HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset PC/PS4/Mac/Mobile, gunmetal - 53 mm Driver Size

This is truly a great gaming headset. As someone that's used audiophile and studio grade headphones, this headset is very close in terms of sound quality for what you want in gaming. Picking out footsteps in a shooter is a breeze with these. The build quality feels great and is very comfortable to wear for many hours at a time. The mic is tuned perfectly for anyone on party chats or discord to hear you clearly. You can also hear them clearly too. It works for pretty much anything PS5, PC etc. and they even give you an external USB soundcard so you get a clear noise free signal instead of the motherboard's built in audio. I cannot recommend this headset enough, they look, feel and sound great!

I bought this to replace a wireless Logitech G935 that was starting to disintigrate and wow what a difference. I went wired with this headset because I had lag and wireless interferance with the wireless headset. This HyperX has amazing sound quality - I've tested it with music, movies, games, and discord chat and I can't believe the upgrade in sound quality I've gotten. Going wired over wireless so far has been a great call- I don't really miss the benefit of being wireless and no longer have to deal with lag or interferance. Also the HyperX is super comfortable- I used to get sore pinched ears wearing the Logitech but these are so soft and fit so well around my ears. The HyperX is also lighter and fits the shape of my head better. I really wanted the Pink and White headset but I wasn't willing to spend another £35 pounds for it- I have to say even though red/black isn't my favorite color combo this headset looks nice. It's sleek, well made with quality materials and all the cables are very nice and long with quality nylon wrappings. Overall I am *very* happy with this purchase and wish I'd made the change sooner.

Honestly, these are solid headphones. The sound is crisp, voices come through clean, and the bass has enough punch without feeling like it’s drowning everything out. I’ve been using them mostly for mobile gaming and they do the job really well — BUT heads up, if your phone doesn’t have a headphone jack (which most don’t these days), you’ll need an adapter. That’s a little annoying, but once you’re set up, the comfort and audio quality make up for it. The build feels premium — sturdy frame, nice padding, and they don’t squeeze your head like a vice. The mic is surprisingly clear too, way better than the random Bluetooth earbuds I was using before. Price-wise, yeah, they’re a bit on the higher end compared to average headsets. If you’re just looking for something casual, these might feel expensive. But if you care about good quality and long sessions without ear pain, they’re worth it.

I bought a pair of the HyperX Cloud II headset, and they were so good, I came back and bought another. The sound is very, very good for the price. I also bought a more expensive headset around the same time by a different manufacturer and I have to say they were nowhere near as good as the HyperX Cloud II. The headset comes with a USB cable and a clip-on soundcard, with separate volume control and separate mic input level. There's also a button to activate the 7.1 virtual surround sound. I should mention that this headset also works without the accompanying USB cable - in that it can be plugged straight into a standard 3.5 mm jack. There's not that much loss of quality by removing the USB connection, but you do then lose the 7.1 virtual surround sound and the volume and input controls, as well as leaving the overall length of the cable much shorter. But it is useful to be able to connect it in a standard way through the 3.5 mm headphone jack. One issue I noticed, was that you need to make sure that the detachable mic "boom" is plugged in all the way - it almost has to click right in, otherwise the mic may not work, or it can even fall off the headset. This mic issue did not affect the overall usefulness of the headset for me, but it might become a problem for someone using it for gaming where more physical movement is involved. Incidentally, I only noticed the difficulty plugging the microphone in all the way with one of the two headsets I bought, so it may be a one-off. Since the boom mic part is fully detachable, for anyone just wanting to use the headset as headphones, then they will work very well for this, without the intrusive mic getting in the way or sticking out. I used one of the pairs I bought purely as headphones - minus the mic part. The sonic quality is incredible and you barely hear any external noises around you. The bass is excellent as well as the general fidelity of the sound. They are comfortable on the ears and I highly recommend the headset. I think they are worth 5 to 10 times the price they actually cost.

