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9 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 reviews of Corsair HS65 SURROUND Gaming Over-ear Headset. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the usability and price. The reliability and design are also mentioned favorably. Reviews about the size and sound are mixed, while some have doubts about the bass quality and treble quality.
comfort, design, reliability, price, usability
treble quality, bass quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Corsair HS65 SURROUND Gaming Over-ear Headset is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.
Expert review by : Mark Knapp (reviewed.com)
Corsair's surround sound on its new HS65 is lackluster compared to its competitors.
Crystal-clear mic ; Super comfortable ; Solid construction
Underwhelming surround ; Bass and treble woes
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Expert review by : Yasmine Crossland (t3.com)
The Corsair HS65 Surround gaming headset makes you feel completely immersed, it's perfect for FPS-style games
Well tuned for gaming ; Stylish, easy-to-use design ; Comfortable and breathable
Lacks USB-C and Bluetooth connectivity ; Not as good for music ; Microphone isn't detachable
The Corsair HS65 Surround is a mid-range gaming headset with superb 360-degree sound that is sure to help you level up your gameplay although it's not so good for sticking on your favourite tunes.
Expert review by : Jeffrey Loeffler (techradar.com)
The Corsair HS65 Surround strikes a fantastic balance between performance and budget
Expert review by : Adrian Willings (pocket-lint.com)
Corsair has created another interesting headset with an eye-catching design and some great features - at least on paper.
Lightweight design ; Comfortable padding ; Large earcups ; Custom sound ; Good value
Mic has some hiss ; Sound quality isn't top-tier
The Corsair HS65 Surround is a surprisingly good headset for the money. It's an affordable, premium-looking option with a number of nice highlights. We have a few small complaints about the microphone - and the sound isn't as good as the HS80 or the...
Expert review by : Jack Woodhams (kitguru.net)
In today's review, we are taking a look at the new Corsair HS65 Surround gaming headset, offering vi
Brilliant microphone.
Virtual 7.1 can sound echoey and strange sometimes.
The Corsair HS65 turned out to be a fairly decent addition to the Corsair headset lineup – if you're an RGB lover you may be disappointed, but as a fan of minimalist equipment I think the HS65 looks great. The sound quality overall was a bit...
Expert review by : Denny Atkin (tomshardware.co.uk)
Solid good looks, comfortable to wear, and clear sound.
+ Snug but comfortable fit ; + Excellent audio quality ; + Clear mic ; + USB and 3.5mm combo allows use on PC and consoles alike
- Custom SoundID profiles can reduce sound clarity ; - May be too snug for the largest heads ; - Virtual surround bypasses sound card ; - No hardware switch to enable/disable surround sound
Corsair’s HS65 Surround has a solid build and great sound quality for its price range, and is pretty comfortable to boot.