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General

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Series

HS801Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Product family name HS80 MAX WIRELESS. The maker blog places it with the HS80 and HS80 RGB headsets.

Arctis Nova1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

CA-9011295-NA, CA-9011296-NA, RDA00471Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Steel Gray is CA-9011295-NA. The White swatch on the same page links to CA-9011296-NA. RDA0047 is the headset model in the quick start guide.2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Headset model RDA0047. RDA0048 is the receiver and is excluded.

61670, 61673, HS421Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Selected PC Black 61670. Exact current PS Black 61673 shares published acoustic, microphone, runtime, software and bundle tables and the official Nova 5/5P guide/HS42 hardware. Nova 5X 61676/HS43 is separate and excluded.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Own selected maker page identifies PS Black 61673, marketed Nova 5P. Labelled driver/mic/runtime/software tables match PC 61670. Both include a compact USB-C dongle, charging cable 1.5 m, extension cable 1.5 m and guide. No Xbox switch or ChatMix dial. Black 5P has blue-pattern accents on strap, PC Black has dark pattern.

GTIN / EAN

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5707119053228, 810052984889, 5707119053242, 8100529848961Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Exact maker selected PC data: EAN 5707119053228, UPC 810052984889. PS 61673 EAN 5707119053242, UPC 810052984896 from its own selected page. Not copied between editions.2Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Own PS 61673 EAN 5707119053242 and UPC 810052984896. Common model list collects verified PC/P configurations, not Xbox.

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

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14 May 20247Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Primary May 14, 2024 announcement. Footer May 13 publication metadata differs from actual dated launch text.

Status

Available1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026On sale at $149.99 on the US store. The launch price is stored separately.

Available1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 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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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.

CORSAIR HS80 v2 MAX Wireless14Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/hs80-v2-max-vs-hs80-max-whats-the-differenceRead 23 October 2026Corsair's comparison page calls the HS80 v2 MAX the next step in the HS80 MAX line and calls the HS80 MAX its predecessor.

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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.

$179.995Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026MSRP $179.99 at the time of review.6Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review published 2023-08-11: MSRP set at 179.99 USD7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Price $179.99 / GBP 169.99 / AU$299 at review.13Press articlekitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/corsair-launches-new-hs80-max-wireless-headset-with-soundidRead 10 October 2026The HS80 MAX has an MSRP of GBP 169.99 and USD 179.99.

$129.997Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Launch explicitly all Nova 5/5X/5P North America USD 129.99. Current 149.99 price is not launch MSRP.

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.

€189.996Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Same sentence gives 189.99 EUR. The review does not state the tax treatment or region.

€139.997Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026Exact all 5/5X/5P EMEA EUR 139.99 launch. Region-wide figure, tax treatment unspecified.

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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US7Press releasesteelseries.com/press/144-steelseries-introduces-100-game-specific-audio-profiles-with-new-arctisRead 8 October 2026US launch publisher and North America USD availability. No exhaustive country-list claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Steel Gray, White1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Steel Gray and White swatches.

Black, White1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Current normal PC/P finishes and official September 2024 white release. Reference pairs here are Black only.8Press releasesteelseries.com/press/147-steelseries-introduces-the-white-arctis-nova-5-series-of-headsetsRead 8 October 2026White added September 17, 2024 to 5/5P/5X. Finish addition does not replace original May release. Only Black PC/P variants added here.

Segment

Gaming1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Sold in the maker Gaming Headsets category and described as a multi-platform gaming headset.

Gaming1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Type: Over-ear

Over-ear10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-5-wireless-5-5p-5xRead 8 October 2026Exact family over-ear design and public platform-variant comparison. 5 and 5P both PC/PS, no second roller. 5X adds Xbox and ChatMix.

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

Closed6Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review text mentions closed ear cups.12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications: Enclosure Closed Back

Closed10Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/steelseries/arctis-nova-5-wireless-5-5p-5xRead 8 October 2026Public exact family description closed-back. Incorrect PCGamesN open-back descriptions excluded. Measured sample is Black 5X. Its numeric measurements are not transferred to reference PC/P.

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Over-ear headset with a floating headband.

Headband3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

Flat9Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The 90 degree rotation lets the ear cups rest flat on the neck. The headset does not fold inward.

Flat11Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 5P review says cups fold flat. Supported by common 5/5P mechanism and own PC review rotating hinges. No inward collapse. Under 2 h charging and 76% after 10 h are reviewer observations, not maker full-charge claim or continuous battery test.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Construction explicitly flat-folding cups, no inward collapse.

