5 Best Corsair Gaming Headsets

1. Top Pick: Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE

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Editor’s Rating: 4.4/5

The special edition of the Virtuoso RGB Wireless is the best and most premium Corsair gaming headset currently out. Compared to all other Corsair headsets, it’s the best in build quality, mic quality, sound isolation, and connectivity options. It has a USB transmitter for low-latency wireless connectivity and supports analog and USB wired modes. Furthermore, it has the best battery life among Corsair wireless headsets and can be customized with the Corsair iCUE desktop app.

Design & Features

Featuring a handsome gunmetal styling, the Virtuoso SE is an over-ear headset with closed-back ear cups, a detachable boom mic, and customizable RGB lighting on both ear cups. Its build quality is excellent, with plenty of metal in its construction. Its headband frame, arms, ear cup backplates, and mic head are all metal while its non-foldable ear cups are made of high-quality plastic.

The included USB wireless transmitter and braided USB-C and analog audio cables also have metal accents on the connectors, while the headband padding and memory foam earpads are covered with artificial leather. A soft pouch with a magnetic clasp is also included with the headset, which is the icing on the cake.

Corsair didn’t hit a home run in regard to comfort, though. Although the Virtuoso SE has spacious ear cups with soft cushions, it’s quite heavy and has a tight clamp that can be uncomfortable if you have a large head. It’s not ideal for long, uninterrupted gaming sessions, even with its decently breathable ear cups. On the plus side, the tight clamp makes for a more stable and secure fit. If you need to take a break, you can simply swivel the ear cups to a flat position and wear the headset around your neck.

The Virtuoso SE has limited controls, which can also be said for many other gaming headsets. It has a small volume wheel and an input switch on the right ear cup, along with a mic control button on the boom mic connector, which is quite unusual. The switch is for switching between wireless and wired modes while the mic button is used for muting the mic and toggling the sidetone. There are no controls for call and music management and cycling between sound presets configured on the desktop app.

Performance

Out of all the headsets listed here, the Virtuoso SE is the best in overall performance. It has good sound quality, with a warm sound profile that most consumers prefer, and boasts the best mic quality, which is especially beneficial for online multiplayer gaming. It has very low latency and an advertised 60-foot range in wireless mode, with the former being the more important aspect for gaming.

Using the Corsair iCUE desktop app, you can customize some aspects of the headset. You can alter the sound profile using a graphic equalizer, adjust the mic settings, and toggle the virtual surround sound feature when gaming on PC. If you prefer a more personalized look for your headset, you also have the option to customize the RGB lighting on the ear cups.

The Virtuoso SE is also solid in the sound isolation category, with its closed design providing a good seal around your ears. It’s effective at reducing ambient chatter and high-frequency noises, especially the latter, which is enough for gaming at home. But for gaming on a handheld console during flights and commutes, it’s not recommended. Sound leakage is also low, which means you won’t disturb other people around you, especially when playing games with lots of explosions and gunfire.

As mentioned above, the Virtuoso SE has the best battery life among Corsair wireless headsets. It can run up to 20 hours per charge. If the battery runs out in the middle of a game, you can switch to wired mode using either the analog cable or the USB-C cable, which is also used for charging. The headset can be used while it’s still charging and also has an auto-sleep feature, automatically entering sleep mode after being inactive for a certain amount of time.

With its three connection options, the Virtuoso SE is compatible with computers, gaming consoles, and mobile devices. It officially supports wireless connectivity on PC and PS4, with no need for a lengthy process to set up the connection with the USB transmitter. You can also use the USB-C cable (which has a regular USB-A plug on the other end) for wired mode on those platforms. For gaming on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices, you need to use the analog audio cable, which terminates in a 3.5 mm plug.

Wrap-up

Overall, the Virtuoso SE is a great gaming headset that excels in many aspects, including build quality, mic quality, battery life, and connectivity options. It’s good for different types of games and can be used for gaming on both PC and consoles. Its overall design and performance are great while its list of features is impressive. But here’s the big catch: it’s also the most expensive Corsair headset, normally selling for around $210, which makes it the most expensive product listed here by a wide margin.

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2. Budget: Corsair HS50 Pro

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Editor’s Rating: 3.8/5

If you have a limited budget for a Corsair headset, the HS50 Pro is the best option. You can get it for around $40-50. It’s a much better budget gaming headset than both the HS35 and the HS45, Corsair’s entry-level headsets that normally sell for less than $50. Compared to those two entry-level gaming headsets, the HS50 Pro has significantly better build quality, with more metal parts for a sturdier and more durable frame.

