Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset review

REVIEW – As a gadget reviewer, I have tested several gaming headsets. Many of them have worked well and produced a good audio experience for my son, who is heavily into gaming. Now, I am looking for a headset that delivers exceptional performance and durability to meet his continuously evolving audio demands for Fortnite and the other games he plays. Enter the Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset.

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Price: $329.99
Where to buy: Corsair website and Amazon

What is it?

The Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset produces spectacularly clear and precise audio. It includes a broadcast-grade omnidirectional microphone and features Dolby Atmos, Active Noise Cancelling, Sonarworks SoundID, Simultaneous 2.4GHz Wireless & Bluetooth, and 50mm Graphene Drivers. It can work on PCs, Macs, mobile phones, and PS5/PS4.

What’s included?

• 1 x Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset
• 1 x USB-C Cable
• 1 x USB-A Wireless Dongle
• 1 x Warranty Guide

Tech Specs

Detachable microphone: Yes
Rechargeable battery: Yes
Headphone sensitivity: 109 dB
Wireless range: 18 m
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Backlight: Yes
Microphone sensitivity: -40 dB
Microphone frequency: 100 – 10000 Hz
Microphone direction type: Omnidirectional
Microphone input impedance: 2000 Ω
Microphone connectivity: USB
Microphone mute: Yes
Microphone type: Boom
Rechargeable battery: Yes
Continuous audio playback time: 20 h
Headphone sensitivity: 109 dB
Headphone frequency: 20 – 40000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ω
Driver unit: 50 mm
Ear coupling: Circumaural
USB connectivity: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes – Ver. 5.3
Bluetooth Range: 30 Feet
RF connectivity: Yes
USB connector: Micro-USB
Audio output channels: 7.1 channels
Auto power off: Yes
Battery Life: 60 Hours
Backlight color: Multicolor
Headset type: Binaural
Product color: Carbon
Foldable: Yes

Design and features

• State-of-the-Art 50mm Graphene Drivers: 50mm Graphene drivers elevate audio to state-of-the-art quality, rendering clear, precise sound. Become obsessed with the richness and range your games have to offer
• Immersive Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio on PC: Experience a new dimension of in-game immersion as Dolby Atmos positions game audio all around you with 3D staging, allowing you to detect every sound cue and hear every intonation of dialogue with multi-directional theater-grade sound *Only on PC
• Sonarworks SoundID Technology: Compose your sound world. Use Sonarworks SoundID on PC and Mac* to tune headset settings to your preferences, giving you full control over audio calibration *With RGB off.
• Omni-Directional Microphone: An omnidirectional microphone captures your voice with broadcast-grade clarity so that you can stay connected with your team, no matter the platform
• Active Noise Cancellation: Sustain your in-game immersion with active noise cancellation, silencing outside noise and distractions for unbreakable concentration

The Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset features an aluminum frame for both the headband and the earcups. The outer surface of the earcup is enhanced by RGB lighting around each earcup. Both the headband and earcups have built-in memory foam cushioning.

On the left earcup, is a power switch that allows selection between the USB dongle connection and Bluetooth mode and the detachable microphone’s USB-C connection. The detachable microphone also has a mute button, which connects via a dedicated USB-C port. The right earcup has a mode/custom button that serves multiple functions and also a USB-C charging port. There is an Action Switch for media control.

Setup

Since I decided to use the wireless dongle, I plugged it into the back of my son’s mini PC.

Performance

The Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset features 50mm Graphene drivers, Dolby Atmos spatial audio, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). It offers connectivity via an included wireless dongle or Bluetooth. The wireless dongle takes advantage of the full set of features.

The audio quality of the Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset is exceptional. They sound quite rich and balanced right out of the box. Whether listening to music, watching a movie, or performing the critical duties needed by my son when he is deep in a gaming session of Fortnite, the level of detail and clarity is remarkable.

Corsair provides iCUE software that is a companion to the Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset, and it offers a useful suite of customization options. It provides features like RGB lighting control, ANC settings, and microphone adjustments. The software includes a Sound-ID Personalization feature, which creates a custom audio profile based on a short listening test.

Software:

This headset also offers an impressive battery life. It claims to last up to 60 hours of use on a full charge, and my testing confirms this to be accurate. My son uses the headset every night for maybe 4 hours a day and only recharges it on the weekends.

Overall, this headset has lived up to the claims of a high-end audio experience including exceptional sound quality, long battery life, and the versatile connectivity options of the wireless dongle or Bluetooth.

Final thoughts

My son has now extensively tested the Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset and has given his Seal of Approval. The headset delivers exceptional sound quality, and its 60-hour battery life is impressive. While some may view the headset as big and bulky, none of this bothers my son. The fact that he has so far not been able to damage it in a timeframe that numerous others have entered the trash can all add up to a thumbs up for Corsair.

What I like about the Corsair Virtuoso MAX Wireless Gaming Headset

• They are well-designed and functional
• They are well-built
• The sound and customization are awesome
• They are durable including the removable mic
• The LED lights are a nice touch
• The large drivers and earcups
• The Active Noise Cancellation works well

What needs to be improved?

• Nothing so far

Price: $329.99
Where to buy: Corsair website and Amazon
Source: Corsair provided a free sample for this review. Corsair did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.

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