Customer Ratings & Reviews

Excellent for Call Of Duty! Being aware of footsteps love the quality! Being able to use it for music on my phone as well!

The Corsair HS80 Max wireless gaming headset comes in at the $100-$200 pricepoint that seems to be the midpoint these days. It offers good sound, negligible audio lag, a reasonably comfortable fit, long battery life, and a lot of bling for the money. The HS80 Max can connect via USB, proprietary wireless, or Bluetooth. Out of the box, it comes with a USB cable for charging and audio and a proprietary wireless dongle. There is no carrying case. There is the usual Warranty and Safety enclosures. Instructions are online only. Construction is mostly plastic, but the hinges are all metal. There are two apps to install from the Windows Store, iCUE and Dolby Access. iCUE allows you to control the RGB lighting and has a 10 band equalizer. Dolby Access adds ATMOS sonic imaging. NOTE: I'm using this in a Windows only environment. I did initial testing using the USB cable to charge it while I was trying it out. Fit is pretty good, Corsair uses an elastic suspended headband to adjust fit. It was too tight initially, but could be adjusted by moving the velcro tabs (see picture). The earcups were roomy and plush, but covered in velour and very warm. Might get a bit rank after a long session. They also don't appear to be replaceable, which is unfortunate. The weight seems to be on par with other wireless headsets. Switched to Bluetooth after a while. I didn't notice any real difference in sound quality, (my) voice quality, or audio lag. Sound is good, if a bit weak on the high end. Equalizer let me set it to my preferences. The 3D sonic imaging was less successful. Dolby ATMOS did add depth to the sound and some degree of 3D'ness, but wasn't quite as successful as I'd hoped. Additional features are of course the RGB lighting, and a selection of equalization seetings by the double duty volume control. Roll it for volume, press it to select one of the equalization presets or the user programmed one. Didn't play much with this other than to set my own equalization. I really liked the flip up mute option on the mike; flip it up to mute, flip it back down to talk again. Really convenient, nice not to have to go hunting for a buttone. Battery life appears to be excellent. I've used the HS80 Max for several days so far without issue. One feature that appears to be missing is multipoint connectivity. It would be really nice to be able to connect to phone and computer and switch back and forth as necessary. Overall, the Corsair HS80 Max is a decent headset for the money and pretty feature rich. It appears to be upgradeable, so perhaps some more features may be added in the future. It's certainly comfortable enough for a long gaming session and versatile enough to use as a general listening headset.

I really wanted to like these gaming headsets, but the build quality is just not up to par. The plastic tabs on the sides — which are supposed to hold the headset together — are incredibly flimsy and break off far too easily. I’ve already had to replace the item twice, and each time it’s the same issue. For a product marketed toward gamers, who often use their gear daily, this kind of fragility is unacceptable. It feels like the design prioritizes looks over durability. I expected better materials and construction, especially at this price point.

Beautiful sound, impressive microphone claity. What more can i say.

