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Audeze LCD-5 — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-5

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $4,500
VS
Audeze LCD-5 wins by 10
Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) — Gaming · 2023 · White
Corsair

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)

Gaming · 2023 · White

86
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Audeze LCD-5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze LCD-5 lands at 96 and Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) at 86. That puts Audeze LCD-5 ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Audeze LCD-5 if…

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

Pick Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) if…

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

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

Sound quality

Audeze LCD-5

Tuning, detail, and staging

Audeze LCD-5 leads on sound (96 vs 86).

Noise cancelling

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)

ANC strength for commute and travel

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) leads on anc (70 vs 0).

Comfort

Audeze LCD-5

Long-session wearability

Audeze LCD-5 leads on comfort (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) more score per dollar ($199 vs $4,500).

Audeze LCD-5 96
vs
86 Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)

Score breakdown

Audeze LCD-5
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)
86
anc 70
sound 86
comfort 84
battery 86
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Audeze LCD-5 versus Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) — full spec comparison
Spec Audeze LCD-5 Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)
Type
Planar magnetic
Gaming headset
Variant
—
White
Release year
—
2023

Audeze LCD-5

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

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)

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

FAQ: Audeze LCD-5 vs Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)

Which is better, Audeze LCD-5 or Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)? +

Audeze LCD-5 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Audeze LCD-5 worth the price? +

At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Is Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) worth the price? +

At $199, Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in sound.

Does Audeze LCD-5 or Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) 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, Audeze LCD-5 or Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)? +

Audeze LCD-5 — leads on sound (96 vs 86). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Audeze LCD-5 or Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White)? +

Corsair Virtuoso Pro (White) — leads on anc (70 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.