me say, after 2 weeks of heavy usage, not one mic failure. My friends report that it is clean and clear and even better than the RGB Void Elite.After the initial charge I started them up. It took almost an entire week of gaming and video streaming before the first alert of the battery being low. That is insane.Like did Corsair stuff a tiny nuclear facility in these or something?Bro, that's using the dongle that came with the set. They are advertised as having a faaaar longer battery if using bluetooth. I'm excited to say that I have the stuff on order to set up Bluetooth in my pc, so we will see!Now, with all that praise, I have one single issue. That is the mic feedback. My one complaint is that even with the mic feedback set to max, i can barely, if at all, hear my own voice. It's not a major issue, but some gamers really like to hear themselves to help judge how loud they are speaking. If I press the mic to my lips I can hear it fine, but the mic is somewhat stiff and doesn't allow for that kind of manipulation.Other than that, this headset, the HS80, has restored my faith in the Corsair brand and left me a really happy customer.
Reviewer: Jonathan Chen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Quality
Review: No complaints with these headphones. They connect very quickly when turned on and the audio input and output quality is very good. The soft material used to cushion your ears are very comfortable. I took these to work and the combination of the ear cushion and the top fitting band makes this very comfortable to use all day.It's great that the connection between receiver is quick because the auto shut off feature helps to conserve battery after 5 minutes of undetected audio. I haven't had an issue with battery life charging it at EOD every day.I haven't used the RGB settings because I prefer not to draw that much attention at work, but they do look like gamer headsets but it's not usually a problem. All controls are very tactile and I'm glad that I can quickly swap Bluetooth settings from my PC to my phone when I need to. I'm very pleased with the quality of these headphones.
Reviewer: David E.
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very disappointed in sound quality + lack of sizing adjustment
Review: 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.
Reviewer: SamiC
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I've been trying it for a few weeks, but I must say it exceeded my expectations. When I plug the USB stick into Win 11, the headphones are automatically added. If you download the Dolby app, you can set all the settings for free. In my 2-storey house, there was no disconnection in either the microphone or the headphones from the upper floor. You can use it for hours with a one-hour charge. The sound quality is also great. I use it mainly for gaming and have had no issues so far.
Reviewer: Luis Enrique RodrÃguez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: LOS HE USADO Y HASTA HOY MUY BIEN, BUENA CALIDAD DE AUDIO Y MATERIAL
Reviewer: Murat Duran
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Super Verarbeitung. Klang super, perfekt für WarzoneAuÃerdem hält der Akku Unglaublich lange
Reviewer: Jon
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The original HS80 wireless headset is perfect, comfy, sounds great, but also has an AMAZING microphone! It is easily the best headset microphone I have ever used.When I heard there was an updated version of this headset with extra battery life I was so excited!So the HS80 MAX... It's still comfy I guess, but the audio quality has taken a small dip (Even with optimized settings in the ICUE app). But most important of all is the quality of microphone is awful. This is a complete deal-breaker for me, as I now sound like a robot with a sinus infection.The best features of this headset are gone. Really sad. Just buy the original HS80 and save some money!
Reviewer: JANNAS
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Le prix peut décourager mais le jeu en vaut la chandelle . Confortable , rapide et solide , le casque offre une expérience unique grâce a un son spaciale de grande qualité.
Customers say
Customers like the battery life of the headphones. However, some customers have reported issues with functionality and fit. They mention that the headset is not comfortable or adjustable. Opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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