Corsair HS80 Max vs Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 edition
82Prawn here comparing the Corsair HS80 Max and the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 Edition.
Corsair HS80 Max review - https://youtu.be/1CJhTX5B_Rw
Razer BlackShark V2 Pro 2023 Edition review - https://youtu.be/pGtRLI_guv4
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The Corsair HS80 Max includes some very neat features with upgrades that include:
- Personalised audio via SoundID
- Bluetooth connectivity as well as 2.4GHz wireless
- Fast charging
- Nvidia Broadcast noise cancellation
Corsair HS80 Max:
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Specs of the Corsair HS80 Max:
FEATURE DESCRIPTION
Audio Driver Custom 50mm Neodymium
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz
Impedance 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
Sensitivity 119dB (± 3dB)
Mic Type Omni-directional
Mic Impedance 2.2k Ohms
Mic Frequency Response 100Hz – 10kHz
Mic Sensitivity -38dB (± 3dB)
Dimensions 200mm(L) x 97mm(W) x 183mm(H)
Weight 352g
Warranty 2 years
Battery life - up to 65 hours of battery life over 2.4GHz wireless or up to 130 hours with
Bluetooth. (With RGB off. Up to 24 hours over 2.4GHz with RGB on.)
The highlights of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro include:
An impressive microphone
Lightweight headset design that makes it comfortable to wear for hours
Tuned EQ profiles for specific games as well as THX spatial audio
Earcups that block out a decent amount of noise without getting too hot
Decent battery life
Lowlights of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro:
Lacks simultaneous dual connectivity (i.e. Bluetooth and wireless at the same time)
Earcups are scratchy
Price
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See my videos on the previous BlackShark V2 Pro here:
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro unboxing and review https://youtu.be/hh7NJ7Miza0
Corsair HS80 vs Razer BlackShark V2 - Which is best? https://youtu.be/VAGgVdA2XEQ
Corsair Virtuoso XT vs Razer BlackShark V2 Pro - wireless flagships? https://youtu.be/k2a7NtLfQUM
Razer Blackshark V2 Pro vs Logitech G Pro X Wireless https://youtu.be/_HqpC4YFW00
Specs of the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 12 Hz – 28 kHz
IMPEDANCE 32 Ω
SENSITIVITY 100 dBSPL / mW @ 1 kHz by HATS
DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS 50 mm
DRIVER TYPE Razer™ TriForce Titanium
EARCUPS Oval Ear Cushions
INNER EARCUP DIAMETER 62 mm x 42 mm / 2.44 x 1.65 in
EARPADS MATERIAL Pressure-Relieving Memory Foam
NOISE CANCELLING Advanced Passive Noise Isolation
CONNECTION TYPE Type A Wireless (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2
CABLE LENGTH None
APPROXIMATE WEIGHT Approx. 320 g / 0.71 lbs
MICROPHONE STYLE Detachable Super Wideband
PICK-UP PATTERN Unidirectional
MICROPHONE FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz – 10 kHz
MICROPHONE SENSITIVITY (@1KHZ) -42 ± 3 dBV / PA, 1 kHz
VIRTUAL SURROUND ENCODING THX Spatial Audio
VOLUME CONTROL Volume up and down
OTHER CONTROLS 2.4 GHz Wireless and Bluetooth Toggle (SmartSwitch)
Volume up and down
Mic mute on/off toggle
Audio profiles switcher
BATTERY LIFE Up to 70 hours
LIGHTING None
COMPATIBILITY PC (Type A 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.2)
PlayStation (Type A 2.4 GHz)
Mobile Devices (Supporting Type A or Bluetooth 5.2)
Android & iOS
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