Corsair Void Elite Rgb Usb Gaming Headset Review

The Void RGB Elite Wireless brings the features it’s named after—wireless audio and colored LED lights—and adds 7.1 surround to the mix. From the get-go, it’s impossible to mistake the Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless for any other kind of product: This is a gaming headset through and through. With RGB LED lights that cycle through a spectrum of colors, an attached boom mic, and an unsubtle angular design that screams for attention. The Corsair Void RGB Elite wireless gaming headset features a rather heavy metal frame, soft fabric cushions on the earcups, and a band that adjusts to fit even very wide heads comfortably.

Apart from keeping me slightly on edge the whole time I used the headset, this also impacted its ability to maintain a consistent seal, which isn’t great for isolation. The hinges on the headphones don’t allow for much vertical tilt, which can make the weight feel a little oddly distributed (and contributes to the overall sense of looseness), but adjusting the band to compensate is pretty easy.

The Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless offers on-ear controls, with a mic mute button, as well as a volume dial on the left headphone. According to the box, Corsair claims a 40-foot connection range, and I ran into nothing challenging that—I never had any issues walking around my apartment with my headset plugged into the PC in my bedroom.

The iCUE app offers largely the same features as Razer Synapse or Logitech G HUB, in just as a mediocre a fashion.

When you charge the Void RGB Elite Wireless, an amber light on the bottom of the left headphone will turn on. On the headset’s box, Corsair claims 16 hours of playback time on a single charge and in our testing it actually did a little better. Despite the obnoxious integration with the iCUE app, gaming with the Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless is generally a pretty positive experience.

However, the USB dongle is actually too large to fit into the front of a PS4 Pro, which means you have to plug it into the back of the console, right next to the exhaust port—I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t uncomfortable with how much heat gets blown at it. The Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless offers pretty average sound for a gaming headset. Partway through Lady of Light by Magic Sword, an interlude led by a pretty dominant slap-bass line plays. The increased emphasis on mids also means that sounds like footsteps in games like Fortnite might actually be ever so slightly easier to hear, which could be pretty meaningful.

The iCUE app can mitigate some of these output issues, as it lets you set custom EQ profiles, but there’s only so much that will do—and it won’t have any effect during console-based gaming sessions. The Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless actually offers remarkably accurate microphone audio for a gaming headset.

You won’t be recording podcasts with it anytime soon, but short of a slight de-emphasis in the bass range, this will output accurate audio pretty much across the sound spectrum. Additionally, if wireless audio is less important to you, the Razer BlackShark V2 is a fantastic gaming headset with a very comfortable design, great isolation, and all sorts of features for under $100. Headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and the HyperX Cloud Alpha are both cheaper, sound better, and fit securely on your head. That said, spending a decent amount of money on audio often pays off, so if you don’t mind the added expense, you may find something you love.

Corsair Void RGB Elite USB Gaming Headset Review: A Mic to Be Reckoned With

The good definitely outweighs the bad in the Void RGB Elite USB, but it’s a shame we couldn’t find a snug fit that produced an audio response sounding as Corsair obviously intended. The good definitely outweighs the bad in the Void RGB Elite USB, but it’s a shame we couldn’t find a snug fit that produced an audio response sounding as Corsair obviously intended. While not the best gaming headset overall, the Corsair Void RGB Elite USB (MSRP of $80/£70 and sale price of $50 at the time of publishing) for PC with virtual 7.1 surround sound checks off that box and also brings with subtle changes over its predecessor.

It all comes down to a new set of 50mm drivers that extend the frequency response range from the usual 20KHz you’ll find on most gaming headset spec sheets up to 30KHz.

That includes a broad aluminum headband covered in lightweight plastic that’s angled to sit slightly further forward on the head than that of most other gaming headsets. On the underside, a huge chunk of exceptionally soft memory foam cushions the band against your head, and it’s finished in the same breathable microfiber cloth material found around the earcups.

