HyperX - Cloud II Series

I 2nd this. I think the hyper x cloud 2 wireless are among one of the best and affordable headsets on the market at this point. I use mine often and they are durable aswell.

HyperX cloud II wireless is the greatest gaming headset ever! No doubt

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

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.

Do yourself a favor and don’t buy any of those overpriced hightech headsets out there. Get yourself a pair of wireless hyperX cloud 2/3. Really affordable and durable and very comfortable wearing them for long hours. Sound is amazing to. Been using HyperX for over 5 years now and no complaints at all.

I got the hyperX cloud 2 wireless. Could always try them out and if you don’t like em return them.

What the actual fuck?!?! People pay $350+ for headphones? I think I paid $100 for my HyperX Cloud Wireless. I think I hear everything well when gaming, in think the mic is just fine when I stream, and a woman can carry a fetus to term between the battery needing to be charged. What am I missing for that extra $250+. Do I even want to know or can I just remain blissfully ignorant? I’m curious, but also afraid that I’m gonna put these on my head, have an eargasm, and have to fork out real money.

The Nova Pros are a really good headset, my girlfriend has a pair, the ANC isnt amazing, but you probably wont be using that feature much. By far the best feature is the hotswappable batteries, the audio quality is great, and the mic is usable, but nothing special. As for the HyperX ones, I personally would choose the HyperX Cloud II or III wireless over the alpha, the alphas are generally not as comfortable I have heard, and the quality of the drivers dont seem to be as good for gaming. Now personally, I have never used the alphas, this is just information I found when I was looking at them myself. If you have the money, definitely go for the NOVA, as they come with more QOL features and are just a really nice headset to use. If you want to save money, the Cloud II wireless are a good headset too! Or you could even get the Arctis Nova 5 Wireless, they are also a great headset.

Literally what I did haha, my Arctis ones broke, So I got the Cloud II Wireless :D

I only use wireless headsets and tried logitech, corsair, steelseries, beyerdynamic. I would recommend the Hyperx Cloud II Wireless. It's a great all arounder. \-Affordable \-Comfortable, light clamping force, not too heavy. \-Sound good out of the box. No need to mess with settings or install drivers, easy plug n play. \-Microphone is not great, but good enough. \-Battery life is decent at 30hrs. \-The ability to use 2 Channel stereo audio, excellent for FPS shooters (hearing footsteps). The logitech and some corsair wireless headsets force surround sound on in Windows audio settings through their drivers, which make the sound muffled and make poor positional audio. \-Build quality is a bit on the cheaper side after HP took over HyperX, but still decent. If you prefer less bass and SUPER light clamping force, can try out the Cloud III.

I’ve had my HyperX Cloud II Wireless for 2-3 years now. Other than the usb dongle I have ZERO complaints and that’s just because I would connect this to my phone and anything else if I could. Battery life is insane, voice updates, good mic quality, sounds great and comfortable.

I've got the cloud II wireless. They are decent headphones but I can't tell where footsteps are in FPS games for shit. I don't use the inbuilt 7.1 'surround sound' as I've heard it's shit. I've using Dolby Access surround and it's not improved it. Can anyone help?!

If you wanna save some money HyperX Cloud II is pretty much the best bang for buck. Its the top gaming headset when sorted according to aggregated comments on reddit ([see analysis and comments](https://redditrecs.com/?category=gaming+headset)) so its pretty much battle-tested. If you wanna spend a bit more the [HyperX Cloud Aplha](https://redditrecs.com/?category=gaming+headset&product_id=3176) is still good value and is around $150

For budget find, I'd recommend the HyperX Cloud II. They have virtual 7.1 surround sound which makes the soundstage pretty good for pinpointing footsteps. Heck they're currently top on [this site](https://redditrecs.com/?category=Gaming+headset&subm_id=1fpdx4f) that pulls recommendations from Reddit threads so you can be sure they're battle tested.

Hyperx cloud 2 or 3, or their wireless variants, or the alphas if you want to pay a bit more. It's a good headset with a mic for the price. I have had cloud 2 wired and how have cloud 3 wireless, absolutely good enough for gaming, media consumption etc.

HyperX Cloud 2 I've had them since 2020 used a LOT 🤣 with 3 different styles of glasses and very rarely notice I'm wearing anything at all because they don't press the glasses into my head and they're quite lightweight in comparison to most They are wired and don't have the most incredible sound quality but for the price I like them. The biggest thing was finding comfy ones for glasses and a petite build

I have a wired Cloud II and the quality is absolutely fine. Problem is that the default profile is really bad and I had to use Equalizer APO to set up something that works for me. I don't really think 90% of people would consider the result insufficient.