The Corsair HS80 Max is a solid mid-tier gaming headset with excellent Dolby Atmos integration. Sonically, the HS80s sound fantastic for a gaming headset which handily competes with my more expensive musical wireless headphones. The headset is a combination of high-quality metal parts and premium plastic parts. The ear cups covers are woven fabric over memory foam. The ear holes are spacious for my ears and deep enough that my ears do not touch the drivers. The RGB is confined to the Corsair logo on both ear cups. The boom mic flips out of the way and will auto activate dependent on the up/down position. There is an LED band just below the mic to indicate Mute (red) and Active, (white). The head band leverages Velcro straps for adjustments. And the ear cups swivel allowing them to be turned inwards on your collar when wearing the headset around your neck. iCUE is packed with features that really take this headset to that next level allowing you to leverage Dolby Atmos, Nvidia Broadcast, and other sonic features unique to Corsair. Overall, if you are looking for an all-around solid gaming headset with fantastic Dolby Atmos implementation then I encourage you to audition these. Sonic performance: Gaming headsets, in general, get the job done if your only use case is gaming. Few gaming headsets I have owned have the chops to compete with dedicated musical headsets when it comes maximizing the sonic enjoyment of cut scenes, intro music, or even some of the more nuanced audio cues that developers put into games to add ambiance and emotion. The HS80 Max does a wonderful job of delivering both heartiest base notes to the long, nuanced decay of a piano string. I started my HS80 Max journey with classical piano. Strange, right? If headphones, or a speaker, struggles with piano then go look for another speaker. The classical pieces I auditioned on the HS80 Max were expansive, expressive, dynamic, and the decay time for singular piano notes was impressive. Corsair did a good job designing a well-behaved and balanced speaker. Why is this important? Let’s consider Halo Infinite’s cinematic cut scenes. Sonically, the cutscenes are Hollywood blockbuster movie quality. The in-game music is cinema quality. Now imagine a 5.1 surround sound system on your head. Now imagine adding Dolby Atmos positional sound processing to not only the cut scenes but to the game world at large without losing any fidelity. And trust me, with all that’s going on, the headset has enough headroom to hit those large explosions. In my opinion, Corsair nailed it here. Let’s get specific about Dolby Atmos for a minute. First, you must download the Dolby Access app from the Microsoft Store. Then, you must explicitly set spatial sound to Dolby Atmos. See included screenshot. The Dolby Access Atmos demo videos were impressive and did an excellent job of demonstrating how well the HS80’s integrate with Atmos. One game in particular embraced Dolby Atmos unlike any other. Forza Horizon 5. My first real experience with Atmos was driving through an in-game thunderstorm. Thunder and rain were literally all around me. Sonically, it was not as realistic as actually being in a thunderstorm. But the virtual space was well controlled and convincing. Next, I ran a 20-lap race whose virtual space included a grandstand and cheering fans all around the track. The grandstand had a speaker system that played the in-game music for that track on an infinite loop. The music approached my right ear as I approached the grandstand. The music was at its loudest as I drove by the grandstand and predominantly in my right ear. Then finally fading away, a bit, as I drove away. It never fully faded away simply because it was part of the race’s background sound. Same thing with the cheering fans. The sounds got louder as I approached them and diminished into obscurity as I drove past them and away. And, like the grandstand speaker system, the crowd noise panned around the virtual sonic field relative to my position on the track. Simply put, this is the best I have heard positional audio with any gaming headset I own. Overall, I am impressed with the sonic prowess of the HS80 Max. Comfort: Comfort is a bit of a miss for me. First, the ear cups, though made of memory foam, are a bit stiff or my liking. For me, they put too much pressure above my ears and close enough to my jaw joint that it bothers my TMJ. This limits my usage to about two hours before I need to take a break. The fabric cover is soft, comfortable, and should offer increased durability over foe leather covers. If Corsair offered a plusher foe leather alternative, then I would snatch those up in a heartbeat. Second, the HS80 comes in at .717 lbs. My typical go to headset comes in at .55 lbs. The extra weight is noticeable for me. It does contribute to my two-hour wear limit. The head band is adjustable but is not telescoping. The underside of the headband has two Velcro strips where the adjustable strap connects to the headband. The quick start guide, located on Corsairs Support site, does not provide any guidance on how the headband works. The ends of the adjustable strap are attached to the underside of the headband. There is a little metal tab that will allow you to pull the strap away from the Velcro. Once adjusted correctly, the strap did a good job of keeping the headband in place. It is not the most accurate or efficient system I have seen but it gets the job done. iCUE: The HS80 Max is not an RGB powerhouse. That’s a good thing in my opinion. Not all gaming gear needs a robust RGB light show. If you are familiar with iCUE then you will be pleased to know that you can customize the HS80 Max to all your gaming profiles. I think this is most important for those instances where you are leveraging custom EQ settings for different genres of games or entertainment such as movies and music. This is also where you can integrate Nvidia Broadcast. I did not test Nvidia Broadcast because I did not need any of the AI powered tools that Nvidia provides. My friends on Discord reported that my voice was broadcast quality during our gaming sessions. That’s good enough for me. As a side note, the mic boom is flexible. In addition to the custom EQ settings, iCUE includes SoundID Personalization. Essentially, this is a five-minute hearing test for each ear to determine the optimum EQ for each earcup. This is an interactive test leveraging test tones at different frequencies. The test will provide a graph showing how each ear responded to the test tones. Rejoice if you tested with perfect hearing. Unfortunately, I discovered that my hearing sensitivity is below 15khz. Boo. The good news is that this mode creates a custom EQ for each ear to maximize sound quality for each ear. Essentially, this is room correction applied directly to your ears as opposed to applying it to your room. The downside is that you cannot combine any of these technologies. You can use present EQ or customer EQ, SoundID, or Dolby Atmos but not in combination with each other. Again, this is not necessarily a bad thing. It just is. Finally, I would like to see an adjustable default volume slider in iCUE for this headset. My headset defaults to 100% volume in with every application across three separate computers. I had to go into Windows Sound and turn every program down to 2 on their individual volume sliders just so I had some volume headroom. Otherwise, I’m blasting myself out of my earcups. This is not necessarily a con because there is a workaround. It just means that I have to mindful and pro-actively adjust windows volume as I add new games and applications to the system. What I did not like: The multi-function button could have been designed with some sound damping. The MFB is used to pause video or music. However, the click sounds cheap, loud, and echoes in the earcup. Second, I would like control to dim the microphone light. When in the upright position, the light is right next to my eye. When down, the white light is just inside my peripheral vision which creates some glare off my cheek and my glasses. I would like to see an option in iCUE that allows me to dim and disable the lights. Third, instructions. I understand that printed manuals are an added cost that could be better spent on improving the product. And it reduces material from the waste stream. However, Corsair could have included a QR code in the box that points to a quick setup guide, user’s manual, or even an FAQ. iCUE could also be updated to include links to product documentation. During setup, I spent more time than I should have on basic activities that the Quick Start guide covers in detail. Final thoughts: Sonically, the HS80 Max is fantastic. Comfort, for me, was a bit of an issue. Overall, the HS80 Max is a solid headset, has a great feature set, and iCUE integrated features elevate the experience to that next level. A 10-point Equalizer, preset EQs, and SoundID add a level of flexibility that higher priced gaming and dedicated wireless musical headsets lack. The implementation of Dolby Atmos on the HS80s alone is reason enough for me to recommend these headphones. The cons I listed are mostly subjective. There are a few items I hope Corsair addresses through iCUE. Overall, I think the HS80 Max is a rock-solid mid-level gaming headset that will provide any gamer with an exceptional sonic experience.