I bought a pair of these May 2017 and the only reason I remember that date is because Amazon tells me when I look at them. They were the first headset I bought myself that I paid "silly price" for as my mum would say and that was even discounted but there's a good reason for that, they're really good quality. They're very comfortable (as someone that wears glasses, headphones usually pose a problem but I've never experienced discomfort wearing these) The Audio quality is astounding, crystal clear, good bass and after a while you can tell when surround sound isn't enabled. The mic was pretty good quality however I ran into a problem after a few months where there would be static or a buzzing on the mic, I put this down to the fact that when I wasn't using the mic I would unplug it and the port must have just been worn out? I'm not too sure but I would just suggest not unplugging it all the time like I did. 5 years later the headset is still working perfectly however as you can imagine the daily ware and tear has taken its toll on these poor things and I'm not a light user. Over those five years they have been used anywhere from 4 hours a day to over 12 and these are some of the issues I've only just encountered in the last couple of months; The leather on the ear cushions began peeling and I would find it on my desk, in my hair, on the floor so I had to remove them and replace them with the fabric ones that come in the box. Still very comfortable but I have to spend a bit of time pulling stray hairs and random fuzz out of them, anybody that's ever owned fake leather knows that this happens after a while even if you take good care of it. The Audio Control box still works but would cause a static disruption over what I was listening to from time to time, I put this down to ware and tear of over 5 years of use but also I would unplug the headset regularly so that I could use it on my phone or plug into my playstation controller. I had to stop using it and now my headset plugs directly into a port on my pc, still sound great but don't really have the easy volume functions anymore. All in all this is a really great headset for a decent price and if you take decent care of your belongings it could last you a decent amount of time. I'm just leaving this review now because they were so good I'm getting a new pair as a replacement so I can retire these old ones.

I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud III for a few days now, and I’m really impressed with how much they’ve improved over the previous Cloud headsets. The first thing I noticed is the comfort—memory foam ear cups and headband padding make long gaming sessions easy with no sore spots. The build feels solid too, so I’m not worried about them falling apart after a few months. Sound quality is excellent. The drivers give you crisp highs, punchy mids, and surprisingly strong bass without sounding muddy. Positional audio is clear, which makes a big difference in FPS games when you’re trying to track footsteps or gunfire. The detachable microphone is also a big win—it’s clear and natural-sounding, and teammates have noticed the difference. Setup was plug-and-play, and the included USB sound card adds a noticeable boost compared to just plugging straight into the controller. I appreciate the simple, no-frills design—it looks professional without being covered in RGB lights. Overall, the Cloud III is a great balance between comfort, durability, and sound performance. If you’re looking for a headset that can handle long sessions without sacrificing audio quality, this is a very strong choice.

I've had this headset for 4 years and it's by far the most superior headset I've ever owned. I've had a turtle beach set where the plastic headband snapped within days of the years warranty ending. I had a Tritton headset that was similar, the plastic headband started to crack. Both those headsets where good in terms of sound and microphone but couldn't hold up to daily use. No one should have to shell out £100's on something that breaks within the first year. Somehow, Kingston can make a set using metal and make them cheaper and better than the competition. This set however, I have dropped countless times where the cable has gotten caught on my chair (my fault for dangling it off my desk) or the cat has jumped up and gotten caught in the cable also putting a lot of strain on the connections. Nothing seems to have affected them they still work perfectly. I'm no audiophile but I think the quality is excellent, I use windows dolby atmos on my PC and they sound amazing. The mic quality is the best of any headset as well, most of my friends got this headset at some point because nothing beats the mic and the comfort. Before I bought these I was recommended the Arctis steel series by a colleague and the hyperx by another colleague. I went with the Arctis first because I tried my friends and they were comfy. After my first evening gaming my friends complained that they couldn't understand me because my mic quality was so bad, I also spent the whole night shouting because I couldn't hear myself talk due to the noise cancelling style. I sent them right back and bought the hyperx. I use the cloth ear pieces for the same reason as the Steel series, if I use the leather cups, I can't hear myself very well and end up shouting while gaming, if only other headsets gave you this option. I've even bought a second pair when I saw them on sale because if they ever discontinue this set, I want a backup for when mine eventually give up.

