Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
CORSAIR vs Timekettle
What sets them apart
| Compare |  CORSAIR |  Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €39.99 | $119.99 |
| Noise cancelling | No | YesHas it |
| Battery life | 130 hoursHigher | 36 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsHigher | 1 year |
| Markets | GB, US | AU, AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, ES, FR, GB, ID, IT, JP, LI, LU, RU, SG, TH, TW, UA, US, VNCovers more |
| IP rating | Not confirmed | IPX4 |
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Key differences
- CORSAIR scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 8.7.
- Noise cancelling: only Timekettle.
- Battery life is higher at CORSAIR: 130 hours vs 36 hours.
- Warranty is higher at CORSAIR: 2 years vs 1 year.
- Support channels: only Timekettle offers Email.
- Founded is lower at CORSAIR: 1994 vs 2016.
- Products: only CORSAIR offers Gaming headset, Gaming keyboard, Gaming mouse.
- Products: only Timekettle offers Earbuds.
- Markets: only Timekettle offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
CORSAIR
CORSAIR suits shoppers who want gaming headsets, keyboards and mice from a single maker, plus gaming computers built to order, with support in GB and US. Entry pricing is €39.99, a 2 year warranty covers the range, and the listed headset runs 130 hours on a charge.
Timekettle
Timekettle suits buyers who want noise cancelling earbuds, 36 hours of battery and an entry price of $119.99 without stepping up to a premium tier. The trade offs are a 1 year warranty and an earbuds only range, so anyone after over ear headphones or longer cover should widen the search.
Score breakdown
| Area | CORSAIR | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.4HigherEntry price of €39.99 sits below the site median of €86.82, and 60 day returns soften the outlay. | 8.5Entry price of $119.99 ranks 52 of 64, and the cost score part is 8.5. |
| Offer | 9.5HigherRange spans gaming headset, gaming keyboard and gaming mouse across pc, playstation and xbox, with 130 hours of battery on the listed headset. | 9.2Noise cancelling is yes and battery runs 36 hours, with an offer score part of 9.2. |
| Trust | 9.7HigherA 2 year warranty from Corsair Memory, Inc., based in US and trading since 1994, ranked 5 of 40 on cover. | 8.3Warranty of 1 years plus phone and help centre support gives a trust score part of 8.3. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | CORSAIR | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones and earbuds | 69 of 119 | 1 of 119 |
Availability and regulation
| Country | CORSAIR | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States | China |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CORSAIR | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Gaming headset, Gaming keyboard, Gaming mouse | Earbuds |
| Legal entity | Corsair Memory, Inc. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | China |
| Founded | 1994Lower | 2016 |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Computers
| Fact | CORSAIR | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Operating systems | Windows | Not confirmed |
| Build to order | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Return window | 60 days | Not confirmed |
| Most memory (GB) | 96 | Not confirmed |
| Graphics | Nvidia, Amd | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CORSAIR | Timekettle | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 130 hourshighest quarter | 36 hoursbelow the median | 45.5 hours |
| Warranty | 2 yearsat the median | 1 yearbelow the median | 2 years |
Median across 66 listed brands.
Pros and cons
CORSAIR
Pros
- Entry pricing from €39.99 keeps a headset below the site median of €86.82.
- A 2 year warranty beats the site median of 1 years, and CORSAIR ranks 5 of 40 on cover.
- Headsets are listed for pc, playstation and xbox, so the same set covers PC, console and handheld sessions.
Cons
- Noise cancelling is listed as no across the gaming headsets, so nothing in the range blocks a loud room.
- The gaming computers run on Windows only, so the machine side suits a single system.
- Shipping and returns are stated for GB and US, which leaves delivery terms elsewhere open.
Timekettle
Pros
- Entry price of $119.99 puts Timekettle in the middle of the price ranking rather than at the top of it
- Noise cancelling is yes across the range, matching the 70.1% share of the category
- Battery of 36 hours is long enough for travel days without carrying a case everywhere
Cons
- Warranty of 1 years sits at rank 29 of 56 on our warranty data
- The range is earbuds only, so anyone after over-ear headphones has to look at JBL or HyperX
- Battery of 36 hours ranks 34 of 61, below the category median of 40 hours
Who each suits
CORSAIR
Who it suits
- Shoppers building a whole gaming setup who want headsets, keyboards and mice from a single maker.
- Buyers who want 60 day returns and a 2 year warranty on gear bought at €39.99.
- PC players who want a machine built to order with memory up to 96 GB.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone shopping for a single headset: Skullcandy lists gaming headset and needs no wider range.
- Buyers who want a controller alongside a keyboard: HyperX lists gaming headset, gaming mouse and gaming keyboard, which reaches further than the CORSAIR range.
- Shoppers who want a second name to price-check: Turtle Beach lists controller, gaming headset and gaming keyboard in the same input categories.
Timekettle
Who it suits
- Travelers who want noise cancelling earbuds with a 36 hour battery at an entry price of $119.99
- Earbud only shoppers who would rather keep one product shape than browse across headphone types
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after over-ear headphones, since the range is earbuds only and JBL or HyperX cover both forms
- Buyers who want a longer warranty than 1 years and can find better cover elsewhere in the rankings
Country by country
| Country | CORSAIR | Timekettle |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
| Germany | No | Yes |
| Indonesia | No | Yes |
| Italy | No | Yes |
8 of 20 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
CORSAIR
How much does CORSAIR gear cost at entry?+
Headsets start at €39.99 on the CORSAIR store, and keyboards and mice sit in the same line, so a full desk kit can be priced from a single maker. The site median for entry pricing is €86.82, with a lower quartile of €33.92 and an upper quartile of €201.87, which puts CORSAIR below the middle of that band.
Is there a subscription or renewal charge?+
CORSAIR sells hardware outright, so the entry figure of €39.99 is a one-off purchase price rather than the start of a subscription. No membership or renewal line is attached to the products, and the only dates that matter after buying are 60 return days and 2 years of warranty.
Timekettle
How much do Timekettle earbuds cost to start with?+
Timekettle earbuds start at $119.99, which is the entry point across the range rather than a promotional figure. That price places it at rank 52 of 64 on our price ranking, so it sits in the middle of the field. Support runs on email, chat and phone, and cover lasts 1 years.
Do Timekettle earbuds have noise cancelling?+
Noise cancelling is yes across the Timekettle range, so background noise is reduced on the buds themselves. Battery life of 36 hours supports long listening sessions, and the IPX4 rating covers sweat and rain. That pairing is unusual at an entry price of $119.99.