Corsair Virtuoso Max Wireless
Corsair

Corsair Virtuoso Max Wireless

A flagship ANC headset with graphene drivers that reviewers praise for sound but not for comfort.

  • Gaming headset
  • USB dongle, Bluetooth, USB wired, 3.5 mm
  • Detachable boom
  • 60 h

PCPR score

7.3

Good

Best price we’ve seen

$300Nov 9

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The short version

The Virtuoso Max is Corsair's flagship wireless headset, with 50 mm graphene drivers, active noise cancelling, a detachable broadcast-grade mic and simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth. Corsair quotes up to 60 hours with RGB off. Tom's Hardware heard excellent game detail but found the fit uncomfortable and the software poor, and PC Gamer called the frame rigid. It suits buyers prioritizing ANC and sound who can try it on first, and comfort is the reason to look at rivals.

Pros

  • Active noise cancelling with a transparency mode
  • Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
  • Graphene 50 mm drivers with strong game detail, per Tom's Hardware
  • Detachable broadcast-grade mic rated excellent by PC Gamer

Cons

  • Tom's Hardware found it uncomfortable
  • Tom's Hardware called the software terrible; PC Gamer says it is effectively required for good sound
  • Highs can be too sharp out of the box, per Tom's Hardware
  • PC Gamer described a rigid frame

Best for

  • Buyers who prioritize ANC and detail and can try the fit first

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Full specifications

Core

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

Connectivity

Connection
USB dongle, Bluetooth, USB wired, 3.5 mm

Features

Microphone
Detachable boom
Active noise cancelling
Yes

Performance

Driver size
50 mm

Power

Battery life
60 h

Compatibility notes

  • Corsair's FAQ lists PC, PlayStation, Switch in wired mode, mobile over Bluetooth, and other USB-C or 3.5 mm devices; a separate Xbox version is sold.

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Where to buy

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Video reviews

Overview · Guide

Introducing VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS - Sounds So Good, It Changes Everything

CORSAIR

Corsair's own short launch promo for the Virtuoso Max, highlighting its graphene drivers and immersive in-game audio.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Critical

    Praised detailed in-game audio and flawless simultaneous dual wireless, but found the headset uncomfortable and the software poor, and advised against buying it for gaming.

    3/5 · 2025-03-28

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  • PC Gamer

    Mixed

    Found solid sound and an excellent mic once the EQ is tuned, but said the software is effectively required, the frame is rigid and the price is tough against the best headsets.

    74/100 · 2025-01-13

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Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Does the Virtuoso Max support Xbox?

Corsair sells a separate Virtuoso Max Wireless for Xbox. The standard model's FAQ lists PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch in wired mode, and mobile devices over Bluetooth.

How long does the battery last?

Corsair rates it at up to 60 hours with RGB off and 30 hours with RGB on, and says a 15-minute charge gives up to six hours of use.

Is the mic detachable?

Yes. Corsair's specifications list a detachable omnidirectional broadcast-grade microphone, supported by NVIDIA Broadcast noise removal on supported PCs.

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