Watch the video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bcYkBeT9o Welcome to my review of a very popular headset, the HyperX Cloud 2 Gaming Headset. This is regarded as one of the best if not the best headset that you can get on the market. So I decided to get the headset to see if it really is that good. Diving straight in, the best place to start is with the design. There is a selection of color options that you can choose from. My one is the red and black one, and it looks really dope. Starting off at the top you see the HyperX logo sewn into the headband and a nice red accent from the stitches. The headband itself is extremely light and flexible. When I’m using the headset I really can’t feel it which is great. Going on further there is the HyperX and Kingston logo and labels for the left and right ear cup. There is a wire on both earcups connecting the headband to the actual earcups and I personally don’t mind the wire but I know that some people might hate it or love it. The headset can be adjusted easily on the sides to fit pretty much any shaped head whether it be big or small. The hinges holding the earcups to the headband are metal and have a nice brushed aluminum finish. The sides of the earcups have the HyperX logo and also have a brushed aluminum finish. The rest of the earcups have a pleasing soft touch matte finish. The padding on the earcups can be switched out with the spare ones that come in the box. The default pair has a leather feel to it while the second pair are velour earcups which I like more since it doesn’t isolate the background as much and I think they are much more comfortable. The insides of the earcups are padded which is a great thing since headphones without this causes a great discomfort to some users. Going down there is one braided cable on the left earcup leading out of the headset and then we have what could be my favorite part of the headset. The detachable microphone. There is a little flap that covers the port and so as not too loose it I kept it in the box and I’m happy that it’s not stuck to the headset. The mic can be easily plugged in and when it’s in the microphone is flush with the headset. It literally looks like it is built in. I have to give props to HyperX since they really did do a good job on this design. It’s always good to have a detachable microphone since if it breaks you can pick up a replacement for a low price and if you just want to listen to audio in public then you can and you don’t have to stand out. If you have been doing research about this headset then you know that there is the old model which is £10-20 cheaper. So what are you paying and extra £10-20 for. This right here is the USB sound dongle that you get for that extra £10-20. The main feature that this dongle allows is to have 7.1 surround sound. At the click of a button in the middle you can turn on and off the surround sound experience. This is really nice to have since listening to music and playing games is much better because you feel like you’re inside of the song or game. When you are playing it’s so much easier to pinpoint if someone is behind you to the left or to the right. The surround sound experience on this headset is a win. Taking a closer look at the dongle on one end you have a USB to plug into your PC and on the other an input jack for plugging in your headphones. This USB dongle is Plug and Play so there is no driver software. The HyperX logo has a red led which looks great and the 7.1 logo is lit up when turned on. You have options to control your headset and microphone volume with a click of a button. The buttons are very clicky which is nice. On the side you have a mic mute switch which I don’t like the positioning of since I have to look at the dongle to find it. I would much rather prefer a button on the front of the dongle. And on the back of the dongle there is a clip so that you can clip it to your shirt if you find that the dongle is moving around to much. The dongle is really quite light and I would 100% recommend people to get this version because the $20 is worth it. The braided cable on the headset is going to be long enough for pretty much anybody to route behind the computer if needed. The headset comes with one more thing that I definitely wasn’t expecting. It comes with this carrying bag which I would never use but it’s good to have for people that like to travel a lot. The bag really isn’t anything special but it’ll have to do. Now overall this headset I think is really good. At first I’d say it wasn’t that comfortable but after getting used to it is very pleasant. The headsets design is probably my favourite out there. The microphone is decent. And the star of the show the USB dongle which gives you that surround sound experience and great audio overall is the main reason why I enjoy it and I would recommend it to anybody looking for a great headset because this will not disappoint. To sum it up it looks good, it feels good and it sounds good. If this review helped you out the leave a helpful vote and subscribe to my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MrYTMonkey