One issue I keep having is Bluetooth disconnects and mic doesn't seem to work. I have tried updating (and rolling back) drivers, installed MFG software iCue, etc. Went into sound settings (W11), volume mixer, and also settings via control panel. Bluetooth just cuts out after it connects for about 2-3 seconds. The mic hasn't worked at all yet.

Overall my favorite headset to date. 10/10 recommend for anyone looking for a reliable headset.

I've owned many wireless gaming headsets in the past. All of them have had their flaws. Whether it's the fit or the software or how they look on me or the features they have or don't have, ALL of them have had flaws in some form. I'm having a hard time finding flaws with this set. The fit and comfort of these is second to none. I love the padded ear cups. They are very similar to my Astro A10 headset. I really feel this padded cup design is the way to go. Its so soft and prevents wearing out and the eventual painful impact some other cup designs have on my head. I can only wear some for so long before they start to hurt or irritate my ears or head. I noticed I can wear these for hours without any sort of fatigue. These sound amazing. I've used the Dolby Atmos and I absolutely love it. It's on another level. Very immersive. I would say it's a game changer for first person shooter games. Directional audio gives you a huge advantage especially when it's quality audio. You can literally tell if there are footsteps above you, behind you, on the side of you etc. Very cool and necessary feature to have on today's headsets. The build quality is great. The material feels very quality in the hand and while wearing them. Corsair was able to accomplish this while keeping the weight acceptable as well so kudos to Corsair for that. As far as the software goes, I've never really used the iCUE software all that much until recently. This headset comes with some cool features like SoundID and NVIDIA Broadcast. Both of these are great features that make this headset worth buying on top of them also being Dolby Atmos enabled. These features are easily accessible and configurable within the iCUE software and really make this headset stand out from its competition. I'm not a huge RGB person, so very little consideration goes into RGB when I'm purchasing an accessory like a gaming headset but the RGB is subtle on this headset and not intrusive. I also feel that if I was to leave the RGB on, it may not have a huge impact on the battery life. Speaking of battery life, with the RGB off, I get amazing battery life with these. I don't have exact numbers yet, but these last hours upon hours longer than any other wireless set I own. That is a HUGE deal and is also a HUGE consideration when purchasing a wireless headset because nobody wants their communication device to die during the middle of an important match. I can speak to longevity. The battery lasts a LONG time. All in all, excellent job by Corsair. They look, sound, perform, and feel great!

