The above image shows off the clean, aesthetic look Corsair has chosen to implement in the HS70 Pro Wireless. There is a volume wheel, mute microphone button, a LED that represents battery status, and a micro-USB port for charging.
Moving on, we are now looking at the HS70 Pro Wireless power button, which is located on the right-hand side earcup. As for the structural properties of the HS70 Pro Wireless, the headset is pieced together with sleek black metal and paired with what seems to be plush memory foam earcups.
The earcups feature a nice grill, and while you might initially think this means that the HS70 Pro Wireless is an open-back headset, this isn’t the case. The grills are purely for an aesthetic look and don’t alter any performance at all since this headset is closed-back. Moving on to the software side of things, Corsair makes it extremely easy for users of the HS70 Pro Wireless to install and update drivers. Here you can tweak the microphone volume and swap between the provided 7.1 surround sound support, and stereo. If you are a bit more technically inclined and want to tweak the HS70 Pro Wireless more, click on the ‘Settings’ tab at the top of the window. Moving back to the home page for the HS70 Pro Wireless, we can see on the left a bunch of EQ presets.
Since there is no way to accurately check the battery status of the HS70 Pro Wireless without going into the settings in the iCUE software, I recommend users to add it to their dashboard. In the above image, you can see all of the hardware components being monitored by the iCUE software, as well as the battery status for the headset.
After plugging my HS70 Pro Wireless into my PC, updating drivers, and firmware, I jumped straight into a game of Apex Legends. The sounds I heard were clear, clean-cut, and had no distortion whatsoever – even at higher volumes. Grenades that give off the deep lows sounded really nice with the bass kicking in at perfect times.
As for gunfire, each shot rang cleanly, and I didn’t notice as crackling or air in the audio. Directional audio is fantastic, and I could precisely locate enemies by listening for their footsteps. The microphone is also very sensitive to its position near the mouth, and while it does come with a noise gate baked in sometimes, users might find that they are annoying their teammates with their breathing.
This can be solved by moving the microphone slightly away from the user’s mouth and applying the provided pop filter. I use a Cherry Red switches on my Corsair STRAFE, and no strokes were heard while I was chatting to friends on Discord while typing away at my keyboard.
The Corsair HS70 Pro Wireless has many great features, from its amazingly stylish, yet simple look, to its impressive audio quality and even battery life/charge time. While the button layout lacks the innovation that I was after, it hits the nail on the head for gamers. I would have also liked to see a 7.1 surround sound button added to the headset so users can flick between 7.1 and stereo on-the-fly, instead of going into the iCUE software. Corsair should be proud of the work they have done on the HS70 Pro Wireless, and for a price of just $100, gamers should be pleased with the headset.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Review
On the upside, their dongle offers a minimal amount of latency, but since they don’t allow passive playback, they’ll be a bit restrictive for mixed usage.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
HS70 is the company’s newest high end wireless headphones which offer 7.1 surround sound at a reasonable price of $99.99 only. It is compatible with most devices with a USB port, including smartphones, PCs as well as Sony’s PS4 console.
HS70 has a sturdy design, which feels solid, and not clumsy, which is the case with most over-ear headsets. The controls on the left ear cup include: a scroll wheel for adjusting the volume, charging port, LED for indicating battery levels, 1/8-inch jack for the removable microphone arm and a button for switching the mic on or off.
The positioning of majority of controls on the left ear-cup was a smart move since the right hand is usually occupied with the mouse, unless of course, you are left-handed, in which case you can wear it the other way round, no biggie. The Neodymium audio drivers are precision tuned at 50 mm, which gives the sound quality its greatness and balance.
If you’re playing an action-packed game, expect to catch the littlest detail in every explosion or punch through the headset. The arm takes a firm push to insert into the port and then it sits snug over there. Optimized unidirectional Microphone reduces ambient noise for enhanced voice quality. The LED on the left ear cup is a clear indicator of battery level of the headset The signal extends upto 40 feet according to the company, but during our tests, we found skipping and glitches too. Forget PS4, if you wanna control the sound using EQ on your linux OS, nada, you can’t.
The verdict may be biased because the author is listening to Starman with 7.1 surround sound and movie theater preset on the EQ, and is incredibly impressed.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
I’ve generally enjoyed Corsair’s headsets in the past, giving positive reviews to both the HS50 and the Void Pro Wireless. The $99 Corsair HS70 is a closed-back wireless gaming headset with its own proprietary USB dongle that works with PCs, PS4s, and Macs. There’s no RGB to speak of, but if you’re on a PC, you can download Corsair’s iCUE software and use their proprietary 7.1 virtualization tech, get full access to EQ profiles, and enable voice prompts inside the ear cups for different headset functions. At the price point, this is a stupidly-compelling list of features, with a better battery life rating than the equally value-focused Void Pro.
