Customer Ratings & Reviews

I got this for Christmas, and I wanted to give it time to use it and see what my thoughts were. So after almost 2 months of use, I can confidently say this is a great headset. There are a few things that drive me batty, which is why I'm only giving it 4 stars out of 5. Pros: Great sound. Not the best in the business, but for gaming and casual music/movie consumption, it's pretty good. The audio is significantly better if you set up the SoundID in the iCUE software ecosystem that all Corsair products sync with (please do that before you complain about the sound quality). The addition of Dolby Atmos is a nice feature too Battery life. I've charged these once since I got them. I don't game all the time, and spend maybe 10~12 hours a week on my computer. Comfort. I like that they're a full over-ear, so nothing rests on my actual ear. The pads are well cushioned, and have a cloth wrap (I don't like vinyl wrapped pads) the band that supports them over the top of your head was surprisingly comfortable, and does a great job at distribution of weight. Cons: They have some weight to them, which some people could find heavy or uncomfortable after a period of wearing them. Sometimes the wireless connection can be finicky, and they have to be paired with the receiver dongle again They're not the most comfortable to use while charging, as the provided USB-C charging cable has a fairly large connector at the end where it plugs into the headset. While gaming, if the sound in-game gets below a certain threshold, the headphones go into an almost "standby" mode, and they entirely cut out audio. I have not found a way to avoid that happening. It's not a deal breaker for me, but it's why I didn't give these 5 or 5 stars. Overall, this is a great headset, but grab it when it's on sale.

Great headset. This was an upgrade from my HS80 RGB and these by far exceed those in all areas except maybe audio level. They don't seem to be as loud, however the much-improved battery life maxes these 100 times better.

The gaming headset are excellent, you can hear the games super well, you can also easily adjust the volume and they are super comfortable.

Works great. It was the last thing I needed to finish a set of Corsair headphones, keyboard, and mouse. Mic works wonderful. Comfortable with or without my glasses.

This headset has great audio quality and a very clear pristine microphone capable of clearly communicating with people through your cell phone and PC. Whether you game or use it as a fancy substitution for a blue tooth, this device gives you all you need. The only downside to this headset is the headset isn't very adjustable. Meaning, it isn't meant for someone with such a big head as I have which was the only problem with it for myself personally. It tends to favor people with average to smaller sized heads. If it had the ability to extend even further it would be perfect!

Works amazing no problems at all i love it exactly what I expected So very comfortable

So far, I am loving the gaming headphones! It feels like you are in the game! I can play for hours without it hurting my head so that’s a plus!

I had the HS80 wired before, I though the wired version was the same minus wireless functionality. I Was wrong. The perks you get with the MAX version are by far the best among all the versions. The best one is SoundID, which creates a profile based on your own hearing (See that everyone has a diferent interpretation of what we hear). You just follow the instructions on the ICUE software and your listening experience will be enhacnced

Wonderful headset for battery life and audio quality on my PC!

An excellent product that I would recommend 100% for its outstanding features, I have had the opportunity to test them thoroughly and they fulfill what they promise, good noise cancellation, extremely comfortable spatial sound and high microphone fidelity, all this accompanied by a solid 60 hours of wireless use, its software is very configurable allowing you to adapt your headphones to your needs

Good headset and reliable,good custome on the icue adjustable sound eq for all ears Only problem is that sometimes they disconnect from my pc but i dont know why so i dont blame them for it.

I really like the headphones. I get sweaty and the earcups are actually perfect in that they don’t get crusty like most headphones when they absorb sweat. The audio quality is really good as well.

These headphones are amazing and I would give them five stars, but if you are on PS5, it is a little of a hassle to get them connected. You are gonna need to download the software for PC to get them situated before you plug in the dongle into your PS5. After that you are good to go. Other thing is that these do have RGB that look great, just doesn’t really transfer over to PlayStation. It stays white. Mic sounds great and has great audio with the Dolby Atmos (which is compatible with PS5). Great choice whether you are or aren’t on PlayStation.

Excellent sound and bass, comfortable and very light.

