First Impressions
Looking for a open back headphones? The Corsair Virtuoso PRO Open-Back Headset comes in at $199.99 and has earned 3.1 stars across 277 Amazon reviews. That's enough data to take its #40 ranking (out of 46) seriously. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Comfort & Construction
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. Comfort feedback is mixed - pressure points and clamp force come up frequently in negative reviews.
Specifications
- Brand: Corsair
- Price: $199.99 (well above the $169.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 3.1 of 5.0
- Reviews: 277
- Category rank: #40 of 46 in open back headphones
- Cheaper in category: 30 products
- Higher-rated in category: 45 products
- More-reviewed in category: 30 products
Owner Reports
3.1 stars across 277 reviews is below the bar we'd want for a confident recommendation. The complaints in the lower-star reviews reveal where this product's weaknesses lie.
For context, the average rating in the open back headphones category is 4.4 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Compared to Alternatives
At $199.99, the Corsair Virtuoso PRO Open-Back Headset sits well above the $169.00 category average. 30 options are cheaper and 15 are more expensive.
The category leader is the OneOdio Hi-Res Studio Monitor Headphones ($37.99, 4.4★, 73,430 reviews). It's $162.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- OneOdio Hi-Res Studio Monitor Headphones - $37.99, 4.4★ (73,430 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones - $159.00, 4.6★ (33,300 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Monitor Headphones - $59.00, 4.5★ (27,963 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones at 4.6★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eigsupia Open Ear Bluetooth Headphones at $14.99.
The Buy/Skip Call
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Final Take
4.8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.