Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS  Headphones Review

Reviewed Dec 04, 2020 at 09:44am
Writing modified Dec 26, 2022 at 11:06am
Tested using Methodology v1.5 
Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS

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The Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS are gaming headphones fully compatible with the Xbox One via Xbox Wireless. These comfortable, well-built headphones have a bass-heavy sound profile that adds an extra boom and punch to action-packed video games. They're also compatible with the Dolby Atmos app, which lets you access surround sound features and some sound customization options. They also have four built-in EQ presets accessible when you click on their volume wheel. They don't isolate against a lot of background noises, however. On the upside, their detachable boom microphone transmits your voice clearly to your teammates.

Our Verdict

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Neutral Sound 

The Corsair HS75 XB are fair for neutral sound. While their bass-heavy sound profile may be overwhelming for some listeners, they have a balanced mid-range suitable for listening to vocal-centric content. However, their treble range lacks some detail and airiness. You can EQ their sound using the Dolby Atmos app or by using one of the four EQ presets available when you click on their volume wheel.

Pros
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos app.
Cons
  • Inconsistent bass and treble delivery.
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Commute/Travel 

The Corsair HS75 XB are inadequate for commute and travel. You can wear them comfortably for long listening sessions, and their over 21-hour continuous battery life is suitable for long international flights. However, they need an adapter to use with PCs that don't support Xbox Wireless, which isn't very portable. They don't have Bluetooth or an audio cable, so you can't connect them to your phone. Also, they don't isolate against a lot of background noise, meaning you may hear plane and bus engines or chatter from other passengers.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit.
Cons
  • Poor noise isolation.
  • Bulky design.
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Sports/Fitness 

The Corsair HS75 XB are mediocre for sports and fitness. While they're stable enough for casual listening sessions, they aren't designed for the gym, and they may fall off your head during your workout. They're comfortable and well-built, but they need an adapter to use with PCs that don't support Xbox Wireless, so they aren't very portable. They don't have Bluetooth or an audio cable, so you can't connect them to your phone.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit.
Cons
  • Not stable enough for exercise.
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Office 

The Corsair HS75 XB are middling for office use. They're comfortable, and their over 21-hour continuous battery life should be enough to get you through multiple workdays. However, they leak a bit of noise, which can distract coworkers in a quiet office. Also, they don't block out a lot of background noises, so you may hear coworkers chattering nearby. If your PC doesn't support Xbox Wireless, you may need an adapter if you want to listen to audio from it.

Pros
  • Comfortable fit.
Cons
  • Poor noise isolation.
  • Leak some noise.
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Wireless Gaming 

The Corsair HS75 XB are decent for wireless gaming. They're comfortable enough for long gaming sessions and have low latency over an Xbox Wireless connection. Thanks to their boom microphone's impressive recording quality, you can easily communicate with your teammates. Their bass-heavy sound profile can bring out thumps and rumbles in action-packed scenes, but it may be overwhelming for some listeners.

Pros
  • Compatible with Dolby Atmos app.
  • Comfortable fit.
Cons
  • Inconsistent bass and treble delivery.
  • Not compatible with PS4.
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Wired Gaming 

The Corsair HS75 XB are wireless headphones, and you can't use them with a wired connection.

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Phone Calls 

The Corsair HS75 XB are satisfactory for phone calls. Their boom microphone has an impressive recording quality, and it can transmit your voice clearly even if you're calling from a noisy environment. However, they struggle to isolate against background noise, which may be distracting during your call. Also, if your PC doesn't support Xbox Wireless, you may need an adapter to receive audio from it.

Pros
  • Impressive microphone recording quality.
Cons
  • Poor noise isolation.
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Dec 26, 2022: We've renamed these headphones from Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS Gaming Headset to Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS across the site.
    2.  Updated Mar 25, 2022: Due to user reports, we've retested 'Controls' as these headphones have four hidden EQ presets available when clicking their volume wheel. We've also added graph comparisons of the presets to the 'Sound Profile' box so you can see how each preset differs from the default EQ.
    3.  Updated Nov 30, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
    4.  Updated Dec 15, 2020: Updated firmware version. Investigated buzzing noise in the left ear cup. Provided additional information regarding the app.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    The Corsair HS75 XB come in a 'Black/Silver' variant, and you can see the label for the model we tested here.

