Corsair HS55 Wireless Core gaming headset review – Simple sound
For a while now, Corsair has remained at, or near, the top of the PC peripheral food chain. Whether it be keyboards, headsets, mice, or otherwise, it’s tough to read through any “best of” list without seeing its products. The company is back again with another new product for review, this time targeting the mid-range gaming headset market with the Corsair HS55 Wireless Core.
As a $99 USD headset with scaled back features, the Corsair HS55 Wireless Core looks to be, on paper at least, something geared more towards those who want something simple that’s good on the go. Featuring 50mm drivers and a 20Hz – 20kHz response the aim of the headset is to provide quality sound at an affordable price, but how does it perform? Is it a headset that can compete for a top spot within the massive mid-range market?
What you get in the box is pretty straightforward. Obviously, you get the HS55 Wireless Core headset itself, the 2.4GHz receiver, and a 1.8m USB-C to USB-A charging cable. Connecting the headset requires either the aforementioned receiver or a connection via Bluetooth 5.2. This allows it to be paired with pretty much any modern device given the widespread support these days for Bluetooth.
On the headset itself you’ll find a few options. The left side features the volume dial, a mute button, and the microphone. The right side has the power and Bluetooth buttons. There’s no RGB on the headset, just the Corsair logo on the side of each ear cup.
Speaking of the ears, this is a headset that is admittedly made for those with small-to-medium sized ears. Those with larger ears are likely to find it to be a tight fit that can be uncomfortable.
One major positive is just how light the headset is. Weighing in at just 266g, it’s pretty
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