Definitely the hyperX cloud II. $75 atm. Good mic, 3D hearing, good sound quality, and overall just a good headset.

im having alot of problems with the hyperx cloud 2 wired. mic is low and cant adjust the volume(db stuck at 0) and the firmware updater is a nightmare. avoid until they can fix

Sound quality is decent on the BlackShark V2, but I have to warn that the cable's quality is abysmal. I've only had one for about 6 months and I've had to tape 4 different parts of the cord where it was naturally tearing on its own. This is in contrast to my HyperX Cloud II that I used for about 4+ years with no issues.

Hyper X Cloud II is one of the goats for value. Audio and Mic quality are solid, and fits large heads well. The cloth on the ear cups don't break down quickly. All this said, looking for durability as a primary desire under $50 is always going to be tough because you get what you pay for. You can buy $50 shoes once a year, or you can buy $200 shoes once for 5 years.

There's a reason it's still in production and you can still buy them brand spankin new. Good build quality, good wired connection (wireless can be very low quality at this price range), good mic, good audio. These things still ring true.

I’ve been using the HyperX Cloud II wired headset for a while now and have been really happy with the sound quality, especially for FPS games like Warzone. I’m considering upgrading to the HyperX Cloud III wireless for the convenience of going wireless, but I’m curious about how the sound compares. If I’m already content with the audio on the Cloud II, do you think I’ll enjoy the Cloud III as much or more? For reference, I mainly care about clear footsteps and directional audio for competitive FPS games. Would love to hear from anyone who’s made the switch! Thanks!

However both are great options, I loved my wired Hyper X Cloud II's for yeaaaaars. Still do.

Pretty much all headsets below 100$ have same manjan of 7.1 sound, you can get surround sound in a 5k headset too, saying this because I play FPS competitively and I picked up cloud II after researching a fair bit, my previous pair was stinger and hyperx does not disappoint.

Haven't used the latter but cloud II is 8500-9000 PKR in Karachi. So well worth it. I mainly only care about sound queue for enemies during gaming (MW3) and so far this headset has been working fine.

I found the same as well bro, all are open box, so I spoke to multiple sellers and they were all like sure I will get you packed too for 15k or so but how can I trust them when open box is so common. So I just ended up buying an open box one, condition was pristine I would say 10/10. No scratches, totally unused. Normally I do not opt for used stuff but Karachi me rehte howe just go with the flow, pack k chakkar me chuna lag jata mujhe 100%.

I have hyperx cloud 2 for like 8 years if not longer. The only thing that happened to them until now is the fake leather coating peeled off (where it touched my head on top) and that's it. It also happened at the start of this year so pretty solid nonetheless.

I had them for a long while, but for me the rubber on the ear cups started peeling and it was a horrible mess. The cloud 3 is honestly mostly the same, use them currently.

I've had 2 sets over the last 9 years because the outer rubber finish, the ear pads and the headband pad end up deteriorating beyond repair. While the ear pads I can forgive and replace after 4 years of constant use, the outer rubber finish which gets disgustingly sticky and the headband padding which doesn't account for ease of replaceability, made me switch to other headphones as much as I like the Cloud II's sound. Right now I'm using the ATH-M50X's but because they rely heavily on headband pressure to handle their weight they're incredibly uncomfortable for me to wear and I'll have to take the loss and sell them second hand. Anyone got suggestions for a replacement?

HyperX Cloud II so high? Really? Overall it just felt, flimsy and poorly built. The ear covers (leather ones) wore out insanely quick, beginning to peel off and leave black shit in my hair. After that, the headband covering material began to get sticky and crumbly after like a year of usage. Also the microphone pop cover also began to crumble. And this was before the model became revised and even more cheap. I would never put it so high. Perhaps the competition is just, even worse. I've only owned 2 other headsets after all, both better though.

Yeah it was fine while it lasted. Sound and comfort was fine. It just unfortunately didn't function very long. I also paid like €80 for it, which I wouldn't consider cheap. Could be down to where I live, but it was also 2017, maybe it's cheaper now. >I'm not sure how long higher-price headphones / headsets will last, though. My current headset recently turned 4 years old. Price would've been €180 had I paid for them.

Most gaming headphones are just cheap headphones sold at a higher price due to rgb or branding. Even cheap studio headphones would be far better. The old HyperX products like Cloud 2 and Alpha are based on studio headphones so they're not bad. Their new stuff is awful, though. And Razer in particular has the most overpriced headphones I've ever seen. SHP9500 would be far better than all of these and probably cheaper, too

Logitech pays a lot for marketing. I find that hard to believe since Cloud 2 are literally a pair of studio headphones - Takstar Pro 80, to be precise, just with a worse tuning and a mic.

I have both, the difference is drastic imo. Cloud 3 crushes 2 for competitive fps, although i personally wouldn’t get the wireless version due to latency and interference issues.

