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General

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Series

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HS804Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Described as the next step in the HS80 line.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A502, 90YH04E0-BHAA00, 90YH04E0-BHUA003Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90yh04e0-bhaa00-rog-pelta-core.htmlRead 20 October 2026US store: Product Name A502 ROG PELTA CORE/BLK and Part Number 90YH04E0-BHAA00.6Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00750548.htmlRead 20 October 2026Model 90YH04E0-BHUA00.7Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1033627/sluchawki-asus-rog-pelta-core-czarne.htmlRead 20 October 2026Kod producenta 90YH04E0-BHUA00.

CA-9011414-WW, RDA00561Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026SKU CA-9011414-WW. RDA0056 is the headset model in the quick start guide. RDA0057 is the receiver and is excluded.5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Compliance statement: headset M/N RDA0056, receiver RDA0057.

GTIN / EAN

47116365072577Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1033627/sluchawki-asus-rog-pelta-core-czarne.htmlRead 20 October 2026Kod EAN 4711636507257 for 90YH04E0-BHUA00. The price comparison site comparateur-gamer.fr shows the same EAN for the same code.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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8 October 20266Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026Press release dated October 8, 2026.

Status

Available3Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90yh04e0-bhaa00-rog-pelta-core.htmlRead 20 October 2026The ROG US page has Buy Now. The US store showed Out of stock on the check date. LDLC, Newegg Business and Japanese retailers sell it.

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026In Stock on the US store on 2026-10-14. The press release says available from 2026-10-08.6Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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CORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Maker comparison page names the HS80 MAX as the model this headset follows.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$119.993Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90yh04e0-bhaa00-rog-pelta-core.htmlRead 20 October 2026ASUS US store price $119.99 with no promotion shown. The product launched about two months before this check, so the maker price is stored as the launch price. No dated US launch release was found. US prices exclude sales tax.

$199.991Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Current price $199.99 on the US store six days after launch. Tbreak and The Gadgeteer also give $199.99 at launch. No sale price is shown.9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2026-10-10: At USD 199.99.11Press articlethe-gadgeteer.comRead 14 October 2026Launched on October 8 and costs $199.99 in the US.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€199.992Maker product pagecorsair.com/eu/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026EU store: Current price 199.99 EUR. The German store shows 199,99 EUR. Prices on the maker EU stores include VAT. No sale price is shown.8Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/corsair/hs80-v2-max-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Listed at 199.99 EUR on the date of the announcement. The news article rounds it to 200 euros.12Press articlesmartworld.it/news/corsair-hs80-v2-max-wireless-cuffie-gaming-wireless.htmlRead 14 October 2026Price 199 EUR in Italy, shop listing 199,99 EUR.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Color: Black.

Steel Gray1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Color: STEEL GRAY 7540C. The only SKU on the page. A French retailer lists the same SKU as Noir, so the maker name is used.

Segment

Gaming2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026ROG gaming headset, listed under Gaming Headsets and Audio, USB Headsets.

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Sold in the maker Gaming Headsets category.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear6Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00750548.htmlRead 20 October 2026Ear coupling: Circumaural.

Over-ear1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Ear cushions over the ears with a floating headband. Geektopia names it circumaural.8Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/corsair/hs80-v2-max-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Circumaural, which is over-ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Not stated. The review says the back vents are on the top of the cups. Closed back is stored from the LDLC spec table.6Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00750548.htmlRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Headphones configuration: Closed back. The maker publishes no enclosure type.

Closed8Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/corsair/hs80-v2-max-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Tipo: circumaurales cerrados (closed circumaural).

Wearing style

Headband2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026Headband with a three-level adjustable elastic strap.

Headband1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Floating adjustable headband over the head.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The cups pivot just over 90 degrees vertically so the headset can lie flat. The maker's Foldablility row says No, which is read as no folding frame.

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Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Vertical pivot of just over 90 degrees and horizontal adjustment of about 15 degrees.

