The Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT are wireless gaming headphones with Bluetooth and customizable RGB lighting. Just like the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE, they have a decently comfortable fit and well-built design. Out of the box, they have a warm but uneven sound profile that lacks low-bass and has a recessed treble. Luckily, they're compatible with iCUE software, so you can tweak their sound using the graphic EQ and presets. Their boom mic also has an excellent recording quality, and they last over 18 hours continuously.
Our Verdict
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are okay for neutral sound. Out of the box, they have a warm but uneven sound profile that lacks thump and rumble while the treble range is recessed. They're also prone to inconsistencies in their audio delivery, so you may need to adjust them on your head each time you wear them to get a more consistent sound. Luckily, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets so you can adjust their sound to your liking.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Well-built design.
- Very prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Sub-par passive soundstage performance.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are acceptable for commute and travel. They're decently comfortable, last over 18 hours on a single charge, and support Bluetooth, meaning you can listen to your favorite audio wirelessly. However, they don't block out any of the low rumbles of bus or plane engines, and their bulky design can make it harder for you to take them with you on the go.
- Well-built design.
- Supports Bluetooth.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Bulky and can fall off your head with moderate head movements.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are fair for sports and fitness. While they're well-built, they're not designed for physical activity. They lack an IP rating for water resistance, which we don't currently test for, and can fall off your head with moderate movement. They can also trap in some heat, which could make you sweat more than normal.
- Well-built design.
- Bulky and can fall off your head with moderate head movements.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are alright for office use. They support Bluetooth, have a decently comfortable fit, and have over 18 hours of continuous playback time, so you don't need to worry about recharging them during long shifts. However, they struggle to block out office chatter. You'll also perceive their passive soundstage as somewhat closed off.
- Well-built design.
- Supports Bluetooth.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Sub-par passive soundstage performance.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are decent for wireless gaming. These decently comfortable headphones have low non-Bluetooth latency. Their boom mic also does an excellent job of recording your voice, and it can separate it from moderate ambient noise, so your voice is heard clearly. They last over 18 hours continuously, which is great if you game for hours on end. Their companion software offers customization features like a graphic EQ and presets.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Well-built design.
- Excellent recording quality.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Very prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Sub-par passive soundstage performance.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are okay for wired gaming. You can use them with either their 1/8" TRRRS or USB-A to USB-C audio cable with full audio and mic compatibility on PCs and PlayStation consoles. Their analog cable also offers full compatibility on Xbox consoles. They have a decently comfortable fit, and you can customize their sound profile using their companion software's graphic EQ and presets. Their boom mic also has an excellent recording quality and can separate your voice from moderate ambient noise.
- Graphic EQ and presets available.
- Well-built design.
- Excellent recording quality.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
- Very prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
- Sub-par passive soundstage performance.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO are decent for phone calls. The boom mic has an excellent recording quality, so your voice sounds clear, even in moderately noisy environments. However, the headphones struggle to block out ambient noise around you, so you may have some trouble understanding whoever's on the other end of the line.
- Well-built design.
- Excellent recording quality.
- Poor noise isolation performance.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT are a variant of the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE and support Bluetooth, unlike their counterpart. They also come in one color variant: Black. You can see our model's label 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 VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT are a variant of the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE. Like their counterpart, they have a comfortable and well-built design with customizable RGB lighting and compatibility with Corsair iCUE software. They now have Bluetooth support, though, so you can connect them to your phone while you're gaming or use them more casually, thanks to their low iOS and Android latency. While their warm uneven sound profile may not be ideal for some users, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you adjust their sound.
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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 Logitech G Pro X Gaming Headset are better wired gaming headphones than the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT. The Logitech are more comfortable and have a more neutral default sound profile, which some users may prefer. However, the Corsair are more versatile as you can use them wired or wirelessly. Their boom mic has a better recording quality, and they support Bluetooth. They're also better built.
The Logitech G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless are somewhat better wireless gaming headphones than the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT. The Logitech are more comfortable, their companion software offers more features, and their default sound profile is more neutral, which some users may prefer. However, the Corsair are better built, and their boom mic offers better overall performance. They also support Bluetooth and have lower non-Bluetooth wireless.
The Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT and the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless have different strengths. The Corsair has a better overall mic performance, and you can customize their sound profile using their companion app's graphic EQ and presets. They also support Bluetooth, so you can listen to audio from your phone while gaming. However, the HyperX are more comfortable and have a more neutral sound profile out of the box, which some users may prefer. They also have a longer-lasting continuous battery life. Their non-Bluetooth wireless latency is also significantly lower, although the Corsair still falls within good limits.
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