There’s a good degree of difference between the smallest and biggest setting on the headband, so no worries for those with exceptional cranial volume or svelteness. Around the earcups are two gloss areas where the RGB brand logos live, and there’s a matte plastic accent running along the outer edge

The left earcup features the mic mute button, but I’m displeased with its placement, since it can easily be hit accidentally when putting on or taking off the headset. The cloth fabric around the earcups provide betters temperature control than leather or leatherette, so these are well-suited to gamers in hotter climates or who tend to heat up when gaming. In much brighter news, that new Discord-certified mic is straight-up excellent, with a better-rounded low-end response than older Void models and most of today’s competitors too. Although we’ve experienced technical hiccups, like issues saving and applying audio profiles or products simply ceasing to work after a firmware update, using this software with other models, there was no such drama during my testing of the Void RGB Elite USB.

I had some issues getting a snug fit with my smaller head, which affected overall sound, but there’s plenty else to entice gamers shopping around at the sub-$100 point. Smart looks, restrained RGB implementation, a fantastic mic and generous padding all add up to a tempting wired proposition.

Corsair VOID ELITE Review

People on the other end of the line should be able to hear you clearly if you’re talking in a moderately noisy environment, although the volume of your voice is lowered a bit.

Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless review

The Void RGB Elite Wireless brings the features it’s named after—wireless audio and colored LED lights—and adds 7.1 surround to the mix. From the get-go, it’s impossible to mistake the Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless for any other kind of product: This is a gaming headset through and through. With RGB LED lights that cycle through a spectrum of colors, an attached boom mic, and an unsubtle angular design that screams for attention.

The Corsair Void RGB Elite wireless gaming headset features a rather heavy metal frame, soft fabric cushions on the earcups, and a band that adjusts to fit even very wide heads comfortably.

Apart from keeping me slightly on edge the whole time I used the headset, this also impacted its ability to maintain a consistent seal, which isn’t great for isolation. The hinges on the headphones don’t allow for much vertical tilt, which can make the weight feel a little oddly distributed (and contributes to the overall sense of looseness), but adjusting the band to compensate is pretty easy.

The Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless offers on-ear controls, with a mic mute button, as well as a volume dial on the left headphone. According to the box, Corsair claims a 40-foot connection range, and I ran into nothing challenging that—I never had any issues walking around my apartment with my headset plugged into the PC in my bedroom. The iCUE app offers largely the same features as Razer Synapse or Logitech G HUB, in just as a mediocre a fashion.

When you charge the Void RGB Elite Wireless, an amber light on the bottom of the left headphone will turn on.

On the headset’s box, Corsair claims 16 hours of playback time on a single charge and in our testing it actually did a little better. Despite the obnoxious integration with the iCUE app, gaming with the Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless is generally a pretty positive experience.

However, the USB dongle is actually too large to fit into the front of a PS4 Pro, which means you have to plug it into the back of the console, right next to the exhaust port—I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t uncomfortable with how much heat gets blown at it. The Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless offers pretty average sound for a gaming headset.

Partway through Lady of Light by Magic Sword, an interlude led by a pretty dominant slap-bass line plays. The increased emphasis on mids also means that sounds like footsteps in games like Fortnite might actually be ever so slightly easier to hear, which could be pretty meaningful. The iCUE app can mitigate some of these output issues, as it lets you set custom EQ profiles, but there’s only so much that will do—and it won’t have any effect during console-based gaming sessions. The Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless actually offers remarkably accurate microphone audio for a gaming headset. You won’t be recording podcasts with it anytime soon, but short of a slight de-emphasis in the bass range, this will output accurate audio pretty much across the sound spectrum. Additionally, if wireless audio is less important to you, the Razer BlackShark V2 is a fantastic gaming headset with a very comfortable design, great isolation, and all sorts of features for under $100.

Headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis 1 Wireless and the HyperX Cloud Alpha are both cheaper, sound better, and fit securely on your head. That said, spending a decent amount of money on audio often pays off, so if you don’t mind the added expense, you may find something you love.

Review: Corsair Void Elite Wireless RGB

The firm launched a quartet of Pro models in August 2017, and catered for wireless and USB-wired connectivity on familiar-looking headsets immediately recognisable as being from the Corsair stable. Rather than reinvent the wheel, Corsair has updated its gaming-focussed range of Pro models to the Elite, now available in black or white trim in both wireless (£100) and wired (£70) versions, complete with logo-lit RGB. Another model, Void Elite Surround (£65), available in black or red, eschews RGB but opens up further compatibility through the bundling of both wired USB and a 3.5mm connector. RGB is sensibly limited to the Corsair sail logo on either earcup, with colour, brightness and pattern settings controlled by multi-peripheral iCUE software.

