HyperX - Cloud II Core (Wireless)

Super late but incase anyone is wondering, Cloud 3 in general is good, but Cloud 2 is so much better when it comes to FPS games. I hear much clearer and better in Cloud 2 core wireless compare to my Cloud 3 wired

Tried them. Returned them same day, sounded like 4 feet away, thru a speaker. None the less, leather pads.

Just got back to the Cloud 2 Core wireless after using a razer one which broke last week. Had the cloud 2 wired before and i still think these are the best value for money headsets out there

Have you considered getting a pair of cloud core II wireless? (£70-80) They’re fairly cheap due to the lack of bluetooth support (dongle required). They’re built a *slight* bit cheaper than some other HyperX products, but compared to most other headsets they’re still built like a tank. I ended up getting a pair for work too as I wasn’t vibing with any of the headset options we would usually get, and they’re great.

I just got new cloud 2 wireless and they sound okay (cant compare to the old ones), but the microphone on them is worse than the one from my previous 10 bucks china-headset, which makes the headset completely unusable.

Yeah, anything before the Novas had MAJOR hinge issues. I haven't kept up with SteelSeries as I have the cloud II Wireless's now

If you’re deadset on wireless, and given the options you mentioned: HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless. Out of all these brands, HyperX generally has the best reputation in terms of build-quality, especially in their Cloud-lineup of headsets. The mic is decent, and battery lasts around 30 hours per charge which is more than enough. I wouldn’t touch Razer *at all*.

The Cloud 2 Core is a lot less known about and less reviewed than the regular Cloud 2 Wireless, and one review that I checked out says that the Core lasts up to 20 hours from their personal testing, and the regular Cloud 2 does lives up to the 30 hours promised. I’d go with the regular Cloud 2

Hyperx cloud 2 wireless, have had mine for years and love it. Mic quality is superb and comfort is top of the line 

hote hai brother, many Fortnite pros use hyperx cloud 2 wireless, cloud 3 wireless, it works great

wish i had gone for them , i got the cloud 2 wireless and I found it so bad it hurts.

I have a cloud 2 wireless and I find it a really bad product , just using it to not waste my money , but my 2 hyperx headsets purschases was bad AF , revolver S ( one of the worst headsets I ever used) and now cloud 2 wireless , bad directional audio and a lot of problems with software.

i\`m trying to find a way to get rid of my cloud 2 wireless , they are one of the worst\`s headsets purchases of my life. People say the wired is good , your is the wired?

Personally I think the Cloud 2 wireless and Cloud 3 wireless are much better in terms of comfort and sound. The wired version is by far the best if you pair them up with a Audio DAC or a Audio Interface. Personally I'm using the EVO 4 with Cloud 2.

Hyperx cloud 2 wireless, don't need drivers, don't need to fiddle around for decent sound.

The microphone is way better than the one on the Cloud 2 Wireless. Watch some video about the non-S 3 Wireless microphone, you will hear it. The 3 S is very similar to the 3.

Someone in the comments says it is bad, but my experience is different. The spatial awareness is excellent in CS2 (i have 3500+ hours). I can pinpoint sound directions with centimeter-level accuracy. I also loved the Cloud 2 Wireless in this regard, and I don't feel any difference between the two.

Yeah, it is a little bit loose, but not an issue.

Afaik only the Cloud 3 S has on-board memory to save the EQ via hardware, not just software. So if you are playing on a console mainly, then i would pick the 3 S. It is very good for gaming and music as well.

I used the Cloud 3 Wireless, the Cloud 2 Wireless and the Cloud 3 S Wireless. My order is sound wise: Cloud 3 S Wireless > Cloud 2 Wireless > Cloud 3 Wireless. I had to use EQ with the 3 Wireless, but it is not needed (for me) with the Cloud 3 S Wireless.

Cloud 3 S is the best (for me), very clear sound with good, but not overpovered bass. Cloud 2 Wireless has good bass, but it is a little bit muddy for my taste after i tried the Cloud 3 S. Cloud 3 Wireless has very clear sound but lacks bass without software EQ.

I don't know about the mobile app, but I think the 3 S is very fine without any EQ. And if you need some EQ you can set up it any pc (e.g university, library, friend's PC etc.), and save it to the headset's memory and never ever open the application ever.

Yeah, i think the 3 S is fine and very balanced without EQ. And according some measurements from YouTube as well.

I still have my Cloud 2 Wireless, i have one HP and one Kingston Cloud 2 Wireless, and they are both fine after 2-3 years of use. Cloud 3 S is more comfortable, has better sound, better battery and of course on-board memory and bluetooth connection. For me the Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 Wireless jump was meh, i was not impressed, thats why i sent it back and tried the 3 S. The Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 S Wireless jump is very noticable, i main the Cloud 3 S now for competitive gaming and music as well.

