HyperX - Cloud

This actually makes so much sense. I had the OG hyperx headset and it was fantastic for what I needed (clamping a bit tight and a tad heavy, but was fine for myself). Bought the new one 10 years later and returned it the same day lol. Sound, fit, quality, everything about it was just worse. Disappointing.

It makes me so sad too because my old pair is on its last legs. It lasted me years. I've heard so many stories about hp fucking up the cloud 2s. It really is a shame.

As a proud owner of a HyperX Cloud (the original, that is still awesome and kicking today), I can confidently say that the Cloud II and Cloud III are complete and utter doesn't. Seriously. From one of the best gaming headsets ever to complete crap. It's embarrassing.

HyperX Cloud

Wired, light, good sound. I alternate between those, the Rig 500 (good but heavier), and the Astro a-10

The answer above is the answer, maybe not super cheap but I’ve had mine for 10 years and they’re still perfect. Great sound and built in mic too

Hyper x cloud. No need to install driver. Put the jack inside and you are done. Best gaming headset. I switched a lot of headset in 6 years and I’ve now returned to this. It’s my second pair

Hyper x cloud wired not wireless. No numbers after it

I'm really sorry bro, I think i'ma try selling 'em on vinted and buy those hyperx people be talking about

Compared to most other of the top picks, it's damn affordable while still offering "good" sound quality and personally speaking, they're the most confortable headset/headphone I've ever worn. Can wear them for hours, no problem. ... but I'm also not an audiophile and don't have a ton of headphones to compare them with. But for that cheap price range, they're pretty good. Except for the quality issues you mentioned, of course. Even my worst pair lasted a few years, at least, but they're definitely not going to last forever. I'm not sure how long higher-price headphones / headsets will last, though. And stuff like the ear covers or mic are easy to replace on the HyperX.

I also remember people recommending the original Cloud over the Cloud 2 (because the bundled USB sound dongle is inferior to proper sound cards or even on-board audio).

Paid around 75€ for my original HyperX Cloud and used it for 8 1/2 years before finally switching for a Cloud II. IMO that's not a bad life span for a sub 100€ headset. I've been using a Cloud II for 3+ years at work and that one is still in very good condition (but hasn't been used as much as my private set). I have no idea how long a 300+€ headset will truly last. I'd expect the typical summer sweat to become an issue for any kind of cushioning on even the higher end models over time.

I'll just keep buying HyperX clouds. No reason to get more expensive models for me, one of the few headsets that doesn't hurt while wearing glasses and the mic's really good. My last one even came with the Solocast which I've never used cus it picks up my keyboard and table thumps

Another cloud 2s lol

Hyper x cloud

Just bought my son his 2nd pair and I have one too. Probably tried 10 others over the years and never been as happy as hyper x

How is the Hyper X cloud so low on the list? I own one and everyone who I know that games on PC has one of the cloud headset models.

Maybe I am a bit late on this topic but from what I have heard, the HyperX Cloud series and Logitech Pros are quite good. Or am I wrong and those are not worth mentioning (I am really on the search for new headphones cause the padding on my Hyperx cloud mix are dying)