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Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) — Gaming · 2021 · Black
Corsair

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)

Gaming · 2021 · Black

82
/ 100
From $149
VS
HiFiMan Susvara wins by 14
HiFiMan Susvara — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Susvara

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $5,999
Specdex verdict

HiFiMan Susvara takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) lands at 82 and HiFiMan Susvara at 96. That puts HiFiMan Susvara ahead by 14 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) if…

  • ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • ✓Detachable broadcast mic
  • ✓Console compatibility

Pick HiFiMan Susvara if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

HiFiMan Susvara

Tuning, detail, and staging

HiFiMan Susvara leads on sound (96 vs 82).

Noise cancelling

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)

ANC strength for commute and travel

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

HiFiMan Susvara

Long-session wearability

HiFiMan Susvara leads on comfort (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) more score per dollar ($149 vs $5,999).

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) 82
vs
96 HiFiMan Susvara

Score breakdown

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)
82
anc 70
sound 82
comfort 80
battery 86
features 82
HiFiMan Susvara
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) versus HiFiMan Susvara — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) HiFiMan Susvara
Type
Gaming headset
Planar magnetic
Variant
Black
—
Release year
2021
—

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)

Pros
  • +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
  • +Detachable broadcast mic
  • +Console compatibility
Cons
  • −Bulkier than audiophile cans
  • −Game-tuned EQ
  • −Software required on PC

HiFiMan Susvara

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) vs HiFiMan Susvara

Which is better, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or HiFiMan Susvara? +

HiFiMan Susvara scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) worth the price? +

At $149, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in battery.

Is HiFiMan Susvara worth the price? +

At $5,999, HiFiMan Susvara delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or HiFiMan Susvara last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or HiFiMan Susvara? +

HiFiMan Susvara — leads on sound (96 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or HiFiMan Susvara? +

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.