The Corsair HS80 v2 MAX Wireless is now on sale as the top model in the HS80 gaming headset line, and its headline battery figure comes with fine print.
The Corsair HS80 v2 MAX reaches 130 hours only on Bluetooth with the lighting off. Over the 2.4GHz wireless link, the same conditions give up to 110 hours, and all of these runtimes were measured at 50% volume, based on Corsair's specifications. Switch the RGB on and the listed figures fall to 65 hours on 2.4GHz and 80 hours on Bluetooth. A 15-minute charge returns six hours of use.
The Corsair HS80 v2 MAX uses 50mm drivers with a non-Newtonian laminate diaphragm. Corsair says the material settles quickly after a loud sound such as a gunshot, which should keep quieter cues like footsteps audible. The company publishes no measurements with that claim. On PC, Dolby Atmos spatial audio is available through the Dolby Access app.
Voice pickup gets a 10mm microphone capsule, a built-in pop filter and a flip-up mute. On PCs with a GeForce RTX card, the Corsair HS80 v2 MAX can use NVIDIA Broadcast to filter keyboard clatter and fan noise. That feature is tied to the PC, so console players do without it.
Connectivity is the more practical draw. You can play over 2.4GHz on one device while a phone stays paired over Bluetooth for calls or music. The headset works with PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
The Corsair HS80 v2 MAX weighs 370g, with an aluminum frame, memory foam cushions and a floating headband. Corsair sells it through its webstore and authorized retailers with a two-year warranty. A price is not listed, only a pointer to regional listings. Anyone planning to leave the lighting on should plan around the 65-hour figure rather than the headline.
