A good gaming headset is practically a necessity these days. Clean and precise audio is essential for competitive gaming, allowing you not just to pinpoint your enemies but also to communicate effectively with your teammates. Moreover, recent developments in spatial audio and virtual surround sound have allowed headsets to meet — and occasionally surpass — more expensive audio setups, allowing even the most budget-conscious gamer to obtain a competitive edge at a fraction of the price.
While you could always invest in a massive pair of speakers, they’re likely to earn you the dubious distinction of the worst roommate of the decade. Thankfully, the right headset will allow you to keep the running and gunning to yourself, which is why we’ve rounded up a collection of the best deals you can currently find on some of our favorite models.
For the sake of clarity, we’ve broken the deals down into two categories: wireless and wired. The former is tailored toward gamers looking for a little less clutter in their setup, while the latter is aimed at anyone who doesn’t mind a little extra cabling or is looking for a headset that’s a little more budget-friendly.
The HS80 RGB Wireless, one of the more recent additions to Corsair’s headset lineup, is currently on sale in black at Best Buy and Amazon for $129.99 ($20 off), which is just a little higher than the headset’s best-ever price. The HS80 represents a slight departure from the company’s previous models in terms of aesthetics, adopting a ski-goggle headband that provides a solid compromise between fit and comfort, and comes with an understated, light-up Corsair logo on both earcups.
During our initial impressions, we did find the sound quality of the HS80 to be somewhat lacking when compared to its predecessor, the HS75 XB Wireless. However, you can still adjust sound profiles, equalization, and other audio settings on your PC via Corsair’s iCue software, and the HS80 also supports virtual surround sound with Dolby Atmos. The HS80 is also equipped with a built-in, flexible boom mic and has volume controls mounted into the left earcup.
In terms of connectivity, the wireless headset pairs with devices using the included USB dongle and can operate for up to 20 hours between charges. A couple of caveats worth noting with this particular headset are its lack of Bluetooth and 3.5mm wired connectivity, which prevents it from working with Xbox consoles, the Switch, and some mobile devices. It can connect to mobile devices over a USB-C connection, but the headset doesn’t come packaged with a two-way USB-C cable.
Source: theverge
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