Design & Features

The HS50 Pro is a wired headset with an over-ear fit and closed-back ear cups. It has a more casual design and can be mistaken for a regular pair of headphones when its boom mic is detached. Its overall build quality is great, with its metal headband frame and yokes making it seem like a premium headset selling for a much higher price. Its ear cups are made of plastic and have metal grilles on the back, similar to open-back headphones, while its non-detachable cable is rubberized.

Although its tight clamp can be uncomfortable for long gaming sessions, the HS50 Pro is generally comfortable to wear. It’s lightweight and has thick memory foam earpads that help mitigate the tight clamp. It has a flexible headband and spacious ear cups, but the latter has a limited adjustment range, which makes it more difficult to get the right fit around your ears. Unlike with the Virtuoso SE, the ear cups don’t rotate to a flat position.

Like all other Corsair headsets, the HS50 Pro has limited onboard controls. It only includes a volume wheel and a mic mute button on the left ear cup. This is perfectly fine for gaming use, with the on-cup controls allowing for quick adjustments in the middle of a game. But if you intend to use your headset as regular headphones (with the mic detached), the lack of controls for call and music management can be inconvenient.

Performance

The HS50 Pro has a very bass-heavy sound profile – which is either good or bad depending on your sound preferences. Its mid-range and treble are decent while its soundstage is large for a closed-back headset, which is useful for open-world games and first-person shooters. Its bass can be overpowering, though, and what’s worse is that you can’t tone it down without using third-party solutions. Unlike all the other headsets here, the HS50 Pro is not supported by the Corsair iCUE app, which has an equalizer for sound customization.

Regarding mic quality, the HS50 Pro is good. Its recording quality is not as clear and detailed as that of the Virtuoso SE, but its capability to separate your voice from background noise is good. The boom mic lacks a windscreen for better noise reduction, but you can easily buy a generic one. As with the sound, you can’t adjust the mic settings on the Corsair app. But if you rarely play online multiplayer games, this isn’t really a big deal.

Of the best Corsair gaming headsets listed here, the HS50 Pro is one of the more limited when it comes to connectivity options. In addition to being limited to a wired connection, it can only connect using an analog audio cable, with no option to switch to USB audio out of the box. On the plus side, its audio cable has a regular 3.5 mm plug, allowing for easy compatibility with most gaming platforms.

You can easily connect it to a computer, a regular Nintendo Switch, a Nintendo Switch Lite, and mobile devices with a headphone port. For PS4 and Xbox One consoles, you can simply connect the headset to their wireless controllers. A short Y adapter cable is also included for connecting to separate headphone and mic ports on a PC. While it can be cumbersome sometimes, the wired connectivity of the HS50 Pro eliminates latency issues, which is beneficial for gaming.

Wrap-up

Like many other gaming headsets in the same price bracket, the HS50 Pro is limited in features, but it’s a great headset nonetheless. Its build quality is great and one of the best among headsets under $100 while its on-cup controls are convenient. It has a comfortable over-ear design, with thick memory foam earpads, and includes a good boom mic for voice chat. You can use it for PC and console gaming, with its audio cable making it easy to connect to a variety of gaming platforms, including handheld consoles.

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3. Best Value: Corsair HS60 Pro

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Editor’s Rating: 4.2/5

The HS60 Pro is basically the HS50 Pro with more features. It’s a bit more expensive, normally selling for around $70, but you can get it for around $50 during a sale. If you find it selling for about the same price as our budget pick, go for the HS60 Pro. It’s an easy choice: You get everything the HS50 Pro brings to the table, plus a few more features, including a more durable audio cable and an additional connection option.

Design & Features

An over-ear headset, the HS60 Pro is a well-designed gaming headset with a detachable boom mic and memory foam earpads. Like the HS50 Pro, its build quality is great; its headband frame, yokes, and ear cup backplates are made of metal. It has a closed-back design, although the metal grilles on its ear cups give it the appearance of open-back headphones.

Unlike the HS50 Pro, the HS60 Pro has a more durable braided cable, but it’s still non-removable, which is disappointing. It also has a different set of accessories: instead of a Y adapter cable, it includes a mic windscreen and a USB adapter. The USB adapter unlocks virtual surround sound and allows the headset to connect to the Corsair iCUE app, but both features are only available on PC.

