Corsair HS45 SURROUND Gaming Headset Review

Rating: 8.5.

Corsair are known for their high-quality gaming peripherals but what happens when they release a budget friendly headset for PC & console gamers alike? The HS45 SURROUND is born, at a low price point with an emphasis on comfort and multiplatform compatibility. The choice between a 3.5mm analog connection and a USB PC adapter for virtual 7.1 surround sound, a removable noise cancelling discord approved microphone and custom Neodymium 50mm audio drivers.

Specifications

• Carbon colourway
• 3.5mm analog audio connection
• Included USB 7.1 surround sound PC adapter
• Memory foam padding
• Dedicated mute button
• Weight 260g
• Dimensions 18.4cm X 8.8cm X 20.5cm
• Custom 50mm Neodymium drivers
• Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz
• Impedance 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
• Sensitivity 113dB
• Detachable microphone
• Discord approved
• Noise-cancelling
• Impedance 2.2k Ohms
• Frequency response 100Hz – 10kHz
• Mic sensitivity -40dB
• iCUE software

You can find the Corsair HS45 SURROUND on sale HERE!

Pros

• Sleek all black matte design
• Multi-connection compatibility
• Super comfortable
• Very affordable
• Detachable and mutable microphone

Cons

• Possibly need to purchase a Microsoft 3.5mm adapter for Xbox One use
• Microphone could have been better
• Could have incorporated a small pop filter

KitGuru says: with the ability to potentially use this headset across an array of devices, consoles and PCs we really like the Corsair HS45. If you’re in the market for a multipurpose budget, gaming, headset then we strongly recommend checking out this headset. With just a few areas to improve on the pros definitely out weigh the cons here, especially when you consider it arrives with an RRP of £44.99.

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