Ive had [these HyperX Cloud 2's](https://amzn.to/43VEhi8) for around 3 years, and I have zero complaints. If you just want simple headphones that do the job and will last, I would get these.

I've tried the top premium headsets, earbuds, cheapie Monoprice hesdsets, and nothing is better than these: HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset -... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCXWG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

They are the ones that almost look like pilot headset actually. There’s a cloud 2 abd 3 already as well though both will do just as well for you honestly. The mic is also solid. Hard to beat the value on the first one if you are looking in a budget. Otherwise I’d recommended the newer one, or even the cloud 2. It has adapters that work nicely for both pc and console and has a surround sound control on pc via usb https://a.co/d/agrcwgC

The only game where that 7.1 sound mode was useful is Arma 3 for me. Literally the only game where that gave a good advantage for some reason on Cloud 2

Not OP but the answer is a massive yes

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

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

This is the answer. After years of disappointment and breakdowns from steel series, JBLs, turtle beach, Logitech, I got a pair of hyperx cloud II as a gift and have never bought a different brand since. The sound, comfort and build quality is top notch, and the battery life on my newest cloud alphas is amazing. I'm not shit out of luck if I forget to charge them for a day.

I've used both the wired and wireless HyperX Cloud II and I've loved them both. I think they're on the Cloud III now. But yeah, if you want to pay an arm and a leg, then I believe the Audeze Maxwell are top of class.

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 will be honest with you here, I have been an FPS player for like 10-15 years now, Hyper X Cloud 2 are one of the best of all time. The quality sound in-game is very good you hear all the important info and the mic itself isn’t bad. I use them still today and I don’t regret it. I heard razer blackshark are good but I never tried them myself and idk the price on them.

hey! what about listening to music compared for the cloud 2s I'm getting them for gaming but i also like to listen music and audio quality for music is pretty important for me. i currently have the cloud 2s and i love it but it recently broke so i ordered the cloud 3s Thanks!

I second this. I'm no audiophile but music sounds good on them as well, and the mic quality is pretty good.

Hyper X Cloud II Alpha? or maybe theres some better Hyper X's out now, those were rated quite highly for FPS when I bought mine... I specifically got them as a counter strike tool to accurately hear the 3D position of footsteps and they served there purpose rather well... wireless too :)

Had the clouds at work, they were okay. saw the astros but I didn't care much to try them.also had the logi G733 and they are ASS. So I haven't had enough exposure with the ones you mentioned to come up with a pertinent "review" or opinions, but I can confidently say the SteelSeries Arctis 7+ are BANGIN! <3

Love my hyperx cloud 2s

You read negative comments here because sound is the most important factor here (+ comfort). And if you compare any gaming headset to some “proper non-gaming” headphones, the difference in sound is night and day. I ditched all my gaming headsets (the cleanest sound was on my HyperX Cluod 2 wired & the Audeze Penrose) and use the Beyerdynamic dt770pro, Sennheiser hd560s, Crinacle Zero Blue and Moondrop Chu II (the last two are iems). All wired and without a mic, but man is the sound nice.

Np, mate. I have the HyperX Cloud II so I can only compare the 560 to them. The Cloud II are more comfortable to me, but the difference in clamp force is kinda minimal, not uncomfortable at all, at least to me. I’d say just go for the hd560, you’ll never look back.

HyperX Cloud II. That's all you need.

HyperX Cloud II.

I'm using a hyperx cloud 2 for years. But rather recently I bought a sound card from sound Blaster (I think sound Blaster G1) and did some Equalizer tweaking. Now everything's the same volume. Shots, cars, footsteps. You do not miss anything and your ears don't explode. The sound card was like 30€

Came here to say this. For the money, the Cloud 2s are impossible to beat imo. 

the cloud 2s are very weak in my opinion ive went through 2 pairs so far with dropping them less then 10 times each and they just crack and break. im not sure of the issue

Not sure about your budget or what type of games he plays however, if he plays shooting games, particularly games like COD, Rainbow Six Siege, Counter Strike or Valorant then I highly suggest the 'HyperX Cloud II' Theyre usually around $50-$70 and are considered the best headset for shooting games under $100. I play a lot of Rainbow Six Siege and they are the preferred headset of many professional players. There's also a wireless version for $100-$120 however it has slightly less sound quality but is still a great option for wireless gaming. The microphone it comes with is very generic, it's nothing special but gets the job done with decent sound quality if he's just talking with friends.

