Introduction

When Corsair released their Void Pro gaming headset lineup earlier this year, two of its representatives came with a price tag of under $100. They were - and still are - the $80 Void Pro Surround and Void Pro RGB USB. The main difference between them has to do with connectivity. While the Void Pro Surround comes with a USB sound card, but can also be used in analogue mode, the Void Pro RGB USB only has a USB connector. As such, it can be plugged into the PC and nothing else - console gamers should stick with the Void Pro Surround.


In case you missed my Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless review, the most concise way to describe the Void Pro RGB USB would be: remove the power button and ability to mute the microphone by pivoting it upward, add two meters of rubberized wire, and that's pretty much it. The design language, materials used, build quality, ear cushions, RGB effects and acoustic performance are identical. That's not a bad thing, though. The Corsair Void Pro RGB Wireless won our "Editor's Choice" award, which means that by the end of this review, we could be crowning the new king of sub-$100 USB headsets.

Specifications

• 50-mm dynamic drivers (neodymium magnet)
• 32 Ω impedance
• 20-20,000 Hz frequency response (specified by the manufacturer)
• DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound
• Closed-back, over-ear design
• Pivotable uni-directional microphone
• 2.1 m rubberized cable
• Available in black and white
• Weight: 390 g

The Package

On the front of the box, you'll see a glossy picture of the headset, its name, and a list of its key features (breathable mesh and memory foam ear pads, custom-tuned 50-mm audio drivers and Dolby Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound support). The left side of the box depicts a detail on the left ear cup - the microphone mute button and multipurpose jog dial, to be exact.


On the rear is another picture of the headset and a more in-depth breakdown of its features, as well as a list of technical specifications. The right side of the box informs us of the existence of the Corsair Utility Engine (CUE), a piece of software used to control the company's various peripherals. Even though the headset can be used without it, you shouldn't pass up on installing it as it's needed to control a couple of otherwise unavailable features.


Here are the contents of the box, exposed in all of their glory. Aside from the headset, you'll get the user manual and warranty guide.