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Lighting: RGB. Aura: Yes.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026ASUS Aura RGB on the ROG logo and front ring. Up to 16.8 million colours and four preset effects.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026

Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

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Dynamic1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: upgraded 50mm dynamic drivers with a non-Newtonian laminate (NNL) diaphragm.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

50mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Driver Size: 50mm.

50mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Headphone Drivers 50mm.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

14Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Output consists of two 50 mm drivers, one per ear cup.

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Diaphragm material

Titanium-plated diaphragm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Driver Material: Titanium-Plated Diaphragm Drivers.

Non-Newtonian laminate (NNL)1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: non-Newtonian laminate (NNL) diaphragm.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 202650mm non-Newtonian laminate (NNL) drivers.

Magnet

Neodymium4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Titanium-plated diaphragms plus neodymium magnets.

Neodymium4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Audio Driver: 50mm neodymium with non-Newtonian laminate diaphragm.7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026Custom 50mm neodymium with non-Newtonian laminate diaphragm.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20KHz.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Headphone Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz.7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 202620 Hz - 20 kHz, same as the maker.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

32Ω1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Headphones Impedance: 32 ohm. No power state is given.

32Ω7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: Impedance 32 Ohms. The maker page writes 32k Ohms, a typo that the original HS80 MAX page also had while the maker article gave 32 Ohms. Geektopia also gives 32 ohm.8Spec databasegeektopia.es/es/product/corsair/hs80-v2-max-wirelessRead 14 October 2026Impedancia 32 ohm.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

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113dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Headphone Sensitivity 113dB (+/-3dB). No power or voltage reference is stated, so none is stored. Geektopia writes dB/mW, which is its own wording.7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026113 dB (+/-3 dB), same as the maker.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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109Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 202610-band equaliser in iCUE.

EQ presets

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Pure Direct, Movie Theatre, FPS Competition, Clear Chat, Bass Boost9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Presets such as Pure Direct, Movie Theatre, FPS Competition, Clear Chat and Bass Boost. The list may not be complete.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Audio: Dolby Atmos. Available on PC only and requires the Dolby Access app.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Dolby Atmos on PC only through the Dolby Access app.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Active Noise Cancellation: No. AI Noise Cancelling Microphone: No.

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ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Adjustable transparency

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Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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BCORSAIR HS80 v2 MAX Wireless

Lighting	Hours (h)
Yes	70

Source10Reviewkitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/carlosribeiro/corsair-hs80-v2-max-wireless-headset-voxara-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box: about 70 hours tested with RGB on. Connection, volume and test method are not stated, so only the lighting state is stored. The value is approximate and above the maker's 65 hour RGB-on claim for 2.4GHz.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Detachable boom2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 202610 mm super-wideband detachable boom microphone.

Fixed boom1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Detachable Microphone: No. The boom flips up to mute. Listed as fixed because it is permanently attached.

Microphone element

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Unidirectional1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Microphone Pick-up Pattern: Unidirectional. The exact pattern is not named.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Microphone Type: Omni-directional.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 202610mm broadcast-grade capsule with pressure-drain pop filter, omni-directional, flip-to-mute.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min100 HzMax14 kHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Microphone Frequency Response: 100Hz - 14KHz. The Pelta wireless model lists 100Hz - 10KHz.

Min100Max8,000Hz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Microphone Frequency Response 100Hz to 8kHz.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

-40dB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity: -40 dB. No reference level is given.

-42dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -42 dB (+/-3dB). Reference and frequency are not stated. Microphone impedance 2.2k Ohms is not a schema field.

Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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Flip to mute

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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the boom microphone flips up to mute.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Flip-up microphone to mute. Flip-down microphone to unmute.

Mute button

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026Mute the mic by pressing a button on the earcup.

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

LED on mic2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026An indicator light at the tip of the boom flashes red to show mute.

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Sidetone

Yes4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Gear Link microphone settings cover volume, depth, sample rate and microphone return (retorno del micrófono). Read as sidetone. Adjustability is not stated.

Yes9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026iCUE lets you adjust microphone volume and sidetone.

