Corsair Void Wireless V2 Gaming Headset Review

Introduction

It has been a while since Corsair launched the original Void gaming headset and that was a very different era of gaming. Today, gamers want longer battery life, a lighter frame, but still compete in performance. So its about time for a refresh and today Corsair is releasing the refresh of the original Void Wireless with the Corsair Void Wireless V2.

The Void series has not seen much action despite being a staple for Corsair from the mid-2010s to the 2020s and the reception for it has been mixed as its aesthetics and feature choices are designed for a niche market. Its futuristic style doesn’t compliment many of Corsair’s other product line and this has left the Void series as an outlier for Corsair.

Despite this, the Void family has had success from those that like or see past the aesthetic citing its focus on essentials while still being a “gamer-ey” looking headset and a survivor with some users I know still using theirs since the original release.

Still, with the 2020s imposing more modern standards for headsets, the playing field for gaming headset has really stepped-up and the once-mainstream battleground of gaming peripherals from household gaming names now see a much larger arena with more competition.

Today we’ll check out the Corsair Void Wireless V2 and see what it offers and if it lives to the current crop of wireless gaming headsets in the market. Read on to find out more!

Features & Specification

• Ultra-Long Battery Life
  Get up to 70 hours over 2.4GHz wireless and up to 130 hours via Bluetooth on a single charge.
• Dual Wireless Modes
  Switch between low-latency 2.4GHz wireless and Bluetooth for versatile, cross-platform connectivity.
• 50mm Neodymium Drivers
  Custom-tuned to deliver immersive, high-fidelity audio with wide dynamic range.
• Omni-Directional Mic with Flip-to-Mute
  Clear team comms with a built-in omnidirectional mic that auto-mutes when flipped up.
• Multi-Platform Support
  Compatible with PC, Mac, PS5, PS4, and Bluetooth-enabled devices, including handheld gaming PCs and smartphones.
• CORSAIR iCUE Software Integration
  Tweak EQ settings, customize RGB lighting, and monitor battery levels.
• Memory Foam Ear Cushions
  Breathable fabric and plush padding for all-day comfort during extended gaming sessions.
• On-Ear Controls
  Adjust volume, mic mute, and power directly from the earcup for quick access.
• Lightweight Wireless Freedom
  Play up to 50 feet away with low-latency wireless and no tangled cables.
• Signature VOID Ergonomics
  Iconic angular design that wraps comfortably around your ears for a secure fit.

Official product page – Void V2 Wireless Gaming Headset

Closer Look

The Corsair Void Wireless v2 ships in Corsair’s black and yellow packaging with the more eco-friendly box. The package comes in a full-colored print with a hero shot of the product on the front. As the Corsair Void Wireless v2 is available in Carbon (Black) and White, the box shows the actual color of the unit so you know what you’re getting.

The back of the box shows features and specifications in various languages while the side has the main highlighted features of the Void Wireless v2. Inside the package, the Void Wireless V2 is wrapped in a cloth shipping sleeve, secured in place with a folded brown, cardboard inner box.

Inside the box is the Corsair Void Wireless V2 headset, a Corsair wireless USB receiver dongle, a color-matching USB-A to USB-C cable and a couple of documentation leaflets.

The Corsair Void Wireless v2 retains much of the physical aspect of the original Void line-up specifically its signature wedge design. It does away with the layered design and uses a simple shell design for the earcups that’s suspended with a plastic hinge. Corsair retains the same extendible headband for adjustments and the headband style is the traditional cushioned arc on top.

The earcups swing inwards for stowing on your neck.

One of the distinct Void signature design features carried over on the V2 are the control buttons on the left earcups. The design still retains the power button but the bottom button which used to be the mic mute is now a play/pause button as the mic mute is now shifted to the sensor on the boom.

The volume wheel on the Void Wireless V2 is a notched switch that swings up and down to increase and decrease volume, but can also be pushed inwards to activate a custom function.

Under the left earcup is the indicator LED and USB-C port. The indicator LED lights up in to indicate the charge level of the Void Wireless V2.

Corsair does change up the microphone on the Void Wireless V2 and swaps the stiffer boom with a more modern, flexible boom that automatically mutes the microphone when the boom is swung up. The boom stem itself is very flexible and ends with an omni-directional pickup microphone.

Corsair uses breathable fabric mesh material to wrap the memory foam on the headband cushion and earcups. The cushions themselves are easily replacable if ever yuou need to swap them out once they’re worn. Corsair should have replacements available after the initial launch of Void Wireless V2 for the earcups.

The biggest change perhaps come by way of support for both Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz wireless connectivity. Not only will the Corsair Void Wireless v2 supports PC and mobile, it will also work for Playstation 4 and Playstation 5 with the included dongle. While the dongle would also work with a USB-C tether for either the Steam Deck or other gaming PC handhelds as well as for mobile, due to the traditional Type-A design of the receiver dongle, Bluetooth connection would be preferred.

I do have to point out that if you plan to rock the Corsair Void Wireless V2 outdoors, if you’re really conscious about the mic boom, there’s really no way of removing it as its attached directly to the headset. It does fold up quite cleanly but once someone notices it, its definitaely going to stick out.

As mentioned, Corsair is using lightweight memory foam on the Void Wireless v2 for padding and they’re using the less dense type of foam so its a bit breathable although this does mean that the Void Wireless v2 suffers from immense audio leaking. Still, the foam are comfy and they won’t crack over time although dirtying them up would really wear down the fabric. Protip: wipe your sweat.

