Corsair - HS80 RGB WIRELESS (CA-9011235-NA, CA-9011236-NA)

# 1. SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 (or 7X / 7P) * price: often around $140–$150 on sale * pros: excellent soundstage for positional awareness, comfortable ski-band design, multi-platform (pc, ps, xbox depending on model), dual wireless + bluetooth. * cons: battery life is good but not best-in-class (\~38 hours). # 2. hyperx cloud alpha wireless * price: \~$130 * pros: outstanding battery life (up to 300 hours), clear directional audio, strong build, comfortable memory foam padding. * cons: no bluetooth, mostly pc/ps compatible. # 3. logitech g pro x 2 lightspeed (if you found on sale) * price: normally $250, but sales can drop it to $150 \~$170. * pros: fantastic positional sound with dts headphone:x, swappable earpads, low-latency lightspeed dongle. * cons: might stretch your budget unless discounted. # 4. corsair hs80 rgb wireless * price: \~$120 * pros: dolby atmos support, very good mic quality, comfortable floating headband, works on pc and ps5. * cons: battery life is shorter (\~20 hours). # 5. razer blackshark v2 pro (2023 ed) * price: \~$150 * pros: clear positional audio, lightweight, improved mic quality, 70-hour battery life. * cons: sound signature leans toward bass heavy if unadjusted. requirements: * under $150 * wireless/ a dongle not a headphone jack * good positional sounds * noise cancellation (not a MUST) let me break down your requirements real quick wireless will always have some latency even with low latency dongles so if you are aiming for competitive gaming you are already putting yourself at a disadvantage good positional sound usually comes from open back headphones but those do not block outside noise if by noise cancellation you mean active noise cancellation (ANC) it actually hurts positional accuracy because it alters the sound cues and is more useful for airplanes or travel closed back headphones already block some outside noise but not in a way that ruins positional sound for casual gaming you can spend less and still get solid wireless options for competitive gaming wired open back headphones are still the best since they give you a wider soundstage and make it feel like you have wall hacks.

Turtle beach used to be the go to for a lot of peeps. a couple of my friends had it. but lately the mic quality’s just been weird. It’s kinda muffled and inconsistent. still usable. but not what it used to be imo. The [nova one](https://x.com/HotScopeDeals/status/1981285390863781928) feels decent. it doesn’t feel heavy after a few hours. and the overall sound has that crisp mix (good for hearing small details). but it’s pricey. Corsair’s honestly not far behind tho. good value for what it is. plus no weird sound drop offs. the others you mentioned all kinda blend together. like they do work. but they don’t really feel right once you’ve tried something a bit higher quality.

Check out the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless. i think its under $100, solid positional audio, and comes with a USB-C dongle. Super comfy too. If you can stretch a bit, the Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is great for around $130 with better soundstage and mic quality

I am on my second pair of Corsair hs80 wireless. Best headset I have ever used and they sound incredible

I really like my corsair hs80. Dolby atmos is impressive.

I use a Corsair HS80, when combined with Dolby headphones it gives a decent spacial awareness. The HS80 comes with a Dolby Headphones license.

Corsair HS 80 has the best microphone I've ever heard on a headset. It matches normal usb mics. However, DO NOT GET THE HS 80 MAX! They used the high bandwidth on the audio rather than the mic on the new hs 80 max. The hs 80 max has a terrible mic due to the reduction in bandwidth.

Ah I missed that detail. If mic quality is truly that important to you, an understandable preference, then you will sacrifice audio quality quite a bit. If you liked your pc363d, then many people still praise the updated drop epos + pc38x. Just check to see if they dont have the flaws you mentioned. I recommend specific gaming headsets because these ones are not slop (neither is the audeze maxwell despite some flaws), but you're not going to find anything with your preferences because it simply doesnt exist right now unless you chip in more cash for that "audiophile stuff + modmic or dedicated mic." That's why nobody has responded to your post, my guy. Sacrifices must be made either with the wallet or your preferences. Now some notable all-rounders I've personally tried are the Corsair HS80, MMX 330, A50X or A50 Gen 5 (both have same tech and hands down the best microphone on a headset rn, but X has hdmi base station and more money). The Fractal Scape is pretty goated for the price, but I haven't heard the microphone yet, check it out. Honestly, if you want a transcending audio experience based on your preference then I recommend the HD 490 Pro (or any audiophile of your choice) with an affordable DAC, and a modmic to easily turn that headphone into a headset. That's a great way to get audiophile quality sound for music and gaming, while getting decent mic quality (subjectively).

I love the Corsair HS80’s. Comfortable, decent mic, wireless for when I want to grab a drink while in a lobby or whatever, great battery life, and they work while charging so when they die they’re just wired headphones. No noise isolation sadly. But they are over-ear so they do mute the room a bit.

Imo the mic quality on the corsair hs80 is great but if you have a larger budget you can probably do better.