Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset

Corsair RGB Wireless HS80 Gaming Headset - True Surround Sound

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Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset | Credit: Corsair

New Tech and a Fresh Look

With everything from keyboards to headsets, PC components to cameras and mice, Corsair is a leading provider of gaming gear. With their latest HS gaming headset announced in August 2021, the Corsair RGB Wireless HS80 Headset improves upon its previous model with up-to-date tech. 

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset | Credit: Corsair

Hardware & Design

The Corsair RGB Wireless HS80 Headset has a stylish and sleek design without being too bold. With lightweight machined aluminum parts, the headset feels solid while staying light and comfortable. 

The headband design has changed from the previous model, now floating between the ear cups. This adds to its comfort, especially when used for hours on end.

The ear cups themselves are made of a high-quality memory foam fabric, and on the left-hand ear cup, you’ll find easy access to the power and volume controls.

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset | Credit: Corsair

Features

One special feature that the Corsair RGB Wireless HS80 Headset boasts is that the mic can be automatically muted or unmuted when you raise or lower the microphone arm.

With most new gaming gear jumping on the RGB bandwagon, Corsair is no different. The headset has iCUE RGB software, meaning it can sync up with any other iCUE lighting you already have configured easily. 

While Dolby Atmos is a feature not all games or content will support, the headset still works splendidly for regular audio. When watching films made with Dolby Atmos in mind, users can enjoy phenomenal immersion, sinking into the most intense scenes thanks to a truly 3D soundscape.

The Corsair RGB Wireless HS80 Headset is able to connect to up to three wireless devices with its single USB receiver, so long as they’re Slipstream compatible. This means your headset, keyboard, and mouse can all be connected with a single USB, helping to simplify your gaming setup. 

Other, more standard features include pre-tuned audio files and an audio equalizer. It also connects effortlessly to PS4 and PS5 consoles. 

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset | Credit: Corsair

Key Specifications

The Corsair RGB Wireless HS80 Headset's sound is pumped through 50mm neodymium audio drivers. The headset has a battery life of up to 20 hours and a wireless connection of up to 60 feet. 

While wired, it offers 24-bit 96 kHz wired audio, or 24-bit 48 kHz wireless audio. Most users will find the wireless option more than sufficient for their gaming needs.

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset | Credit: Corsair

Performance (UI & UX)

One of the major qualms users may have with the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset is the inability to reposition the microphone closer or further away from their face. With the microphone set into a rigid arm, there’s no ability to fine-tune its position. However, this is a matter of preference, and gamers may find that the audio quality of the microphone is clear enough for this not to be an issue. 

The mic is omnidirectional and has high recording quality. This means no worrying about being heard clearly mid-game or mid-stream.

Regarding sound through the headset itself, Dolby Atmos creates the potential for an unparalleled immersion experience when it comes to sound. In addition to surround-sound, Dolby Atmos is designed to create a three-dimensional soundscape, meaning you’ll be able to pinpoint sounds from overhead, improving your gaming experience.

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset | Credit: Corsair

Price

The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset is priced at $149.99 USD. 

The Verdict

Pros 

• nice design
• fantastic sound quality
• comfortable
• Dolby Atmos works well

Cons

• expensive
• rigid mic arm

TL;DR

The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless Headset may be a bit pricey but will be worth the splurge to gamers who value great audio quality.