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

Yes9Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The ear cups attach through a pivot that rotates 90 degrees.10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Reviewer says the sides swivel.

Yes9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own standard PC review describes reliable rotating cup hinges. Not an inward fold.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026

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

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Driver type

Dynamic12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Technical specifications: Transducer Dynamic

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

50mm1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Headphone Drivers 50mm. Overview names precisely tuned 50mm high-density neodymium drivers.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Audio Driver: Custom 50mm Neodymium

40mm1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

16Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset has only two drivers, which are two 50 mm neodymium drivers. This is one per ear cup.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

Neodymium1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: 50mm high-density neodymium drivers.

Neodymium1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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 pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Headphone Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

Min20 HzMax22 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Single maker published headphone response range. No passive-wired or A2DP bandwidth claim.

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.

32Ω3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Impedance: 32 Ohms @ 1kHz. The product page text says 32k Ohms, which is a typo.

36Ω1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Published headphone 36 ohms. This wireless-only device has no passive analog impedance or operating mode.

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.

119dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Headphone Sensitivity 119dB (+/-3dB). The page gives no power or voltage reference, so no reference is stored. A launch press kit quoted 116 dB and 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The maker page and maker blog give 119 dB and 20 kHz.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

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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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1%1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker less than 1% upper bound, test level not stated. Stored bound 1, not measured THD.

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.

96kHz10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Audio Resolution Up to 24bit/96kHz Wireless. This list also has a few values that differ from the shipping maker spec, such as 116 dB sensitivity, so only the audio resolution is used.11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2023/12/20/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset delivers 24bit/96kHz sound with the USB dongle on PC, Mac and PlayStation.

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

24bits10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same line: 24bit/96kHz Wireless.11Reviewthesixthaxis.com/2023/12/20/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Same sentence.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Sonarworks SoundID technology creates a personal sound profile.2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026SoundID requires the USB wireless receiver and is not available with Bluetooth.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 20264Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-vs-hs80-maxRead 10 October 2026Maker comparison page: SoundID sound personalization is new on the MAX.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Sonarworks SoundID creates a personal sound profile in a five-minute test.

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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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Yes1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Two distinct saved headset profiles for dongle and Bluetooth, automatically selected by active connection. Setup through supported app. Sonar host-only parametric processing is separate.14Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/26711928075149-How-do-I-create-a-custom-equalizer-preset-in-the-Arctis-Companion-AppRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly saves custom Engine EQ to connected Nova 5 headset, then imports it into Arctis Companion App. PC must stay connected with GG running during creation. Sonar processing is not saved as a headset preset.

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

107Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review: there is a ten-band EQ in iCUE.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026iCUE equalizer page has a 10 band EQ with a range of 12 dB up or down.

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EQ presets

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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.

Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Audio: Dolby Atmos. Overview names Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio. The iCUE blurb also mentions Dolby Audio 7.1 surround, but Tom's Hardware says the headset has no 5.1 or 7.1 virtual surround, so only Dolby Atmos is stored.

SteelSeries Sonar Spatial Audio15Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC software section explicitly names Spatial Audio in Sonar. Windows 10+ Sonar host processing, not a bundled Dolby/DTS licence or head-tracked hardware mode. Common PC/P maker software requirements match.

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

No12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Active Noise Cancelation: No

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own PC review explicitly lacks ANC, separate from Sonar microphone suppression.

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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No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly no environmental listening. Sidetone is separate.

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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The exact PC test shows a bass shelf above recessed mids and uneven upper frequencies. No graph-picked peak is stored as a band-average deviation.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own lab-response discussion, Bluetooth/dongle mode and rig not explicitly assigned to each curve.

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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The exact PC review found natural speech with good rejection of keyboard/background noise, but strong sensitivity to breath and sibilants.13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own vocal capture assessment. Test sample/settings above. No numerical acoustic extension inferred.

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.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	50

Source6Reviewguru3d.com/articles-pages/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-headset-review,1.htmlRead 10 October 2026Reviewer writes it got about 50 hours on the 2.4 GHz connection against the claimed 65. Volume, RGB state and test method are not stated, so lighting stays omitted.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	48
Bluetooth	No	57.5

Source13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Own actual PC runtime 48 h at 2.4 GHz and 57 h 30 min Bluetooth. Headset/dongle firmware 1.2, app 1.1.0, GG 65.0.0. Volume, EQ, exact source host and test cutoff unstated. ANC absent by hardware. Lighting omitted. No SG/RTINGS 5X measurement transfer.

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

50h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

57.5h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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.

Fixed boom1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Detachable Microphone: No. The boom flips up. Listed as fixed because it is permanently attached.