It's not very often that I think to write a review on something, and then actually do it... but! I picked these up to replace my void wireless I got back in 2021. The Void's battery life sucked after a while (at least in my case), but this set here, the HS20 Max wireless, sheeeesh. I got these a week ago from the posting of the review, and I fully charged them before using them the day that the box was opened. I have yet to charge these since. I play a few hours a day after work, played almost all night once, and actually forgot to turn them off last night... these things still showing full battery life! That to me is impressive. A plus is the C charger. Now, furthermore... I'm liking the semi-tightness over the head feel, but not enough to cause anything to ache after a while of constant use. The earmuff part is not too spongey to the side of my head, yet soft enough to be comfortable, especially with the material used. They seem to be slightly deeper than the Void's, which the edge of my ears barely touched to inside of, and no I don't have large wide ears. They are quite muffled to outside noises, so the sound stays in pretty well and helps drown out most noises around. Mow, to the sound. At first I wasn't pleased with the initial EQ, but I had to update ICUE to version 5.something, due to having crashing issues a while back. (reverted to older 4 version). I was skeptical to update ICUE again, but I read that there has been a fix in a 5 version, so all has been well (HS80 max was not detected with the version 4 of software). Anyway, ICUE is updated and there is more EQ and audio settings than before. I did the custom setting, and placed everything close to the high base preset, and then tweaked it a bit. Man these things are sounding pretty good now. The buttons on the side for power and Bluetooth are nice and clicky, "feels" like quality. Easy Bluetooth pairing compared to the Void's, where you had to use a paperclip to push a button inside the USB stick. The volume scroll is ok, I don't use it because I use the scroll on the keyboard. I'm sure there's more to them in ICUE settings that I'm not fully utilizing, but for what I have experienced so far, I am very pleased with them. Even at the price. The biggest thing for me is finding out about the battery life. If you are looking for a good headset at a decently well price for the product, this is it. Again, its only been a week, though I am thoroughly impressed so far, I'd like to see how long the battery on this lasts until the life starts to drop after normal usage. -Peace yall!

