Corsair Raptor HS30 Gaming Headset Review

1. Introduction2. Corsair Raptor HS30 Headset3. Comfort and Performance4. Closing Thoughts5. View All Pages

The Corsair Raptor HS30 is a good gaming headset which proves its pleasing audio quality in a number of usage scenarios.

The 40mm Neodymium drivers showed that they have the ability to effectively deliver a good range of tones with impressive bass levels. Deep bass was present when it was required – representing explosions, for example. But it did become a hindrance at times, drowning out speech in movie and music playback.

For gaming scenarios, where speech is typically less frequent and less critical than in films, the strong bass levels are likely to act as a welcomed performance parameter.

I found the Raptor HS30 gaming headset's comfort levels to be excellent. This is one of the few headsets that gave me zero comfort quibbles for the entire span of my lengthy gaming sessions. Weight distribution of the unit is well-engineered and the build-up of heat around one's ears was controlled and minimised.

There are some less-than-impressive points for the Raptor HS30. The microphone is reluctant to stay in a displaced position, despite its slightly flexible design. And due to this, clarity of speech transmission was reduced and recipients struggled to hear some parts of a conversation.

Available for £34.99 from OverclockersUK and Amazon, the Corsair Raptor HS30 targets gamers wanting an inexpensive headset. At this price, the Corsair Raptor HS30 is worth buying if you are looking for a low cost unit which delivers good performance with gaming audio.

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Pros:

• Strong bass levels.
• Good range of tones and ability to mix them.
• Very comfortable for extended periods of time.
• Plenty of adjustment for wearing style and fit.
• Good build quality.

Cons:

• Bass can be too overpowering in speech scenarios.
• Microphone performance is limited.
• Microphone is reluctant to stay close to one's mouth.

KitGuru says: A good headset for gaming purposes which does not break the bank.

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