Corsair HS65 Wireless review 2024: great sound quality

If the device that costs $120 had been a bit more expensive, say $150, it might have included more strong Bluetooth connectivity, improved battery life, and a removable microphone. On the other hand, if it had cost around one hundred dollars, they could have omitted Bluetooth entirely and concentrated on making it a simple, no-frills wireless gaming headset made by a major manufacturer. This would have saved them time and money.

The HS65 Wireless, on the other hand, occupies a position that is somewhat in the middle. It is not spectacular enough to compete with the top gaming headsets that we have tested, but the price is low enough that it is worth taking a look at. In any case, the sound quality is satisfactory, and if a gaming headset can master sound reproduction, then it has at the very least conquered the basics.

Corsair HS65 Wireless SPECIFICATIONS

Corsair HS65 Wireless review: Design

The Corsair HS65 Wireless Headset is a pretty simple headset that doesn’t have a lot of extra features. It does, however, give you the freedom to play electronically, either with the USB receiver that comes with it or by using Bluetooth to connect to the device of your choice. The HS65 Wireless feels good to hold right away.

It’s made of metal, which gives it a high-end feel without making it heavier. All things considered, it’s a pretty light headset at just 275g. It has spinning ear cups that lie flat when not in use. It is made of leatherette memory foam to make playing games or listening to music even more comfortable. You can buy this headphone from its official website

Corsair HS65 Wireless review: Comfort

The Corsair HS65 Wireless makes me feel both good and bad. On the one hand, we could wear it for hours at a time, even when we were working or playing games for a long time, and we never felt like we needed to take it off. On the other hand, the device was tight and didn’t fit well from the beginning, and there wasn’t much we could do to fix it.

The metal cap can be stretched, so you should be able to make it fit both your ears and the top of your head. On the other hand, there are no numbers or notches, so it takes a lot of trial and error to find a good fit. This is especially true if you lose your place by putting the device in a bag or giving it to a housemate.

Software and Performance

If you use Corsair’s iCue software, you can also use SoundID to create a customized music experience that fits your tastes. The HS65 Wireless also works with PS4 and PS5 systems. Games that support Sony’s Tempest 3D audio can be played on PS5 consoles.

The sound quality of the Corsair HS65 Wireless is one place where it really shines. The HS65 Wireless, like the wired version, has a strong default soundscape that mixes bass, treble, and voicework well. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition, High On Life, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and Lost Ark were the games we used to test the device.

Corsair HS65 Wireless review: Connectivity

Even though the HS65 wifi has both 2.4Ghz wifi and Bluetooth connectivity, you can’t use both at the same time unless you’re making a phone call. So, if you want to play music from your phone or talk to friends on Discord while playing games on your PC or computer, you’ll have to switch the headset to Bluetooth mode by pressing the power button once.

Audio quality

Even though the Corsair HS65 Wireless isn’t perfect, we can say with confidence that it belongs on the list of the best wireless gaming headsets. Not only does it have all the good things about its stylish wired brother, but it also has great sound quality for gaming and a decent battery life.

Corsair HS65 Wireless review: Price and availability

The Corsair HS65 is a good deal at $119, but the sound quality isn’t as good as other headphones in the same price range from Logitech, SteelSeries, and even Corsair. The main reason for this is that its preset sound profile is very bass-heavy and drowns out most of the other frequencies. It can be fixed with the iCUE companion program, but that also means that the headset works best when it is connected to a PC.

Final words

The Corsair HS65 Wireless worked technically, I just didn’t like the headset that much. The device had some rough spots, but the sound quality was always good and sometimes great, which helped a lot. But the wifi connection isn’t nearly as good as it should be, the battery life isn’t that great, and the tight fit got annoying after a while.

So, it’s hard to give a clear suggestion for the HS65 Wireless. At $120, it is neither the cheapest nor the most expensive portable gaming headset on the market.

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