The Corsair HS80 Max is a good and comfortable headset. I was going to give it 4 stars but raised it to 5 after a firmware upgrade fixed some issues I was having. I tested it on a PC which allowed to use Dolby Atmos. Make sure you upgrade the firmware for the receiver and headset first thing. In the box is the headset and a receiver specifically for it. The manual can be found be scanning a QR link in the package which takes you to the Corsair webpage for it. On the left ear are the microphone, volume, and power/connection type button. On the right ear is a Bluetooth button (BT). The headset isn't to heavy, and is comfortable. The ear-cups have a good amount of cushion on them and can be worn for a while without discomfort. The headset is plastic and has a rechargable battery rated for 24-130 hours depending on the connection type and if the RGB lights are used. For lights, the corsair light emblem is on both sides and the microphone has a light to indicate status. Out of the box you can connect the headset with the included receiver, or connect via BT. The receiver is plug and play, while BT is a standard search and connect. The receiver blinks red when disconnected and stays a solid white when connected to the headset. Once connected voice prompts will give changes in status. The mic has a flexible boom and will stay in position once you bend it to the desired shape. When the mic is down its light is blue, and when you move it up, it changes to red and automatically mutes the mic. Pressing the power button quickly will switch the headset connection from the receiver to BT. In either mode you have access to all the features of the headset. I loaded the Corsair iCue which gives you more control over the headset, lights, microphone boost etc, and is an easy way to upgrade the firmware on both devices. When upgrading the headset is supposed to be connected directly to the computer, no dongle/hub. I could not get the upgrade to work with a dongle/hub as stated. The included charging cable for the headset is a USB-A to USB-C cable. My computer only had USB-C ports. I used a USB-C to USB-C cable and had no problems upgrading the headset. The sound for the headset falls into two categories. For music it was good. Music sounded decent and was pleasant to listen too, nothing really stood out about it, but all genres of music sounded good. But, it’s for games and it really stepped up in them. Using the Dolby PC app, the surround sound from Atmos was quite nice. In Atmos surround demos you can hear the sound circle your head and come from different directions including height. The presence of the channels is represented well. This translated well into various games. I can play without disturbing others since my speakers are off. I didn’t have any problems with the mic, on Discord and other apps my voice came through fine once I set it up properly in the programs. Just shift up the boom to mute. For games the sound is wonderful and for music it’s average, but good enough to listen too between games. I’d say the receiver seems to have better emphasis than when it uses the receiver compared to BT mode, but not by much. Overall, the HS80 Max is a good headset. The sound is great in games and emulates surround sound well. It’s not heavy and comfortable. A solid headset whether using BT or the included receiver. I walked around out of my room and for a good 20-30 ft had no issues with the sound or mic. Just make sure you upgrade the firmware when you get it.

I prefer a quality, over the ear headset, over any other style headphones, so when I had the opportunity to pick up the new HS80 Max Wireless headset from Corsair, I was excited to try it out.  In the box are the headphones, USB dongle, charging cable, and paperwork.  Setup is easy, for the PC plug in the USB dongle and press the power button on the headset. Same steps for the PlayStation however you then need to go change the output setting to "all audio". I have used this headset with my laptop for work, a desktop and a PS4 for gaming, as well as connected via Bluetooth to my Android phone for calls and music.    As for controls the left ear has the microphone with led indicator, power button, volume / EQ / iCue software control roller (roller is programmable via iCue for press function) control, status LED, and charging port.  On the right ear is the bluetooth / multi function button. When in the up position, or muted, the microphone LED will turn red to indicate mute, otherwise white (or custom color) to indicate it's live, with controllable RGB LEDs on the outside of each ear cup.  I really like the build, especially the floating headband, meaning that the top of my head doesn't experience pressure and I can wear it comfortably all day long.  The memory foam ear cups are plush enough to be comfortable but stay in place fairly well.  My only negative is that this is one of the heavier headsets I've used.  At 13 ounces, it's double the weight of my normal headset, and after a full day of wear, I can tell the difference. The upside to this weight is that the ear cups house 50 mm high-density neodymium drivers to deliver impressive sound quality, range, and depth. I find the sound nuances are most apparent when gaming, as the background environment sounds seamless, not overdriven or muted. As for PC based gaming, music, and movies, the ability to leverage Dolby Atmos multi dimensional sound really makes a difference for an overall immersive experience.  As for other features, the battery and range performance is what I consider good, meaning that I can travel at least 50' from the dongle without losing connectivity, the battery lasts for at least 10 hours through all day meetings and then still has power for after work gaming or streaming.  On an average work day I only use about 15 - 20% battery total.  To expand options for LED light customization, EQ settings, audio profile presets, firmware updates and programmable buttons, you'll need to download the iCue software.  The iCue software isn't necessary, but it allows the flexibility to customize your EQ settings and get the most out of the headset.  Other features of the iCue software include button function assignments, lighting effects, equalizer presets and custom settings, SoundID Personalization - a five minute test to tailor the audio settings to your preferences, and then overall device settings, see photos. Overall, I would detract half of a star due to the weight, but honestly that's my only complaint about this headset, and the build is still comfortable enough to wear all day, so I'll stick with the full five stars. It's a great versatile headset, but really shines for crisp, nuanced, audio.