Adjustable sidetone

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Yes9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Same sentence.

Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

Yes4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The boom includes a saliva filter.

No9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Maker comparison page says the mic uses a pressure-drain structure instead of a foam pop filter.

Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

USB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Interface: Wired. Connector: USB-A, USB-C. USB audio only. The headset has no 3.5 mm audio plug and no wireless link.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Interface: USB wireless receiver. FAQ: simultaneous 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

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Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

Fixed cable4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The cable is fixed to the left ear cup (Toma de cable fijo). Weight is given without the cable, which is evidently fixed.

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Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.8m1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Cable: USB-C to USB-A cable: 1.8 m.

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Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Connector: USB-A and USB-C. Profesional Review says the cable ends in a USB-C plug and a USB-A adapter is included. ASUS words the cable as USB-C to USB-A.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The braided cable has a USB-C plug at the end and a USB-A adapter is included. The text writes the length as 1,8 mm, read as 1.8 m like the maker.

USB-C7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: Headset USB Type C. Receiver USB Type A.9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026The left earcup houses the power button, volume wheel and USB-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026USB-C wired connectivity for PC, consoles and mobile.

No1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026KitGuru: no support for audio over USB. The page lists the USB cable only for charging.10Reviewkitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/carlosribeiro/corsair-hs80-v2-max-wireless-headset-voxara-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec box: no support for audio over USB. Cons: no USB audio passthrough, strictly a wireless headset.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review lists no analog connector as a drawback. The headset is USB audio only.

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Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Interface: Wired. No dongle in the accessory list.

Included1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 20265Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026The headset ships with the USB wireless receiver.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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USB-A5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB (type-A) port.

Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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15.24m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: up to 50 feet (15m) over 2.4GHz. The quick start guide gives 15.24 m, which is stored.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 20262.4GHz range up to 50ft (15m). Bluetooth range up to 98ft (30m).5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Designed to operate at up to 50 feet (15.24m) from the transmitter.

Bluetooth

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5.27Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: Bluetooth radio version Bluetooth 5.2. Profiles A2DP, HFP, HSP. No maker page states a version. No source contradicts it.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC, AAC7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026Spec sheet: Bluetooth codec SBC and AAC (iOS device) only. AAC applies to iOS sources.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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Paired devices remembered

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Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the 2.4GHz and Bluetooth connections run at the same time across two separate devices.5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026The headset can connect to simultaneous 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.6Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026

Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, iOS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Support Platform: PC, MAC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, iPad, iOS, Android. Xbox is not listed.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026FAQ: Windows and macOS computers, iOS and Android phones and tablets, Sony PS4 and PS5, Nintendo Switch 1 and Switch 2, and the ROG Ally.7Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/1033627/sluchawki-asus-rog-pelta-core-czarne.htmlRead 20 October 2026Compatibility list includes Nintendo Switch 2.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Platform: PC, MAC, PS4/5, Switch, Mbl. Mobile is stored as Android and iOS. Xbox is not listed.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Mobile. Nintendo Switch is new over the HS80 MAX.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

AASUS ROG Pelta Core

Platform	Connection
Windows	USB
macOS	USB
PS5	USB
PS4	USB
Nintendo Switch	USB
Nintendo Switch 2	USB
Android	USB
iOS	USB

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026The only audio connection is the wired USB-C cable, which the page says is compatible with PCs, Macs, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 and mobile devices. Microphone support per platform is not stated.

BCORSAIR HS80 v2 MAX Wireless

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
PS5	2.4 GHz
PS4	2.4 GHz
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz
macOS	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: plug the receiver into PlayStation or Nintendo Switch for 2.4GHz. Mobile devices connect over Bluetooth pairing. Mac over Bluetooth is from the Tbreak review.5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026PC and PS4 or PS5: connect the wireless USB transmitter to a USB port. Bluetooth for other devices.9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Reviewer used Bluetooth on a MacBook.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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1,500mAh5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Battery information: 3.7V, 1500mAh, 5.55Wh, model JHY554053. 3.7 V times 1.5 Ah is 5.55 Wh.

Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026The guide gives recycling steps only. KitGuru and Tbreak describe no user battery swap.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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15Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026One battery is listed.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

AASUS ROG Pelta Core

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BCORSAIR HS80 v2 MAX Wireless

Connection	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	110
2.4 GHz	Yes	65
Bluetooth	No	130
Bluetooth	Yes	80

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Up to 110 hours via 2.4GHz and 130 hours via Bluetooth (RGB off), up to 65 hours via 2.4GHz and 80 hours via Bluetooth (RGB on). All measured at 50% volume. Codec and spatial audio state are not stated.6Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026Footnote: up to 110 hours via 2.4GHz and 130 hours via Bluetooth (RGB off), up to 65 and 80 hours (RGB on). All measured at 50% volume.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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130h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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Charging port

None5Reviewgaming-st.com/peripherals/asus-rog-pelta-core-vs-pelta-reviewRead 20 October 2026Comparison table lists the battery as not equipped. Wired USB 2.0 only.

USB-C5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Describes charging with the USB charging cable at the headset charging port. Tbreak and Topachat identify USB-C.7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026Headset USB Type C.9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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15min1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 202615 minutes of charge returns up to 6 hours of battery life.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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6h1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Same claim. Charger power, connection and volume are not stated.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026

Use while charging

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Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: the headset can be used over wireless while connected to a USB charging cable.5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Maker FAQ states wireless use while connected to the charging cable.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Left cup only: multimedia button (1, 2 and 3 presses), volume wheel and mic button (1 press mutes, hold 5 s turns lighting off).

Buttons, Volume wheel1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Power button, dedicated Bluetooth multi-function button and a volume wheel, from the press release and the quick start guide.5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Power button, Bluetooth / multi-function button and volume wheel.6Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026Volume scroll wheel with multifunction button, power button and dedicated Bluetooth button.

Volume control

Wheel4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Volume wheel on the left cup.

Wheel1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: volume controls are built into the earcup. The quick start guide names the volume wheel.5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026The volume control wheel adjusts volume. Pressing it cycles EQ settings.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026Gear Link allows you to customize earcup controls, EQ settings and RGB lighting.

Yes9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026You can remap a few controls in iCUE.

Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Suspension strap2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026Three-level adjustable soft elastic strap that can be detached.

Suspension strap1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Self-adjusting floating headband.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Self-adjusting floating headband.

Headband material

Elastic suspension strap with soft textile coating, foam-padded band covered in breathable fabric4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Floating suspension strap, elastic with a soft textile coating. A thick foam layer covered in breathable fabric sits under the steel and plastic band.

Fabric9Reviewtbreak.com/corsair-hs80-v2-max-reviewRead 14 October 2026Corsair swapped the faux leather covering on the floating headband for a similar fabric.

Frame material

Steel chassis under a plastic outer shell4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026A steel element acts as chassis under the plastic of the headband. The cups are plastic.

Aluminum and plastic1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Overview: lightweight aluminum frame. The maker comparison page says aluminum and plastic.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Self-adjusting floating headband, aluminum and plastic frame.

Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Breathable mesh fabric over foam2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026Mesh fabric ear cushions with hexagonal patterns.

Slow-rebound memory foam with cloth fabric covering1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Overview: memory foam ear cushions and soft fabric.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Memory foam with cloth fabric covering.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 14 October 2026Slow-rebound memory foam with cloth fabric covering.

Replaceable ear pads

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Yes10Reviewkitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/carlosribeiro/corsair-hs80-v2-max-wireless-headset-voxara-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Earpads are removable and replaceable.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Twist lock10Reviewkitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-reviews/carlosribeiro/corsair-hs80-v2-max-wireless-headset-voxara-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Removable twist-to-lock mechanism that takes quite a bit of force to release.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Detachable boom microphone, Detachable elastic headband2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026The boom microphone is detachable and the elastic headband can be detached to fit different head shapes.

