Corsair HS80 MAX Review, WORTHY UPGRADE?
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- Опубликовано: 9 авг 2023
- Review of the new wireless gaming headset from Corsair, the Corsair HS80 Max. I(n this video I will be covering everything from comfort, features, microphone test, sound, and most importantly is this new and improved updated HS80 worth your money, or even worth an upgrade! I will also be showing what are the improvement here.
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7:00 Microphone Test
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I have the original HS80. the best sound I got out of them was using dolby Atmos. They sound great. Using the I cue EQs nothing sounded good. They actually sound amazing With atmos. I am currently using the steelseries Nova 7x though cause of comfort factor and simultaneous Bluetooth function.
Agreed with like 90% of headsets lol
you have the wireless or wired?
Great review. Love what Corsair is doing with their headsets.
Great review as always brother! ❤😎🎧
I ended up going for the Virtuoso XTs even though I'd been eyeing these too since simultaneous bluetooth was important for me. I was able to grab the XTs for $180 so it felt like a good deal.
I also realized as I was watching your content while comparison shopping that you were the one who convinced me to get the HS70 bluetooth headset I just upgraded from. Not only that, I'm giving the wicked cushions a shot as well!
Hello, I have been trying to research which headset to get. Would you be getting the HS80 max or the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 which you stated was the best wireless headset before this video?
Hi.
I have to tell you about those Wicked cushions. Man, they make a huge difference.
I have been testing them for two weeks and I'm amazed.
I'm using a Corsair HS80 wireless headset for multiplayer online games and those cushions are amazing. They are much more comfortable than the original ones and the sound is a little bit better with them on. They worth every cent!
I can't thank you enough for recommending them.
Thanks👍😊
Great work and I wish you all the best.🙂
Techne, I was able to come by these headphones about four days ago. I love this headset! Seriously this is top a notch set, of course, my opinion and purely subjective., and the playback audio is SOLID! of course with a minor tune. But I think thats what makes this a wonderful headset, it's flat and balanced out of the box; not bright or boomy. 9.5/10 Only gripe I have is that Bluetooth and music cannot be simul-stream.
To be honest HS80 wireless already a very very good headphone but additional Bluetooth, sound ID and longer battery life plus support fast charging right now absolutely awesome upgrade and for me suit with it's name MAX. However they need reduce it's price because if you don't mind all these features, hs80 wireless is the right one to go with. I owned a hs80 wireless and battery life is okey and charging time also is not bad at all. I used it most of the time just to play music and not for gaming because it sound amazing 😅. Don't forget to use Dolby Atmos for better sound and RGB off for better battery life.
if you only like audio quality for music , you should try the OneOdio a50 , theyre pretty cheap but they deliver some of the finest sound quality you will ever hear
Please review the hs80 usb wired, i want to know if it sounds better then these wireless and how much better it sounds.
7:00 for mic test
Two questions : Does the software adjustments you make on PC carry over to consoles ? And second, being bluetooth can it pair with an LG Oled TV ?
Nope, Corsair settings on ICue do not save to use on consoles unfortunately
Hey Techne, forgive me if I missed this in your review, but I don't recall watching anything on this. With the new version, does your EQ settings, or presets save to PS5/console? Can you verify? Please and thank you.
They don't carry over..
Thank you kindly for the response. Much appreciated. :)
How about the range? The original one was kindda working in short range. That was a huge reason why i return it.
The most important feature in the HS80 is the mic quality. Reviewer demos mic quality with HS80 Max and does not compare to the original HS80. WORTHY UPGRADE? I have no idea. Would be great to know how the mic compares to the original.
The mic sounds just as good as the OG HS80 ater the they push an update out. Definitely recommend!
@@5_i_v_edid they fix it being worse than normal HS80?
@@DropTableIfExists Yes they fixed it. Definitely sounds good now.
there is currently a deal on the normal corsair hs80 for 73 usd. is it worth buying i currently have a sennheiser 370 but the ear muff is broken and it is about to wear out so is it worth it for me to buy hs80?
What is your custom EQ's number values for each slider?
Hey The techne, love your videos!