I tried all of them (alongside with the Fractal Scape) and for me, the 3 S is the best. Alpha and Cloud 2 has too much bass, non-S 3 too little and i need the bluetooth connection sometimes. But i still love my wired Cloud 2 and Cloud 2 Wireless.

Dunno man, for me the bass of the Cloud 2 Wireless often overpowers the mids and highs, and not in a good way and i don't want run EQ softwares to fix it, especially because i use the headset on my laptop and my console as well. I loved my Cloud 2 and Cloud 2 Wireless, but after trying other headphones in and out house, they sound a bit muffled. And RTINGS and other measurements are matching with my feelings. But of course the whole headphone stuff can be very subjective even if you have the measurements, i just wrote down my feelings after i used Cloud 2 -> Cloud 2 Wireless -> Cloud 3 Wireless -> Cloud 3 S Wireless.

I had the wired version of the HyperX Cloud 2's and they were awesome. I now have the wireless version and they are equally as awesome. I'm no audiophile, but these just work and they sound great imo. Won't break the bank either.

I've never used the software and after a year I have none of those issues

>Cloud 2 has too much bass You lost me on this, cloud 2 wired are literally some of the best headphones you can get for the price and the wireless versions aren't far behind, they have less low end and the mid range is slightly mudier by default, but that was fixable with an adjustment to the EQ.

Yeah it has been my prob with my cloud2 wireless as well(out of the box) before. Tried using APO equalizer?

I bought a like-new open box return on Amazon of HyperX Cloud 2 Wireless for like 20 bucks. Keep an eye out.

Really? I’ve bought 2 Kingston cloud 2s since 2017. My brother got a HP one a couple of months ago and it just didn’t sound as crisp. I asked him to do a blind rating and he knew which ones were which 🤷🤷 f knows. Just do whatever makes you happy

Really? I’ve bought 2 Kingston cloud 2s since 2017. My brother got a HP one a couple of months ago and it just didn’t sound as crisp. I asked him to do a blind rating and he knew which ones were which 🤷🤷 f knows. Just do whatever makes you happy

I have a Hyper X Cloud 2 and it seriously hurts my ears with extended use. Not my ear drums, but my ears themselves. I hate it so much. Does the 3 improve on that?

The hyper x c2 is.... Very mid, very mid, even probably bad. In terms of input and output. BUT, it's cheap and it works.

if you can get hyper x cloud 2’s kingston then go for that bro they’re good, just don’t get HP ones

the difference is they’re far more superior to HP, go for kingston either on facebook marketplace second hand and hope for the best if you can find it

• ⁠Budget - £80-£140 • ⁠Country? - United kingdom • ⁠Platform? - PS5 • ⁠Motherboard if on pc (or other audio gear)? - N/A • ⁠Requested Guide: Gaming Headset(AIO) • ⁠Open back or closed back? - either or • ⁠Any other gear you own(if important, like headphones or headsets)? - currently own an original Kingston Hyperx Cloud 2, I love the build quality and it’s only recently in need of a change after 8 years. Looking for something with that same ruggedness (metal adjustment bands, decent quality pleather, etc)

Crap I can’t remember what mine was called. I’ve had it about 3 years now. Pretty sure it’s a hypercloud as well but I don’t remember which one it was. It’s got a 180 hour battery life though.

Fully overear. So I guess it’s the 2. Fully overear is the only kind I can use. Can’t stand the feeling of partially or barely. Bone induction isn’t bad though.

I got a hyperx cloud wireless. Thing has 300 hours of battery life! Practically never nees to recharge it

That’s what I have I think. Battery life is great. I don’t care about sound quality because I literally only use it for chat, and for that it’s fine.

loved my astros. especially with the fiber audio. had them for a very long time. i got a wireless pair of hyperx for around $200. those are great too. im never going back to wired. headsets are worth the money, i feel the cheap ones really dont last especially razer

Not with the hyper x’s or most other wireless headsets.

What’s considered a good headset for bf6 lol I thought I’d be ok with my hyperx wireless

Mmx Wireless 200. really can’t go wrong with that. The mic is amazing, sound quality good. Only downside is it’s pretty ugly but who cares Also had the hyperx wireless ones but sent it back because the audio quality is worse than with the mmx and also the hyperx didn’t have Bluetooth. So you couldn’t connect it to a phone or other devices without the dongle

Would go for hyper x cloud wireless, its good sound good mic and not over expensive, arround 100 a 120.

This is definitely the best choice for a 17 year old. I've had nicer headsets, but I come back to the clouds.

Hyperx cloud wireless. Battery lasts for, i kid you not, like 6-10 months. Mic is good. Its comfortable.

I think they're definitely 'good enough'. Especially for wireless.

