Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very comfortable to wear as a glasses user! The sound quality is nice for both stereo and surround, especially after downloading the software. I also love how the microphone and each earpiece folds for better storage. Overall, excellent low-budget headset

Great value, sound is good but a little tinny at higher volumes, microphone is probably the clearest you can get for the price.

THE BREAKDOWN: These Corsair HS65 headphones are pretty comfortable, and I love the earcups. They are lightweight but have solid feel to them. The top band/crown is made of a plastic and metal. Under the top metal band is a headband strip that has padding with faux leather outer layer. The outer part of the earcups is made of plastic with a metal logo, while the earcups themselves are like a faux leather outside with a material/fabric cushions. I could not take earcup padding off the headphones. This could potentially be an issue if you ever had to change them out. I actually dropped them and both earcups flew off. The cord was a rubbery thick wire that has hardly any give to it, and they do not detach from the headphones themselves. Two reasons why I don’t personally like this feature, one: if you get it caught on anything it will pull the headphones off your head, two: if the cord goes bad you have to replace the whole headphones. The headphones themselves are comfortable but did squeeze my head in the beginning. I wore them for long periods of gaming and music listening. I normally have issues at the top of head hurting after hours of use but with these they felt the same after 5 hours as they did after one. I did not have any sweat forming at the earcups which is a huge plus. The memory foam in the earcups assisted in the comfort. The sound quality is great for these headphones with the 50mm drivers. I think there was a good balance mid and high without a distorted bass. With the 3.5mm jack plugged it these headphones sound performance was exactly how I like it! The bass wasn’t rumbly or overbearing the highs were not super high it had the perfect balance for me. Once I plugged in the USB I felt as if the sound wasn’t as loud but it did offer the Dolby Audio 7.1 surround sound with the USB. These headphones also have a feature named, iCUE for PC and Mac. This software allows users to make there own sound profiles. You can also make profiles based on a series of questions. I found that my sound profile from the questions ended up being extremely close to the stock 3.5mm setup. You can also use the iCUE software to connect to your other Corsair products. The mic worked great for me. I personally like flip to mute mics. The communication while using the 3.5mm cable was excellent and clear. The communication with the USB sounded a little on lower side compared to the 3.5mm. PRO’s: -Great material for the earcup portion that touches your head. -7.1 Dolby Audio(with the USB) -iCUE software to customize sound profile -Flip up to mute mic CON’s: -Squeezed my head -Audio cord doesn’t detach -Earpads do not detach SUMMARY: Overall, this product worked as intended, and I would recommend this to a friend if they are in the market for device like this that is portable and gets the job done.

The Corsair HS65 Surround Gaming Headset, in Carbon, is the perfect gaming headset for the cost conscious gamer looking for premium performance, with quality construction - and without all the bling. And just because they aren't flashy doesn't mean they don't look slick. I was immediately taken by how well this gaming headset is constructed. The overall look & feel are really top shelf. I was apprehensive about the design of the head band but after playing Sandstorm for many hours over many days, I can attest to the fact that the HS65's are very comfortable. No crown soreness or fatigue. YMMV. The ear cups are also a combination of pleather & breathable cloth - something I hadn't really considered or experienced before, and again - great comfort for hours - with no heat build up or that clammy feeling. Nicely done Corsair! The individual ear pieces do rotate a bit, extend with a satisfying amount of friction points and the flip-away microphone is pretty ingenious. I suspect some users with larger head geometry may find these a bit constricting, but for the average adult or younger gamer I think comfort will be very satisfying. These can be used either via the mini jack or in conjunction with the USB dongle. Those pieces are also quality built. Personally, I'm not a big fan of headsets that incorporate all the RGB bling - there's plenty of other places for that - and as an understated design, I find these to be a perfect compliment to my entire Corsair keyboard & mouse ecosystem. There's really nothing to gripe about with these. My impression is as the title suggests; budget friendly with premium performance. But what was really surprising was the actual audio performance. Upon unboxing and connecting these up to my Legion 7i gaming laptop, I ran thru the SoundID calibration tests and found the resulting audio quality to be spot-on. Having tried similar customization on other sound products, I didn't expect good results but Corsair did a great job with respect to the HS65's. Bass is articulate, plentiful and balanced. The mids and highs are equally clear & balanced and overall - this headset sound phenomenal. I wasn't expecting it - in this price segment - but these do deliver! Music sound equally good. If one isn't into the personalized SoundID calibration, the iCue Software gives you all the EQ and sound profile control you'll ever need. But for me, once I clocked in the first full day of Insurgency: Sandstorm and I heard all the nuanced stuff I had been previously missing - I was sold on my personalized SoundID profile. It was honestly a quick, one-and-done run-thru process. Foot steps, commander calls, the entire soundstage (near & far field) presentation while in-game is very remarkable. There is a rotary volume control and some might find themselves wanting for a tad bit more volume - but for me - these get plenty loud enough and the isolation from the outside environment is simply perfect. The fold away microphone is also pretty cool. I would have preferred an in-line mute switch but I learned quickly to adapt to this new way of shutting off the microphone. I am going to assume some people won't like it... but that's to be expected. To each their own. Over all, these are a very high performing, solidly constructed headset and the performance level is a well above their 'Weight Class'. Since audio is SO highly subjective, I would simply say to go give them a try for yourself. What you will save buying these can be spent on other key essentials. Pros: Solid build quality Comfortable head band even though it looks meager Very comfortable, dual-material ear cups Ingenious fold-away microphone armature Excellent imaging and sound fidelity with no perceivable distortion The bass on these is excellent! Great Corsair iCue integration with surprisingly effective & personalized SoundID calibration Cons: None really Notables: Some may find themselves wanting for a touch more volume/gain May not be suitable for people with larger head geometry

This has been a nice upgrade from my previous wired headset. This is very comfortable to wear all day since it sits over the ears, rather than sitting on top like my previous set. Sound quality is great, and I like to simple flip up of the mic boom to mute sound on my end. For the price, I would definitely recommend giving them a try!