The HS60 Pro is comfortable to wear, with its thick earpads providing a good passive seal and allowing for a decent amount of breathability. Despite its metal frame and large ear cups, it’s still lightweight and doesn’t slide off easily from your head. But on the other hand, it has a tight headband clamp, which can be uncomfortable for long gaming sessions, especially if you have a large head. Moreover, its ear cups have a limited adjustment range.

Similarly located on the left ear cup, the controls of the HS60 Pro are identical to that of the HS50 Pro, which also means they are limited. You only get a volume wheel and a mic mute button, both of which are easily accessible for on-the-fly adjustments. Unlike some gaming headsets, there are no additional controls on the included USB adapter.

Performance

The HS60 Pro has good marks in most performance categories. Its mic quality is good, with the mic windscreen helping with noise reduction. This makes it suitable for playing online multiplayer games such as Overwatch, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Its sound quality is also good, with a large soundstage for a closed headset, but its very bass-heavy sound profile is not going to please everyone. It’s even more bass-heavy than the original HS60. The good news is that, unlike with the HS50 Pro, there’s an easy way to tone down the bass.

If you don’t like the default sound, you can easily adjust it using the Corsair iCUE app, which includes a graphic equalizer with a few built-in presets, but this option is only available when using the provided USB adapter. You can also enable the virtual surround sound feature on the app, but it doesn’t really make for a better gaming experience; the sound quality is still better in stereo mode.

Like all other wired headsets with a 3.5 mm analog connector, the HS60 Pro is compatible with all gaming devices with a regular headphone port, including handheld consoles and smartphones. You can connect the headset to desktop computers, gaming laptops, and all versions of PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch consoles. For gaming on PC, you can also connect using the USB adapter – which has a regular Type-A connector – but this wired mode has higher latency.

Wrap-up

The HS60 Pro is one of the best gaming headsets under $100, offering excellent value for the money, especially if you can get it for just around $50. It’s good for both single-player and online multiplayer gaming. Its build quality is great, with a more durable braided cable and plenty of metal parts for a stronger frame. In fact, it’s better-built than many gaming headsets selling for a much higher price, which makes it worth buying even at full price. It’s also supported by the Corsair iCUE app for sound customization, allowing you to alter its very bass-heavy sound profile.

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4. Corsair Void RGB Elite USB

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Editor’s Rating: 4/5

If you only play games on PC and prefer a flashier headset design, the Void RGB Elite USB is a better option than the HS60 Pro. It’s a wired headset, but its audio cable has a USB plug instead of a 3.5 mm analog plug, making it less versatile. It sells for around $80 and is currently available in two colors: a more eye-catching white color and the usual carbon color of Corsair headsets. You can also use it for gaming on PS4 consoles, but its entire feature set is only available on PC.

Design & Features

The Void RGB Elite USB definitely looks more like a gaming headset and will never be able to pass off as casual headphones, especially with its non-detachable boom mic. It has a rather unusual design with irregularly-shaped ear cups that look like a kite. It also has customizable RGB lighting on the ear cup panels, allowing you to match its colors with your other RGB gaming hardware. Aside from the mic windscreen, there are no other accessories included in the box.

Although it’s not on the same level as the HS60 Pro, the build quality of the Void RGB Elite USB is good, with a sturdy headband frame made of metal. Its hook-like arms are similarly metal while its ear cups are made of dense plastic. Its audio cable is also thick, but it’s rubberized instead of braided and can’t be detached for easy replacement.

Lightweight and well-padded, the Void RGB Elite USB is comfortable to wear. Its headband and ear cups have soft memory foam covered in microfiber mesh fabric, making for a more breathable design. Compared to the HS60 Pro, it has a looser clamp, resulting in a more comfortable fit for large heads, but in exchange for a less stable fit. You can rotate the ear cups to a flat position; this is important since the unusual ear cup shape makes it more difficult to get the right fit.

The controls of the Void RGB Elite USB are some of the better ones among Corsair headsets, with a bit more functions. You get a multi-function wheel and a separate mic button on the left ear cup, but the latter is located on the back panel instead of on the underside. The multi-function wheel is used for adjusting the volume, cycling between sound profiles configured on the Corsair iCUE app, and enabling the virtual surround sound feature. The mic button is for muting the mic and toggling the sidetone. You can also mute the mic just by swiveling the mic arm upward, which is convenient.

Performance

The Void RGB Elite USB is a better-sounding headset than the HS60 Pro, with a less overpowering and more accurate bass. Its mid-range and treble are clear, detailed, and balanced while its soundstage is large for a closed headset. It sounds less harsh at higher volume levels and is a better option if you want an all-around headset for games, music, and movies. Mic quality is also decent, with the included mic windscreen improving noise reduction, but only by a small amount.

