![]() The headset’s detachable, flexible boom microphone offers a highly directional pickup to separate your voice from ambient noise and provide crystal-clear in-game communication. And with its closed-back earcups and switchable 7.1 surround sound, the ATH-G1WL is designed to take you even deeper into the action. The headset features specially tuned, large-diameter 45 mm drivers that bring studio-quality sound to every detail of a game’s virtual environment. Operating in the 2.4 GHz range (outside TV bands), the ATH-G1WL lets you communicate with fellow gamers and a streaming audience without encountering any lag or interference. Admittedly the HyperX should be around $200, and the Corsair may end up discounted down the line, but right now I'd choose the HyperX.The ATH-G1WL is a premium wireless headset designed for serious gamers who wants to take full command of their computer gaming experience. At $180, it's currently pricier than the going price of the HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless-our favourite wireless gaming headset today. There's also the little issue of the price. Unfortunately it's those other aspects of the headset that hold it back for me: the microphone is just okay and it's not the most comfortable I've tested lately. If you're willing to put a bit of time into running through SoundID, the Corsair HS80 Max can come into its own. No doubt iCUE is a must-install alongside this headset to get the most out of it. There are a couple of decent goodies located in the iCUE app that make life easier, such as the integration of Nvidia's Broadcast noise cancellation feature. With that in mind, the Bluetooth can be handy for switching between your phone and PC around the house, it's just a bit more limited than others in this emerging 'do-it-all' gaming headset category, such as the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal I use regularly, or the SteelSeries Nova Pro. But there are better looking headsets for that, and the comfort just isn't there to make me want to travel long distances with the HS80 Max. ![]() That's the thing, the Max offers Bluetooth connectivity, which should make it a great fit for travelling around hooked up to your phone or handheld PC. It's a nice-looking headset, too, though its gamer aesthetic and larger profile means I'm not too keen on wearing this one out of the house. Thankfully, it's not too heavy, which makes it a bit more bearable.Ī few positives to take into account are the build quality, which is superb, and the easily navigable buttons even while it's plonked on your head. ❌ You want the most comfortable headset around: The Corsair HS80 is pretty plush around the ears, but the headband can wear on your head after a full day of wearing the headset. But that is often the case with wireless headphones, which can struggle to get the most out of the microphone over the cable-free connection. It's plenty clear enough for gaming, and that's mostly what matters, and the adjustable flip-to-mute mic is convenient, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for something to stream with. It wasn't the most consistent-sounding mic in testing. The HS80 Max's microphone leaves a little to be desired, however. Generally, battery life hasn't been a major concern of mine during use so far. I've only had to recharge it a couple times in the past few weeks of testing, and it wasn't fully juiced when I got it out of the box. The battery life is also right up there with 65 hours claimed by Corsair over 2.4GHz or 130 hours over Bluetooth. It's just a shame it's not quite a comfortable fit for me. At 352g, the HS80 Max is only a touch over some of the best wireless gaming headsets we've looked at lately, and compared to a heavyweight like the Audeze Maxwell, it's pretty light. I felt the weight of the HS80 Max a bit more than I'd like to, though it's not a massively weighty headset overall. The headset wore on the tops of my ears and no amount of tinkering with the strap lengths seemed to reduce this feeling for any period of longer wear. But after wearing the headset for half a day's work I was desperate to take it off for my lunch break. Featuring the same neat-looking strap found on many of Corsair's higher-end gaming headsets going back a couple of years, the HS80 Max is comfy enough, for a time.
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