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Corsair Raptor HS40

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A little while ago, Corsair acquired Raptor Gaming to bolster their entry level peripherals, we now look at a new addition to the Raptor lineup, the HS40 USB gaming headset.Read more
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Pros

  • sound is great for the cost and they are incredibly comfortable

Cons

  • The microphone on the other hand is unusable for podcasting

Key specs

  • 7.1
  • 32 Ω
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Corsair Raptor HS40 - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
375 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Corsair Raptor HS40 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight13.23 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-42.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 10000
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of productBlack,Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryGaming
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver size1.57 in
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supportedUSB
Cable length2.7
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-A
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno

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Corsair Raptor HS40 Corsair - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Corsair Raptor HS40 Review - Closer Look

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

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