I always hear this advice. I followed it myself last week. Bought well-reviewed headphones branded as "studio" headphones for €140. They sound almost identical to my €70 HyperX Cloud 2 gaming headset. Same with the Audio Technica ATH-M50xStS I bought for €220, it didn't sound *that* much better and the earpads were hurting my ears. You say gaming headsets are a scam but I feel like I got scammed by this advice that I see absolutely everywhere, paying 3x as much (mic included) for a negligible increase in audio quality. > plus a dedicated mic is the way to go, unless you really really want the mic included for whatever reason. I don't have a lot of desk space to put down an USB mic or for a giant mic arm, I don't want the microphone blocking my monitor, I tend to lean back in my chair or shift positions a lot so a mic next to my mouth is more useful than a static mic, the v-moda boompro mic is either always attached (which is annoying) or you need to switch out the cable every time you want to voice chat which is also annoying, and it also requires your headphones to have a detachable cable which not every headphone does. Edit: I want to say though that I also bought a €36 USB mic (Fifine k669b, just arrived today), it's very tiny and it can still pick up my voice just fine even when leaning as far back as I can with the mic positioned at the back end of my desk. Sound quality is much better than any gaming headset. When I tested it out with an online friend I often game with, he said that for the first time ever he could actually notice my accent. Luckily Discord filters out my keyboard noises because the mic is hanging right above my keyboard.

I use the hyperx cloud 2 but i think the cloud 3 is also pretty good. They arent too heavy on my head and you can change out the earpads do this flannel material that turns it from almost noise cancelling to openback. Theyre good for audio in my opinion. I'm fairly casual as a gamer but play a lot and have played ~ 1000 hours with mine, no issues to date and theyre an older model.

You should ask this in the headphones group. I was like you for a long time and have tried lots of headphones including the hyperx cloud alpha or cloud II (before the company was sold), the blackshark v2 pro, logitech g pro x and g935. Anyway, the hyperx cloud alpha electrocuted me multiple times, it's a huge health and QC issue which is known if you google it. I got my money back from the store I've bought under warranty. They found the same issue with the headphone. I didn't have a rug under me or anything. Cloud II's left sound went dead after 2.5 years of use. My blackshark v2 pro broke at the hinge just after the warranty expired. The logitech g pro x was just bad sound quality and mic quality for me and sold it. The g935 lasted for the longest time for 5 years but the mic and sound quality was bad. Many people recommended me to just use studio headphones and buy an external mic. So that's what I did. I researched what to buy first and some guys said to wait a couple of months until the new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition comes out from Beyerdynamic. My jaw was dropped... The sound quality is just a whole different level. It's just so good compared to a gaming headphones... The build quality is superior, the clamp force is much lower than my blackshark v2 pro was and it's way more comfortable. I'm tall and have big head and ears so it was a worry for me if my ear fits or if it's going to fit my head but no worries, it fits perfectly. I cannot recommend enough a studio headphone for anyone who wants more build quality, audio quality, comfort and more importantly, more usage. It's known that a DT 770 Pro in general lasts for a decade, I'm sure the DT 770 Pro X LE is just the same. There's no gaming headphones that last as long as this. Sennheiser and Audio Technica also has good studio headphones if you want, check some of them out.

$140 for just the mic 😅. My comfortable as fuck wireless hyperX sound more than good enough for my drunken discord calls lmao

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)

Sennheiser hd560s🗣️ iused hyperx cloud 2 before it

I recently upgraded from my Hyper X Cloud headset with built-in mic to an Audio Technica ATH-M20X and a basic desktop condenser mic combo. I'll never go back to any "gaming" headset again. It just doesn't compare for the level of FPS gaming I do.

I have a Hyper X wireless that I am pretty happy with. I bought it with one of the stimuluses from the pandemic lockdown since I was working from home at the time (and my cats were kittens who liked chewing cords). It's still working fine. It's just plain black, though. I am not too concerned about my peripherals looking cute, but I know some people are.

For razer I was thinking more about the Blackshark headsets otherwise I tend to agree with you... I'm using an HyperX right now and I'm very happy but for the too long cable 🤣 I'm searching for a wireless headset

just get the cloud 2s everyone uses them cos they been around for years and will be around for years to come

Pros use them cause they are often sponsored or (like tenz) they use what ever they use one stage. I would recommend going with hyperx cloud ii if you want something thats decent but a good price. Alternative you start looking into the rabbit hole that audiophiles live in. Joshua, Optimum and BadSeedTech have some good insights, i personally have the hd660s as my daily driver but if you don’t have the environment needed for open back headphones i think the dt770pro is a solid choice! Old but gold! And of course very affordable! You might need a stand alone mic and some type of headphone amp. But damn, if you like music and gaming its so worth it!