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    The Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS are gaming-oriented headphones designed for use with Xbox One consoles. You can pair them with your Xbox One console using Xbox Wireless technology for full audio and microphone compatibility. They also can be paired with the Dolby Atmos app, which gives you access to an immersive surround sound experience while you're gaming, but we don't currently test for this. They have a bass-heavy sound profile, and unlike the Corsair HS70 Wireless, they aren't compatible with Corsair iCUE companion software.

    See also our recommendations for the best gaming headsets, the best Xbox One gaming headsets, and the best wireless gaming headsets.

    Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless

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    The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Wireless are better wireless gaming headphones than the Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS. The Turtle Beach have a more stable fit and support Bluetooth. They also have a companion app with a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. However, the Corsair are more comfortable, leak less sound, and their boom microphone is detachable.

    Corsair HS70 Wireless

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    The Corsair HS70 Wireless are better wireless gaming headphones than the Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS. The HS70 have a better-balanced sound profile and a more consistent audio delivery across users. Also, they're compatible with the Corsair iCUE app, unlike the HS75 XB, which are compatible with the Dolby Atmos app. However, the HS75 XB have a better microphone recording quality and a longer battery life.

    SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless

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    The SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless are better wireless gaming headphones than the Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS. The SteelSeries have a more stable fit and a better-balanced sound profile. They also leak less noise. However, the Corsair's boom microphone is detachable, unlike the SteelSeries. Both headphones use Xbox Wireless technology to connect to your Xbox One.

    Razer Kaira Pro Wireless

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    The Razer Kaira Pro Wireless are better than the Corsair HS75 XB WIRELESS. The Razer are compatible with Bluetooth connections, block out more ambient noise, have better mic recording quality, and have a feature-rich companion app. They also have lower non-Bluetooth audio latency. Conversely, the Corsair have slightly longer battery life and deliver audio more consistently.

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    Test Results

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    Design
    Style
    TypeLockedOver-ear
    EnclosureLockedClosed-Back
    WirelessLockedYes
    TransducerLockedDynamic

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    Comfort
    WeightLockedLock lbs
    Clamping Force
    LockedLock lbs

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    Controls
    OS Compatibility
    LockedLocked
    Ease Of UseLockedLocked
    FeedbackLockedLocked
    Call/Music ControlLockedLocked
    Volume ControlLockedLocked
    Microphone ControlLockedLocked
    Channel Mixing
    LockedLocked
    Noise Cancelling ControlLockedLocked
    Talk-Through
    LockedLocked
    Additional ControlsLockedLocked

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    Portability
    LLockedLock" (Lock cm)
    WLockedLock" (Lock cm)
    HLockedLock" (Lock cm)
    VolumeLockedLock in³ (Lock cm³)
    Transmitter RequiredLockedLocked

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    Case
    TypeLockedLocked
    LLockedN/A
    WLockedN/A
    HLockedN/A
    VolumeLockedN/A

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    Build Quality

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    Stability

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    In The Box

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    Sound
    Sound Profile
    Bass Amount
    LockedLock dB
    Treble Amount
    LockedLock dB

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    Frequency Response Consistency
    Avg. Std. Deviation
    LockedLock dB

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    Raw Frequency Response
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    Bass Accuracy
    Std. Err.
    LockedLock dB
    Low-Frequency Extension
    LockedLock Hz
    Low-Bass
    LockedLock dB
    Mid-Bass
    LockedLock dB
    High-Bass
    LockedLock dB

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    0.0
    Mid Accuracy
    Std. Err.
    LockedLock dB
    Low-Mid
    LockedLock dB
    Mid-Mid
    LockedLock dB
    High-Mid
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    Treble Accuracy
    Std. Err.
    LockedLock dB
    Low-Treble
    LockedLock dB
    Mid-Treble
    LockedLock dB
    High-Treble
    LockedLock dB

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    0.0
    Peaks/Dips
    Peaks
    LockedLock dB
    Dips
    LockedLock dB

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    Imaging
    Weighted Group Delay
    LockedLock
    Weighted Phase Mismatch
    LockedLock
    Weighted Amplitude Mismatch
    LockedLock
    Weighted Frequency Mismatch
    LockedLock

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    0.0
    Passive Soundstage
    PRTF Accuracy (Std. Dev.)
    LockedLock dB
    PRTF Size (Avg.)
    LockedLock dB
    PRTF Distance
    LockedLock dB
    Openness
    Locked
    0.0
    Acoustic Space Excitation
    Locked
    0.0

