Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless
Corsair

Corsair HS80 MAX Wireless

A dual-wireless 50 mm headset with a flip-to-mute mic; reviewers like its features more than its tuning.

  • Gaming headset
  • USB dongle, Bluetooth
  • Flip-up boom
  • 65 h

PCPR score

7.6

Good

Best price we’ve seen

$150Nov 9

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The short version

The HS80 MAX Wireless is a closed-back headset with 50 mm neodymium drivers, a flip-to-mute broadcast-style mic and 2.4 GHz plus Bluetooth with Dolby Atmos on PC. Corsair rates it at up to 65 hours with RGB off. Tom's Hardware liked its surround sound and mic, but RTINGS found vocals and instruments veiled by a warm tuning and PC Gamer questioned long-session comfort. It suits Atmos-minded PC and PlayStation players, and the newer HS80 v2 MAX now sits above it.

Pros

  • Up to 65 hours on 2.4 GHz with RGB off, or 130 hours on Bluetooth
  • Flip-to-mute broadcast-grade microphone
  • Dolby Atmos support on PC
  • Low-latency dongle for PC and PlayStation, per RTINGS

Cons

  • RTINGS measured veiled vocals and instruments in the default tuning
  • PC Gamer found it uncomfortable over long sessions
  • Separate model needed for Xbox
  • No wired audio mode

Best for

  • Atmos gaming on PC
  • Players who also want Bluetooth on one headset

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Gaming headset
Back
Closed
Platforms
PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, Mobile

Connectivity

Connection
USB dongle, Bluetooth

Features

Microphone
Flip-up boom
Active noise cancelling
No

Performance

Driver size
50 mm

Power

Battery life
65 h

Compatibility notes

  • This model lists PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch and mobile; Corsair sells a separate HS80 MAX for Xbox.
  • Corsair lists Dolby Atmos support and iCUE software for this model.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Positive

    Rated it a strong surround-sound pick with a comfortable design, long battery and excellent mic, while finding music can feel narrow and noting the absence of Xbox support.

    4/5 · 2023-08-10

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  • PC Gamer

    Mixed

    Called it a solid all-rounder with good build and connectivity but said its sound needs SoundID help and that comfort and price hold it back over long sessions.

    70/100 · 2023-09-06

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  • RTINGS

    Mixed

    Praised the low-latency dongle but measured a warm tuning with veiled mids and inconsistent bass for glasses wearers, ranking it only decent for wireless gaming overall.

    2023-09-28

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Common questions

Does the HS80 MAX support Xbox?

Not this version. Corsair's compatibility line covers PC, Mac, PS4/5, Switch and mobile, and Tom's Hardware notes no Xbox support; Corsair sells a separate HS80 MAX for Xbox.

Can it be used wired?

RTINGS notes this is a wireless headset that cannot be used for wired gaming, and Corsair's spec lists a USB wireless receiver and Bluetooth.

What is the difference from the HS80 v2 MAX?

Corsair sells a newer HS80 v2 MAX with larger battery figures and non-Newtonian laminate drivers. This MAX model remains on sale at a lower price.

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