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

I got them today definitly recommand it very clean package et the headset is very good

Thanks 👌 after a try with the void v2 i finally find my headset. I really recommand you its build quality and when you opened the box you feel immédiatly its a premium headset. And the sound is just that good with ps5. I dont even try it with dolby atmos

https://preview.redd.it/ixmm9zwrv76g1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1ed4c944200b9e01f322b78c49d7fd26cb8fbe84 Look "pick-up today" in french. No bro im honest if it was trash i tell you cash ITS TRASH but no the truth is, is just that good. I dont try the artic nova but maybe when my headset is about to die.

Bro after one night trying it its no way you take another headset. Just take the hs80 its perform on all

I replaced my HS80s with this model weirdly! The HyperX is much better. Comfort and battery life are incomparable. Although the HS80s come with a Dolby App license as opposed to DTS - but I really can’t tell the difference in games. My HS80s are on the shelf since I got the HyperX IIIs Wireless.

I read somewhere that you shouldn’t use the ingenuity App Spatial Awareness toggle, as it just adds another processing stage. But that you should use the DTS Unbound Windows store app which is licensed for the headset, and set the Windows sound output to use DTS. I also believe that DTS is comparable to Dolby - so any games that support Dolby output will also work with DTS. I’ll try and remember where I found the article about this. To be honest, I leave my Windows output to DTS and haven’t noticed much difference but I’ve apparently not got audiophile ears - so id be interested to know what others are doing. And you’re right about the comfort and battery life. They’ve become my goto headphones for those reasons! The band and clamp force is perfect for those with adult sized heads. 😂☝️

You have me testing all my games, switching from DTS to normal and in game from spatial to stereo. What have you done!!? 😂 I read a post from an audiophile a while back saying that a lot of Windows sound problems are caused by users choosing the wrong combination of in-game, app, and windows settings. For example, you shouldn’t enable DTS in Windows sound and enable Spatial in nGenuity. This causes the sound to be processed twice which causes muffled sound. This is where consoles make things easier. Generally, unless the game supports 3D/Spatial sound, I don’t think you should enable it in Windows or nGenuity. And if the game does support it, you should enable it in game and enable DTS in Windows. Apparently Windows DTS processes the sound better than enabling it nGenuity (which makes me wonder why they even have the option to enable it in nGenuity)!? I wish I could find all the articles I’ve read when researching this. I’m sure it was a HyperX support article that explained some of these points too. Interesting topic. Now back to testing 😂☝️

One more thing I should add to those buying these - you need to install the old nGenuity app first from the Windows Store in order to firmware update the headset and dongle. For some reason's firmware updating is not supported yet in the nGenuity Beta App (which is the one they recommend to use). So firstly install the nGenuity from the Windows store & update firmware. Then after that use the Beta app from their website. Personally, I don't mess with any of the EQ settings in the beta app, nor do I use the spatial awareness toggle - so i rarely use either app and you don't need them to start with Windows either. Just remember to pop into the old app now and then to check for firmware updates ;)

# 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.

Corsair by far my steelseries was to small for me and the strap was annoying but I had the old nova pro wired one not the newer wireless one that looks like your picture the Corsair headset was amazing before I mistakenly broke it the ear cups do no rotate infinitely I was able to on one but it was breaking the cable Corsair headset was so comfy and has the best wireless mic on the market they only thing is my battery would die as soon as I unplugged it after two years but I think it’s because my cable was breaking (under the earcup)

No he has the wired one just the same model but wired Hs80 is my fav headset icue I didn’t really use it but did have some trouble updating it sometimes thinking that was causing the disconnects but I did have some problems but I think it’s because I broke my cable around the ear with it not allowing it to charge still worked just had to keep it plugged in would work for awhile then disconnect which could be what others are talking about but never really happened before I was able to rotate one ear cup clockwise infinitely but the other I couldn’t (because it was breaking and it finally snapped wish I realized)

Thanks update Corsair is giving me a free new headset all I gotta do is send this one in (they are officially the best manufacturer imo I bought my headset 2 years ago on my birthday on Amazon and they’re still giving me a new headset )

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

hey guys, i've been looking for a wireless gaming headset. I was using the arctis nova 1 before but the cable has been kind of bothering me, so I decided to upgrade to wireless. I am stuck in between arctis nova 5 and the hs80 rgb wireless. Any suggestions or comments if you used these headphones?

Thanks a lot for your comment, I think I am gonna go with hs80 I will check them out tomorrow, the mic is just way too good to miss on, and the fact that you can use it while its charging. I hope you enjoy your mic though!

Yeah I heard the ear cup foam does get damaged over time, but I don't think it would be a big problem for me. The things keeping me from buying it is the hs80 being an older model (hs80 rgb wireless 2021, artics nova 5 2024) and the artics nova 5's mobile app is making me consider, though I do think the hs80 has the better mic. I'm just gonna wait for more comments about downsides of both, thank you again for your review.

Sorry for the late reply, does your brother have this exact artics nova 5? If so how was his experience? Also I have a few questions if thats okay, -Does the hs80 or artics nova 5 disconnect randomly? I heard that it did sometimes, -Also is the hs80's software a bit problematic? I also heard that the ICUE had some issues with it Thanks a lot for your help, I really appreciate it.

Okay, thanks a lot. I think I will get the hs80 honestly, I already have artics nova 1 so I will get to use both brands to make a decision in the future. Thank you again, if I experience disconnection issues I will just use it wired.

Hello, I got the corsair hs80 because of the mic quality and being able to use it while it's charging. (aka making it cabled when its charge is low.) I think it's great, really comfortable. I didn't have any physical issues, just the software of it could give you a hard time but I didn't really mess with it that much. The pre set is already really good in my opinion. At first the sound quality felt weird, I felt overwhelmed in games because of all the detailed footsteps etc but then I quickly got used to it. I finished a few story games with this too and the sounds were all detailed too in my opinion, it's both good in story and fps games. Would recommend, it also has one of the best mics for a wireless gaming headset. The flip on mic is also really comfortable and strong. One problem is the battery life, make sure to close the rgb on the side if you get it. Though I usually just charge it over night, if it finishes while you're using it you can use the cable like I said it charges while plugged into your device.