A micro-USB port is also present for charging, with Corsair reckoning the Elite is good for up to 16 hours of gaming without having to trouble wiring. Removable memory foam earpads, of a decent size, are covered by a fine-gauze mesh that does a reasonable job of providing comfort and minimising external noise, though do bear in mind there’s no active noise-cancelling technology present on the Void line.

There’s good articulation around the earcups – they rotate 90° to mimic travel headphones – and a solid chunk of memory foam is applied to the micro-adjustable headband. The rubber stalk has a red LED strip to indicate when it’s muted – you see it out of the corner of your eye – and it’s nicely malleable to enable precise location.

I’d describe the out-of-the-box sound signature as flat and uninvolved, lacking a roomy soundstage or heft of high-quality headphones. The microphone, meanwhile, does a reasonable enough job of conveying Skype calls, but users on the other end commented that my voice sounded distant even when the stalk was close to my mouth. Practically the same as its direct predecessor, better drivers and an improved microphone underscore the enhancements that come at no extra cost to the consumer. If you get on with the flat Corsair sound signature and already have a bevy of similar components, the Void Elite Wireless RGB has enough going for it to become a sensible addition to your gaming arsenal.

Corsair VOID ELITE Review

People on the other end of the line should be able to hear you clearly if you’re talking in a moderately noisy environment, although the volume of your voice is lowered a bit.

Corsair Void RGB Elite USB Gaming Headset Review

The Corsair Void RGB Elite gaming headset (wired) comes to the table priced closely to the HS60 Pros. While this may be far from the best gaming headsets out there, it has a unique design, reliable build quality, and decent performance for an affordable price.

– These scream “gamer” Loose Fit – Poor clamping force means these lose a bit of their natural seal and can fall off your head The sharp angles, the D-shaped ear cups, and even the position of the microphone all make this headset look like it’s ready for the esports stage. The earcups have been half done with a glossy plastic, which looks excellent out of the box and really lets the Corsair RGB logo shine bright, however, it’s a fingerprint trap. The glossy coat picks up dirt instantly and you generally grab the headset via the earcups, so yea, they will get dirty. Hitting the mute button will bring a red LED up on the microphone, to give you a visual indication but there is also an audible notification too which you can turn off in the software. The comfort of the original Corsair Void headset was a bit of a negative, with the unconventional earcup shape having a tendency to apply pressure unevenly, trapping the top of the ear.

The padding doesn’t feel as good as the cheaper HS60’s and the material isn’t as soft as you would like but for the price, I would be happy gaming with these.

They felt more breathable than even the Astro A50’s (a very expensive headset) but I couldn’t tell if this was down to the incredibly lose fit rather than the materials.

The Corsair Void RGB Elites weigh about 370 grams but with the padded headband doing a good job of distributing weight, you barely notice these on your head. It is worth noting that due to the padding being lower quality than others, over time the headband lost its fullness, meaning I could feel the hard band on the top of my head.

Due to that lack of clamping force, the Void RGB elites tend to flare out at the bottom of my ear, losing that snug fit and any chance of a natural seal. They don’t clock a lot of external noise and do seem to have quite a bit of leakage but for gaming at home, this isn’t much of an issue. The low end of bass that is responsible for making distant explosions sound great wasn’t the best I’ve heard in a gaming headset but I remained fully immersed and actually quite enjoyed the overall audio experience from these.

Background explosions, whistling bullets, screams for help all sounded superb and I fully enjoyed gaming with these.

In CS:GO I can’t say the same clarity was there as some of the more premium headsets I’ve tested recently but they performed well enough that I could use these daily (if it wasn’t for the loose fit). The virtual 7.1 surround sound wasn’t very good if I’m honest but this isn’t something that would stop me from buying the headset as I will always keep them in stereo.

While you would never broadcast with this microphone as it’s a bit thin, sounding slightly muffled at times, it is still great for gaming. Overall the mic sounds warm and maybe a bit better than he HS60/70s but obviously a million miles away from Corsairs top offering, the Virtuosos.

You can play around with the various RGB options for your earcups and alter the speed at which they flash, blink, or whatever dizzying effect you choose. Strangely there were no noise gate options for the mic, making the app feel a little one dimensional but at least it works without issues. Unfortunately, while the sound and mic performance is decent, the loose fit is unforgivable and seems like a massive oversight from corsair. For a similar performance at an almost identical price, I recommend you pick up the Corsair HS60’s instead or if you want to cut the cord go for the HS70’s over the wireless version of the Voids.

