Corsair Virtuoso Max review

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It kind of makes sense why there are so many little gimmicks in the gaming space. At certain price points, you can only ever expect so much from your hardware. You therefore end up with brands doing very similar things, except with their logo slapped on the side. I like the look, feel, and sound of the Corsair Virtuoso Max but much of what it has going for it has to be compared to the competition, and that doesn't give Corsair the best chance of coming out on top in the high-end audio battle.

One place where the Virtuoso Max does definitely stand out is the microphone. Typically, the best wireless gaming headsets don't sound fantastic to your teammates as they often prioritise swift and accurate sound and battery life over the mic.

However, the Corsair mic sounds clear and unwavering, rarely cutting out or faltering. From my time with it, this microphone has withstood the whispers uttered below the steps of enemies in PUBG, and the inevitable shout, that comes from one of my squad hitting the wrong button and giving away our position.

Unfortunately, sidetone—the ability to hear yourself back while you speak—might not suggest just how nice this mic sounds as it's just not great in the software. You need to practically shout to hear your own voice, which isn't true when playing online. This sounds like a technical glitch but I can't figure out how to make it any better, other than setting sidetone sensitivity as high as possible.

Connection: 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth
Type: Closed back
Frequency response: 20 Hz — 40 kHz
Drivers: 50 mm graphene
Microphone: Detachable, omnidirectional
Features: Active Noise Cancellation, Spatial audio, iCUE-compatible
Weight: 431 g
Battery life: Up to 60 hours (with RGB off)
Price: $330 | £279

Connectivity, while limited, is very thoughtful. On the left cup of the headphones is your on switch, which can be placed in the middle position to connect to the 2.4 GHz receiver, or all the way down to connect to Bluetooth at the same time.

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