Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless Headset
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Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless Headset

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Our Take

The Corsair HS80 MAX is Corsair's wireless gaming headset that slots into their premium range—it's the one you grab when you want proper build quality without the eye-watering price of their top-tier stuff. It's designed for PC gamers, streamers, and anyone who needs a headset that'll actually last through years of daily use. If you're after something sturdy that handles both gaming and general listening without faffing about, this is worth a proper look.

In practice, this thing feels grown-up. You're getting 50mm neodymium drivers that deliver decent soundstage for a gaming headset, and the wireless connectivity uses a USB dongle with a solid 2.4GHz connection—you won't get dropouts mid-match. Battery life sits around 40 hours on a full charge, which is genuinely impressive and means you're not plugging it in every other day. The build uses memory foam ear cups and an adjustable steel headband, so it's comfortable for long sessions without that cheap plastic feel. The microphone is detachable and uses a cardioid design, which picks up your voice cleanly without capturing every sound in the room.

Compared to something like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 or HyperX Cloud II, the HS80 MAX holds its own—better battery life than most rivals, and the build quality edges ahead of cheaper alternatives. Just check that the USB dongle will work with your setup (it needs a free USB port, not USB-C dongle compatibility on older systems). The headset comes with the dongle, USB charging cable, and a quick-start guide, so you're ready to go straight out of the box.

Key Features

50mm neodymium drivers with 20Hz–20kHz frequency response

2.4GHz wireless USB dongle connection (up to 10-metre range)

Approximately 40-hour battery life per charge with USB-C charging

Removable cardioid microphone with mechanical mute switch

Memory foam ear cushions with adjustable steel headband frame

Compatible with PC (Windows/Linux) and PlayStation 4/5 via dongle

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a reliable, comfortable wireless headset that won't let you down for gaming or everyday use, and you have spare USB ports. Look elsewhere if you need best-in-class sound quality or isolation from room noise.

What We Like

  • Battery life is genuinely excellent at around 40 hours—if you're a streamer or someone who forgets to charge things, you'll love this versus headsets that die after 20 hours.
  • The detachable mic is a smart move: you can leave it off when you're just listening to music, or swap in something better if you're serious about streaming.
  • Comfort during long sessions is solid thanks to the memory foam cups and proper headband padding—no ear ache after 8 hours of gaming or work calls.
  • The steel headband build feels genuinely durable; after a couple of years it won't have the flex and creak of cheaper gaming headsets.
  • 2.4GHz wireless connection is rock-solid with minimal latency—no noticeable lag in competitive games like CS2 or Valorant.

Things to Consider

  • The USB dongle is a hassle if you're short on USB ports or use a laptop, especially since there's no USB-C version—many newer laptops have limited ports to begin with.
  • Sound isolation isn't brilliant compared to closed-back alternatives; if you're in a noisy household, you'll hear background noise more than with something like the Sennheiser GSP 670.
  • The 50mm drivers are good but not exceptional—bass-heavy music or cinematic gaming won't hit quite as hard as you might expect from a £100+ headset.

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