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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 800 S wins by 13
Sennheiser HD 800 S — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Open-back

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800 S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) lands at 82 and Sennheiser HD 800 S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S ahead by 13 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 Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800 S leads on sound (95 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 800 S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 $1,699).

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) 82
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800 S

Score breakdown

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black)
82
anc 70
sound 82
comfort 80
battery 86
features 82
Sennheiser HD 800 S
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) versus Sennheiser HD 800 S — full spec comparison
Spec Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) Sennheiser HD 800 S
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 800 S

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 800 S

Which is better, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. 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 800 S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.

Does Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S 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 800 S? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S — leads on sound (95 vs 82). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Corsair HS80 RGB Wireless (Black) or Sennheiser HD 800 S? +

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