There are gaming headsets that sound good. There are headsets that last long. And then there are the ones that try so desperately to do both, they forget the bit where you’re supposed to actually enjoy using them. Enter the Corsair VOID Wireless v2—a headset designed for people who aren’t particularly fussy, have a skull shaped like a Corsair engineer’s CAD drawing, and apparently game in continuous 70-hour marathons like they’re training for the Olympics of sleep deprivation.

Now, I’ll admit—my expectations weren’t exactly sky-high when I pulled this thing out of the box. My last rendezvous with Corsair’s audio department was the HS50, a headset that treated everyone in my voice chat to the delightful experience of hearing their own voices echoing back at them. Like shouting into a tin can… inside a cathedral.

But that was then. Corsair has come leaps and bounds since those acoustically offensive days. So let’s find out whether the VOID Wireless v2 is actually worth the US$129.00 asking price, or if you’d be better off spending that money on a very large pizza and a quiet evening.

Lightweight But Lacking Lustre

Right, let’s start with the build. The Corsair VOID Wireless v2 is mostly plastic—a lot of plastic. The kind that makes you second-guess whether it’s a gaming peripheral or the budget toy from a cereal box. But, to be fair, this contributes to its featherlight frame—just 303 grams, which means it never feels like your head’s being clamped by a medieval torture device. That’s a win.

Now, the padding. It’s all breathable cushioned mesh, wrapped over the earcups and headband. And while that may sound like a dull mattress ad, it actually works wonders in a Southeast Asian climate, where simply stepping outside turns you into a puddle. The breathable design means your ears won’t drown in sweat, which is definitely a plus.

However—and it’s a big however—that breathability comes at a cost. The mesh doesn’t seal around your ears. So if you’re like me and prefer your ears fully cocooned in sound, you might find the immersion somewhat lacking. I want to disappear into my game. Not hear my cat knocking over yet another glass off the table behind me. But to be fair, there is a large demographic of users—mostly teens with strict parents or people who fear doorbells—who prefer to keep one ear on reality.

Now, let’s talk about the look. And by “look,” I mean the kind of design that screams gamer with the subtlety of a foghorn. Corsair’s gone for that signature angular silhouette they’re known for, which is all fine and dandy—if you have a reasonably sized head. Unfortunately for me, my noggin is more cocktail olive than cantaloupe, so the headset ends up perching awkwardly on top of my ears rather than embracing them. After about two hours, the cartilage revolt begins, and I need to take them off.

But again, let’s not pretend this is a universal flaw. Most people—those with, say, average skulls—will probably find the fit just fine. Still, I can’t shake the feeling that the design is bulky purely for the sake of looking “gamer”. It’s the same aesthetic logic that gave us RGB RAM: completely unnecessary, but someone asked for it.

Speaking of RGB, yes—it has LEDs. Customisable via Corsair’s iCUE software, which is functional and easy enough to use. The only issue is… well, there’s not much point. Once you activate Dolby Atmos (which you absolutely should, if you want the best sound experience), iCUE’s equaliser becomes about as useful as a chocolate teapot. At that point, it’s basically a flashy light show with a glorified settings menu attached.

And finally, let’s talk about the wireless dongle. No issues with how it works. It connects reliably, with no noticeable latency or drops. But I do wish it was a bit more forward-thinking in its design. It’s USB-A, which is understandable since Corsair likely wanted to keep it Xbox-compatible. But these days, with most laptops and even PS5s boasting at least one lonely, unused USB-C port, it would’ve been nice to see Corsair offer something a little more future-proof. It’s not a dealbreaker by any means—just a small design choice that feels about two years behind the curve.

Sound Passable, But Not Punchy

Here’s the thing—most gaming headsets these days work. You plug them in, sound comes out, and unless they spontaneously combust or emit the audio equivalent of a dial-up modem, most people won’t complain. So really, what separates the wheat from the chaff isn’t functionality, it’s finesse. Who does it best?

