Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless

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Although gamer users are increasingly demanding with their gaming headsets, it is forcing accessory manufacturers to launch high-end headsets with superior design and sound quality compared to other headsets.

This can be seen through ASUS with two models of ASUS ROG Delta and ASUS ROG Theta 7.1 headsets with sound quality … has nothing to do with the concept of gaming headsets, or even Corsair itself, a long-standing name in the game accessories village. The event for gamers also launched the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE high-end headset line at the end of 2019.

However, that does not mean that companies “abandon” their existing gaming headsets to pursue higher milestones further.

Recently, Corsair has launched the HS line of wireless gaming headsets with the name Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless that inherits a lot of advanced technology from the “high-end senior”, bringing a new breath to gamers.

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Since the Corsair Saber RGB Pro gaming mouse model launched in the first half of this year, Corsair has redesigned the mouse box with two familiar yellow-black colors but added a diamond-shaped surface texture to bring it to life for a healthier, more modern look.

So Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless also perfectly inherits this box design with the product image on the front.

Meanwhile, on the back are important specifications, most notably the new HS series wireless headphones that have been equipped with Dolby Atmos technology, an advanced stereoscopic sound standard for games and movies are gradually gaining popularity in the past few years.

Unpacking the box, the headset model is packed very neatly with a headset, wireless transmitter adapter, and a USB Type C cable that acts as a charging cable and connects using the headset as a wired headset while charging the battery.

At first glance, the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is not like its flagship predecessor in the HS product line the Corsair HS70 Wireless SE, but more like the VOID series headsets with a quadrilateral headphone design, foldable microphone, and materials plastic outer shell instead of the familiar metal mesh and oval design.

The most notable thing is that Corsair has designed the head cushion for this headset model in the form of an elastic strap instead of using foam padding as on its traditional headset models.

This design is a plus point for the headset when it feels softer, lighter, and even less … smelly than the old foam cushion design, especially for gamers who are stressed and sweat.

However, it also has the disadvantage that it is difficult to adjust the size and is not suitable for users with “big heads”, wearing hats or virtual reality glasses frames.

Another factor that also makes this headset similar to the VOID product line is the pair of ear cushions made of fabric with higher ventilation than the usual PU leatherette ear cushions.

This type of ear cushion helps to prevent the ears from getting hot when worn continuously for a long time, helping to expand the soundstage and provide a more comfortable listening experience.

But in return, the soundproofing ability of fabric ear cushions is very poor, letting in a lot of noise from the outside, not too convenient when used in noisy areas, especially in sports arenas also “fire” from the audience.

Corsair also put all the very few control buttons of the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless to the left earbud with a quite convenient and reasonable design, especially for gamers who need to quickly adjust the volume while playing games. Shooting game with a fast tempo.

The headset is equipped with a flexible microphone in the left earbud with the ability to fold when not in use.

The biggest plus point of this Microphone model is the ability to record audio that inherits technology from “elder” Virtuoso with very high sound quality obtained, with separate and clear details, not “cropping” the details strip to compress data like many other gaming headsets on the market today.

The slight minus point in this design lies in the fact that the user will not be able to remove the microphone when not in use as on the designs of the previous HS series headphones or the later Virtuoso line.

In the process of “lighting up” the headset, the two side logos are lit with integrated RGB LEDs that can be controlled via the iCUE driver, in sync with Corsair’s smart light ecosystem.

In practice, the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless delivers a very “rich” sound quality for gamers with a rich bass range of both quality and volume, especially in the mid-bass and high-bass ranges accurate and detailed, giving a strong impression to gamers from the first shot, not focusing on the midrange and high range as much as some high-end headphones today.

However, the sub-bass range has not shown a certain level of detail, making the rumbling sounds due to the engine sound lack a bit of vibration, but not too significant to affect the quality of this sound range.

The mid-range is another strength of this headset model with the ability to accurately and roundly represent the full range, with a clear separation between the high-bass and low-mid ranges without ambiguity, overwhelm as with many common gaming headsets in the market today.

When it comes to the treble, the performance of the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is limited when it cannot go too high, especially for string instruments in this range, the sound is stuck together, and does not represent a certain precision.

The headset is connected wirelessly to the computer via 2.4GHz wave using Corsair Slipstream technology, from which this headset model can be the hub to connect with other devices in Corsair’s wireless ecosystem such as keyboards. Corsair K57 RGB Wireless or Corsair Harpoon RGB Wireless wireless mouse through its broadcast adapter, helping users only need to use a single USB port to connect to all three devices.

The ability to connect is extremely fast and stable, making the headset show sound with extremely low latency, comparable to wired headphones, helping users not to miss any small details throughout the match.

Similar to the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT, Corsair also equips this headset with the Dolby Atmos standard that represents multi-dimensional sound instead of the old 7.1 standards.

As a result, the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless can well reproduce the space in games and movies when supported, providing a better sense of location for gamers in action games.

Although possessing a pretty good overall in terms of design, features, and technology, it is undeniable that Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless still has a few issues that you need to consider.

Firstly, this wireless gaming headset model of Corsair does not support mobile devices when it is not equipped with Bluetooth, nor is it equipped with buttons to receive/call.

This is also acceptable when Corsair’s target customer group is still PC gamers, not a versatile headset aimed at mobile users.

The second factor lies in the broadcasting distance of the headset which is quite close, only good within 10m back, and it is easy to encounter obstacles with ordinary retaining walls.

Besides, the battery life of Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is not too impressive.

With a volume level of 50%, this headset model only lasts about 15 hours of operation after each full charge, not more than enough for long trips without a charging cable.

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