Corsair HS80 Wireless RGB Gaming Headset - White

The key thing that attracted me to this headset is the quality of the audio from the microphone. I have a few teens, two of them game, and have been through 6 headsets in the last 4 years. This has been a learning experience. I have had to replace batteries, and 3 microphones.

What I have learned is that there is always a trade-off. Replaceable microphones vs better microphones. Wireless vs batteries only work for 2 years (and non-replaceable without a soldering iron).

The Corsair HS80 is the latest attempt to find the perfect headset.

The pros:

1. Excellent audio speakers
2. Excellent audio microphone (well balanced - don't s...view more The key thing that attracted me to this headset is the quality of the audio from the microphone. I have a few teens, two of them game, and have been through 6 headsets in the last 4 years. This has been a learning experience. I have had to replace batteries, and 3 microphones.

What I have learned is that there is always a trade-off. Replaceable microphones vs better microphones. Wireless vs batteries only work for 2 years (and non-replaceable without a soldering iron).

The Corsair HS80 is the latest attempt to find the perfect headset.

The pros:

1. Excellent audio speakers
2. Excellent audio microphone (well balanced - don't sound as if you are in a toilet)
3. Battery lasts a reasonable amount of time
4. Comfortable

The cons:
1. The strength of the wireless is low compared to others. You *must* mount the transceiver high up on the desk if you plan on walking around a bit. You will not be able to walk around the house.

I owned a Bose QC 2 before buying this one and I must say this blows the QC 2 in terms of audio quality from the microphone. I was using this mostly for gaming but also used it for my work's daily stand-ups and co-workers was surprised how much better I sound after using this one.
Only concern is the lack of background noise cancellation - actually a plus for me as I can hear my wife across the room if she asks for something. I owned a Bose QC 2 before buying this one and I must say this blows the QC 2 in terms of audio quality from the microphone. I was using this mostly for gaming but also used it for my work's daily stand-ups and co-workers was surprised how much better I sound after using this one.
Only concern is the lack of background noise cancellation - actually a plus for me as I can hear my wife across the room if she asks for something.

The wireless signal quility is excellent but the range is much shorter than I had hoped for; I would lose signal at 10m distance with two walls in between. At close range it was very strable with no drop-outs. The mic is as good as the online reviews claim it is. I'm not a fan of the fabric suspended headband thing as it looks cheap, doesn't feel as sturdy as a proper padded headband, but it was reasonably comfortble nonetheless. As I already have Corsair iCUE software running on my system I did not have to install anything else except the optional dolby surround suite. The Dolby licence comes free with this headset (the licence is applied to...view more The wireless signal quility is excellent but the range is much shorter than I had hoped for; I would lose signal at 10m distance with two walls in between. At close range it was very strable with no drop-outs. The mic is as good as the online reviews claim it is. I'm not a fan of the fabric suspended headband thing as it looks cheap, doesn't feel as sturdy as a proper padded headband, but it was reasonably comfortble nonetheless. As I already have Corsair iCUE software running on my system I did not have to install anything else except the optional dolby surround suite. The Dolby licence comes free with this headset (the licence is applied to the headset, not the computer) - it's good software. Great service as usual from Lum at Hamilton branch.

Not good fit for huge heads as this model has no adjustable bands, longer user may result into annoyance and head pain.

Only good thing about this is the mic as it has super clear mic, other than that better add 50-100$ to your budget and buy a good one. Not good fit for huge heads as this model has no adjustable bands, longer user may result into annoyance and head pain.

Only good thing about this is the mic as it has super clear mic, other than that better add 50-100$ to your budget and buy a good one.

The quality of the headset is great but it is a bit expensive which gives it four stars. The quality of the headset is great but it is a bit expensive which gives it four stars.