Corsair HS55 Stereo vs Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
Quick take: The Corsair HS55 Stereo costs $85 less.
| Spec | Corsair HS55 Stereo | Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$35 | ~$120 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Gaming Headsets | Gaming Headsets |
| Noise Cancelling | None | None |
| Battery (single charge) | — | 20 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | — | — |
| Codecs | 3.5mm wired | Slipstream 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C wired |
| Bluetooth | — | — |
| Multipoint | No | No |
| Driver Size | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Weight | 284 g | 368 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes |
| App EQ | No | Yes |
Pros & cons
Corsair HS55 Stereo
- ✓Standout comfort for the price — plush memory foam, light clamp
- ✓Works on PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, and mobile via 3.5mm
- ✓Balanced, inoffensive tuning suits long sessions
- ✓Flip-to-mute Discord-certified mic is convenient
- ✓Light at under 300g with solid build quality
- ✓Street price frequently drops to $30-35
- ✗Stereo only — no surround, spatial audio, software, or EQ
- ✗Mic has a faint constant background fuzz
- ✗Mic and cable are non-detachable
- ✗Leatherette pads get sweaty in warm rooms
- ✗Imaging trails the Razer BlackShark V2 X for competitive FPS
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless
- ✓Boom mic quality embarrasses most headsets at any price
- ✓Detailed 50mm drivers with Dolby Atmos support on PC
- ✓Full EQ and customization via iCUE
- ✓Low-latency Slipstream dongle for PC, Mac, PS5/PS4
- ✓USB-C wired mode lets you keep playing while charging
- ✓Floating headband distributes weight well for most heads
- ✗No Xbox support and no Bluetooth or 3.5mm fallback
- ✗20-hour rated battery; owners see 12-15 with RGB on
- ✗Heavy at 368g and runs warm
- ✗Elastic headband fit is divisive — tight on large heads
- ✗Some owners report ear-pad fabric wearing after months
- ✗Mic is non-detachable