Corsair HS65 Surround

A good value daily gaming headset?

- SAM LEWIS

THE HS65 SURROUND is the cheapest of three newly-released Corsair headsets. Corsair has proven over the years that it knows how to put together a solid gaming headset, but how does this $80 offering sit in its line-up? Could the HS65 be your main gaming companion or should you opt for a more expensive option?

Picking it up for the first time, the HS65 certainly feels more expensive than the price tag may imply. Although it’s a mainly plastic construction, it’s soft to the touch and contrasts well with the other materials used. We’re reviewing the white version and if we had to choose, we’d opt for this over the carbon black alternative. The white with gray accents looks more premium in our eyes. Talking of the gray accents, these make an appearance on the earcups and headband cushions, which are extremely plush thanks to the memory foam used, making them comfortable for long periods of time. Corsair’s headsets are consistently nice to wear, and the HS65 Surround doesn’t spoil that reputation.