Corsair Void Elite review: budget gaming headsets grew up

The Corsair Void RGB gaming headset offers an intriguing proposition for those seeking a decent set of cans with 7.1 surround sound and a mic for under $100. There are plenty of options for those after a pair of cheap gaming headphones in this day and age, but if you’re looking for a trusted name behind your audio, this Corsair set certainly has a few tricks up its sleeve to get you interested.

Released alongside a USB version and a Surround Sound focused set, you’ll want to make sure you’re truly after wireless audio, as Corsair seem to have split its latest range by function.

If your head comes up slightly larger than most, you’ll be grateful to finally find a cheap set of headphones that run a little wider and leave extra room for your ears to nestle into.

While large cups at once create an incredibly comfortable fit with absolutely no threat of ear pinching over long sessions, they also leave a little too much room between the set and the head. Plus, that 7.1 surround sound (PC only) is nothing to be sniffed at, and with a quick double-tap of a dial along the right-hand side of the headphones, such a feature is easily toggled in-game.

You can, however, toggle this option from the iCue software – an extensive program that offers EQ presets and RGB settings at the touch of a button. Everyday listeners will certainly be more than happy with the sound you’ll hear pumping from these cans, but if you’re used to playing games with a more crowded, action-packed soundscape you might want to fiddle with the EQ wherever possible.

That means you’re getting a gorgeously round sound profile during slower scenes – footsteps crunching through the long grasses of Horizon Zero Dawn or the clangs of monsters lurking throughout Raccoon City. The Corsair Void Elite headphones bring fantastic audio quality to these moments, with a full tone worthy of far more expensive cans and a spatial 7.1 surround precision that thrives in clear conditions. Over Discord voice chat, audio pickup was incredibly precise and even fairly excluding of less ambient background noise – a feature rarely spotted in this price range. You’re also picking up an excellent mic punching well above its price, and a nicely comfortable – if a little large for most – can and headband design that will endure through long play sessions with ease.

Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless Headset Review PS4/PC – Bang for Buck But Not For PS4 Players

Compared to other gaming headset offerings, including Corsair’s own lineup, the Void line looks much more futuristic due to its angular design and use of RGB lighting. There’s no mistaking that we’re dealing with a gaming headset here, and if you’re in the market for a more subtle-looking headpiece, the Void Elite RGB might not be your cup of tea. In general, wireless gaming headsets also support wired play via USB or through a 3.5mm jack, but this isn’t the case with this headpiece.

Overall, the Void RGB Elite offers a decent sound experience with slightly boosted mids, allowing for footsteps and the likes to be detected more clearly. Lasting up more than 16 hours on a single charge, the battery life of the Void is on par with other recent wireless gaming headsets. It doesn’t last as long as the battery in the Arctis 1 Wireless or the amazing HyperX Cloud Flight S, but around 16 hours of juice is good enough for most players.

As expected, the exact amount of playtime depends on the volume level, but overall, I was able to get close to the boasted 16 hours.

Customer Reviews: CORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE Wireless Stereo Gaming Headset White CA-9011202-NA

The microfiber mesh on the earpads is also breathable and when combined with the plush low-density memory foam and large contoured ear cavities makes wearing these for hours on end a pleasant experience with little fatigue. The low latency 2.4 GHz wireless performance of the receiver was excellent and I noticed no lag, stutters, or delay from the audio when gaming, nor when using the headphones to watch movies and video on my computer. The internal battery reliably lasts all day and can run about 16 hours on a full charge depending on listening volume level and whether or not you have the RGB lights active. Even though these are closed back headphones because the ear cushions are mesh, you don’t get a lot of isolation and external sounds and noise bleed can be a minor issue.

While there isn’t a lot of distortion, your voice will sound somewhat compressed, like speaking through a small box and artifacts are occasionally present, especially if you bump up the gain. Overall, I think the Corsair Void Elite is a solid headphone in the gamer space that offers good audio quality, does so wirelessly, has a comfortable fit for me and decent battery life.

Corsair Void Elite RGB Wireless

Combined with the good microphone, the sweet USB amplifier and multi-format support, it performs great.