If the default sound profile is not to your liking, you can modify the sound using with Corsair iCUE app, which includes a graphic equalizer and a few preset sound profiles. The app is not limited to sound customization, though. You can also adjust the mic settings, switch between stereo and virtual surround sound modes, and customize the RGB lighting.

With its USB-only audio, the Void RGB Elite USB is the least versatile wired headset listed here. You can use it for gaming on PC and PS4 consoles, but only the former is fully supported. If you like the Void RGB Elite USB but still want the option to use an analog cable, get the similarly priced Void Elite Surround instead. It has an analog audio cable and a USB adapter, but it’s missing the customizable RGB lighting system.

Wrap-up

For gaming on PC, the Void RGB Elite USB is the best option among Corsair wired headsets. Although it has a lower-quality build compared to the HS60 Pro, it has a more pleasant default sound, more app customization options, a lower-latency USB audio, and better on-cup controls. You may also find its looser clamp more comfortable for long gaming sessions. Its customizable lighting is a nice touch, but even if you remove it, the Void RGB Elite USB is still a good buy.

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5. Corsair HS70 Pro

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Editor’s Rating: 4.1/5

Selling for around $100, the HS70 Pro is the best Corsair gaming headset if you want a wireless setup but can’t afford the premium Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE. It’s basically the wireless version of the HS60 Pro, with similar design and performance. It comes with a USB transmitter for a low-latency wireless connection, but it’s only compatible with PC and PS4.

Design & Features

The HS70 Pro is an over-ear headset with closed-back ear cups and a detachable mic with an optional windscreen. Its build quality is impressive, especially for a wireless headset in the $100 price range. It has plenty of metal in its construction – including the headband frame, the yokes, and the grilles on the ear cups – which makes for a stronger build. Its ear cups are made of high-quality plastic, with memory foam cushions covered in artificial leather.

Despite its metal frame and large ear cups, the HS70 Pro is still lightweight and has a comfortable over-ear fit. Its weight is evenly distributed while its earpads are soft, thick, and breathable. Its ear cups are also spacious, but it has a limited adjustment range, with no option to fully rotate. Although the HS70 Pro is generally comfortable to wear, its tight clamp can be uncomfortable for long gaming sessions, but your experience may vary depending on your head shape and size.

Like the HS60 Pro and the HS50 Pro, the HS70 Pro has a very limited on-cup control scheme that only includes basic functions. Its controls are simply composed of a volume wheel and a mic mute button on the left ear cup, along with a power button on the right ear cup. While limited in functions, the controls work as intended and are easy to use even while in the middle of a fast-paced game.

Performance

The HS70 Pro is identical to the HS60 Pro in both sound quality and mic performance. It sounds good, with a large soundstage for better positional awareness in first-person shooter games, but its bass-heavy sound profile can be undesirable for some people. Its mic quality is also good, especially with regard to noise reduction, which is beneficial for online multiplayer gaming.

You can customize the sound and adjust the mic settings on the Corsair iCUE app. For the sound, you can either use the graphic equalizer for manual customization or simply switch to one of the predefined sound profiles. The app also allows you to enable the virtual surround sound feature, but this is only available on PC; the headset is limited to stereo mode on PS4. For the mic, you can adjust the input volume and sidetone.

With no need for a complicated pairing setup for its USB wireless transmitter, the HS70 Pro is easy to set up out of the box. It has very low latency and a good wireless range, with Corsair claiming up to 40 feet of range. It can run up to a solid 16 hours per charge and includes a micro USB charging cable, but it lacks an audio cable for switching to wired mode, which also makes it less versatile. The headset can be used while it’s still charging and also has an adjustable auto-off feature.

Wrap-up

The HS70 Pro is one of the best wireless gaming headsets under $100. Its build quality is impressive, with a sturdy aluminum frame, while its on-cup controls are convenient for gaming. It’s comfortable to wear despite its tight clamp and has a good 16-hour battery. Although it’s limited to PC and PS4, its proprietary wireless technology is great, with low latency and good range. It’s an all-around headset for different kinds of games, with the option to customize the sound for specific genres.

If you like both the HS70 Pro’s wireless technology and the flashier design of Void Elite headsets, check out the Void RGB Elite Wireless instead. It’s the wireless version of the Void RGB Elite USB, which means its general design and performance are very similar. It also sells for around $100 and has the same low-latency wireless connectivity of the HS70 Pro, with the same 16-hour battery life.

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