I’ve been using the original HS80 as my main PC headset for the last couple of years. I’ve had other headsets that were better in some respects but I kept coming back to the HS80 despite its flaws. My main issue with the HS80 was always the battery life and thankfully the new Max model improves on it a lot, in addition to being lighter and adding Bluetooth. I don’t think it’s the be-all headset, but then again it’s not priced like one and as a PC gaming headset it fixes most of the issues I had with the original HS80. In the box you’ll get the headset, a 2.4GHz USB-A adapter, and a charging cable. The headset charges over USB-C as one would expect these days. The 2.4GHz adapter is a little bulkier than I’d like and sticks out a bit on a laptop, but fits just fine in the back of my PC. I love the style of the HS80 Max; it’s unique, but not too garish. I wasn’t sure I was imagining, but the HS80 Max is actually a fair amount lighter than the original HS80 (717 grams versus 933 on the original). The build quality is still very strong though; it’s mostly plastic throughout, but has metal reinforcement where the ear cups swivel. The ear cups swivel all the way flat, though the headset is a bit too small to sit comfortable around my neck with them folded flat. The ear cups are fabric and are replaceable by twisting them off, which is nice for potential alternative materials or Corsair’s customization kits they sell for the HS80. The headband itself isn’t adjustable, but a fabric strap lets you tighten it up to sit on smaller heads more easily. I have a fairly large head and it fits me comfortably. The buttons and scroll wheel are solid and easy to feel out. Comfort has been great the past 4 or 5 days I’ve worn them that included a 6-hour gaming session. The microphone is flip to mute and flexible enough that I can get it right up next to my mouth. There’s also a small LED light that will be white or red to let you know at a glance if you’re muted or not. The microphone was one of the high points of the HS80 and it’s just as great here. This is hands down the best headset microphone I’ve ever used and the quality rivals dedicated USB microphones. Without any background noise suppression enabled though it does pipe in pretty much every sound in your environment. My dog was barking upstairs and my friend was convinced it was in the game we were playing. Thankfully, you can enable Nvidia Broadcast in the Corsair iCUE software to help cancel out background noise like that. The headset wirelessly supports 24-bit 96 kHz audio and the sound quality out of the box is very good. There are some different preset EQ’s you can switch between, as well as a custom EQ and Corsair’s SoundID setup that will play a series of sound to adjust the headset sound to your ear. It also comes with a Dolby Atmos for Headphones license, which does disable the custom EQ’s when enabled. I wouldn’t say they’re the very best sounding gaming headsets I’ve listened to, but I was immersed in everything I played and I had no problems identifying the positions of sounds in games like Halo Infinite. I really haven’t messed with the EQ much up to this point and for me I imagine I could get them sounding even better withs some adjustment, but I’m happy with how they are now. Bluetooth audio is supported, but you cannot listen to Bluetooth simultaneously with the 2.4 GHz audio and must switch between them using the power button. That’s a bit of a letdown, but at least it swaps between the devices relatively quickly. I’m able to watch videos on my phone while my games are loading and can be back on the 2.4 GHz audio in less than a second. Corsair doesn’t advertise any special codes or low latency on the Bluetooth either, so it’s purely a convenience feature. The battery life was my main gripe with the original HS80 and it’s vastly improved on the HS80 Max. The HS80 Max is supposed to have 24 hours of battery life, compared to 20 hours on the original HS80, but it can go a lot longer if you turn off the RGB lighting. I have been using them with the RGB lighting on and they seem to be living up to the 24-hour estimate, where I wasn’t even sure I was get 15 hours on the old HS80. The sound and lighting are controlled through the iCUE software, which is… fine. It’s inoffensive enough and lets me do what I need to with the headset quickly and I appreciate that about it. And if you have other Corsair accessories they use the same software, so that’s good I suppose. You do get some nice extras in addition to adjusting the sound and lighting, like the ability to assign the scroll wheel button press to whatever you want. You can also enable NVIDIA Broadcast here as well. The wireless range is supposed to be improved on the HS80 Max. I didn’t have the issues others did with the range on the previous HS80 and these have not been an issue for me either. The stability in front of my PC is rock solid and I’m able to walk a fair distance away around multiple corners before the audio starts to cut out. Overall I’m really happy with the HS80 Max. They made my favorite headset better and while it’s not without its flaws, it’s made it easier than ever for me to keep coming back to it.

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.

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

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.

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.