The Corsair HS80 RGB WIRELESS are wireless gaming headphones compatible with PCs and PlayStation consoles. They're very well-built, with a comfortable elastic headband and cloth-covered ear cup padding. The flip-up boom mic has an impressive recording quality and does a good job separating your voice from background noise. Their latency via wireless or wired USB connection is low enough for gaming as well. Unfortunately, they don't isolate you from very much noise, and their roughly 13 hours of continuous battery life is quite a bit less than the advertised 20 hours.
Our Verdict
The Corsair HS80 are satisfactory for neutral sound. They have a warm default sound profile, with overemphasis in the high-bass range that adds some extra warmth and boom. However, they lack thump and rumble, while vocals and lead instruments are missing detail and clarity. Fortunately, you can customize it with a graphic EQ and presets in the companion app. They're also prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery, so you may want to spend some time adjusting their fit and positioning on your head to experience the same sound each time.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Default sound profile lacks low bass.
The Corsair HS80 are poor for commute and travel. They have a comfortable fit but don't support Bluetooth, so you need to connect them to a laptop if you want to use them when you're on the go. Also, they don't isolate you from the low rumble of bus and plane engines. Like most over-ear headphones, their bulky size makes them not very portable, and they don't fold into a more compact shape or come with a bag or pouch. Their onboard controls are also gaming-oriented and don't include a way to skip tracks or play/pause audio if you're listening to music on the bus.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Poor noise isolation.
- No case or pouch included.
The Corsair HS80 are sub-par for sports and fitness. While they're very well-built and have a comfortable fit, they aren't intended for sports use and aren't stable enough to stay in place during workouts. They trap some heat against your ears, so they may also make you sweat more if you use them for exercise. They also lack an IP rating for dust and water resistance, which is typical for gaming headphones.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Not very stable.
- No call or music controls.
The Corsair HS80 are alright for office use. Their cloth-covered earcups and ski-band headband should be comfortable for most people. The flip-up boom mic makes your voice sound clear and natural, even in moderately noisy environments. Their battery life of roughly 13 hours should easily last through a 9-5 workday as well. Unfortunately, they don't block out very much ambient noise and leak quite a bit, so if you're listening to music at high volumes at the office, it may bother people nearby.
- Mic has a great recording quality and good noise handling.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Poor noise isolation.
- No call or music controls.
The Corsair HS80 are decent for wireless gaming. They have a comfortable fit, with well-padded ear cups and an adjustable ski-band headband. Their wireless USB dongle provides a fairly low latency wireless connection with PCs and PlayStation consoles. The boom mic does a great job of making your voice sound clear and full, even in moderately noisy settings. It's not detachable, but it's easy to mute and unmute by flipping up or down. They have a warm default sound profile, and if you prefer a different sound, you can customize it with a graphic EQ and presets in the app. The app also has settings for mic volume and side tone.
- Mic has a great recording quality and good noise handling.
- Low wireless latency.
- Poor noise isolation.
- Default sound profile lacks low bass.
The Corsair HS80 are decent for wired gaming. When you use their USB-C cable to USB-A cable to connect them to your PC, their latency is low enough to be suitable for gaming. However, you can't connect to Xbox or PlayStation consoles this way. They're also very well-built, comfortable enough for long gaming sessions, and have a very good overall mic performance.
- Mic has a great recording quality and good noise handling.
- Poor noise isolation.
The Corsair HS80 are adequate for phone calls. Their boom mic makes your voice sound clear and full-bodied, even in moderately noisy environments. It's also easy to mute and unmute by flipping up and down. Unfortunately, they don't have onboard controls for answering or ending a call. They also don't isolate you from very much noise, meaning that if you use them to talk on the phone in a noisy setting, it may be hard for you to hear the call.
- Mic has a great recording quality and good noise handling.
- Well-built and comfortable.
- Poor noise isolation.
- No call or music controls.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 28, 2023: We've added a comparison between these headphones and the Corsair HS80 MAX WIRELESS in Bluetooth.
- Updated Sep 26, 2023: We've remeasured the 'Length', 'Width', and 'Height' in Portability with the ear cups laying flat on the table, and the scoring has changed.
- Updated Sep 23, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Sep 16, 2021: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There's only one variant of the Corsair HS80 RGB WIRELESS, which has an all-black 'Carbon' color scheme. You can see the label for the unit we tested here.
If you come across another variant, please let us know in the discussions, and we'll update our review.
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The Corsair HS80 RGB WIRELESS are gaming headphones for PC and PlayStation. Their boom mic's recording quality is much better than the Corsair HS70 Wireless' and rivals more expensive headsets from this manufacturer, like the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT. Unlike most other Corsair headsets that we've tested, though, the mic isn't detachable. Another difference is their adjustable ski-band headband, which gives them a similar design to headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis 9X Wireless or the SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless.
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The Corsair HS80 MAX WIRELESS are a step up from the Corsair HS80 RGB WIRELESS. While both headphones look and perform very similarly, there are a couple of key differences. The MAX support Bluetooth, which is nice if you want to game on your Nintendo Switch or smartphone. They also have a longer continuous battery life. However, only the RGB model supports audio and mic over USB.
The Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are better gaming headphones than the Corsair HS80 RGB WIRELESS. The Logitech have longer continuous battery life, and lower latency, ensuring your audio and visuals stay in sync while gaming. Their default sound profile is more neutral, which some may prefer, and their companion software offers more features, including surround sound support and button mapping. That said, the Corsair have a significantly better build quality, and a much better overall mic performance. You can use them wired with PCs too.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT and the Corsair HS80 RGB WIRELESS have different strengths, and you may prefer either. The VIRTUOSO's boom mic is detachable and has a somewhat better overall performance. They also offer a longer continuous battery life, Bluetooth compatibility, and work with Xbox via analog connection, unlike the HS80. However, the HS80 are less prone to inconsistent bass and treble delivery and have a much more comfortable design.
The Corsair HS70 Wireless and the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless are gaming headsets with different strengths, and you may prefer either. The HS80 RGB's boom mic has a significantly better recording quality. They have customizable RGB lighting on their ear cups and a stretchy headband design, which some may prefer. They're also a bit more versatile, since you can use them wired with PCs. On the other hand, some users may prefer the HS70's more neutral default sound profile. They also have detachable boom mic and longer continuous battery life.
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