Retractable boom1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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.

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Microphone Type: Omni-directional3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

Bidirectional1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Microphone Frequency Response 100Hz to 10kHz3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

Min100 HzMax10 kHz1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

-38dB1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Microphone Sensitivity -38 dB (+/-3dB). Reference and frequency are not stated.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

-38dB1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Explicit -38 dBV/Pa. Frequency and measurement distance not stated.

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

Not available

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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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AI1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026AI suppression through Sonar on PC, requires Windows 10+. Not standalone headset AI on every platform.

Flip to mute

Yes2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Flip-up microphone to mute. Flip-down to unmute.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

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Mute button

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Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 mic2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Lists a microphone status LED on the headset.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026A translucent section on the mic boom lights red when the microphone is muted.

LED on mic3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sidetone

Yes1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026The iCUE panel lists Sidetone Control.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34059556937229-How-to-manage-Sidetone-on-your-headsetRead 8 October 2026Maker Engine procedure specifically selects Nova 5 Wireless and identifies MIC SIDETONE.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Volume and sidetone adjustments are available in iCUE.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026iCUE page controls microphone volume and sidetone.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/34059556937229-How-to-manage-Sidetone-on-your-headsetRead 8 October 2026Off and level 1 shown. Save setting in Engine. No physical 5P sidetone wheel inferred.

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

Not available

No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact microphone section explicitly notes no foam windscreen, explaining breath sensitivity.

Connectivity

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

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Interface: USB wireless receiver. Overview: 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-vs-hs80-maxRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth added over the HS80. 2.4GHz dongle for desktop.

2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

1.5m3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both complete supplied cable list entries are maker approximate 1.5 m. Longest supplied cable is therefore 1.5 m.

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-C5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The headset has a USB-C port on the left ear cup and ships with a six-foot USB-C cable.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C charging port on the left ear cup.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Not available

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own exact PC review says USB-C is charging-only and no conventional wired connection.

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.

Not available

No9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026Own PC review explicitly no wired fallback when battery empty. No physical analog port.

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

Included1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 20262Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026

Included3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

USB-A2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026RF wireless mode: connect the wireless USB transmitter to any USB (type-A) port.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Included receiver native USB-C. Supplied 1.5 m USB-A extension does not turn it into a dual-native-connector dongle.

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.

15.24m1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Wireless Range: Up to 50ft. The quick start guide gives 15.24 m.2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Designed to operate at up to 50 feet (15.24 m) from the transmitter.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 202650ft/15m 2.4GHz range

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Bluetooth

5.29Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth 5.2. Profiles A2DP, HFP, HSP. No codecs are named.10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth Radio Version Bluetooth 5.2, Bluetooth range up to 30 feet.

5.31Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

Not available

SBC13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC test states SBC-only at tested FW 1.2. AAC on a generic aggregator is not adopted. No later maker codec addition found.

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.

No7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says it does not have multipoint connectivity.12Reviewhwbusters.com/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Multi-device connection: No

No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact PC Bluetooth assessment explicitly no Bluetooth multipoint. Dual dongle/phone standby is separate.

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.

No2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026The power button toggles between RF wireless and Bluetooth modes. In RF mode with a phone paired over Bluetooth, the headset only accepts and receives phone calls, not Bluetooth audio. The Xbox edition behaves differently.

No5Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/26421990637069-How-does-Quick-Switch-on-Nova-5-workRead 8 October 2026Exact family support: one audio connection active at a time, other remains standby. The generic table heading Simultaneous Wireless is not evidence of mixing.

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, Android, iOS1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Platform: PC, MAC, PS4/5, Switch, Mbl. Mobile is stored as Android and iOS. The page does not list Xbox.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Works with PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Switch, iOS and Android. Xbox is left out.

Windows, macOS, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Meta Quest, Other3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

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

Source2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026PC and PS4 or PS5: connect the wireless USB transmitter to a USB port. Bluetooth is for phones and other Bluetooth devices.5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/corsair-hs80max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The 2.4GHz dongle works with PS5 and Bluetooth covers iOS, Android and Switch.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	2.4 GHz	Not available
macOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
PS5	2.4 GHz	Yes
PS4	2.4 GHz	Not available
Nintendo Switch	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	2.4 GHz	Not available
iOS	2.4 GHz	Not available
Meta Quest	2.4 GHz	No
Other	2.4 GHz	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Meta Quest	Bluetooth	No

