Corsair HS80 vs Razer BlackShark V2 - Which is best?

This is a video to compare the ‪@corsair‬ HS80 RGB Wireless with the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro. One has more connectivity options, the other has superior audio and comfort.
Be sure to watch these videos to hear the microphones and see the software too
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The Corsair HS80, the best Corsair headset available - at least in my mind.
It also has high-quality, high-res 96Khz/24-bit audio on PC, making it a headset to be reckoned with.
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Features of the HS80:
Dolby Atmos surround sound licence included on PC
High resolution audio
Large drivers with a great audio range
Customisable EQ settings in iCue
Flip to mute broadcast quality microphone
Adjustable ski-goggle style headband
Highlights:
Comfort
High resolution sound
Awesome microphone
Comfort (so good it's worth saying twice)
Lowlights:
Lacks Bluetooth or 3.5mm
Specs of the Corsair HS80 include:
Lightweight reinforced aluminium construction
Floating headband design
Flip-to-mute microphone
Plush fabric earcups
50mm Neodymium drivers with 20-40,000Hz frequency response
Dolby Atmos licence included on PC
2.4Ghz wireless over 60-foot range
Omni-directional broadcast-grade microphone
100Hz to 10kHz frequency response
2.2k Ohms microphone impedance
-40dB sensitivity
The Razer Blackshark Pro v2 offers a number of interesting features that include:
- A funky and curious design with a nicely expandable headband
- 24 hours of battery life
- Loud drivers
- Both wireless and 3.5mm wired connection options
- Large ear cups
- THX Audio options offering a fairly decent position
See the Blackshark V2 Pro here:
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Highlights of this headset for me:
- Sound is good. Rich, good positional audio, nice tweaks in Razer Synapse and great for music, gaming and whatever
- 3.5mm and Wireless connections mean it's easy to use with most things
- Large earcups are comfortable to wear
- Large headband is perfect for big noggins
- No fuss design
Lowlights:
- Mic quality is seriously compressed
- No USB-C or Bluetooth connection options
- Design is rather in-your-face despite lack of RGB
- Earcup material is scratchy and uncomfortable
- Wireless signal disconnects easily over a short distance
See the official page here www.razer.com/...
Specs of the BlackShark Pro V2 include:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 12 Hz - 28 kHz
IMPEDANCE 32 Ω (1 kHz)
SENSITIVITY 100 dBSPL/mW, 1 kHz
DRIVER SIZE - DIAMETERS (MM) 50 mm
DRIVER TYPE Razer TriForce Titanium
EARCUPS Breathable memory foam cushions
INNER EARCUP DIAMETER 2.56" x 1.57" 65 mm x 40 mm
EARPADS MATERIAL Ultra-soft FlowKnit memory foam
NOISE CANCELLING Advanced passive noise cancellation
CONNECTION TYPE 2.4 GHz wireless Analog 2.5 mm
CABLE LENGTH 4.27 ft. / 1.3 m
WEIGHT 0.71 lbs / 320 g
MICROPHONE STYLE Razer™ HyperClear Supercardioid Mic
PICK-UP PATTERN Unidirectional - Supercardioid
MICROPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz - 10 kHz
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY (@1KHZ) -42 ± 3 dB
VIRTUAL SURROUND ENCODING THX Spatial Audio
VOLUME CONTROL On-earcup: Volume Up/ Down
OTHER CONTROLS On-earcup controls - Mic mute on/off toggle
BATTERY LIFE Up to 24 hours
LIGHTING None
COMPATIBILITY PC, Mac, PS4, Nintendo Switch
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