Corsair HS60From real comments

Verdict distilled from 63 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment46%
PROS 46%
CONS 54%

Rank based on 63 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want strong bass and immersive haptic feedback for gaming
  • You're shopping on a budget and can catch a sale price
  • You mainly use it for game/music audio rather than heavy mic use

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need a dependable long-term mic for voice chat or streaming
  • You want a headset that survives years of daily use without part failures
  • You're relying solely on the USB dongle and can't tolerate it failing

What users complain about

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1Mid
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Great Value for MoneyOutstanding Wireless Battery LifeComfortable for Extended UseLong-Term Durability IssuesEar Pain from Shallow Cups and Clamping ForceQuiet or Weak Wireless Volume
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Great Value for Money
Outstanding Wireless Battery Life
Comfortable for Extended Use
Long-Term Durability Issues
Ear Pain from Shallow Cups and Clamping Force
Quiet or Weak Wireless Volume
2Mid
Razer Kraken V3
Immersive haptic feedback
Razer Kraken V3
Immersive haptic feedback
3Budget
Creative HS-720 V2
Clear microphone for callsGood value for moneySuitable for everyday video callsSome parts feel cheapWeaker for music playback
Creative HS-720 V2
Clear microphone for calls
Good value for money
Suitable for everyday video calls
Some parts feel cheap
Weaker for music playback
4Premium
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Hot-swappable batteriesMulti-platform connectivitySound quality and spatial audioMicrophone qualityHigh priceQuality control issues
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro
Hot-swappable batteries
Multi-platform connectivity
Sound quality and spatial audio
Microphone quality
High price
Quality control issues
5Premium
EPOS H6PRO
Precise Positional AudioWide Open-Back SoundstageComfortable Long-Term FitEar Pad Discomfort or HeatHarsh or Uneven Sound TuningHigh Original Price
EPOS H6PRO
Precise Positional Audio
Wide Open-Back Soundstage
Comfortable Long-Term Fit
Ear Pad Discomfort or Heat
Harsh or Uneven Sound Tuning
High Original Price
6Premium
SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless
Hot-swappable batteriesSound qualityCross-platform compatibilityEarcup hinge crackingAudio glitches and connection dropsMic issues
SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless
Hot-swappable batteries
Sound quality
Cross-platform compatibility
Earcup hinge cracking
Audio glitches and connection drops
Mic issues
7Mid
HyperX Cloud II
Strong Sound QualityExceptional DurabilityComfortable for Long SessionsNewer HP-Made Units Feel CheaperLeatherette Ear Pads Peel Over TimeArtificial 7.1 Surround Sound
HyperX Cloud II
Strong Sound Quality
Exceptional Durability
Comfortable for Long Sessions
Newer HP-Made Units Feel Cheaper
Leatherette Ear Pads Peel Over Time
Artificial 7.1 Surround Sound
8Budget
Creative HS-720
Clear voice microphoneGood value for moneyAdjustable mic boom with working mute buttonCheap-feeling buildNot ideal for musicPoor official documentation
Creative HS-720
Clear voice microphone
Good value for money
Adjustable mic boom with working mute button
Cheap-feeling build
Not ideal for music
Poor official documentation
9Premium
Logitech G Pro X
Excellent mic quality with tuningComfortable for extended wearClean, neutral sound signatureInconsistent out-of-box mic qualityBuild quality wear over timeQuiet output requiring EQ boost
Logitech G Pro X
Excellent mic quality with tuning
Comfortable for extended wear
Clean, neutral sound signature
Inconsistent out-of-box mic quality
Build quality wear over time
Quiet output requiring EQ boost
10Premium
SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Hot-swappable battery systemExcellent sound qualityMulti-platform and dual-input connectivityFragile earcup hingesHigh priceLow default volume
SteelSeries Arctis Pro
Hot-swappable battery system
Excellent sound quality
Multi-platform and dual-input connectivity
Fragile earcup hinges
High price
Low default volume
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31Mid
Corsair HS60
Strong sound quality and bassGood value for priceImmersive haptic bass featureEarcups and earpads breakingUSB dongle/adapter failuresInconsistent or weak microphone
Corsair HS60
Strong sound quality and bass
Good value for price
Immersive haptic bass feature
Earcups and earpads breaking
USB dongle/adapter failures
Inconsistent or weak microphone

Who wins on what

Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Sound and haptic bass consistently impress users. Multiple commenters call the sound quality excellent, especially bass and footstep tracking in shooters like PUBG and Warzone. The Haptic version's rumble feature is repeatedly described as immersive and satisfying, adding energy to gameplay without muddying the bass, since haptics take over some low-end duties from the drivers. Several users say it beats pricier headsets like the Astro A50 for their gaming needs.

Microphone quality is a frequent point of disagreement. Some users say the mic is crisp, clear, and great for the price, with strong noise cancellation even near construction noise. Others report it's nasal-sounding, too quiet, requires being very close to the mouth, or actively picks up in-game voice chat and speaker audio as background noise, making it frustrating for competitive multiplayer or business calls.

Durability and the USB adapter are the biggest recurring complaints. Many users report the USB dongle dying after weeks or months, causing dropped audio, stuck volume, or dead mic, with Corsair simply replacing the unit rather than fixing the root cause. Separately, earpads peel or rip, earcups crack and fall off, and the headband hinge can snap after one to two years, sometimes forcing repeat purchases or DIY foam/pad replacements.

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