The Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND are the successor of the popular Corsair HS60. These wired gaming headphones perform decently overall and look almost identical to the previous model, but with slightly thicker padding on the ear cups. Due to their thicker padding, they create a tighter seal on the head, resulting in a more bass-heavy sound profile. Their boom microphone performs fairly well overall, and while your voice is fairly thin-sounding, it's easy to hear even in moderately noisy environments. They're comfortable enough to wear for long gaming sessions, and they look and feel very well-built and durable.
Our Verdict
The Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND aren't recommended for mixed usage. While their boom microphone can be detachable for day-to-day use, they're quite bulky and block out almost no background noise. Their sound profile is very bass-heavy and isn't the most accurate, and they leak a fair amount of audio, which could be an issue while traveling or in a quiet office. On the bright side, they're quite comfortable and they look and feel very well-built and durable.
- Comfortable fit.
- Headphones look and feel very well-built.
- Companion software gives access to graphic EQ.
- Bulky design doesn't fold into more compact shape.
- Very bass-heavy sound profile.
- Disappointing control scheme with limited media/call functionality.
The Corsair HS60 PRO are only mediocre headphones for neutral sound listening. They have a very bass-heavy sound profile which isn't very accurate, and they're very inconsistent among different users. On the bright side, their companion app gives you access to a graphic EQ so you can change the way they sound, and their soundstage is fairly large.
- Comfortable fit.
- Companion software gives access to graphic EQ.
- Very bass-heavy sound profile.
The Corsair HS60 PRO are bad headphones for commuting or travel. While their boom microphone can be detachable, the headphones are still quite bulky and they block almost no background noise. They also leak a fair amount of audio which could bother people next to you on a plane or bus. On the bright side, they're quite comfortable and you should be able to wear them for an entire flight without feeling too much fatigue.
- Comfortable fit.
- Headphones look and feel very well-built.
- Bulky design doesn't fold into more compact shape.
- Disappointing control scheme with limited media/call functionality.
- Block very little background noise.
- Leak a fair amount of audio.
The Corsair HS60 PRO aren't recommended for sports or fitness. Their bulky over-ear design isn't very stable, and they'll likely cause your ears to get quite warm while working out, though we currently are unable to test this. Their wired-only design also means they can easily get snagged and pulled off your head, and their control scheme doesn't allow you to adjust your music, which can be a shame when you want to skip a track in the middle of a workout. On the bright side, they're quite comfortable, and their bass-heavy sound profile may keep you pumped up in the gym.
- Headphones look and feel very well-built.
- Disappointing control scheme with limited media/call functionality.
- Wired design may get easily snagged.
- Not the most stable on the head.
The Corsair HS60 PRO aren't the best choice for use in the office. They don't help with blocking out any background chatter, though they do a good job of isolating out the high-pitched sounds of a fan or AC unit. They also leak a fair amount of audio, so your coworkers will likely hear your music if you play it at high volumes. On the bright side, they're quite comfortable, and their wired-design means you don't have to worry about their battery dying on you in the middle of work.
- Comfortable fit.
- Companion software gives access to graphic EQ.
- Disappointing control scheme with limited media/call functionality.
- Block very little background noise.
- Leak a fair amount of audio.
The Corsair HS60 PRO are wired-only headphones that can't be used wirelessly.
The Corsair HS60 PRO are fairly decent wired gaming headphones. They're comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, and their wired design means you don't have to take breaks to charge a battery. Their microphone is decent, though your voice sounds fairly thin and lacking in detail. On the bright side, it does a good job of separating your voice from background noise, so your teammates should have no problems hearing you, even in noisy environments. Unfortunately, they have fairly high latency for wired headphones, so competitive gamers may notice a small amount of lag.
- Comfortable fit.
- Companion software gives access to graphic EQ.
- Microphone's recording quality is only okay.
- High latency when using USB adapter.
The Corsair HS60 PRO are mediocre headphones for phone calls. They only have a detachable boom microphone, which means if you use them for phone calls out-and-about, you'll have a large boom mic in front of your face at all times. The recording quality of the mic is also only acceptable, though on the bright side it does a good job of separating your voice from background noise.
- Comfortable fit.
- Companion software gives access to graphic EQ.
- Microphone's recording quality is only okay.
- Disappointing control scheme with limited media/call functionality.
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The Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND are the upgraded version of the Corsair HS60. Unfortunately, they don't improve much upon the original version and perform slightly worse overall. They have thicker padding in the ear cups which causes a tighter fit, resulting in a more bass-heavy sound profile, and their mic doesn't perform quite as well.
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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 are better wired gaming headphones than the Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND. Both headphones look and feel very similar and are equally comfortable, but the HS50 have a slightly more accurate and less bass-heavy sound profile. We also measured much less distortion with their audio reproduction, and their mic is slightly better at separating your voice from background noise. On the other hand, the PRO SURROUND have a virtual surround feature, though we don't test the effectiveness of this. They're also compatible with the Corsair iCUE software, so you can customize the way they sound via a graphic EQ and presets.
The Corsair HS70 Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND. The HS70 have a wireless connection that offers lower latency than when using the included USB adapter of the PRO. The HS70 also feel a bit more stable and have a better-balanced sound profile that's much more consistent among various users. On the other hand, the wired connection of the PRO means you don't have to worry about your battery dying in the middle of a gaming session. They're also compatible with a wider range of consoles and devices, as you can simply plug them into the controller of most modern consoles.
The HyperX Cloud Stinger are better wired gaming headphones than the Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND. The HyperX have a less bass-heavy default sound profile and have less distortion. Their microphone also performs much better as your voice sounds more full-bodied and natural, and is easier to hear in noisy environments. On the other hand, the Corsair have a virtual surround feature, feel much more durable, and have dedicated companion software to make changes to their EQ.
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