Corsair

HS80 MAX

A solid mid-range pick in the gaming headsets line-up, with 65 hours up front.

56/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
65 hoursPS5, PS4
£112best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Wireless
  • Surround sound
  • 2.4 GHz wireless
  • Above-average battery life
  • No active noise cancelling
  • No detachable mic
Score profile

Where the HS80 MAX wins and loses

Scored against the gaming headsets class
DesignSoundBatteryConnectivity82823582
Design and build
82
Sound
82
Battery and power
35
Connectivity
82
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

WirelessYes

Sound

Surround soundYes

Battery and power

Battery life65 hours

Connectivity

2.4 GHz wirelessYes
PlatformsPS5, PS4

More specs

TypeClosed-Back
ConnectionWireless
MicrophoneNon-Detachable
Noise cancellingNo
Head to head

HS80 MAX vs Logitech G Logitech G G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DesignSoundBatteryConnectivity
HS80 MAXLogitech G G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
 CorsairHS80 MAXThis pageLogitech GLogitech G G733 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
Overall score56 /10058 /100Better
Battery hours65 hoursBetter29 hours
Weight278 g
Driver40 mm
Wireless 2 4ghzYesYes
SurroundYesYes
Who it's for

Is the HS80 MAX right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gaming headset for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need active noise cancelling, in which case a higher-tier gaming headset is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the HS80 MAX worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other gaming headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 55.

What stands out on the HS80 MAX?

Its wireless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the G432?

The G432 scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.