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Software

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Companion app

Gear Link1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Software: Gear Link and Armoury Crate. Gear Link is the web portal for EQ, lighting and control settings. Armoury Crate adds Aura Sync.2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026FAQ: the ROG Pelta Core works with Gear Link.

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026CORSAIR iCUE software for RGB, EQ and NVIDIA Broadcast controls.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026

App platforms

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Windows, macOS5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026iCUE runs on Windows 10 or later, or on macOS. The USB wireless receiver must be connected to the PC.

User firmware updates

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026FAQ: Gear Link adjusts audio and lighting settings and updates firmware.

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Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

300g(10.6 oz)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Weight: 300 g (without cable). The cable is permanently attached according to Profesional Review, so the maker figure excludes a fixed cable.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026The review says 300 g without counting the cable.

370g(13.1 oz)3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Specs table: Weight 370g. The maker gives no cable or microphone qualifier.6Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026The 370g headset.7Retailer pagetopachat.com/pages/detail2_cat_est_gaming_puis_rubrique_est_wg_pccas_puis_ref_est_in20032786.htmlRead 14 October 2026370 g. The same spec sheet gives 200 x 97 x 183 mm without naming the axes, so dimensions are not stored.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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2AAFM-RDA00565Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026FCC ID 2AAFM-RDA0056 (Headset) and 2AAFM-RDA0057 (Receiver). Stored with a hyphen after the 2AAFM grantee code, like the other CORSAIR entries. The existing HS80 MAX entry says RDA0056 and RDA0057 are Xbox edition IDs there, so the same IDs appear on two products.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

ROG Pelta Core headset with attached USB-C cable, Detachable boom microphone, USB-C to USB-A adapter, Quick start guide, Warranty booklet3Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90yh04e0-bhaa00-rog-pelta-core.htmlRead 20 October 2026Accessories list. The detachable boom microphone comes from Profesional Review (headset, microphone, documentation) and from the features page.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Package: headset, microphone, documentation. The USB-A adapter is mentioned with the cable.

HS80 v2 MAX Wireless, USB wireless transmitter, USB charging cable, 1.8m, Warranty Card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026Package Contents list on the product page.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

AASUS ROG Pelta Core

Type	Length (m)	Count
Permanently attached headset cable with USB-C plug	1.8	1
USB-C to USB-A adapter	Not available	1

Source3Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90yh04e0-bhaa00-rog-pelta-core.htmlRead 20 October 2026Accessories: USB-C to USB-A dongle adapter, quick start guide, warranty booklet. The 1.8 m cable is listed under Cable, not Accessories. Profesional Review says the cable is fixed and ends in a USB-C plug.4Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/08/10/asus-rog-pelta-core-reviewRead 20 October 2026Braided cable, relatively thick, fixed, USB-C connector, USB-A adapter included.

BCORSAIR HS80 v2 MAX Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charging cable	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026USB charging cable, 1.8m. Connector types are not stated on the page.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

None1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026Carry bag/box: No.

None1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026The complete Package Contents list has no case or pouch.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-coreRead 20 October 2026ROG US product page.

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-ww1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/headsets-audio/headsets/usb-headsets/rog-pelta-core/specRead 20 October 2026ROG US Tech Specs tab.

www.corsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-know3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 2026Maker article HS80 v2 Max Specs table. It is the maker's own spec list.

Manual

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www.corsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max5Owner's manualcorsair.com/eu/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-maxRead 14 October 2026Quick start guide page for HS80 v2 MAX.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90yh04e0-bhaa00-rog-pelta-core.htmlRead 20 October 2026US store: 1 year manufacturer's limited warranty.

2years1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011414-ww/hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011414-wwRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 2-year warranty.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 14 October 20266Press releasecorsair.com/newsroom/press-release/corsair-launches-the-hs80-v2-max-wireless-gaming-headset-engineered-for-competitive-gamers-and-built-to-winRead 14 October 2026

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