I had been swapping my headset back and forth between my console and PC for some time, however I had gotten some feedback in the past for it being very quiet while using it on my PC. I started looking in to headsets but wanted to continue using a wireless headset as I like to be able to move around between in game activities. The headset came snug in the box, no real plastics on it, just some cling in a couple area to avoid scratches. In the packaging you get the headset, Wireless USB dongle, a USB C Cable and small warranty and safety manuals. There is a QR code in the box for the product manual. The headset has some adjustments, there is a strap that you can adjust using held in place by some velcro, and you move the Mic up to turn off the Mic and down to turn on. There is an audio prompt to let you know the mic is on or off when you move it in to a position. Out of the box, the headset isn't really tuned. Before getting in to a gaming session, you are going to want to download the Corsair iCue software and run through the SoundID for yourself. This will play various tones, at a time between you left and right ear. You adjust the tone for the left, then it repeats for the right and you go through this until you get to the next section you will select a preferred song out of a list, and you run through an audio test similar to an eye test, which sounds better to you A or B. Once done you will have an audio profile set for you, and gaming and music has been wonderful with this! If you have any complaints about the sound, run through this test before judging. I haven't played much competitive outside of some crucible in Destiny 2, I have mostly been on Remnant 2 and Diablo IV at the moment. The audio has been fantastic and have no complaints. The Mic is pretty sensitive outside the box, I did install the Nvidia plugin for the headset, and once I adjust the sensitivity, I have not had any complaints of being quiet, compared to my experience with my previous headset. Just be sure to adjust this slowly as you can get LOUD! There is some RGB, on the sides in the Corsair symbols and on the end of the mic to show the status. I just set a static color, but you can't really see it so I don't think much about it. There is Bluetooth built in also, you can toggle between modes, I have paired it with my phone, but mostly just use the headset for gaming. The headset is very comfortable though so if I needed over the ear headphones on the go, I wouldn't be against using them. Overall no complaints at this time, this is a wonderful headset and fits the bill of what I was looking for! I don't tend to charge things out of the box, this got me through a couple sessions before needing to charge. I charged it for a short period of time, and it got me through another night. I am giving it a full charge, however if the 15-20 minutes if charge I gave it is anything to go off of, this should last through a few long sessions, plus be comfortable enough to get you through it as well!

