New Corsair wired gaming headsets deliver great sound at a low price

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The Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless is one of our favorite gaming headsets at Digital Trends. But it’s expensive — no doubt about that.

Fortunately, Corsair has announced a trio of new wired gaming headsets: The HS65 Surround, HS55 Stereo, and HS80 RGB USB. Each sells for under $100 and offers many of the features and design cues that made us love the HS80 RGB Wireless.

The three headsets are differentiated by price, yes, but also features such as surround sound support, high fidelity audio, microphone optimization, or RGB designs. I tried all three headsets and came away thinking that most gamers are likely to find one among the three that suits their needs.

The new Corsair headsets all have distinctive designs for their price points. They are all corded headsets and made primarily of plastic, but they are all sturdy enough to feel like they will last a long time. Coupled with two-year warranties, Corsair also puts some parts and handling support behind the products.

Corsair appears to be taking cues from its prior models, including the HS50 and HS60. Those models were critiqued for their easy-to-lose parts, such as their detachable microphones, but the new headsets all have built-in mics, which can only be folded up.

As can be expected with gaming most headsets, be prepared for software setup. Some of the models come with dongles to ensure their highlight features work. A unique aspect is the use of USB-A ports and adapters, especially at a time when USB-C connectors have been associated with high-quality sound.

At 282 grams, the headset has a bit of heft to it.

The HS65 Surround model comes in a white, grey, and silver color option. The silver accents shimmer in the light to give a higher-end look, but you can still tell