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    0.0
    Virtual Soundstage
    Head Modeling
    LockedLocked
    Speaker Modeling
    LockedLocked
    Room Ambience
    LockedLocked
    Head Tracking
    LockedLocked
    Virtual Surround
    LockedLocked

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    0.0
    Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    WHD @ 90
    LockedLock
    WHD @ 100
    LockedLock

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    Test Settings
    Firmware
    LockedLocked
    Power
    LockedLocked
    Connection
    LockedLocked
    Codec
    LockedLocked
    EQ
    LockedLocked
    ANC
    LockedLocked
    Tip/Pad
    LockedLocked
    Microphone
    LockedLocked

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    Isolation
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    Noise Isolation
    Isolation Audio
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    Overall Attenuation
    LockedLock dB
    Noise CancellingLockedNo
    Bass
    LockedLock dB
    Mid
    LockedLock dB
    Treble
    LockedLock dB

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    Leakage
    Leakage Audio
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    Overall Leakage @ 1ft
    LockedLock dB

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    Microphone
    Microphone Style
    Integrated
    LockedLocked
    In-Line
    LockedLocked
    Boom
    LockedLocked
    Detachable Boom
    LockedLocked
    MicLockedYes

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    Recording Quality
    Recorded Speech
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    LFE
    LockedLock Hz
    FR Std. Dev.
    LockedLock dB
    HFE
    LockedLock Hz
    Weighted THD
    LockedLock
    Gain
    LockedLock dB

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    Noise Handling
    SpNR
    LockedLock dB
    Noise Gate
    LockedLocked
    Speech + Pink Noise Handling
    Locked
    0.0
    Speech + Pink Noise Audio Sample
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    Speech + Subway Noise Handling
    Locked
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    Speech + Subway Noise Audio Sample
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    Active Features
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    Battery
    Battery Type
    LockedLocked
    Continuous Battery Life
    LockedLock hrs
    Additional Charges
    LockedLock
    Total Battery Life
    LockedLock hrs
    Charge Time
    LockedLock hrs
    Power-Saving Feature
    LockedLocked
    Audio While Charging
    LockedLocked
    Passive Playback
    LockedLocked
    Charging PortLockedLocked

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    0.0
    App Support
    App NameLockedLocked
    iOSLockedLocked
    AndroidLockedLocked
    macOSLockedLocked
    WindowsLockedLocked
    Equalizer
    LockedLocked
    ANC Control
    LockedLocked
    Mic ControlLockedLocked
    Room Effects
    LockedLocked
    Playback Control
    LockedLocked
    Button MappingLockedLocked
    Surround Support
    LockedLocked

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    Connectivity
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    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version
    LockedLocked
    Multi-Device Pairing
    LockedLocked
    NFC Pairing
    LockedLocked
    Line Of Sight Range
    LockedN/A
    PC Latency (SBC)
    LockedN/A
    PC Latency (aptX)
    LockedN/A
    PC Latency (aptX HD)
    LockedN/A
    PC Latency (aptX-LL)
    LockedN/A
    iOS Latency
    LockedN/A
    Android Latency
    LockedN/A

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    0.0
    Non-Bluetooth Wireless
    Non-BT Line Of Sight Range
    LockedLock ft (Lock m)
    Non-BT Latency
    LockedLock ms

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    0.0
    Wired
    Analog Audio
    LockedLocked
    USB Audio
    LockedLocked
    DetachableLockedLocked
    LengthLockedN/A
    Connection
    LockedLocked
    Analog/USB Audio Latency
    LockedN/A

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    PC Compatibility
    Analog
    LockedLocked
    Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    PlayStation Compatibility
    PS4 Analog
    LockedLocked
    PS4 Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    PS4 Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    PS5 Analog
    LockedLocked
    PS5 Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    PS5 Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Compatibility
    Xbox One Analog
    LockedLocked
    Xbox One Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Xbox One Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Series X|S Analog
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Series X|S Wired USB
    LockedLocked
    Xbox Series X|S Non-BT Wireless
    LockedLocked

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    Base/Dock
    Type
    LockedLocked
    USB Input
    LockedLocked
    Line In
    LockedLocked
    Line Out
    LockedLocked
    Optical Input
    LockedLocked
    RCA Input
    LockedLocked
    Dock Charging
    LockedLocked
    Power Supply
    LockedLocked

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