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Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review

Corsair as brand has created some great impressions on computer gaming market for some time now, by creating some nice gaming hardware which offers great experience. Today we are reviewing their latest wireless gaming headset, the Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset. With a lot of growing competition in the wireless gaming headset market, the Corsair HS70 headset promises to provide one of the best wireless gaming headset with Virtual 7.1 surround sound and plug-and –play compatibility with Sony PlayStation 4.

Now let's see what Corsair HS70 Gaming Headset have for us.

Features

The CORSAIR HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset provides exceptional comfort for hours of gameplay with its comfortable memory foam and adjustable earcups. Legendary CORSAIR build quality ensures long-term durability, and precision-tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers deliver superior sound quality. Low-latency, 2.4GHz wireless and a detachable unidirectional microphone provide crystal-clear communication, and with over 16hrs of battery life you won't need to stop mid-game to recharge. Virtual 7.1 surround sound on PC immerses you in multi-channel positional audio, while plug-and-play compatibility with Sony PlayStation 4 brings wireless stereo audio to your living room.

• Ultimate Comfort - Plush memory foam and adjustable earcups provide exceptional comfort.

• Premium Build Quality - Legendary CORSAIR build quality featuring rugged metal structural components ensure long term durability.

• Precision Gaming Audio - Specially tuned 50mm neodymium speaker drivers bring superior sound quality with wide range and accuracy.

• Superior Wireless Performance - Low-latency, 2.4Ghz wireless audio with improved range up to 40ft and up to 16 hours of battery life.
• Crystal Clear Microphone - Optimized unidirectional microphone reduces ambient noise for enhanced voice quality and is easily detached for use on-the-go.
• Immersive Surround Sound - Virtual 7.1 surround delivers immersive multi-channel positional audio on PC that puts you in the middle of the action.
• Sony PlayStation 4 Compatible - Plug-and-play compatibility with Sony PlayStation 4 brings wireless stereo audio to your living room.
• On-Ear Control - Easy access on ear volume and mute controls for adjustments on-the-fly.

Specifications

Package

Headset comes in a typical Corsair yellow box with actual product image and branding in front. The backside is covered with model number and details about features listed.

Inside the box

Inside the box along with the headset we have a USB wireless dongle, USB charging cable, manual, warranty booklet and detachable mic.

Looks

Looking at the product it's clear that Corsair has done an excellent job when it comes to product design and style. And as for the build quality the Corsair HS70 headset uses aluminum alloy for yokes and as headband internal metal to reduce product weight and increase overall strength and durability. Outside shell is made of high-durable ABS plastic.

Corsair has also taken care to provide great comfort to user of this headset. The Corsair HS70 headset uses form fitting memory foam material for the ear cups and headband to provide a very long and comfortable game time.

Testing

Windows automatically detects the product and install required drivers.

Corsair Utility Engine CUE software package.

Audio Experience

Playing high res music files on my PC and turning the EQ OFF, with upto 80% volume level , the Corsair HS70 headset produces crystal clear music and provides very good music experience, adding wireless capability, gives me good music experience anywhere in my house. Going above 80% volume level adds some low range response to the music. One can add more according to their choice by playing with some audio EQ presets or can create custom EQ profiles. Also you can add in a Virtual 7.1 surround sound effect.

Gaming Experience

With the Corsair HS70 headset, in-game audio experience was very impressive. The 50mm driver produced perfect dialogs, gunshots, scratching sounds and in-game music all sounded wonderfully well, giving a pleasant gaming experience.

Pros

• Great Aesthetics
• Very good sound quality
• Light weight with very comfortable headband
• Comfortable ear pads
• Long USB charging cables
• Detachable microphone with flexible arm
• Nice price of Rs. 11,999/-

Cons

• Earcups have up and down tilt, but it would have added more comfort level if earcups had some left and right rotation even at a lesser extent.

Conclusion

Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset at a price tag of Rs. 11,999 is a good mid-level wireless headset, offering long battery life and nice wireless range. Finally with great aesthetics and solid audio performance, the Corsair HS70 Gaming headset is a must recommendation for the gamers looking for wireless headset option and is worthy of our PC TeK Reviews Choice Award.

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