The CORSAIR HS80 Max Wireless headset comes packaged with a slick looking headset, a small wireless USB dongle, a USB-C cable for charging and firmware updates, along with a small warranty pamphlet and a free offer to get the Dolby Atmos for Headphones app from the Microsoft store. In the box, there is also a URL code for getting the manual. Setting up was fairly easy. Just plug the dongle into a USB port on your computer and turn on the wireless headset (after charging it) and the two will automatically pair with each other. I then downloaded and installed the CORSAIR iCUE software. With this software you can customize the RGB lighting effects, create a personal sound profile using SoundID, adjust the sound using an equalizer, and create key assignments for the scroll button. Upon installing the iCUE software, I was notified that there were newer versions of the firmware for both the wireless dongle and the wireless headset. In order to upgrade the firmware for the headset, you need to plug the headset into the USB port on your computer. I had a little trouble updating the firmware, as it took me 3 tries but in the end I was able to successfully update the firmware to the newest versions. The headset offers connections using wireless 2.4 GHz (using the included USB dongle) or through Bluetooth. There is a button on the back of the right earpiece for Bluetooth pairing. For this review, I only tested the headset using the wireless 2.4 GHz connection. The 2.4 Ghz connection was very stable and I never experienced any drop-outs during my time with it. I previously had purchased the Dolby Atmos for Headphones app for my Xbox so I don’t know how that free offer would have worked but in my experience the Dolby Atmos app instantly recognized the CORSAIR HS80 Max headset. Note that when using Dolby Atmos or SoundID, you are not able to use the equalizer to adjust the sound for the headset. SoundID was really interesting. It takes about 5 minutes to create your personalized sound profile. Basically, it creates sounds with different frequencies on the left and right earpieces and tries to determine how low of a volume it can be before you can’t hear the tone anymore. At the end of the test, you can see a graph of your hearing. I discovered that I have fairly profound hearing loss for the higher frequencies which isn’t surprising for someone my age. I really like the overall design and look of this headphone. I think it’s a really attractive piece of equipment. The cloth cushioned earpieces felt comfortable and the headset was able to fit my large head. While being very comfortable, as with all headsets that I’ve tried, it does start to get a little tiring to wear for very long periods of time. I also really like the way the microphone can swivel out of the way and automatically mute itself. This is a lot better than fumbling around for the correct button presses to mute the microphone. The battery life seems excellent. I’ve been using it for about 2 hours a day for the past 5 days without needing to recharge. Sound quality was excellent in my opinion. I tried this headset for watching streaming videos and movies, listening to my music collection, and playing games. For TV and movies, the Dolby Atmos app was able to provide a rich and wide soundstage but I think the dialog wasn’t as clear as I’m used to compared with my home theater setup. Also, I prefer the dialog seeming to come from the front of the TV/monitor but the dialog seemed to be coming in the middle of my head. My music collection sounded great with this headset. Vocals and instruments sounded clear and sharp and the headset was able to provide a fairly good bass. I particularly liked how my Diana Krall collection sounded. Finally, I think the headset performed fantastic in games. Games like Gears Tactics, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns sounded great. The background music, sound effects and clear voice dialog all sounded great. I do not play multiplayer FPS type games so I was not able to test how well the microphone performs in multiplayer games but I did test the microphone for recording my voice and I thought it made my voice sound much better than usual. I usually hate the way my voice sounds but I thought this microphone did a really good job with it. It was super clear. Overall I think the CORSAIR HS80 Max Wireless is a great wireless gaming headset. It’s very comfortable, has good battery life, and sounds great with all my media.

Everything about this headset feels just right to me. The build quality is what I would expect at this price point, the buttons and wheels are firm without any play, and the comfort and balance are incredible. This is arguably the best set I have on my desk now, and I intend to get a lot of use out of these. However, I didn’t come to this conclusion without encountering a few snags. This was not a plug-and-play experience for me. Your mileage may vary, but a firmware and software update were needed for me to establish any sort of audio connection. Setting up SoundID by reducing tones to the point where they're barely audible in each ear is a bit cumbersome, but the results are worth it. This headset does not come with access to the Windows Dolby Atmos App; however, if you already have this feature, you can and should sort out those settings as well. It makes a significant difference when Dolby Atmos audio is available. I do wish that active noise cancellation was an option for this set at this price point. I could also make a point about the absence of a case to go with it. But I will gladly prioritize improved build quality and durability over potentially poor-performing ANC or a case I would seldom use on the go anyway. I love this addition to my setup, and I'm delighted to have my hands on a set of headphones that I'm confident I'll be using for a while.

CORSAIR HS80 MAX WIRELESS Summary: Comfortable fit, epic sound quality, and wireless! Pros: * Epic sound quality. This unit has great sound and a nice deep base. I can listen to dance music or play games and truly enjoy the sound. * Svelte design. The design looks pretty sweet. They aren't overengineered. The plastic enclosures and fittings all look metallic, and the weight fools you into thinking it might be. * Just enough LEDs. A power LED, a microphone status LED, and a product LED - that's all you need. The power LED is subtle and located on the back of the unit near the controls. The Corsair logo is lit which is a nice touch and is just bright enough to almost mistake it for a sticker/plastic during the day. * Comfortable. I generally don't like headsets. I own a few. But I don't like wearing them. This unit is comfortable, and the adjustable head strap helps you tweak how the unit rests on your head. The ear padding is just great and fits my ears just fine. * Controls. There are three controls: power, volume, and a Bluetooth pairing button. * USB-C. Thank you. One less charger and cable to worry about. This unit uses USB-C to charge - which is great! * Simply and sexy microphone boom. The boom turns the mic on or off. When it is on, there is a band along the bottom that lights white. When it is off, it is red. Cons: * I can't think of any cons. But I will say that I notice my ears get awfully warm. This happens with all headsets. Though, I have used ones with passive cooling. That would have been a nice touch for this unit. Use: I use this for gaming when I want to be quiet in the home, and I use it a lot for meetings. I have the standard mic and speaker setup, but a headset makes the meeting quainter, and it cancels out noise in the background so I can hear the participants. I definitely recommend this headset.