Bass frequencies are big and punchy, mids are natural in spite of being a little recessed, and the treble is detailed with only a hint of artificiality and harshness. If you’re an audiophile listener, you’ll be bummed about the lack of refinement in the treble and the ever so slight recession of the mids.
Their gentle v-shape is more fun and less fatiguing to listen to than pristine examples of this sound like the DT770 and the HyperX Cloud II. The HS70 has a sound that’s perfectly tuned to split the difference between fun and serious, and honestly that’s right in line with my own personal tastes.
Virtual surround usually processing adds lag to the audio system, as does wireless transmission. In stereo mode, this processing noise doesn’t happen, and the lag is in-line with other high speed wireless gaming headsets. Thanks to reasonably deep, though non-angled, memory foam-padded ear cups, and a nice dense headband, the Corsair HS70 is a comfy headset. However, just like those models, this headset becomes more comfy over the first ten or so minutes of wear as the foam molds to your head.
As always, I used these in a loud coffee shop near my apartment, and had no trouble hearing my audio without totally destroying my ears with volume. It’s a new take on the classic headphone design of the DT770, with two metal forks holding the ear cups to a big padded headband. As far as improvements over the older wired models go, the ear cups are now a rubberized soft-touch plastic, which is nice. Namely: the split rotation hinge and the small cable channels in the metal ear cup forks.
However, on the classic DT770 and HyperX Cloud, the metal fork has to serve double duty as the rotation mechanism. Corsair has split the lateral rotation off into a separate plastic and metal hinge piece, allowing the fork itself to stay placed in one orientation.
The other prominent drawback of the DT770/HyperX Cloud forks is the exposed loose cable that connects the two ear cups together through the headband. Noise-cancelling performance is solid, but overall tonality is a little nasally and artificial compared to other wired microphones in this price range.
I wouldn’t expect either of those things at this price…except HyperX set a proud precedent by offering both of those features for years on the Cloud II.
The only reason I barely give these a pass is that the headset is bargain basement priced for its quality. Corsair gave me the wireless HyperX Cloud II I’ve always wanted, and they incorporated some of the smart design updates from the HS50 in the process. At their originally-planned $89 price these were an absurdly easy recommendation, and even after Corsair came to their senses and tacked on an extra 10 bucks I still can’t complain.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Headset Review
Corsair has achieved an admirable balance in sound quality, low latency, extreme comfort, and affordable price. The Corsair HS70 WIRELESS is compatible with PC and PlayStation 4 and provides outstanding sound quality for both, offering an immersive audio experience for gamers everywhere. The HS70 WIRELESS headset is surprisingly light for having such a sturdy aluminum alloy structure, similar to previous Corsair models. The memory foam cushion on the headband protect you from loads of pressure and allows the headset to simply rest on your head.
Chat audio is critical to success in Battle Royale games like Fortnite and PUBG and the Corsair HS70 WIRELESS delivers beautifully. Its noise cancelling ability is fantastic; I was able to turn the sound up, mute and unmute chat, and power on/off the headset using the intuitive on-ear controls. Acoustic tuning of the slim profile, oval-shaped ear cups further enhance noise isolation and audio quality. Additionally, you can walk away from your console as needed without losing track of what is going on with the team, since the Corsair HS70 WIRELESS has an improved range up to 40ft and up. The flexible, optimized, unidirectional microphone reduces ambient noise for enhanced voice quality and is easily detached for use on-the-go. The HS70 Wireless makes available the CORSAIR Utility Engine (CUE) software (download the latest build here) that gives you full control over your headsets features through an intuitive and simple to use interface.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Review
On the upside, their dongle offers a minimal amount of latency, but since they don’t allow passive playback, they’ll be a bit restrictive for mixed usage.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset review
Portability, powerful bass and an amazing soundstage rule with Corsair’s latest wireless gaming headset. Portability, powerful bass and an amazing soundstage rule with Corsair’s latest wireless gaming headset. And they’ve pretty much perfected the art of designing incredible gaming headsets at budget prices – late 2017’s Corsair HS50 is testament to that. Yet only a few months after its successful release comes its higher end cousin in all its wireless, virtual surround sound glory.
