Final words and conclusion
Final words and conclusion
The HS55 Wireless Core is an opportunity for gamers to get a high-quality headset solution without compromising audio (at least in the gaming department) or mic (which is not detachable) quality, which should be good enough for games/chats, especially for a wireless solution. The sound quality is on a good level; you won’t impair your ears even when listening to music (of course, if you’re not an audiophile, I don’t think they would even consider this product). It is a very lightweight headset, and the wearing comfort was very good; the (leatherette) memory foam ear pads are appropriately designed. Corsair offers a relatively attractive headset with the MSRP set at 99.99 USD/119.99 EUR.
It’s a good package for the money you spend, given the two 50 mm neodymium magnets. The drivers offer a sound that’s detailed enough and has a broad spectrum. The wireless functionality is a great thing. The range reached 14 meters (Corsair states up to 18 meters), and the safe one was ~12 meters. The other thing about wireless usage is the battery life. Corsair says up to 24 hours. We had approximately 20 hours before a discharge (I managed to check it, thanks to my daughter). You can charge the battery using the provided USB cable, and only 15 min charge should give you five-six hours of operation.
Wearing Comfort
The HS55 Wireless Core Core is very good in this respect. It feels excellent in weight (as it’s relatively light) and very comfortable, given the simple design. The ear padding is satisfied, the headband is made solidly, and it’s possible to adjust it. Even longer sessions are not tiresome, and your ears don’t get too warm despite using closed ear cups.
Conclusion
You have to spend 99.99 USD/119.99 EUR; the HS55 Wireless Core is a rather attractive deal. It’s a more stylish option than most of the competition. It offers good gaming audio quality and a microphone adequate for most users (but not great). For me, the HS55 Wireless Core delivers a rather mediocre performance in music (but it’s not aimed at that purpose). Still – it’s above average in gaming, thanks to proper 50 mm drivers. You get good wearing comfort, and the headset is light. The headband should be durable, as are the ear cup mounts. The wireless functionality is implemented well; you get a ~20 hours (in our scenario) battery life, ranging between 10 and 15 meters. As this headset is described as a Core - the settings available in the iCUE are very basic (so not all customers may like it). The 2-year warranty paired with the very good build quality is also an essential item to mention in the final lines of this review. It’s a headset worthy of an Approved award, but it ends there though.
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