Personally, I stopped using "gaming headsets" a while ago. Over the years, I've tried various ones (Razer BlackShark V2, HyperX Cloud (can't remember the exact model), SteelSeries Arctis 7) and concluded that they all have terrible sound quality and are uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Pretty much the only time I used them was when I needed the mic for voice communication. Outside of that, I've been using an AKG K7xx and Sennheiser HD6xx, both from Massdrop, with an external USB DAC and amplifier - in my case, an O2+ODAC and an SDAC - also both from Massdrop. Both of these work fine both in Linux and Windows. A year ago or so, I got a desk microphone (Elgato Wave:3) for voice communications so I wouldn't have to use the horrible gaming headsets at all anymore. Currently using the Elgato Wave:3 as well as a Fifine AM8 (in two different locations), and both work fine with Linux as well. If I was to personally recommend something, it would be to get a decent headphone, such as Sennheiser HD6xx (or HD650, which is almost the same but probably easier to get if Massdrop isn't currently selling HD6xx) and DAC+amplifier, and a desk microphone for voice communication if needed. It'll be a bit more expensive than a gaming headset, and not wireless, but the difference in comfort and audio quality is massive.

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.

I had a HyperX CloudS for 4 years, then I switched to the HyperX Cloud Alpha and it is a dream. 300 hour battery life means I can charge it once a month after using it for work and gaming every day.

I have the hyperx cloud 2. Imho they are not worthy. If you can buy a pair of headphones from Sennheiser and then a microphone, you could spend less and have more

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

Just get HyperX Cloud II and call it a day. BIS headphones.

Got the Cloud 2 for a while and they still clean but i guess i wanna switch to in ear buds any one tips for it ?

I’ve had mine for a few years now and they have been awesome. I’m assuming this take over happened afterwards which makes me sad. Guess I’ll keep that in mind when I eventually have to get another pair.

I actually got the 3 and returned it for the 2, had the 2 even before it broke but I like them so much I just got another pair now

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.

I expected the Razer Blackshark V2 to be much higher. I've got that one and the sound is pretty awesome. It's even a bit better than Hyperx Cloud 2, which my GF owns (has been mine before)

I bought the hyper x cloud 2 some years ago because a friend recommended me. Mic was super quiet, tried everything, even contacted the support. The headset was super heavy and I dislike noise canceling, I like to be able to hear whats going on in the house. So I turned it back in and bought a sennheiser game one and have had it since then. Its the best headset for me so far. Can wear it 24/7, sound is great, mic is good, never had any problems with it, no leather or fake leather, ear pads can be swapped. 10/10.

NOOOO! I just dropped mind the other night and the right side doesn't produce sound anymore. Was going to buy them again but not now. Any suggestions for a set?

Literally same. Bought them around that time, use them every day and they are wonderful

In fact, I made a post on the front page of the sub not even a month ago about how my Cloud 2 headset was falling apart.

hyper x 2 was so good for the price. i always recommend it..

My Cloud II's are still going strong, the Kingston ones though, I tried some of the new HP ones and they suck.

I think Razer is really a trashy brand, do yourself a favor and pick a hyperx cloud 2 it's the same price and will last AT the very least twice the amount of time

Sennheiser PC37X / PC38X. The equivalents from Sennheiser are good too but too expensive. There are alternatives like the Cloud 2, but nothing beats Sennheiser as quality, durability and mostly comfort.

The wireless hyper x I think it's called like cloud or something. For the money it's pretty epic in all the ways.

Well it's different yeah. And I have another hyper X headset, both been great to me.

I had about 3 of them. They are good when they work but eventually they stop working. Mine only lasted a year almost to the dot on all 3.

I completely agree the sound was great never stopped working but my problems was always the mic. It would stop working that and Xbox controller aux ports suck ass!

hyper x cloud 2, wired or wireless

True mine fkn broke in only 7 months of using it

it’s important to consider factors like sound quality, comfort i suggest HyperX Cloud II

Mine lasted 4 months. Then one of the ear pieces snapped. They also had weird connecting issues to my PC. HyperX cloud II are solid and relatively cheap, around 80$ on Amazon.

I have the hyperx cloud 2. Enjoy them a lot. Previously had some logitech headset, but mic failed. Twice.

Cloud 2s are probably the most common gaming headset among CS and Val pros. They’re better than Astro A40s, which is what the entirety of the CoD scene has as far as FPS goes

Agree with the HyperX Cloud II - had that for 4+ years now and I'm never going back.

Every headset I’ve ever owned has broken down on me except for my HyperX Cloud II’s. I handed them down to my girlfriend and they’re still going strong several years later. They probably don’t sell them anymore, but I’m sure there’s an updated version by now.

Hahahaa shit. I'm rocking one right now, OP. So, here's my review: Good.

No, seriously, it really is good. I kinda hate the cable HX wants you to use for it though. It's too short. (That's what she said). Good thing I use the HX cable from my Haste to charge it whenever I'm not playing. The sound quality is good, no delays when I play CS2. Although I noticed it's hard to power it up sometimes. Had this one for almost 2 years now. EDIT: P.S. I also am not sure if its just mine but, it doesn't last up to 80 hours. I tried using mine almost the entire day and it only lasted around 24-30 hours max. Maybe it depends on how you've used it?