Wanted to ask you one thing since i'm really in doubt. What would u say between this ones and the logitech pro x2?
Thank you so much, keep it up!
I love the gpro x2, very sharp sound. these have a bit more full sound
can the hs80 max do 96kh with atmos or dts-x? everytime i try it sets it back to 8channel with spatial sound off in sound settings.
How's the bass?
Which do you prefer, this or Nova 7 ?
What if I have the hyper x cloud 2, should I try these corsair headphones out?
great review. Anyone have experience with escape from tarkov with these headphones? audio is such a crucial part of that game
Techne is the sound exactly same with older versions of HS80? Like HS80 USB and Wireless?
Also wondering this. He really didn't compare almost anything with the old version
@@fallenlegion1828 I think it's the same, I watched every single review about hs80 and max so far and sound is the same
Would you compare it to the virtuoso RGB SE wireless and Razer blackshark v2 2023 edition
Question about Corsair headsets but mostly about wired HS65..
Do they have onboard memory like the original HS80? (Which I got from your recommendation some time ago 😊) Meaning that, if I EQ them on my pc and then use them on the PS5, will they still have that EQ applied on them?
Thanks!!
OG HS80 don't save EQ for PS5 and these don't either.
What’s the best 3.5 mm headset with the best microphone quality?
Can someone help me out here? I just bought this headset the other day. Was just wondering, How can you tell if it is charging or not when you plug that wire that goes to the USB? Is there a way to tell if its charging or what your battery life is at on the headset? Thanks! ^~^
i was inspired by Jacfilms on the quality of the mics on these! getting the Max so i can use them in tandem with my ROG Ally
Hope you review the new corsair's keyboard also with the "max" named on it :D
Great explanation as always man. Thanks for showcasing the updates, really made it clear with showing the iCUE part. Despite it being a good looking piece of software, apart from NGenuity it's probably my least favorite game peripherals software.
Why
@@Hayboye It's not very user friendly and has stuff that's just useless bloat (like the system resources widgets). When I compare it to what the likes f Roccat, Logitech G-Hub and Cooler Master do, iit's just vastly inferior. Also the way Slipstream works (which in terms of hardware is inferior to what Logitech's Lightspeed does) and the way you need to pair something to a dongle in iCue just works tedious.
@@djoetma the pairing process is actually pretty easy bro, literally 2 clicks. And the system resources widgets are only useless to users that don't care about their pc temps etc.. its an option for a reason, frankly a better option than using a whole different software just to monitor that data.
@Hayboye If you care about that info, your motherboard manufacturer probably has way better software for that.
And the pairing in my experience doesn't go so well. Not even talking about the fact that you can't put two mice or headsets on the same dongle.
@@djoetma you shouldnt need to, its a dongle FOR the headphones, you should be able to plugin what ever else you buy. And for somebody that does care about the info, it would be much more convenient to have everything in one software as opposed to having other applications open in addition to icue
i always go with Corsair cuz they last longer with the metal frames built into them, in comparison to plastics that wear down on others so much
it is possible to adjust the equalizer of the headphones on pc and keep these settings to play on console or do we lose the settings pliz ?
no
So which headset do you guys recommend to MW2?
I have a question about the headband length. Most of the cons I see for this headset are that they aren’t for somebody with a bigger head. I wouldn’t say mine is huge but it’s not super small either 😂😂🤣
I fit the Steel Series just fine, and also the Blacksharks just fine which I love but I’m returning due to no Mac support for Synapse. Would you say these can stretch out to the size of the Blacksharks or pretty close to it? I don’t need all the entire “length” of the Blacksharks when I had them but I needed pretty close to it.
I use steel series and got hs80, had to return hs80 because adjustment is minimal and way to small compared to steel...shame, corsair is for small heads only
@@laukaskiemas4930 Ahh that really sucks. Even on the max length was it way too small or just slightly? Is it just the band that’s small or the ear cups too? So tired of buying and returning. The Blackhawks are nice and fit me but no support for Mac so they had to go back. Smh
@@laukaskiemas4930 just got them today you’re right they are tight af returned instantly
@@MDrepresentahi was coming from a Corsair Void Pro, which can fit absolutely huge heads. I have a fairly big head, but even for me, the max setting for the Void Pro is way too big.