It doesn’t have any of the bells and whistles that many other gaming peripherals have, and aesthetically, it’s a good fit for users who aren’t into that gamer look. Structurally, Corsair says that it’s made of premium rugged metal components and gunmetal trimmings that are designed to last.
And as long as we’re being nitpicky, the removable mic, when attached, is always right next to your face, so it’s not the easiest thing to stash out of the way if you don’t need it. On the positive end is the Corsair Utility Engine, the free software that mostly lets users make adjustments to the headset’s EQ.
Secondly, its detachable mic comes through clean, and employs ducking-type compression so that any type of noise is quieted when you’re talking, and you’re voice comes out loud and clear. Thanks to its precision-tuned 50mm audio drivers, the sound quality is great and the frequency curve is fairly balanced. The soundstage is noticeably wider and more dynamic with not only a great representation of right and left, but also forward, back and all the angles in between, giving it that immersive three-dimensional feel. Finally, thanks to its low-latency, 2.4GHz wireless signal with a range that extends up to 40 feet, the sound always comes out accurate and on point.
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And while the sound – both headphones and mic – are extremely good, I found some basic corners cut in the design of the device (presumably to keep prices in that mid-range) to be off-putting. Clear, crisp, with great response and booming bass, I found it very pleasing to use for everything from games to movies and even just simple voice chat.
This basically means for those who do long gaming sessions you’ll end up having to prematurely charge the battery “to be on the safe side”.
A simple rubber tether strap to hold it to the headphones when not in the port wouldn’t have been difficult and is almost unforgiveable as a point they likely used to cut costs.
The cover leads to a lot of heat build-up around your ears & will likely result in a nice sweat ring (for me that was after about 30 minutes of use). It’s time that all peripheral manufacturers do the same with USB-C. Additionally, as mentioned above, the lack of any ability to determine battery level is ridiculous. This will either lead to multiple premature charges or getting the dreaded “battery low” in the middle of an all-night gaming session. If you’re willing to look past the smaller engineering shortcomings, you’ll find that this is a nice headset for your gaming or general headphone use.
Corsair HS70 Wireless Gaming Headset Review
Probably the most noticeable “new” feature in the HS70 is that unlike the trapezoidal shape of the Corsair Void , the HS70 sports a a more traditional oval design. The microphone adds another 9 grams, or 0.3 ounces.There is a rubber cover for the mic port, although it isn’t attached and could very easily be lost.
The microphone arm takes a firm press to attach fully and sits snugly in the port. This is Corsair’s software for customizing its peripherals, and for the HS70 options include turning on 7.1 surround, selecting and adjusting EQ profiles, tweaking mic volume and sidetone (which adds the sound from your mic into your headphones, assuming you don’t hate the sound of your voice), and it also shows the percentage of battery power remaining.Something that sets this control software apart from other company’s products is its Dashboard. If you have other Corsair products (like system fans or a keyboard), they can be added alongside so everything is displayed on the Dashboard tab. But none of these issues were glaring, and everything I listened to was a pleasant experience.If you choose, the sibilance can also be tamed a bit by adjusting the 4K and 8K sliders in the CUE 10-band EQ.
The actual sibilant frequency sounds to be around 6K so this isn’t a perfect fix and will only work on PC since the EQ feature is only usable with the CUE software. When testing it using the “chat only” option for my PS4 I found the HS70 wasn’t fully sound isolating, but they covered my ears enough that with game sounds coming from my home theater speakers I missed a good bit of detail, thereby not utilizing the headset to its full potential.When playing both Battlefront II and Battlefield 1 on my PC, the 7.1 Surround gave great spatial awareness to everything that was happening around me.
I could feel a slight bit of pressure on the top of my head where the headband rested, but the padding there was enough to allow me to forget about it and concentrate on gaming.The battery life is listed as up to 16 hours, which is more than enough to cover a few gaming sessions, unless you’re livestreaming a marathon on Twitch.
While running a constant stream of music to test the battery life, they lasted just over 14.5 hours from full charge to empty.I love the removable mic option.
Corsair HS70 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset Review
This wireless pair from Corsair is a budget option for those out there looking to cut the cord and they come with a healthy amount of hardware controls and features. In this review, we will be putting the HS70 wireless headset under the microscope, to see what it can offer at such an affordable price point. – Excellent functionality for the price Comfortable – Not too heavy, decent adjustment options, and plush memory foam earcups I prefer to tweak a gaming headset and the presets were generally enough but you can fully change the EQ if you fancied.