love the cloth pads, very confortable and I do not find them to get as hot as leather ones like my steelseries NOVA Pro wireless. Mic is good, love the light to indicate open mic and the fact that it says "mic off" and "mic on" when you put the mic up or down. Battery lasts for ever, and the build is very solid. 2 things I do not like: they are not very big, I have a normal size head and the strap I have it to the longest setting, this is the only way to adjust for head size. because off this, they feel tight on my head. After 1 hour I really notice it specially because of my eye glasses. I bend them outward and it helps for a little, but they are solid, they come back quickly. I think they might wear out to be softer as the one on the store was much more soft on the ears. Second thing I do not like is that as usual, the USB adapter needs direct line of sight, it starts acting weird when you plug it to the back of the PC, keep in mind to have an open USB in the front or a USB extension.

First off, the battery life is stupendous. Ive owned this headset for about a month and I typically play about 2 hours a day and i havent had the need to charge it, battery life is still at 50%!! The audio is extremely clear which ive been loving when playing fps games because im able to hear where the enemy is when listening for their footsteps but its awesome for RP games as well because it helps fully immerse you into the game. Comfort is another big thing I love, the bone behind my ears stick out weirdly and normal round headsets cause discomfort in that area of my head after long periods of time which is not the case with this headset for me, with that being said this specific cup design might not be ideal for everyone. NOW THE ONLY NEGATIVE THING I HAVE TO SAY IS, i really wish they would have made the microphone removable, the length and flatness can sometimes be distracting but after owning it for a bit my brain filters out of my pov lol other than that mic is clear, I constantly have people tell me voice chat is super clear on my end and i do like the fact you flip to mute. ONE FINAL THING!! - you can definitely bend the microphone to a much more natural position. 10/10 for me.

The build quality is excellent; the materials are high grade; it is comfortable to wear; it ships with (what I'm sure is) as much charge as they're allowed to give it out of the box so no first day, 24 hr charge period; there is a battery indicator in the taskbar, which might just be an update to the iCue software, or it could be this specific model; if you already have iCue (Corsair's software), then it's plug and play, just works out of the box. If not, you will need to download that, but it's a lightweight software that gives you easy ability to change the RBG settings (and even turn them off if you prefer, can help with battery life, of which this model boasts a very sizable 60+ if you turn them off.) The only point against it I had was, day 2, I accidentally flipped it to RF mode without realizing it, and I didn't know how how to change it back. Took a little while to figure out it's just "Quick press the power button" to switch modes. It not being clear is the only reason I didn't give it a blanket 5 stars. It's pricy, but well worth the expense with a very long battery life if, like me, you don't really care about all this RGB stuff and just like to have high build quality gear.

Great audio, great build quality, and great battery life. The headphones are comfortable even hours of wearing them. If that’s all you care about then this is perfect. However, the mic quality is so bad. I’ve tried to adjust it as much as possible but nothing seems to work. I use the mic a lot and everyone noticed that it’s worse than my previous headphones. I had to return it and it kinda sucked because everything else about it was nice. I’ll give it a 3 star but if I didn’t care about the mic it would be a high 4 star. I heard the older version has better mic quality so I might get that one

The specs and quality are surprising. One of the best I have ever used. Crystal clear and dynamic sound. Truly is immersive and seems spacial. I am always thinking the sounds are coming from my room in games and videos. Comfy to wear and the battery life is excellent. Not to mention the range on it is crazy far. Ive walked to the other side of my house without issues. The mic is better than any yeti or blue on the market.