I bought a pair of HS80 last year, but I unfortunately found that it was too small for me. Not by a lot, but definitely too small for me to wear comfortably for longer periods of time. At the biggest setting, it would just barely pinch my earlobes a little bit. When I saw that they announced a MAX version, I was honestly hoping it would be a bigger variant, haha. But alas, the HS80 is just not for big heads unfortunately.
Are these compatible with the tempest audio of PS5? And how about the EQ settings, can they be carried over when connected to any console?
Tempest audio works on all headphones.
Sorry if I missed this, but does the EQ save to the headset?
I am here for the answer the old 80s it was a deal breaker for me I loved everything but that
This or EPOS H6 Pro with the GSX 300 bundle?
Is the HS80 Max compatible with Xbox? If not, what's a good runnerup?
Hi techne i play on PS5 only and i just ordered these for my PS5 i know you can't tweak the sound on PS5 so do you think i made a mistake buying these for ps5 do you think there too boring for PS5 whats your opinion thank you techne stay safe and happy gaming
I think there are better options for ps5, because the HS80's really shine on pc when you tweak a good eq.
there was as firmware update today on these, do you know if that fixed the mic issues?
Apparently it did.
Yes it fixed the mic issue. Sounds great now!
Use the Dolby Access for your EQ and the headset will come alive. The iCue EQ seem to have an issue and cant really bring out the potential.
Dolby atmos makes sound more alive and give an warm profile, surround makes inaging easier to locate without distort and take the nature of the sounds
Can you save the eq settings on the dongle to ps5 ?
Is there only one size for the hs80 max???
Is this better than the new razer black shark v2 pros? Primarily for call of duty . Currently have hyper X cloud alpha wireless and love them
very similar sound actually
@@TheTechne I feel like the cloud alpha have great sound for call of duty. Do you think the v2 pros or the hs80 blows them away or all 3 pretty equal on sound? I know the mics are way better Than the alphas
I just bought the wireless a week ago. The plastic on the ear cuffs scratch just looking at them. I take very good care of them and put them down lightly, they just scratch so easily. I have short finger nails so no clue how they are getting scratched. I have major OCD when it comes to things like this. Never owned a headset that scratches so easy. Started to notice just after 2 days of use.
my HS80 wired usb take in all the wind sound so idk
nvidia broadcast would make the sound sounds bad
nvida sth in obs too
krisp haa...idk
where can i download the eq ?
how is the side tone on these things, i can hardly hear myself with the nova pro wireless
Nova Pro Wireless sidetone works flawlessly. User error.
The side tone on this is good, especially after the update. Could be a little louder imo but definitely does the job.
@@5_i_v_e thanks for the helpful reply! 👍
gsp 370 has my favorite balance of comfort price battery and sound q
Between this and the Virtuoso PRO which do you prefer?
Literally got my HE80 max yesterday and the noise cancelling is better but sound on the Virtusos are so much better imo, I haven’t used Dolby atmospheres yet though, wish I went with another pair of Vitusos
You say wicked cushions improve the audio, ive bought a set for my Astro A50 gen4, and it has COMPLETELY ruined the 3d audio. It does not work with dolby, it sounds super muffled and like i am in a preassure chamber... I am sure its something you can get used to, but it does NOT work for me
I’m on Xbox and I’m planning to order the Epos H6 Pros, is there anything I should be concerned about beforehand? Overall I Just want something with a good mic that’ll offer longevity as well.
I love the h6pro
There is literally nothing to worry about, but I heard someone having trouble with the sensitivity of the microphone through use on a console, idk remember which one, but I feel like it was a flawed unit, had mine for about a year and they do justice for how they’re priced, I HIGHLY recommend them for big ears.
@@Niiidil good to know
@@TheTechne thanks for sharing that, I’ve been watching reviews for about a week now bc it’s alittle more difficult to return faulty products where I’m from, on Amazon it said the headset might need an adapter for certain Xbox controllers, do you know if this is true? I know you’re on Xbox as well so I figured I’d ask
Mic sounds... a bit worse i think? And the extra doesn't warrant the up in price for me.
can you do game/chat mix on these?
