Corsair - HS80 RGB WIRELESS

Turtle beach used to be the go to for a lot of peeps. a couple of my friends had it. but lately the mic quality’s just been weird. It’s kinda muffled and inconsistent. still usable. but not what it used to be imo. The [nova one](https://x.com/HotScopeDeals/status/1981285390863781928) feels decent. it doesn’t feel heavy after a few hours. and the overall sound has that crisp mix (good for hearing small details). but it’s pricey. Corsair’s honestly not far behind tho. good value for what it is. plus no weird sound drop offs. the others you mentioned all kinda blend together. like they do work. but they don’t really feel right once you’ve tried something a bit higher quality.

I'm a big fan of Logitech, when coming to mice and my keyboard, but when coming to my headset, I prefer my Corsair HS80 Wireless, they are just leagues ahead of Logitech

# 1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 (or 7X / 7P) * price: often around $140–$150 on sale * pros: excellent soundstage for positional awareness, comfortable ski-band design, multi-platform (pc, ps, xbox depending on model), dual wireless + bluetooth. * cons: battery life is good but not best-in-class (\~38 hours). # 2. hyperx cloud alpha wireless * price: \~$130 * pros: outstanding battery life (up to 300 hours), clear directional audio, strong build, comfortable memory foam padding. * cons: no bluetooth, mostly pc/ps compatible. # 3. logitech g pro x 2 lightspeed (if you found on sale) * price: normally $250, but sales can drop it to $150 \~$170. * pros: fantastic positional sound with dts headphone:x, swappable earpads, low-latency lightspeed dongle. * cons: might stretch your budget unless discounted. # 4. corsair hs80 rgb wireless * price: \~$120 * pros: dolby atmos support, very good mic quality, comfortable floating headband, works on pc and ps5. * cons: battery life is shorter (\~20 hours). # 5. razer blackshark v2 pro (2023 ed) * price: \~$150 * pros: clear positional audio, lightweight, improved mic quality, 70-hour battery life. * cons: sound signature leans toward bass heavy if unadjusted. requirements: * under $150 * wireless/ a dongle not a headphone jack * good positional sounds * noise cancellation (not a MUST) let me break down your requirements real quick wireless will always have some latency even with low latency dongles so if you are aiming for competitive gaming you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage good positional sound usually comes from open back headphones but those do not block outside noise if by noise cancellation you mean active noise cancellation (ANC) it actually hurts positional accuracy because it alters the sound cues and is more useful for airplanes or travel closed back headphones already block some outside noise but not in a way that ruins positional sound for casual gaming you can spend less and still get solid wireless options for competitive gaming wired open back headphones are still the best since they give you a wider soundstage and make it feel like you have wall hacks.

Check out the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. i think its under $100, solid positional audio, and comes with a USB-C dongle. Super comfy too. If you can stretch a bit, the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is great for around $130 with better soundstage and mic quality

Dude I bought a Corsair HS80 wireless headset and it works flawlessly between PS5 to PC with the USB FOB and the cost doesn’t even break $200, $167 at Best Buy right now.

I use Corsair hs80 wireless for the past 2.5 years and it’s really good, the mic quality is also very very good.👍

I own/owned every pair so far of Corsair headsets. Best Sound quality for wireless, are Void 2’s, $129 new. What you have there are refurbished Virtuoso Max’s, basically new. But used, and don’t sound as good as the Void 2’s. They do feel very sturdy, on the heavier side as well. But very tight and your ears WILL press up against the speakers on the inside. Void 2s are comfier, more light weight and cheaper. The Virtuoso Max’s are only expensive because 1.) Bluetooth 2.) Active Noice Cancelling and 3.) Being Viruoso’s They are good, but Void 2’s and HS80’s Wireless or HS80 Max’s are better. If you want the best experience across the board in every regard, easily, are the WIRED HS80’s.

The mic on my HS80's became a floppy noodle after 2,5 years as the tension screw chewed away at the cheap plastic. The flip to mute broke a couple months before that. The battery has started to go as well, I get about 5 hours on a full charge these days.

I really like my corsair hs80. Dolby atmos is impressive.

HS80 is a good headset for the price. Make sure you get the standard one though, no Pro or Max editions as their quality is all over the place and usually bad.