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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
Sennheiser HD 58X wins by 4
Sennheiser HD 58X — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 58X

Open-back

86
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 58X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) lands at 82 and Sennheiser HD 58X at 86. That puts Sennheiser HD 58X ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 Sennheiser HD 58X 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

Sennheiser HD 58X

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 58X leads on sound (86 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

Sennheiser HD 58X

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 58X leads on comfort (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) 82
vs
86 Sennheiser HD 58X

Score breakdown

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)
82
anc 70
sound 82
comfort 80
battery 86
features 82
Sennheiser HD 58X
86
anc 0
sound 86
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) versus Sennheiser HD 58X — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) Sennheiser HD 58X
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

Sennheiser HD 58X

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 Sennheiser HD 58X

Which is better, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 58X? +

Sennheiser HD 58X scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Sennheiser HD 58X worth the price? +

At $169, Sennheiser HD 58X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in battery.

Does Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 58X 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 Sennheiser HD 58X? +

Sennheiser HD 58X — leads on sound (86 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 58X? +

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