No.
The question I have is, is it worth it to pay the extra $20 for the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro 2023?
The one in your top 5.
I have the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro since 2020. It is one of the most amazing gaming headset I owned. There are two things I disliked about it. First, the hinge is horrible. After one year of using, the hinge is completely loose. I had to wear my hat to prevent the earcup dragging my ear down because of the hinge. Two, the microphone is not the greatest. I bought this wireless headset mainly for VR gaming back in 2020. It sounds worse than majority of the budget microphone on the market. If you plan to use it for the long term, I would suggest you to find another headset.
@@oceanquach7311 2019 Corsair Void Elite is still going strong except one ear is starting to crackle.
Amazingly comfortable & sturdy headset. I’m tempted just to buy another. 👍
The Mic seems a bit off, like worse than the original hs80?
Also noticed that. Really weird. Seems almost like a software issue. Then again, I wouldn't bet on it (as in: I wouldn't expect a fix for that)
weird I just noticed that as well, kinda had a robot echo vibe here and there, strange.
@@TheTechne Yeah, I just watched the ProvokedPrawn's video and he compared both, but Max's mic quality is way worse than the Original hs80's mic. You were right about the Max being $40-$50 more expensive, so it probably isn't worth it.
Can you make a video comparing the hs80, black shark v2, Logitech g pro x2? The $200 headset range
Oh, thank you for taking the time to respond to me btw :)
This is one of the best looking headsets ever. I love the HS80. There’s 2 things missing that would make it almost irreplaceable.
1- Simultaneous Bluetooth. Think about the Steelseries 7x or Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen2 MAX. I would love to have game audio and Bluetooth audio while playing zombies.
2 - Removable Mic.
This is such an amazing looking headset that it’s almost a disservice that you can’t remove the mic and wear them as a normal headset. Similar to the Nova Pro series.
Great video Techne
are these compatible with xbox series s/x?
I can't believe it's not simultaneous bluetooth... it's such a handy feature!
Who has simultaneous bluetooth anyway? Why would you need it? I’ve never listened to more than one thing at a time it’s distracting
@@Criticalmaze I’ve been split on it’s use. Only thing I can think of is gaming with music off and a podcast on the side. Great for casual grinding or PvP matches but very niche.
The switching between the two sources are buttery smooth tho so if you don't need simultaneous bt this will work extremely well 😊
@@Criticalmazegaming while talking otp
@@CriticalmazeTurtle Beach and Steel series don't the best. I always listen to music in pregame lobbies and then switch back during the game.
Can you use these on xbox x series?
Do the eq settings save over to console with the hs80 max???
no
I hope Corsair did some tuning magic to the drivers because the original HS80 audio was garbage. The mic was good but the audio was pretty terrible. Pickup some audiophile headphones and it's not even a comparison between the two.
Are these a good headset for PS5?
Can you use the headset while it charges?
You can but there's no dedicated USB mode like on the original HS80. You'll still need to enable the wireless mode then plug the cable into the headset to use it.
How do they stack up against something like the PC38X or HD560S in terms of sound quality?
I have the 38X, love it, and had the first HS80 and finally sell it... They play in different leagues: open/ close; wireless/wired. For my experience, the 38X has the better sound and no need to eq... But they're openback, if your surroundings make noise... you will hear all the external sound...
No mic review?
Would i be able to benefit from all the features if im on console?
nope
I wish Corsair could put more effort to improve the sound quality, I used few of them, all disappointment. Not something EQ could fix.
Got to disagree, I got them to sound quite good with eq. Didn’t match my Sennheiser 560s, but got it to sound as good as my steel series arctis 7, the out of box is terrible but the drivers are quite capable and you have to be willing to use funky looking eq settings and don’t let that affect your head because your eq will look weird as hell.
Is this headset for abusing foot steps etc? I play a LOT OF COD and Apex, so sound is a huge factor in these games. I’m looking for a headset that would help me hear some footsteps!!
