Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review

Our Verdict

The Corsair HS75 XB Wireless is a gaming headset that offers good sound and a comfortable fit, but inconsistent connectivity and a high toll agree it dorsum.

For

Good audio for games and music
Solid wireless connectivity
Comfortable fit

Against

Connectivity issues
Express customization options
High toll

Tom's Guide Verdict

The Corsair HS75 XB Wireless is a gaming headset that offers good audio and a comfortable fit, only inconsistent connectivity and a loftier price hold it back.

Pros

+
Good sound for games and music
+
Solid wireless connectivity
+
Comfortable fit
+

Cons

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Connectivity problems
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Limited customization options
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Loftier price
-

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless: Specs

Compatibility: Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC (with adapter)
Drivers: 50 mm
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - twenty kHz
Wireless: Aye

The Corsair HS75 XB Wireless embodies a lot of what I love nigh Corsair headsets — and some of what I don't. This Xbox accessory is extremely comfy, and provides keen sound for games, movies, Television shows and music alike.

There are a few drawbacks to consider, nevertheless. At $150, the HS75 XB Wireless is pretty expensive for a device that works with merely one type of console. That'southward specially true when y'all consider that in that location are very few tweakable options, and that environment sound will toll you an extra $fifteen. The mic is not peachy, and if you plan to use the HS75 XB Wireless with a PC, y'all're likely to encounter a few pairing issues along the way.

Yet, the HS75 XB Wireless succeeds in its primary purpose, and if you want a solid wireless headset for your Xbox One, Serial S, or Series X, this model has a lot going for it. Learn about its pros and cons in our Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review.

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review: Design

The Corsair HS75 XB Wireless should be pretty familiar if y'all've seen other models in Corsair's HS line. Similar the HS50, HS60 and HS70, the HS75 XB Wireless has sparse, oval earcups, an expandable padded headband, and a steel-and-plastic chassis that feels sturdy, but not likewise heavy. The black-and-argent pattern is elegant, particularly the little Corsair logos on the earcups.

On the left earcup, there's a ability push and a game/chat mixer dial. On the right earcup, in that location'southward a volume dial, a mic mute button, a USB-C charging port and a slot for the removable, flexible mic. Putting the two book dials on opposite earcups was a smart design choice, as was giving the dials tactile clicks to differentiate levels.

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review: Comfort

While the Corsair HS75 XB Wireless' leatherette earcups aren't huge, they nevertheless feel very costly and supportive. The expandable notches in the headband are clearly numbered, so it'southward easy to find and call back the configuration that feels about comfortable.

Zero presses down too hard, and everything sits where information technology'south supposed to. The HS75 XB Wireless doesn't forge new paths in gaming headset design, but yous can wear this one for as long every bit you want without whatsoever discomfort.

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review: Performance

Once you lot get the Corsair HS75 XB Wireless hooked up — and this tin can be a chip of a challenge, as we'll hash out beneath — information technology sounds great for just about any game you can throw at it. I tested the headset with games on both the Xbox One and the PC, and heard clear audio and balanced soundscapes in each one. Gunfire boomed in Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition and Halo iii: ODST. Dialogue rang true in the text-heavy quests of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The ominous music in Blasphemous played well against the eerie sound effects.

Too, in one case I got the headset hooked up to my computer, I was pleased with information technology how it handled music. Tracks from Flogging Molly, Quondam Crow Medicine Show, The Rolling Stones and Thousand.F. Handel all had an immediate and natural experience to them, even if they were a little low-cal on bass. However, I don't know how many people employ their Xboxes primarily as music machines, so this is probably a secondary business concern.

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review: Features

If the Corsair HS75 XB Wireless has a major drawback, it's in its connectivity. In theory, all you should accept to do to pair the headset is to concur down a push button on the headset, and a corresponding button on the Xbox, and so look a few seconds. When I showtime tried to connect the HS75 XB Wireless, though, information technology refused to acknowledge my Xbox 1 or my Xbox One Wireless Adapter on Windows ten. It also refused to turn off and so that I could try again from scratch.

I contacted Corsair, and a representative told me that this had happened in some preproduction models, and that the headset would work properly if I charged it all the manner. (He didn't know if the effect would persist in consumer models, and offered to investigate further. We'll update if we larn more.) Afterwards that, the HS75 XB Wireless connected properly to my Xbox One, but absolutely refused to do the same with my PC, activating the Xbox connection instead every fourth dimension I tried.

Through trial and fault, I was eventually able to get it to sync with both systems and switch amid them, but it was never a seamless process. This won't exist a trouble if you use the headset with merely one console, but be certain to keep it charged if you want to sync it with, say, both an Xbox Series Ten and an Xbox Series S.

Surround sound isn't every bit seamless equally information technology could be, either. An insert in the HS75 XB Wireless box instructs you to download the Xbox Dolby app for surroundings audio, but neglects to mention that said app charges an actress $15 for activation. It's a pricey upgrade on peak of an already-expensive headset.

You can't apply the Corsair Utility Engine (iCUE) software for anything except upgrading firmware, so there are no equalization or mic options to tweak. And the mic itself has a quiet pickup and some annoying sidetone, so you'll just have to live with both of those. Basically, the more than y'all stick to only playing games with the HS75 XB Wireless, the happier y'all'll be.

Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review: Verdict

Our Corsair HS75 XB Wireless review paints a film of a high-quality headset that'southward held back past a few abrasive issues. However, while I wish the HS75 XB Wireless were a fiddling bit easier to use, the core of the product gets everything right. It's like shooting fish in a barrel to habiliment, sounds good and lasts for upwardly to 20 hours on a single charge — that's pretty much what y'all need in an accessory similar this.

I do recall that for the same cost, the SteelSeries Arctis 7X is a meliorate investment, as is the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen two. But if the HS75 XB's design appeals to yous, it'due south a perfectly good choice, and all ready for the next generation of Xbox consoles.

Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom'due south Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and applied science. After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi.