The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are wired gaming headphones that support Bluetooth. Thanks to their design, you can receive separate audio from your wireless device and console at the same time. They're comfortable, have a long-lasting continuous battery life, and are compatible with Corsair's iCUE software if you like to customize their excited sound profile. The headphones don't isolate noise around you, which can be frustrating if you're gaming in a shared space. Still, they offer a good wired gaming experience that's versatile enough for casual use.
Our Verdict
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are fair for neutral sound. They have a very excited v-shaped sound profile that delivers extra boom and brightness. However, some users may find they sound muddy and piercing. They also have inconsistent bass and treble delivery. If you prefer a different sound profile, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help tweak their sound.
- Comfortable fit.
- iCUE companion software with graphic EQ and presets.
- Inconsistent bass and treble delivery.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are acceptable for commute and travel. They're comfortable, support Bluetooth so you can listen to audio from a smartphone, and have over 24 hours of continuous battery life. However, they're also bulky, which can make them hard to take with you on-the-go, and they really struggle to block out bass-range noise like bus or plane engines.
- Comfortable fit.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are okay for sports and fitness. While they have a comfortable fit and can be used wirelessly thanks to their Bluetooth support, they're bulky and aren't really designed for this purpose. They can move around your head during moderate physical exercise and they also don't have an IP rating for dust or water resistance, although we don't currently test for this.
- Comfortable fit.
- No IP rating.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are adequate for office use. They're comfortable enough to use throughout your shift and their 24-hour battery life can last for a few days before they need to be recharged again. However, they really struggle to block out noise like ambient chatter. They also leak audio, so if you're listening to music at a high volume, those around you can hear it.
- Comfortable fit.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth aren't compatible with Xbox One or PS4. While they can be used with Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their latency is likely too high to be suitable for gaming.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are good for wired gaming. These comfortable headphones have full audio and microphone support via their 1/8" TRRS cable and wired USB connections. They also support Bluetooth so that you can teamchat via your smartphone while also receiving audio from consoles. They're compatible with iCUE software so you can customize their sound and their microphone offers a great overall performance.
- Comfortable fit.
- iCUE companion software with graphic EQ and presets.
- No channel mixing controls.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are alright for phone calls. Their removable boom microphone does a great job of recording your voice, so you sound clear and intelligible. The mic also does an excellent job of separating your voice from loud environments. If you're taking calls, these headphones are best suited for quiet environments as they struggle to isolate noise around you.
- Comfortable fit.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
Changelog
- Updated Mar 16, 2023: Test Bench 1.5 changed the scoring of Recording Quality from '7.0' to '8.2' and we have updated our review to reflect this change.
- Updated Nov 24, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Jun 11, 2021: Changed USB Audio and Connection results for clarity.
- Updated Jan 20, 2021: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are wired gaming headphones that support Bluetooth. They only come in the 'Black' color variant, and you can see their label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the discussions and we'll update our review.
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The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are wired headphones that support Bluetooth, making them a bit more versatile than the Corsair HS70 Wireless. They're comfortable, well-built, compatible with iCUE software, and come with both a 1/8" TRRS and wired USB cable. However, they lack channel mixing controls, which some gamers may find disappointing. Check out our recommendations for the best gaming headsets, the best PS4 gaming headsets, and the best Xbox One gaming headsets.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are more versatile than the Corsair HS60. While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the HS70 Bluetooth have better controls, support Bluetooth, and offer 24 hours of continuous battery life. They also have a slightly better performing boom mic.
The Corsair HS70 Wireless and the Corsair HS70 Bluetooth have different strengths and depending on your usage, you may prefer one over the other. The Wireless are better for wireless gaming as they use a wireless USB dongle that has low latency. While their battery life doesn't last as long as the Bluetooth, they have an auto-off timer. However, the Bluetooth are better for wired gaming as they can be used with either their 1/8" TRRS or wired USB dongle cable. Their mic offers a better overall performance, and they support Bluetooth, which makes them a little more versatile.
The Corsair HS70 Bluetooth and the HyperX Cloud Alpha are similarly-performing gaming headphones, so depending on your preferences, you may prefer one over the other. The Corsair have a customizable sound profile thanks to a graphic EQ and presets in their companion software. They also support Bluetooth so that you can use them more casually, and their boom mic offers a better overall performance. However, the HyperX are more comfortable and have a better-balanced sound profile right out of the box.
The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 are better for wired gaming, but the Corsair HS70 Bluetooth are more versatile. While both gaming headphones have similarly great overall boom mic performances, the Astro are more comfortable and have a mixamp that allows you to adjust their sound on-the-fly. However, the Corsair support Bluetooth and have around 24 hours of playback time.
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