The Corsair HS60 are above-average gaming headphones, with a good sound for critical listening. They also have a simple yet sturdy and premium-looking design that will work for most. They're also comfortable, well-built and have a good detachable boom mic. They're a wired headset, which means they have console support when plugged into the PS4 or Xbox One controllers and no latency when gaming. Unfortunately, they do not have a detachable cable, and they're not as suitable for outdoor use as some of the other gaming headphones we've tested.
Our Verdict
Average for mixed usage. The Corsair HS60 are gaming headphones with a simple and well-built design that's suitable for outdoor use. They won't be the ideal option for more noisy environments like when commuting, but they have an above average sound, a good build quality, and a comfortable over-ear fit. Also, they have a good microphone and since they're wired, they have very negligible latency which makes them suitable for gaming and watching videos.
- Good sound.
- Great build quality and cool design.
- Slightly bulky and cumbersome.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Bass delivery varies noticeably across users. Sensitive to glasses.
Good for neutral listening. The Corsair HS60 have a well-balanced sound that delivers a good bass, a great mid-range and satisfying treble reproduction. The bass tends to be a bit boomy overall, the mid-range is slightly recessed which may push some instrument and vocals to the back of the mix, and treble can sound slightly sharp on some tracks. However, they sound good enough for most listeners and even have a decent soundstage for a closed back headphone. They won't be the perfect option for neutral listeners but they deliver a good sound that should please most.
Below average for commuting. They have an outdoor-friendly design with a detachable mic, a good build quality, and a comfortable design. However, they do not block enough noise to be ideal to use on public transit.
Mediocre for sports. Although the HS60 are a bit more stable than typical gaming headsets, they do not have a detachable cable, they're still a bit too bulky and unstable for high-intensity sports and they do not have a control scheme for mobile devices.
Average-at-best for office use. They do not block a lot of noise so you will still be able to hear the ambient chatter if you're not playing any music. They also leak a bit at high volumes which may be distracting to the people around you.
Good for wired gaming. The Corsair HS60 have a low latency, wired, USB connection, a decently well-balanced audio reproduction, and a good noise filtering mic. They're comfortable enough to wear for a long gaming session and have decent app support on PC. Unfortunately, they do not have the most breathable design, their USB adapter will not work for Xbox and their app is passive so you can't save any presets to the headphone.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 04, 2020: We've updated the USB Audio test results.
- Updated Jun 30, 2020: Updated Weight, Clamping Force, and Portability Measurements.
- Updated Feb 11, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Nov 21, 2019: Converted to Test Bench 1.3.1.
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The Corsair HS60 are above average gaming headphones with a good build quality and a simple classy looking design. They also have a well-balanced sound and a comfortable over-ear fit that make them a good option for critical listening. They have a casual design you can use outdoors however compared to some of the gaming headphones below, they're a bit more cumbersome and the lack of a detachable cable make them less stable overall. On the upside, their understated look and sturdy build quality make them stand out especially considering their price. See our recommendations for the best gaming headsets for PC, the best gaming headsets under $50 and the best over-ear headphones under $50.
The Corsair HS60 are better wired gaming headphones than the Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND. The regular HS60 have a better-balanced sound profile which much less bass, have less distortion, lower wired latency via their USB adapter, and a better-performing microphone. On the other hand, the PRO have thicker padding on the earcups, and fans of genres like EDM or hip-hop may prefer their more bass-heavy sound profile.
The Corsair HS50 and Corsair HS60 are basically the same headset, but the HS60 come with a USB adapter for you to use the Corsair iCUE software on PC. If you are a console gamer, save a few bucks and grab the HS50, but if you are playing on PC, the customization available on the app might be worth the extra few dollars.
The Corsair HS70 Wireless is the wireless variant of the Corsair HS60, so these two headsets are very similar. Both have the same durable design, but the HS70 seems to have slightly better audio reproduction. However, the HS60 is more versatile, since they can be used wired with any device, while you’ll need the USB dongle to make the HS70 work, which means you can’t use it with your phone and it doesn’t work with Xbox.
The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II are better gaming headphones than the Corsair HS60. The HyperX are more comfortable and slightly better built. They also have a much better microphone and control scheme and come with more accessories than the Corsair like a carrying pouch, an airline adapter, and extra pads. On the other hand, the Corsair sounds a lot better balanced than the HyperX. The Corsair also benefit from the iCUE software supports which gives them a bit more customization options than the HyperX.
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