I have a blackshark v2 pro and honestly i love it for music, but i am a bass freak, if u don't prefer bass>everything else, then i cannot reccomend blackshark v2 pro. Comfy: 8/10 Wireless distance: 1/10 Battery life: 1/10 Audio quality: 6/10 I have hyperx cloud wireless aswell and i mean, for the right price its a nice backup headset, its not that comfy tho and the sound is at very best meh. Comfy: 5/10 Wireless distance: 8/10 Battery life:10/10 Audio Quality: 4/10 I've not tried ARctis nova pro, but i had the predecessor and if thats anything to go by then it will have great battery life but everything else pretty avg. Never been a fan of Logitech headsets but thats a personal foul i guess. My current everyday headset is Audeze Maxwell followed by HyperX cloud wireless as a backup with blackshark for occasional music listening. It all depends on what you are looking for in a headset tbh, if sound quality & wireless is what you truely want, then there is nothing that beats the Maxwell, it has best sound you can get in any wireless headset/phones, but ofcourse that comes at a higher than avg price for a pair of "gaming headset". Comfy: 10/10 (with third party addons, stock is 1/10 Battery life: 9/10 Wireless distance: 9/10 Audio quality: 9/10 (Personal preference would be more bass) If you do decide to lookup the Maxwell, you NEED to buy third party ear cussions & headband because....yikes. Personal reccomendation would be WC freeze & "ZMF pilot pad headband".

But I think it's audio isn't great. Like good, but not great as you could get.

The wireless one can take any usb-c cable and that length can change on which you use for it and can be used while charging. the non-wireless hyperx 3 has about 4 feet without usb-c dongle cable. the dongle cable is a little over 4 ft and so if you use both the headset attached cable with the dongle cable it goes to around 8 ft or so.

I'll second this, but I also gladly trade a little bit of sound quality for a weeks worth of battery life. Its insane how many hours you can get out of a single charge.

yeah but it's wireless.

Another vote for the HyperX Cloud series. Good sound quality (for a non music aficionado like me) and actually amazing build quality compared to lots of expensive gamer headsets. No flimsy plastic but solid medal frame. My old HyperX lasted 8 years. Finally, consider going wireless. I resisted a long time but finally got the Cloud Alpha and it truly has 300 hours of battery life. I don’t need to charge it for months and I use it daily for multiple hours (also for work zoom calls so mic quality is actually good).

hyperx is what i use, never had an issue

no not cheap look at the hyperx cloud series of headsets

yup yup! just make sure it has the proper headphone jack an should be good

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)

I've been using Hyper X for years, I love them

Love my hyper X headset. I recently purchased their gaming earbuds bc I can’t wear a headset for long, I have a scar on my head in the shape and size of a headset basically, and the earbuds are surprisingly awesome! Sure there isn’t a ton of low end but that’s expected. For $20 they’re worth it imo.

tl;dr: Hyper X headsets check the cheap and comfy boxes and have a mic attached to them, but I don’t think most headsets would be anywhere close to what you have now. Depending on what people are looking for in a headset. If someone is insistent on a headset instead of a dedicated headset instead of separate headphones and mic, then I usually steer them towards Sennheiser PC37x or PC38x for a flat sound and build quality. Hyper X for cost, comfort, and features. And Astro for a jack of all trades, master of none kinda headphone (Not really too familiar with their QC since they were acquired by Logitech though). None of these headsets sound exceptional, which is why most users try to steer people towards dedicated mic and headphones if they can. But headsets still have a place and some people just prefer them. The only gaming headset I’ve heard with good imaging is the Sennheiser PC37X and PC38X (also known as the EPOS Game Zero and Game One), but the 490 is still vastly superior in most ways. Imaging in headphones is hard. Whether we like it or not, headphones are stereo. So in the end, it entirely depends on the game engine and devs to determine whether or not they are going to emulate surround sound for headphone users. Some do, some do not. It’s a crapshoot. So most of the time, well imaging headphones are still only accurate on the stereo axis because games don’t simulate 360 audio. One more edit: Headsets that advertise 7.1 are using software emulation too. As I mentioned above, headphones only have stereo channels (L/R). I have NEVER heard an out of engine emulation that sounded good. They all sound bad (except ATMOS, but that’s a whole different can of worms that we won’t get into). Don’t use them.

My hyper x is amazing but I also have a cheap headset for noise canceling that’s almost as good . Gaming brand stuff is often a rip off

Wish i still had my kingston hyperx, they sadly died, but are still my favourite headset I've ever had

I like Kingston HyperX ive had mine for years and the sound is really crisp - not sure the price now but mine was $130 AUD

Yeah and Ive had comments from folk in game about my mic too, they thought I had a pro setup but was just these headphones. They’re really big so they don’t squish my glasses into my head either haha

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

I've had the Hyper Cloud X. The plastic part holding the earphone to the base has broken 2x. The first time they reluctantly replaced the headphones after a month of arguing. The second time they wouldn't. They don't sell the little plastic piece so you have to find a 3d printer to pay for them to be made. Total waste and won't buy their product again.