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide printed pp 6-7 proves PC/Mac/PS4/PS5 dongle playback. Its PS5 settings cover output/volume only. PS5 voice is separately proved by exact 5P Tom's Guide co-op test using the headset mic, with verified common 5/5P hardware. Windows/Mac/PS4 microphone flags remain omitted because platform-and-route voice proof was not located. Current maker mobile row covers USB-C devices only. Quest 2 USB-C wireless/Bluetooth explicitly audio-only. Chromebook is the Other row. Bluetooth phone controls and supported app hosts cover Android/iOS calls.16Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/peripherals/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 5P own PS5 co-op Baldur's Gate 3 test explicitly replaces DualSense microphone with ClearCast headset voice through dongle, proving PS5 microphone row. Compatible 5/P hardware is separately established by maker matching tables/shared guide plus independent LesNum equivalence. No untested PS4/Mac/Windows microphone flag inferred.

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

Not available

No13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact technical table explicitly non-removable battery, not absence of a repair guide.

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

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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.

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Connection	ANC	Lighting	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	No	No	65
2.4 GHz	No	Yes	24
Bluetooth	No	No	130

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Up to: 24 hours (with RGB), 65 hours (w/o RGB), 130 hours (Bluetooth). The page does not name the connection for the first two rows. The maker blog says 2.4GHz for both. KitGuru and ImpulseGamer state the Bluetooth figure is with RGB off.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Lasts up to 65 hours on 2.4GHz and up to 130 hours on Bluetooth. About 24 hours with the lighting on in 2.4GHz mode.10Reviewimpulsegamer.com/corsair-hs80-max-rgb-premiumwireless-gaming-headset-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec list: up to 65 hours with RGB off, up to 24 hours with RGB on, up to 130 hours on Bluetooth with RGB off.13Press articlekitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/corsair-launches-new-hs80-max-wireless-headset-with-soundidRead 10 October 2026Launch coverage: up to 130 hours over Bluetooth with RGB off, or 65 hours with the 2.4GHz dongle.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Connection	Hours (h)
2.4 GHz	50
Bluetooth	60

Source1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker maxima 50 h at 2.4 GHz and 60 h Bluetooth. Volume, codec and test firmware unspecified. No simultaneous playback row.

Battery life (claimed, max)

130h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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Battery life without ANC (claimed)

130h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Charging port

USB-C2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Describes charging with the USB charging cable at the headset charging port. Lanoc and Tom's Hardware identify USB-C.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026USB Type-C charging port on the left ear cup.

USB-C3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 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.

15min1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: 15 min of charge = 6 hours of play.

15min1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

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

6h1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: 15 min of charge = 6 hours of play. Connection, charger power and volume are not stated.

6h1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 202615-minute USB-C charge gives 6 h claimed playback. Mode, volume, codec and adapter unspecified. Review 5 h experience does not replace maker claim.

Use while charging

Yes9Reviewsmartworld.it/recensioni/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Review says the headset can be used while charging.

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Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Volume wheel2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026Power button, Bluetooth multi-function button, volume wheel.

Buttons, Volume wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Volume control

Wheel2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026The volume control and EQ select wheel adjusts volume. Pressing the wheel cycles four EQ presets.

Wheel3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Not available

Software1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026PC Windows 10+ via GG/Sonar software. No physical ChatMix dial on 5 or 5P. No Mac or PlayStation ChatMix. Xbox 5X dial not inherited.

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

Yes7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Scroll Press can be mapped to commands. This is a volume wheel press.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026The scroll press can be reprogrammed in iCUE.

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Wear detection

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Voice assistant

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Comfort and build

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Headband type

Suspension strap1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Cloud-like comfort with a floating headband design.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Floating headband with an elasticated band under the rigid band.4Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-vs-hs80-maxRead 10 October 2026Floating headband design kept from the HS80.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Elastic suspension headband.

Suspension strap3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Headband material

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Frame material

Aluminum-reinforced frame1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: aluminum-reinforced frame.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Headband and ear cup yokes are reinforced with aluminium. The rest is hard plastic.

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Ear cup material

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Plastic9Reviewigorslab.de/en/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-wirereless-im-test/2Read 8 October 2026

Ear pad material

Memory foam with a breathable cloth cover1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Overview: plush memory foam ear pads and soft breathable cloth.3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Memory foam earcups.

AirWeave fabric3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Replaceable ear pads

Yes8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Corsair offers replacement pads and headbands in several colours. The headband strap is easy to swap.

Yes3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Ear tips included

Not available

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Dust and water rating

Not available

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads, Headband strap8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Replacement pads and headbands are offered by Corsair.