HyperX Cloud II is a good budget option

HyperX Cloud II, Logitech G Pro X, Razer Blackshark any of them, there are some higher quality ones listed in this thread but those are my personal picks

Tbh I would highly recommend going for Hyperx cloud 2, they can get a bit pricy in some regions, but it was absolutely worth it for me, they felt like feather compared to my old headphones, and audio quality is really good, using it for gaming and movies so its really nice, though the mic can be a bit quiet if its too far from the mouth, outside of that, been using for 3 years, they are like brand new.

I use the hyper x cloud 2 and Corsair virtuoso, both work great and I never get complaints about background noise..and there is quite a bit of it here

I have 2 sets because I have 2 different desks (one upstairs and one downstairs) just depending on the meeting I'm on. I prefer the Hyper X Cloud 2, it's a little bit more comfortable; but both are solid choices.

Well, the HyperX Cloud II has been known as one of the best bang for your buck headsets for years, and it's using pretty decent headphones as its base. Still, if you're having a hard time differentiating between it and your ATH-M5xSTS you might also have a hard time differentiating between the HyperX Cloud II and 20$ Superlux HD 681 Evo.

Never got a chance to try a sennheiser because my 9 year old Hyper X Cloud 2 is still going strong

Same experience had return it and stuck to my old cloud 2

Hopefully not the c3 sound us muffled and quieter compared to c2 tried 2 cloud 3s to make sure even tried a gpro x still prefere the cloud 2 it s superb

I have been fan of hyperx since when I first used hyperx cloud core, then I upgraded to cloud 2 which was the best thing I'ved done, then I was tired of using headphones so I switched to iems of which experience in gaming was not that great especially in fps like valorant, then I decided to upgrade to cloud 3, tbh cloud 3s are not that great when compared to their past gens, my head kinda hurts while playing it for a long time, they are not for medium to large shaped head, I think small shaped head could use it, but not us hyperx failed this time in comfort zone tbh

I'll say....I have owned HyperX cloud wireless over 3yrs and they still look the same as when I purchased them. The only thing wrong with them is the volume knob gave up the ghost. But it's no big deal as I can control the volume with my keyboard.

I’ve used a set of hyperx clouds that were like £30 for the last 4 years… can’t fault them.. I recently just got some “kz Zsn pro” iem’s from Ali express for £3 and can’t fault them either… Some headphones do sound clearer but for me personally as long as there’s some form of soundstage you’re ears will adapt and learn player locations anyway… so yeah expensive headphones can be better .. but if your not listening out for what you need to hear it won’t make a difference … just make sure the headphones are comfortable and have a good seal

I recently got some kz zsn pro iem’s for £3 and it feels so much better not having a headset digging into my skull. Music is 10 times better compared to my hyperx clouds I had.. I will say gaming took a little getting used to, just because the difference in sound stage.. but overall I’d deffo say iem’s are the way to go especially with the price difference

I own a pair of audiotechnia M50x and a pair of hyperx cloud II. For gaming the hyperx cloud II hands down simply because it picks up footsteps and other important sounds a lot clearer. The audiotechnia is a lot better for music, more bass and better overall sound for music. Although if I could only choose one for my desktop I’d choose the hyperx cloud II because it still sounds good for music. I mostly use my audiotechnias for going to the gym now and my hyperx for my desktop.

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?

Hyperx Cloud II shedded the cushion cover for me at the top part

3 years ago in May

Idk but it's not that big of a deal until the ear cushion cover is okay. I just put some black insulation tape on the top part ...

Hyperx cloud 2 fell off hard. 2 years ago I would've recommended that headset, but whatever they came out with recently sucks. But I believe the best "gaming headphones" are just a good headset and a good mic. Why half-ass two things if you can full-ass both of them?

Bro I felt that too. They sound like very high but trashy at the same time. I used them on ps4 and they are perfect there. I made the upgrade to ps5 and they are a mess. On Apex Legends I can't play like normally because of this. It's like a chaotic sound coming from everywhere. :(

I have this headset and highly recommended, works well with PS4 and pc. But I have a question to you guys, I wanted to use this headset to listen music on my old device where the single mini jack doesn't work so I need to separate to two jack's. One for mic and one for sound. The problem is when I use adapters I hear a bad noise. I found so far that was a few different standards for mini jack's and maybe must be different adapter

Well best headset for the price I’d say the HyperX cloud 2. Great headset. It does good low range and can go so loud you need to turn them down, so if you want a good all rounded I’d recommend them

Safe some money get hyperx cloud II, best value headset I ever had.

I love my Hyper X Cloud II's. Best headphones ive ever owned. They are pretty cheap on the regular and can sometimes find them for $50. I'd recommend those over a ton of other options I've tried.