Honestly i cant recommend the wicked cushions. i bought them because of your adv. and i can tell, you cant wear them over 1h gaming session. they get incredibly hot inside because theyr full closed to the sides with the leather, altho they look rly good
Can the wireless version also be used wired?
Not the max but the old one can
What about this vs the Black Shark V2 2023?
I have both n imo I prefer the HS80 Max. Super stinkin cozy, sound is very good especially with the sound ID. Plus the mic sounds just as good as the OG HS80 after they pushed out an update recently 😊
@@5_i_v_e excellent info, thanks buddy
Anyone happen to know the range on these in practice just really want a headset that reaches my entire house.
I don't touch Corsair products because of iCUE causing me endless headaches with my previous Asus motherboard.
I have a Asus motherboard also never had an issue with iCUE.
My apologies but i gotta tell, If u like wicked cushions, then keep it as recommendation or in an separate video and keep the review saying HOW THE STANDARD EAR CUSHIONS ARE
Anyway, corsair lately doing shit and 0 support, previous corsair headsets have excessive RMA
All we want to know is if they're STINKIN COZY or not?😅
So Bluetooth and a little bit better battery, is that all?
and the customizable wheel, oh and Sound id
@@TheTechne Thank you for your answer. One more question. Does the headset save the EQ / other changes to its own memory or you should run the corsair softwer all the time?
I'm not sure the title of this video is correct. "Worthy upgrade?" Techne i love most of your content. But there is barely any comparison to old model. Like is the sound any better? Is the range better? These are the main topics that should be discussed in a comparison video. This video just feels like a missed opportunity. Maybe we could get a deep dive comparison of this and the older model?
By the way, not trying to come across harsh or anything. But criticism is important and its not meant to be a jab. You usually do really good comparisons so this just felt underwhelming
indeed
The mic sounds horrible on it. Something going on there. Maybe needs a FW update in the future.
@@specter4159 Nah it's horrible sounding. How can they go from a really great mic on the original to that garbage. Something not right with it.
Use the same microphone original hs80
Thanks Techne, another great content 👍 I had those original HS80 but I changed them to Virtoso XT wireless instead since I wanted BT function and possibility to use with XBOX also.
How's the mic on Virtoso XT? I want a decent mic for xbox..
@@MorgFlame Ask The Techne, according to me has virtoso XT the best mic of them all.
i own the original HS80, u can just turn off the LED lights by putting the brightness to zero. Then they off, at least for me. Btw i purchased mine some months ago on black friday for only 89 € bucks :D
I am getting this for free due to a broken hs55 in warranty💀💀💀💀💀💀
That’s a fuckin W bro
I hated the sound of the original Hs80s. I bought them a week ago and returned them the next day. They sounded to hollow, no seperation. I thought they sounded cheap no matter what eq I used on them. Anyway I wound up picking up the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 gen 2 Max, and boy the sound blows the Hs80s out of the water. It's a shame because the Hs80s does everything right, except for the sound.
yeah a good eq really brings them to life
I’m thinking about giving the blackshark v2 pros a try. They seem comparable. Currently have the hyper X cloud alpha wireless
Cloud 3 sounds better then the hs80 and black shark v2. I tried both
@@therealtyrant wow that’s pretty surprising. We’ll not really hyper X headsets also sound great. Especially in call of duty. They just have less functions and what not. There great. Really thought the blacksharks would sound better tho. Guess not
@@therealtyrantmic sounds like crap tho
You might as well review the cushion. A product review should be an original product, just saying.
Right this guy always on ts like they paying his ass to change the dsmn earpads
Pretty sure its a kinda of sponsor
it's so annoying that u dont put timestamps
beware, they are not big head friendly.
Please review the headphones instead of advertising the wicked cushions. Don’t get me wrong I love your videos but the whole wicked cushion advertising/hype starts to annoy me lately. Just saying. Cheers.
just a friendly recommendation. I daily them and truly love them, bot just some random sponsor/affiliate plug.
Cooling gel should be labeled "heat retention gel". seriously
why the ugly tat?
Which one? LOL
Bug bummer … hs80 max have no slipstream compatibility, can’t pair them to a single dongle with mouse and keyboard, corsair confirmed. Older HS 80, have that.