When it comes to sound, I’ll be the first to admit I wasn’t always picky. But once I started dipping into competitive games—where hearing a footstep a nanosecond earlier might mean the difference between victory and becoming a kill-cam meme—I started to care. These days, I want a neutral sound profile with just a hint of bass. Not too much boom, not too tinny—something that lets you hear detail without the headset throwing a rave in your eardrums.

That said, the Corsair VOID Wireless v2… well, it’s a bit like warm cola. It still does the job, technically, but it doesn’t fizz the way you’d want it to.

The sound profile here is oddly smudged at both the high and low ends. It’s as if the bass and treble got into a pub brawl and no one came out on top. It’s not bad—just… indistinct. With higher-end or more finely tuned headsets, there’s a separation, a crispness—you can hear the ping of a sniper casing hit the floor while still catching the ambient whir of a recharging shield. But with these, everything sort of melts together like cheese on a hot pavement. Once you notice it, it’s very difficult to unhear.

And then there’s the quirk.

If the headset’s been sitting idle for a while—say, you pause a YouTube video—it tends to go into a sort of hibernation. But instead of gently waking up when audio returns, it jolts back to life with the grace of a startled deer. The first second or so of sound? Just gone. Cut off. As if the headset needs a moment to stretch and remember it’s supposed to be working. It’s a tiny thing, but if you’re watching anything with dialogue or timing-dependent cues (like cutscenes or comedy), that split-second hiccup can get annoying fast. It seems to happen mostly on PC, and while it’s not a dealbreaker, it is one of those things that makes you go, “Really? Still?”

Still, I wouldn’t call them terrible. Not by a long shot. At US$129.00, they’re more than acceptable for the average gamer who just wants to blast through Helldivers 2 without missing team comms or an incoming Bile Titan. Just don’t expect audiophile-tier fidelity. These are not the headphones that’ll make you hear God in a cymbal crash.

Microphone Surprisingly Decent

Now, I don’t usually expect much from built-in headset mics. Most of them sound like you’re talking through a walkie-talkie from the bottom of a sock drawer. But to Corsair’s credit, the mic on the VOID Wireless v2 is… actually pretty decent.

Compared to something like my trusty Shure MV7—which is basically a podcast mic designed to make even mumbling sound majestic—the VOID’s mic holds its own surprisingly well. It’s a lot brighter and more sensitive, which means your voice comes through clearer and more present in team chats. There’s a notable bump in the mid-range and low-end, which gives your voice some body. Great if you’re shot-calling. Less great if you’re eating crisps mid-match.

It’s not studio quality, obviously. And it’s certainly not for content creation unless you like the sound of your keyboard louder than your own voice. But for gaming, streaming to mates, or hopping into Discord after work—it does the trick, and does it with surprising clarity.

Good Enough, If You Don’t Mind the Quirks

The Corsair VOID Wireless v2 is the kind of headset that tries really, really hard to be everything to everyone—and as a result, ends up being just fine to most. It’s not particularly beautiful, not especially comfortable, and its audio isn’t going to blow your socks off. But it works. Reliably. Day in, day out. Like an old Toyota Corolla with RGB lighting strapped to the wheels.

It’s packed with features you’d expect from a modern gaming headset—solid battery life, dual wireless connectivity, spatial audio support, even a halfway decent microphone. And at US$129.00, it lands in that sweet spot where you don’t expect perfection, but you do expect competence. And the VOID v2 delivers that, albeit wrapped in a chunky, slightly awkward shell that looks like it was designed during a Red Bull-fuelled 3:00 AM Blender session.

Would I personally use it as my daily driver? Probably not—unless all my other headsets spontaneously combusted and this was the only survivor. But for casual gamers, teens needing a headset that just works across PC, PS5, and the occasional Nintendo Switch session, or anyone who values function over form, this isn’t a bad shout.

In the end, it’s not the headset that makes you fall in love with gaming again. But it is the one that’ll stick with you through long nights, dodgy Discord calls, and questionable fashion choices. And sometimes, that’s enough.

Final Score: 70/100

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