Hyperx good

Hyperx cloud 2 are really good for the price

As a person that's been using them for almost 10 years, it's because you have Cloud IIs specifically. They're budgetish audiophile cans in disguise

Hyperx cloud 2. They sound decent and the mic is meh. I don’t have them anymore but when I did they were alright. And only 99 bucks and sometimes way cheaper too.

The only solution I've found that works out is getting a headphone that has a 3.5mm removable jack and using the V-moda boom mic. But you might struggle to find a headphone that you like that is compatible. OR Get whatever headphone you like and get a wireless mic you can attach like the ModMic from Antlion Audio. It's easier to manage because the headphone and mic are independent devices, but this requires potentially two cables (get a cable sleeve or something ideally) or getting a wireless mic which comes with battery life (though it should still work when wired for recharge). HyperX Cloud is still probably your easiest bet, meh bass and all. But there are options.

I've considered those, because I want wireless. Will it be a worthwhile upgrade to my HyperX Cloud that I've had for 10 years? And how does the point about making any audio source wireless work? I play a lot on my PS2 and 1st gen Xbox still.

Hyper X Cloud II

Maybe. Mine is going on like 4 years and still works great though.

I use Hyperx cloud 2 and i like them myself can hear footsteps clearly in any game and aren’t that expensive either.

Are you serious? I have the original ones and the mic background noise is my main issue. If someone is watching TV in the same room I'm playing the mic is always picking that up. But if I switch to my Hyperx Cloud II the mic of that headset doesn't pick up the TV at all. But one of the main features of this new Xbox model is the mic voice isolutation and how it handles background noise. Is this mic still that bad like the previous model? :/

Hyper X cloud 2 Had mine for many years now, best headset I've owned and wasn't that expensive

I use the hyperX cloud II and love them

Hyperx cloud ii is very good but might be a little stretch in your budget, I've also heard that corsair void rgb elite is pretty good

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

Hyperx headsets have been really great for me. The wireless Alpha, Cloud 2, Cloud 3, and Cloud Flight are all really great sounding and comfortable headsets. Haven’t had issues with the mic.

Hyperx cloud 2 or 3 honestly. Buying a dedicated microphone is silly

I have a pair of IEMS that work great but they irritate my ears after so long so I switched to hyperx wireless and they are pretty good. Not as good as my cheap iem’s but they get the job done and are way more comfortable

Ha me 4, I’ve had my cloud 2’s for 7 years now still going strong! Personally I switched to a pair of IEM’s because they’re so much lighter but still love my HyperX

cloud 2 is soooo superior to the cloud 3. just "upgraded" to cloud 3 from 2 the other day, had to refund them within in a day because of how bad they really are.

Senn 6XX and 58X, Sony XM4, HyperX Clouds, AKG earbuds... IVE TRIED IT ALL, BABY

I tried a few headset last month (PC gaming) SteelSeries Nova 7P, Audiotechnica M50X, Benedynamic DT880 Pro, and HyperX cloud 2. These are my opinion as day-to-day game and music enjoyer. Not an audiophile. I’m using EQ with Steel series GG - Sonar. Nova 7 and hyperX are wireless and closed back. M50X (closed back) and DT 880 pro (semi-open-back) are wired. I settled down for HyperX cloud 2 (upgraded with wicked cushion) for wireless and DT 880 pro for wired with DAC. Nova 7 is awesome, but it falls short on 2 pain points - too small for my head and plastic hinges. I fear I’ll break it in months from my daily usage/abuse. Otherwise they are terrific. M50X is also good with crystal clear sounds… but I prefer open back of the DT880 Pro more. DT880 Pro also has bigger ear cushion, more comfortable long gaming session. Purely personal preference. HyperX cloud 2 works wonders for me. Good sound and bass. Even better when used with EQ. When compared to Nova 7, it has better omph bass in wireless mode (nova 7 is a beast when plugged in). DT 880 pro is my spare for when the hyperX ran out of battery or when I need a better sound for movie immersive-ness. It just works. As your partner wanting wireless, give HyperX and SteelSeries a try. They are both closed back with good reviews. YMMW. These are under $150. If you can spend $200+ then there are other tier of headset that’s outside of my budget range.

Well... I got a HyperX cloud (dont know what series) about 4 years ago. It wasn't expensive. Well under €100. To be honest: I really couldn't care less about the brand. I use this headset for digital work meetings and gaming + discord calls. When I got it I lived in an appartment with a lot of sound if my window was open. My laptop mic would pick it up. My Desktop has no mic. This headset has microphone and its is a loooot better than my laptops mic. I still have it today. It still works just as well. There's nothing crappy about it. Funnily enough my Sennheisers that I use for commute and office visits already needed some part replacements. At my home office I also have a studio headset, monitors and an external audio interface. But tbh the comfort, completeness and the easy of use from my HyperX can't be beat by those. When I want to succumb to music I have my HiFi set downstairs.