Ear cushions, Elastic headband, USB-C wireless dongle, USB cables3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide marks listed accessories/replacement parts. Receiver re-pairing is documented. Does not imply a user-swappable battery or removable speaker plates.

Software

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Companion app

CORSAIR iCUE1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026CORSAIR iCUE software.

SteelSeries GG / Arctis Companion App1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

App platforms

Windows, macOS2Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026iCUE runs on Windows 10 or later, or on macOS.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Current selected tables: Engine Windows 8.1+/macOS 10.13+, Sonar Windows 10+, mobile iOS 15.6+/Android 9+. Current operating-system availability may require updates.

User firmware updates

Yes8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026On first setup iCUE found firmware updates for the receiver and the headset. The headset is plugged in with the charging cable to update.

Yes13Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-gaming-micro/steelseries-arctis-nova-5-p75293/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Engine software section explicitly installs headset firmware updates.

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.

352g(12.4 oz)3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Maker spec list: Weight 352g/12.41oz. Other sources list 325 g or 354 g. Maker wins.7Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/corsair-hs80-max-wireless-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review also lists 352 g.

265g(9.3 oz)1Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Maker approximate 265 g headset, not independently weighed. No ambiguous 703 g review metadata or unlabelled 263.2 g assigned as a measurement.

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

2AAFM-RDA00472Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026FCC ID 2AAFMRDA0047 (Headset), 2AAFMRDA0048 (Receiver). Stored with a hyphen after the 2AAFM grantee code, like the other CORSAIR entries. Model RDA0047 headset, RDA0048 receiver. The RDA0056 and RDA0057 IDs belong to the Xbox edition.

ZHK-HS423Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide exact HS42 headset, separate HS42TX receiver FCC ZHK-HS42TX. No HS43 identifier borrowed.

Other certifications

Not available

ISED9638A-HS42, KoreaR-R-SS4-HS423Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide exact headset IDs. Receiver IDs remain separate in notes.

In the box

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In the box

HS80 MAX Wireless, USB wireless transmitter, USB charging cable, 1.8m, Warranty Card1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026Package Contents list on the product page.

Wireless headset, Compact USB-C wireless dongle, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable, Product Information Guide3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Equivalent 5/P component bundle. Only the headset marketed-name label differs. The generic component name avoids assigning PC-name hardware to P. No carrying case/AC adapter listed, no optional accessory counted.

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

ACORSAIR HS80 MAX Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB charging cable (USB-C to USB-A)	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026USB charging cable, 1.8m. Lanoc describes a USB-C to USB-A cable.8Reviewlanoc.org/review/audio/corsair-hs80-max-wirelessRead 10 October 2026USB charging cable with Type-C on one end and Type-A on the other.

BSteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1.5	1
USB-A to USB-C dongle extension cable	1.5	1

Source3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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

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Links

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Product page

www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-na1Maker product pagecorsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011295-na/hs80-max-wireless-gaming-headset-steel-gray-ca-9011295-naRead 10 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.corsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-know3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026

steelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-51Maker product pagesteelseries.com/gaming-headsets/arctis-nova-5Read 8 October 2026Full current maker labelled online specifications, read from published page-rendered data for selected PC 61670. Generic On-Ear Controls row RGB on/off conflicts actual model guides and is excluded. No sensitivity electrical reference, pack capacity or exact full-charge time published. ClearCast chipset/ADC 32 kHz 16 bit capability does not establish transmitted USB/dongle voice rate, omitted. Reviews describe mainly plastic construction versus ABS/metal chassis without proving specific frame composition, so frame material omitted.

Manual

qsg.corsair.com/ca-90112952Owner's manualqsg.corsair.com/ca-9011295Read 10 October 2026

downloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdf3Owner's manualdownloads.steelseriescdn.com/guides/Nova_5_Product_Information_Guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 27-PDF-page guide, metadata April 26, 2024. Printed pp 3-13 setup/control and pp 40+ regulatory. Exact support page explicitly maps it to both 5/5P. Incidental Engine screenshot labelled 5X is not used for headset/dongle controls.4Maker product pagesupport.steelseries.com/hc/en-us/articles/37385710407053-Arctis-Nova-5-5P-User-Manual-and-Product-Information-GuideRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls the common document Nova 5/5P User Manual and Product Information Guide. Both use the same controls, setup and HS42/HS42TX regulatory hardware.

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

1 of 1 differ

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.

2years3Maker product pagecorsair.com/ww/en/explorer/gamer/headsets/corsair-hs80-max-everything-you-need-to-knowRead 10 October 2026Warranty: 2 years

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Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.