Corsair
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)
Gaming · 2021 · Black
82
/ 100
From $149
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 14
Focal
Focal Utopia 2022
Open-back
96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict
Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) lands at 82 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 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 Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) 82
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)
82 anc 70
sound 82
comfort 80
battery 86
features 82
Focal Utopia 2022
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Gaming headset | Open-back |
| 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
Focal Utopia 2022
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 Focal Utopia 2022
Which is better, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Focal Utopia 2022? +
Focal Utopia 2022 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 Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +
At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Focal Utopia 2022 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.