Corsair does away with the RGB logo on the sides and removes the layered plastic so all the RGB of the Void Wireless 2 are present in 2 light strips on each earcup. These are purely aesthetic and if you’re on Bluetooth and plan to use these outside, its best to keep it discrete and set the RGB to off when running BT to stay stealthy.

iCUE Configuration

You can setup the Corsair Void Wireless v2 via iCUE on your PC. You’ll see both receiver and the headset on the iCUE main screen where most of the configuration are under the headset options as the dongle can be paired with other Corsair products.

Corsair enables native NVIDIA Broadcast support on the Void Wireless v2 allowing it to natively use NVIDIA Broadcast tools like noise removal and room echo removal on the mic via iCUE directly. You can still use the NVIDIA Broadcast app itself if you prefer that route.

A holdover from previous Void models is support for digital surround. In this case, Corsair is giving us Dolby Atmos support allowing very decent directional audio via surround replication.

You can also change the light effects or turn them off under iCUE but the othe important bit is the equalizer. I find Corsair’s in-house signature for the Void to be hollow with a focus on that mids range prolly for FPS but it lacks the body in that range to really make discernable details.  This is my personal curve for the equalizer for Black Ops 6 and The Last of Us Part II using Dolby Atmos.

I highly advise to tweak the equalizer to your personal taste as I cannot recommend any of the default equalizer presets as they don’t improve some of the pain points of the Void Wireless v2.

User Experience & Conclusion

Let’s start off with audio and right out of the gate I have to say if you consider yourself an audiophile, this pair of can is not for you. Corsair’s Void Wireless V2 is tuned for predominantly gaming use and I can say it does offer great value at that department right out of the box. This is moreso when speaking for the default audio signature on either Playstations. But for PC, its a toss-up. Default stereo audio is fine but for general use switching from games, to music, to podcasts, Dolby Atmos tends to make the audio characteristic very wet-sounding and that ruins the listening experience.

You can disable Dolby Atmos under Windows Spatial audio but that takes a few steps and Corsair could’ve added a Dolby Atmos disable functionality or switcher to automate this task and assign that to the scroll press keybinds available. Right now native Void Wireless V2 native controls under iCUE are a mic mute function and an EQ preset switch. Allow users to toggle spatial audio this way would be an easier option. If you can’t be bothered cycling through those, I highly recommend not enabling Dolby Atmos, especially if you never bother with digital surround audio.

If you can spare the time to go through these steps or don’t mind or don’t notice the nuances of audio character between Dolby Atmos and stereo, then games that support surround audio work excellennt with the Corsair Void Wireless V2 gaming headset. As mentioned, I played mostly COD Black Ops 6 and The Last of Us II on PC to maximize the spatial audio and Naughty Dog’s sound design is just exquisite especially for a game like The Last of Us II that benefit well from directional audio.

Of course, most users will also prioritize directional audio for competitive advantage and if you really know your map and have very good spatial awareness, the audio cues from games that support surround can really stand out on the Void Wireless v2. Its not as detailed as one higher-end wired cans hooked-up to a DAC but the Void Wireless V2 has sufficient enough detail to at least let you know which direction something’s coming from but not powerful enough to get those details between other effects.

And here’s a demo of the mic quality for your reference:

For the Playstation 5, overall performance is very good and support for in-game balance for voice chat works quite well removing any need to mess with the headset itself. Again, my biggest gripe is still the dongle size as it sticks out the front of my PS5 but nothing game-breaking at that.

Lastly for audio performance, is general listening. Without Dolby Atmos, the Void Wireless V2 does great. For a wireless headset, this pair is fairly powerful and easily outpowers many of the recent wireless headsets that we’ve tested recently. This does bring us back to the lighter foam that Corsair uses which doesn’t have tight sealing (albeit I favor comfort) which means that people will hear what you’re listening even at around 50% volume.

Aside from that, there are pretty much only a few things one could nitpick on the Void Wireless V2.  Besides the ones mentioned above, the build quality isn’t so bad except for the hinges and headband which look cheap on the white version due to the silver paint job. Minor details aside, the choice of going with lighter materials is still a win and that extremely long battery life is a major plus.

For the majority of those looking for wireless headsets, it is usually power and battery life that seals the deal, and something like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless can rival the Void Wireless V2 in battery life, its lack in power and confused-priorities leaves some folks wanting which leaves room for Corsair Void refresh to carve another segment of the market for themselves.

At $120, it comes in slightly cheaper than the its primary industry competitors including its aging Void brothers. Right now though, there’s not a lot of standout features that one could call revolutionary on the Corsair Void Wireless V2 but its battery life and gaming-focused tuning sets it just enough apart from recent releases to make it a better buy, especially if you need the versatility in connectivity.

The Corsair Void Wireless v2 gaming headset is available now through Corsair channels. Check with your local dealers for regional pricing and availability.

Corsair backs the Void Wireless v2 with a 2-year warranty. I give it my Back2Gaming Recommended seal!

Corsair Void Wireless V2 Gaming Headset Review

Final Thoughts

At $120, it comes in slightly cheaper than the its primary industry competitors including its aging Void brothers. Right now though, there's not a lot of standout features that one could call revolutionary on the Corsair Void Wireless V2 but its battery life and gaming-focused tuning sets it just enough apart from recent releases to make it a better buy, especially if you need the versatility in connectivity.

Pros

Decent stereo audio

Versatile connection

Lightweight and comfortable

Breathable fabric foam covers

Cons

Dolby Atmos needs a disable toggle

Plasticky hinge

Weak sealing