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Corsair Raptor HS40

Corsair Raptor HS40
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alaScore 74

440 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 440 reviews of Corsair Raptor HS40. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Opinions about the design and usability are overall positive. The price and comfort are also mentioned favorably. Views are divided on the durability. Many are critical about the reliability and size.

sound, comfort, price, usability, design

portability, size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Corsair Raptor HS40 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 74/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Corsair Raptor HS40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 user reviews of Corsair Raptor HS40 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and durability are overall positive. The price and comfort also get good opinions. The noise isolation and reliability get less positive views. Reviews are divided on the usability.

sound, comfort, price, durability, size

portability, reliability, noise isolation

67% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Corsair Raptor HS40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of Corsair Raptor HS40 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. Comments about the price and usability are overall positive. The portability and comfort are also appreciated. There are some negative comments about the size.

sound, comfort, portability, usability, price

size

63% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Corsair Raptor HS40

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Corsair Raptor HS40 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.ca. Reviews about the bass quality and price are overall positive. The sound and comfort also get good feedback, whereas views are divided on the reliability.

comfort, sound, price, bass quality

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Tony Le Bourne (vortez.net)

Corsair Raptor HS40 Review

 

A little while ago Corsair acquired Raptor Gaming to bolster their entry level peripherals, we now look to the new HS40 USB gaming headset.

Choosing an entry headset on a tight budget can seem fairly daunting as you never know what to expect amongst the hoards of cheap looking plastic 'clackyphones'. However, in a sub £40 market, it is understandable that there are various aspects that...

Dec, 2013
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Expert review by : Ben Mansill (pcauthority.com.au)

Labs Brief: Corsair Raptor HS40

 

Compared to the headphones covered a step to the left, these, at half the price, stack up quite well. Built around 40mm drivers, the sound is certainly acceptable for what we'd consider budget cans. Music, games and movies were tested, and in general...

A rare mis-step from Corsair.

Jul, 2014
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

Good sound, comfy and great for gaming

Beware gunshots! Your ears will bleed!

Oct, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

Just plug it in and away you go.

Head strap can get a little uncomfortable after several hours.

Sep, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

Comfy to wear

All sponge coming apart on head strap

Jun, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

The headset is amazing, just the very idea of not needing a sound card or motherboard with 7.1 surround sound to be able to take full advantage of these is the best (Hint, go to corsairs website and download the HS40 drivers to take full advantage of...

After some time the ambient heat in the ear cups does get abit uncomfortable.

May, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

These headphones look bulky but are surprisingly light weight and comfortable to wear. Also the nose cancelling is excellent. For the price the sound quality is very very good.

Jan, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

None, is trash

Made Constant Buzzing Noise

Jan, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

It was cheap

Microphone was poor, sound quality was poor, the microphone wasn't easily adjustable, barely worked with computer, etc.

Jan, 2017
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Consumer review (currys.co.uk)

CORSAIR Raptor HS40 Gaming Headset - Black

 

Colour and style, sound quality

No 3.5 jack Hurts ears after a long time wearing them (not uncommon though)

Jan, 2017
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