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At $149.99, the Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless sits firmly in the premium headset category. It supports Xbox Wireless alongside Bluetooth, includes Dolby Atmos, and promises close to 70 hours of battery life, making it a compelling option on paper.
Corsair is a brand I have consistently trusted in the past, which made my experience with this headset more frustrating than expected. While there is a lot to like here, particularly in terms of comfort and audio quality, several usability issues and a game-specific problem prevented it from being the straightforward recommendation I hoped for.
This review was made possible thanks to a review sample provided by Corsair. The company had no input nor saw the contents of this review prior to publication.
Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless: Specs and pricing
To Corsair’s credit, the specs on offer here are genuinely impressive. For the price, you are at least getting a strong package on paper, which makes it worth taking a closer look at what is actually under the hood.
Void V2 Max Wireless specs
Price: $149.99 at Amazon
Drivers: 50mm dynamic
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Connectivity: 2.4 GHz via USB, Bluetooth
Microphone: Omni-directional, non-detachable
Battery: Rechargeable via USB-C
Range: Up to 50ft
Build: Lightweight plastic
Weight: 303g
Compatibility: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Mobile, macOS
Despite my issues, there are genuine reasons someone might be tempted to buy this headset, particularly if it is discounted. In daily use, I was able to walk around my entire house from top to bottom, make a cup of tea, and still chat with friends on Discord via Xbox without any dropouts.
Dual audio playback is another standout feature. Being able to hear audio from Xbox and Bluetooth devices simultaneously is genuinely useful and something I found myself using more often than expected.
That said, all customisation and firmware updates are locked behind Corsair’s iCUE software on PC. There is no mobile app, which feels like a missed opportunity, especially for an Xbox-focused headset at this price.
That RGB lighting also serves a practical purpose, as it indicates which mode the headset is currently using. Double-pressing the power button switches it into Xbox mode, which is how I mainly used the headset outside of some sessions on PC.
I cannot speak to how the headset performs on PlayStation, as I have the Xbox edition, but Corsair’s quick start guide does outline the required steps clearly for those platforms.
Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless: Comfort and build quality
This is easily one of the most comfortable headsets I have used. Coming from the Razer Kraken, which is already fairly comfortable, the Void V2 Max Wireless felt noticeably better during long sessions.
As someone who wears glasses while working and gaming, comfort matters a lot. The ear cups and headband never pressed my glasses into the side of my face, even after extended use.
Normally, headsets tend to press my glasses into the side of my face over time, which quickly becomes uncomfortable. I did not experience that here.
Build quality is fairly unassuming. Nothing feels what I’d consider premium, but it feels good enough for the price. The headset is lightweight, adjusts easily, and accommodates a wide range of head sizes without feeling awkward.
The main concern here is the controls. The buttons, and especially the volume mixer, feel finicky in use and do not inspire much confidence in long-term durability.
Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless: Mic and audio quality
The Void V2 Max Wireless for Xbox does offer a competent microphone, including the ability to mute it by lifting the mic from the on position to off. That said, I never found it more impressive than the microphone on my Razer Kraken, and none of my friends noticed a meaningful improvement either, and you can hear for yourself here:
Where I did notice a clear step up was in audio quality. The 50mm drivers performed well in ARC Raiders, making it easy to pick out enemies and environmental threats to the point where friends often relied on my callouts in tense situations.
Using the volume mixer, however, was often frustrating. Pressing the button regularly left me unsure what I was actually adjusting, and on several occasions, my audio stopped working entirely, forcing me to power the headset off and back on again.
The 50mm drivers performed well in ARC Raiders, making it easy to pick out enemies and environmental threats.
Despite these frustrations, the raw audio quality itself is genuinely strong and one of the headset’s highlights. Better refinement around audio mixing would have gone a long way, and the fact that it disables Xbox’s own audio mixing options in party chat and Discord remains a significant drawback for me.
Not to drive the ARC Raiders point home too much, but on the one occasion the microphone did function in-game, all game audio became muted, leaving me unable to hear anything. While this may be an issue specific to the game itself, it is still worth mentioning given how prominent the game is right now.
Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless: Should you buy it?
✅ You should buy this if…
- Want a headset that sounds, feels, and looks great
- Plan to use it across multiple devices, not just for gaming
- Want great battery life
- Need dual audio playback
❌ You should not buy this if…
- Dislike RGB lighting, even when it is subtle
- Need active noise cancellation
- Want to play ARC Raiders on Xbox
- Do not have a PC to customise features
I do plan to continue using the Corsair Void V2 Max Wireless as my daily headset, if only because the alternative is my partner’s pink Razer Kraken. That said, I still cannot rely on it all the time, which remains a major sticking point for me.
One feature I have grown to really appreciate is dual audio playback. Being able to hear audio from both the Xbox and a Bluetooth device at the same time is genuinely useful, and it is something I have ended up using more often than expected, sometimes even by accident when both my PC and Xbox were on. It is a feature I would genuinely miss if I had to go without it.
If ARC Raiders is not a game you play or plan to play on Xbox, this is otherwise a fairly solid headset. Its unassuming design, strong comfort, and broad feature set are appealing, but at $149.99, the price still feels steep given the issues I ran into.
Even if some of those problems stem from the game itself rather than the headset, the volume mixer feels flimsy at times, and the controls are awkward to use. On top of that, updating and customising the headset is locked to Corsair’s iCUE software on PC, meaning Xbox-only users are locked out of firmware updates and certain features entirely.
Taken together, these frustrations make it difficult for me to fully recommend the headset at full price. Many users online appear to have run into similar issues, which is especially disappointing given just how comfortable the headset is. If you can find it discounted and do not plan to play ARC Raiders on Xbox, it may still be worth picking up compared to some of the best Xbox headsets out there.
Void v2 MAX Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox
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