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Corsair HS50 Review

True Score

NR
77
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Experts

84
2.59k

Consumers

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The Corsair HS50 are mid-range headphones with a comfortable fit, minimal latency, and a superbly balanced sound profile for gaming. But poor noise isolation, sound leakage, and inconvenient controls limit functionality, so if it’s just for gaming, you’ll find better options at a lower price.

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our Verdict

The Corsair HS50 are reasonably comfortable with their generously padded earcups and headband, but they’re slightly heavy (0.72 lbs) and tight. but their noise isolation…

The Corsair HS50 are reasonably comfortable with their generously padded earcups and headband, but they’re slightly heavy (0.72 lbs) and tight. but their noise isolation is terrible and won’t block out any rumbling noises or ambient conversations.

The headphones are durable, with a dense plastic build and metal grilles, but their hinges are thin.

Sound quality is very well-balanced, with excellent bass accuracy (especially the low bass responsible for deep rumbles), incredible mids for clear vocals, and a good treble range that’s slightly underemphasized.

However, controls are inconvenient because they’re limited to just volume and microphone control, and the sound leakage is middling, so it may not be ideal for offices. There’s no Bluetooth connectivity, but the wired connection (1/8” TRRS) ensures negligible latency.

True Score

NR

Reasons to Buy

  • Comfortable
  • Sturdy build
  • Well-balanced sound
  • Great bass accuracy
  • Excellent mids
  • Negligible latency with wired connectivity

Reasons to Avoid

  • Slightly heavy and tight
  • Poor noise isolation
  • Thin hinges
  • Limited controls
  • Subpar sound leakage
  • No Bluetooth

Specifications

  • Battery Charge Time
    Wired
  • Battery Life
    Wired
  • Built In Microphone
    Yes
  • Built-In Voice Assistant
    No
  • Environment/Transparency Mode
    No
  • Noise Canceling
    Yes
  • True Wireless
    No
  • Water Resistant
    No
  • Weight
    0.7 pounds
  • Wireless Connectivity
    Wired

Overview

The Corsair HS50 is a closed-back, over-the-ear entry-level wired gaming headset that was first brought to the market way back in late 2017, and it promises a low audio latency, which is excellent for gaming.

It comes with a detachable mic for in-game voice chats, similar to the best-rated headphones in its category. However, unlike other highly ranked over-the-ear headphones, it can only be connected using the included ⅛ inch TRS cable, meaning it does not have Bluetooth or any other wireless connection modes.

A lack of USB-based wired connectivity also means that it does not support the brand’s much renowned iCUE software to sync it with other Corsair devices and for audio customization.

But our Corsair HS70 review might be worth a look if you need iCUE support with EQ settings. The HS50 headphones also come with thick and broad faux leather earcups and padding for a stable fit.

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

77

*.75

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C

Customer Score

84

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

NR

Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    A

    Trust Score

    62
    Very good for neutral listening. The Corsair HS50 have a deep, powerful and punchy bass,… read more
  • Techgear Lab
    B

    Trust Score

    57
    Finishing close to the bottom of the pack, the Corsair HS50 didn’t fare all that… read more
  • Tom’s Hardware
    C

    Trust Score

    NR
    As an inexpensive gaming headset, Corsair’s HS50 does exactly what it’s supposed to, with an… read more
  • Trusted Reviews
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    An understated analogue headset that offers everything a gamer would want. read more
  • Tom’s Guide
    D

    Trust Score

    60
    The Corsair HS50 is totally functional for gaming and works on a wide variety of… read more
  • Techradar
    D

    Trust Score

    90
    Need a versatile gaming headset but don’t want to splurge for pricey perks? The stellar… read more

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