The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are a decent pair of wired gaming headphones. While they can only be used with a USB-A audio cable, which makes them incompatible with Xbox One consoles, they're a solid pick for PC and PS4 gamers who want a distinctive design, solid build quality, and a companion app with a relatively broad range of configuration options. Unfortunately, their bulky construction, poor noise isolation, and sub-par audio leakage performance make them best suited for use in a dedicated gaming room.
Our Verdict
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are satisfactory for neutral sound. Out-of-the-box, their sound profile is a little boomy, but mids and treble are quite well reproduced. Unfortunately, they provide a somewhat inconsistent bass response every time you wear them. You can further customize your listening experience through a graphic EQ in the headphones’ dedicated Corsair iCUE companion app.
- Solid build quality.
- Decently feature-rich companion app with graphic EQ.
- Boomy default sound profile.
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are bad for commuters and travelers. They rely on USB audio, so they can't connect to your phone without a specialized adapter, they do almost nothing to block out the noise of bus and plane engines, and they aren’t especially portable. However, since they use a wired connection, you won't have to worry about running out of battery on the way home.
- Solid build quality.
- Lack of call/music controls.
- No analog audio support.
- Poor noise isolation and audio leakage performance.
- Bulky design.
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are inadequate for sports and fitness. They can't connect to your phone due to their reliance on a USB-A connection for audio, and their non-detachable audio cable represents a serious snagging hazard. They’re also quite bulky and don’t clamp the head very tightly, meaning that they’ll slip off your ears during even very light exercise. Furthermore, they lack any sort of track skipping controls to let you make an adjustment to your music while you’re out on a run.
- Solid build quality.
- Lack of call/music controls.
- No analog audio support.
- Bulky design.
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are a poor choice for office work. While they’re decently comfortable, they barely isolate you from background chatter from nearby coworkers and leak quite a bit of audio, which may disturb them if you listen to your music at even moderate volume levels. Also, they use a non-detachable USB-A audio cable, which seriously limits their ability to connect to different devices.
- Solid build quality.
- Lack of call/music controls.
- No analog audio support.
- Poor noise isolation and audio leakage performance.
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are wired-only gaming headphones and aren’t compatible with wireless connections.
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are a decent pick for wired gaming, so long as you game on PC or PS4 due to their USB-only connection. They feature low-latency wired audio, feel reasonably comfortable, and deliver a fairly immersive listening experience. Compatibility with the Corsair iCUE companion app grants you access to a graphic EQ as well as microphone sidetone adjustment, which is helpful for when you want to make sure your teammates can hear you clearly.
- Solid build quality.
- Decently feature-rich companion app with graphic EQ.
- Low-latency USB audio.
- Boom microphone does have some distortion.
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are middling for phone calls. Their boom microphone should do a decent job of making your voice sound full-bodied and natural, but there’s a fair bit of distortion present. On the upside, it's able to capture your voice clearly, even in moderately noisy environments. While they can't be used to make calls through your phone due to their USB-A audio connection, they're compatible with PCs and can be used with digital calling services like Skype.
- Solid build quality.
- Lack of call/music controls.
- Boom microphone does have some distortion.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 17, 2022: Retested 'App Support'. Updated the result for 'macOS' from 'No' to 'Yes'.
- Updated Nov 11, 2021: Converted to Test Bench 1.5.
- Updated Aug 14, 2020: Review published.
- Updated Aug 07, 2020: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are three variants of the Corsair VOID Elite, which differ in terms of audio connector and inclusion of RGB lighting. We tested the Corsair VOID RGB Elite, which utilizes a USB-A connector for audio and features RGB lighting on the side plates.
| Model | Audio Connector | RGB Lighting |
| VOID RGB Elite | USB-A | Yes |
| VOID RGB Elite Wireless | 2.4 GHz Wireless | Yes |
| VOID Elite | 3.5mm TRRS | No |
If someone does come across a Corsair VOID Elite model that's differently equipped, please let us know in the discussion section so we can update our review.
Popular Headphones Comparisons
The Corsair VOID RGB Elite are a decent pair of wired gaming headphones. They look distinctive, feel quite solid, and a decently feature-packed companion app. Unfortunately, their poor noise isolation capabilities, bulky design, and reliance on a non-detachable USB-A cable for wired audio make them less versatile than options like the SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 Edition Wireless. They perform similarly to the Corsair Void PRO RGB Wireless, though the RGB Wireless obviously employ a wireless connection and have a better boom microphone. For more options, check out our list of recommendations for the best gaming headsets, the best gaming headsets under $100, and the best gaming headsets under $50 if you're on a tighter budget.
The Corsair HS70 Wireless are better for most use cases than the Corsair VOID ELITE. The HS70 are wireless gaming headphones that communicate with a USB-A dongle for low-latency audio. They’re more comfortable, better-built, and provide a more consistent listening experience. They also have a detachable boom mic that reduces their overall size and gives them a more casual look. On the other hand, the VOID have a wired connection that eliminates the worry of running out of battery and a marginally more comprehensive control scheme.
The Corsair HS60 are better wired gaming headphones than the Corsair VOID ELITE. The HS60 are more comfortable, better-built, and have a detachable boom microphone with superior noise handling capability. They can also be used on a wider variety of systems thanks to their 1/8" TRRS port and included analog-to-USB connector. That said, the VOID provide a slightly more consistent listening experience and flashier looks, with a customizable RGB lighting scheme, if that's your preference.
The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II are the better choice for wired gaming over the Corsair VOID ELITE. The HyperX are comfier and have a sturdier feeling, better noise isolation capabilities, and a better boom mic. They also feature an analog to USB control box with onboard controls for live channel mixing and microphone volume adjustment. The Corsair, meanwhile, offer a slightly broader range of configuration options thanks to their Corsair iCUE companion app, which features audio presets, a graphic EQ, microphone sidetone adjustment, and RGB lighting customization.
The Steelseries Arctis 7 Wireless 2017 are better for mixed usage than the Corsair VOID ELITE. The SteelSeries are better built, have a more comprehensive companion app, and are easier to carry around, courtesy of a retractable boom microphone, which also provides better recording quality than that of the Corsair. The SteelSeries are also more versatile, with full wireless and wired compatibility, the latter via an included 1/8” TRRS audio cable. Conversely, the Corsair provide a more consistent, marginally more spacious listening experience.
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