Now the build quality isn’t near the same level as the Corsair Virtuosos (their premium wireless headset) but they feel built to last and look decent for the price. The build quality actually feels quite good and these are a massive step up from the HS35s/ HS50s, or even Corsair Void Pros, which are all a bit plasticky. The oval earcups are a mixture of durable matte black plastic and a perforated metal grill. The grill gives these a lot of design points and makes them appear open-back (they aren’t), with the Corsair logo embedded in the middle.
The earcups are attached to the headband with aluminum yolks, which feels very sturdy and built to last, unlike the ones we saw with the HyperX Cloud Flights. The detachable mic comes with a removable pop filter and the dongle is more robust than the one featured with the Sennheiser GSP 370s.
On the right ear cup, we see the main on button which is a good size (unlike the tiny switches on the Sennheiser GSP line). What was a little strange is the fact these feel much comfier than the expensive Corsair Virtuoso SE headset, a premium model with incredible build quality.
The fit wasn’t quite as good as the Corsair Virtuoso SE pair but these are not as loose and generally wouldn’t slip or fall off my head, regardless of movement. These pads are unfortunately non-removable, so there is a longevity issue here with the material but they are memory foam and do a great job for the overall comfort of the headset. My ears touched the inner driver wall on the premium-priced virtuosos due to the memory foam disappearing, which I can happily report isn’t the case with the HS70s. Like most of Corsair’s gaming headsets, the HS70s come with a decent amount of adjustment options, giving all head sizes and shapes room for a comfortable experience.
The metal headband also features a cushion that has been embroidered with a contrasting gray thread, furthering the aesthetics of the headset. The detail and combination of being rather loud meant I felt I was noticing more minuscule noises than other headsets around this price point.
The unidirectional microphone is fully detachable, which is great for those that prefer a standalone mic or if you wanted to use these for entertainment whilst traveling. The mic has been optimized to reduce ambient noise, which you can add to by attaching the included pop filter. The noise-canceling mic has an impedance of 2.2k and a frequency response of 100Hz – 10 kHz, providing an acceptably clear experience for my teammates. These are an affordable pair of headphones, so they don’t come equipped with features such as dual volume control, wired mode, or RGB but that doesn’t mean these aren’t packed with useful touches and reliable technology. While listening to music I could freely roam my flat or the office, without any dropouts or large hissing to tell me I’d gone out of range. Yes, they work and connect without any issues on discord or in-game, which has happened with more expensive pairs like the GSP line from Sennheiser.
I would have preferred a different material on the cups themselves as this faux leather style can often flake later in its life but the plush memory foam felt better than what is used in the Corsair Virtuosos. The sound quality was great but when operating at max volume there an audible hiss constantly coming from the headset.
Corsair HS70 Headset Review: Simple Design, Great Sub-$100 Sound
There are some design flaws, and the software integration leaves something to be desired, but you get quality sound and high-fidelity wireless at a reasonable price. The HS70 sports a sturdy, solid aluminum chassis and oversized leatherette ear cups, although there’s no lighting this time around.
The headset doesn’t feel too crowded, and while I prefer retractable mics to detachable ones, it’s still pretty easy to remove the flexible microphone if you want to lose yourself in a single-player game for a while.
The device is a bit too bulky to wear outside the house, but since it requires a USB dongle to function, anyway, your opportunities to do so would be limited. The Pure Direct setting and stereo sound were perfect for commanding armies in StarCraft: Remastered and completing quests in World of Warcraft. I didn’t find this to be a problem, but if you’re dying for surround sound or a bass boost on PS4, you’ll have to invest in a different headset.
This led to an afternoon-long trip down the rabbit hole of Corsair forums, where I discovered that I was not the first person to encounter this problem with one of the company’s headsets. This kicked off a long and arduous process of uninstalling and reinstalling drivers and software, and restarting my computer a whole lot. You can activate the 7.1 surround sound (which works well, although I preferred the stereo setting for the most part), adjust the mic volume and sidetone, and play with equalization profiles.
There are five built-in profiles, which cover applications like playing FPS games and watching movies, and you can make your own as well. Given the HS50’s lackluster musical chops, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the HS70 performed about as well as I’d expect for a $100 headset, wireless or not. I listened to music from Flogging Molly, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Rolling Stones and G.F. Handel, and was impressed with the crisp vocals, defined instruments, and sensible balance between bass and treble.
Comparable models from SteelSeries and Astro are somewhere in the $150 range, and I’ve reviewed $100 wired headsets that don’t sound any better than the HS70. While the low price doesn’t quite make up for the limited extra features or the potentially troublesome software, the HS70 is nonetheless a straightforward, well-made device that delivers clear sound on the PC and the PS4.
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