I have been using this headset for almost two years now after doing research this was within an affordable price range and it’s uphold all its value since coming out of the box. The mic is easy to use so far none of the parts have broken off or frayed the cushions are nice blocks almost all outside sound very comfortable for hours of use. You can easily hear footsteps within your FPS games the value of the headset is worth the price

Great sound quality, mic, overall super happy with this purchase. Much better than some other brands at similar price point, but if you can, try and catch this on sale like I did.

I’ve had these headphones for about a month and I ran into 0 problems with them. What I like about them is the volume wheel on the back of the headphones which are so useful when in an intense game and don’t want to go to the menu. I also like the mic boom stick and how it automatically mutes you when you put it up. Honestly I find these headphones very pleasing and I would really recommend them.

Very good build and sound quality. I like the microphone that can be collapsed and muted when collapsed.

Decent bang for the buck. Wire could be a little longer. Mic deactivates when stored in up position

My husband loves these. He says the quality is great. I can’t hear a thing and the microphone works great

I like these headphones. The mic is clear and these headphones actually 7.1 audio with the usb piece

I bought this for my at-home work environment. One of the best features is that I can use either a USB OR a standard plug for connecting. The headphones fit very well and help keep outside noise to a minimum. The microphone works well. I expect to but a second set.

Just what I had wanted. Multi platform, comfy, with a mic

Great head phones. I love the flip up mute feature on the microphone.

The Corsair HS65 headset is a great entry level gaming accessory at a reasonable price. That is one thing that I have noticed about the brand. They are extremely budget friendly, and you get lot of bang for your buck. They have various levels of upgraded components in all their products, but I find that even the entry level options are fairly strong entries when compared to their competition. During this review I’m not comparing it to others, but I’ll discuss what I feel the value of the product is for the price you are paying. So as far as the HS65, it is listed that it is compatible with both PC and PS4/5. There is not mention of the Xbox, and that concerned me since that is the platform we use at our house. However, just so you know it works on Xbox. The headset has a standard auxillary 3.5mm plug. The wired connection has a lengthy wire, and is more than enough to give you the freedom of movement you need. At first glance the headset is a very sleek and stylish product. From the leatherette padding to the cups, and even the mic that you can move up/down so it can be out of the way if you need it to be. It is made with a combination of plastic and aluminum components and it is extremely light weight. The cups are angled perfectly for use and allow for a very comfortable placement on your head. So, I have a big head and I know it. Wearing this I did not feel restricted or uncomfortable. On the flip side, my daughter stole them from me and she says they are extremely comfortable as well. So it works for both sides. So generally the most important aspect for a headset aside from the comfort level would be the sound. The headset boasts Dolby 7.1, but specifies for Mac and PC. I am no audiophile by any means, so type of drivers it has and all that means very little to me as a consumer. I go by what I like and it is even better if I can find a demo pair at a store to try. That said, they sound really good to me. When I tried them on CoD, I heard everything around me, and in far superior level than when you just listen off your TV or have a home surround sound system. There are subtle things you miss, and the headset picks them up. I read where some people note some distortion while using it on different platforms? I tried it on my PC, the Xbox X, an iPad and on Switch, and I didn’t notice any issues. On top of the sound, the mic picks things up really well. My friends did not note any distortion and said they heard me just fine. No different then when using a headset 3-4X the price. Here is the thing. My daughter is starting to get into gaming and as with anything a kid does you don’t know if they will stick with it for more than an hour. Its like that Christmas present they HAD to have and now it collects dust. For the price and quality of this headset it would be ideal for that. Plus, for the budget gamer it is a great option. Even more than that, really. It is a good, comfortable and well made headset and I would buy an additional pair of I needed another.

This is an excellent alternative to more expensive wireless headphones that are out there. The setup was a breeze out of the box. Having iCUE software was a very nice feature for me to tweak the sound to my preference. I don't recall having this with any other headsets I owned in the past. Lifting the microphone until you hear a click to mute it is pretty cool because it eliminates any confusion with other buttons. The headset is very light and comfortable. I was able to wear this for hours without any discomfort. I also liked that I was easily able to use this for work conference calls. The sound quality with way better than what I expected. Using the 7.1 surround sound, I heard things in the game that I didn't hear before. I'm giving this five stars because I could not find any cons at all. I know there are nicer, more expensive headsets out there, but this gives me everything I need at a much better price point. To be honest there's no difference between this and a wireless set. The wire never got in the and was never a problem to me. So think about that next time you write off the wired headsets.

The headset is great overall just wish it had a detachable cable, sound is solid, the mic is beyond fantastic for the price i have already recommended this product to all my gamer friends

Headphones work amazing. Provide 3d sound and no complaints on the mic sounding bad. In fact it's too good haha. Definitely worth the money if not more