I'll answer this on both as an audiophile and a PC enthusiast/builder/gamer myself, also as a bonus, a weeb like you. >Why is it when I search for the best headphones I get brands like audio-Technica and Phillips but when I specify “gaming“ headphones I get stuff like steel series and hyperX. This is pretty simple. It is mostly marketing. Audio brands don't market specifically towards the gamer audience, that's why you get default recommendations when you search online. >While I am doing some gaming on my PC I was also planning to use it to watch anime and listen to music so I’m wondering if getting good “gaming“ audio means sacrificing audio for other use cases. Or does it not really make any difference? When you look at human hearing, you'll see we have a frequency range that ranges from 20Hz to 20kHz. Without going into much detail about it, most "properly engineered" audiophile headphones are more tonally accurate, as to say, try to replicate what humans hear naturally in real life. This includes musical instruments like percussions, strings, wind, etc. However, when I say "properly engineered" that means the headphones can be as accurate as they can be because a lot of times, that is not the case. In some cases, some headphones are specifically tuned to have higher treble to have a better sense of accuracy and detail. The Sennheiser HD800 is the most famous example for this, as it has an elevated treble with dipped mids, that gives a sense of large soundstage and accurate imaging(where sounds are coming from) and detail, however due to that increased treble, it also can be fatiguing to people who are sensitive to treble. There's a lot of nuance to this, and I won't get much depth into it, just know that all humans have different pinnae, and it's one reason why headphones are notorious for tuning properly and why it can sound different to some people and why not all EQ can be the same for some people. It's why a lot of people contest Harman's studies, and it's also one reason why speakers are usually better in regards to actual accuracy, tuning and detail. It's another discussion, so we'll leave it at that. For gaming audio, for it to be really be a competitive gaming headphone, really in most cases, those headphones will just have elevated treble to have a finer sense of accuracy and imaging. In the case of you thinking if buying a "good gaming" audio sacrifices others for you...well it depends really. Just like how even in the audiophile community, not all "audiophile headphones are good", in gaming audio, "not all gaming audio is bad". I can tell you there's a lot of bad audiophile headphones out there that aren't tonally accurate, usually because some of them just try to add more flavor to the tuning to get a more defined sound that separates it from the rest, be it as a gimmick, or establishing themselves as a product. From tuning variations like elevated bass, dipped treble, etc. to engineering choices like angled drivers, use of wooden cups, damping materials, etc. So when people say "gaming audio" really it just generalizes that most gaming audio, are just badly tuned. So in that regard, there are actually good gaming audio that exists, one of them, surprisingly as far as I can remember, is Razer's own Opus, but it's badly priced so I wouldn't recommend it. There are cheaper ones like Cooler Master's MH752, to some premium ones like Sennheiser's own PC38x. These are all solidly tuned, and for most people it's enough. Now I want to go back to this point again >**...it depends really.** Depending on the kind and amount of audio you consume, going out of your way to get proper audiophile headphones can be an investment. And for most people that do venture on it, it an investment worth spending on. For daily consumption of media, you don't need one, but usually for music and to some extent gaming, it can really be worthwhile. The only difference between "gaming" and "audiophile" headphones really is, depends on what headphone, but usually it's just the level of quality, and usually this is noticeable even for newbies getting into audio. In my own experience, I came from having a HyperX Cloud 2 back in 2019, I bought an HD6XX as a recommendation from LTT back then just to start with something more "gear-focued" stuff at the time I was veering away from "gamer-marketing" trends. I bought an amp, a dac, and all three were just under $500 as I bought them all used. And I'll be honest, the first time I heard the HD6XX, I was just blown away, the music just sounded more crisp, the voices just sounded more detailed, and the timbre just sounded better, wayyy better than the Cloud 2. From a gaming perspective, honestly this has been something that's been discussed even in our community for a long time. And for most audiophiles, thinking about a headphone for gaming usually is just a dumb question because usually any would work. Most headphones that would benefit from gaming usually is for FPS or immersion, and those headphones usually would have higher treble elevation to have a more sense of accuracy and detail. This is why the HD800 is usually regarded as the premium headphone for gaming if you're an audiophile. And while there were discussions about some company, I forgot the name, that were making headphones for esports that actually have tuning profiles for certain maps in esports games to have better sense of accuracy, in most cases...it just doesn't matter for gaming. The only time it did matter to me was in the sense of immersion, like if playing an RPG, listening to the background music, the leaves rustling in the distance, the sounds of animals and people from across the map, those were the times that mattered to me. **TL;DR:** good gaming audio exists in audiophile headphones, and vice-versa with gaming headphones. It all depends on the engineering. So you look the model not the brand/marketing. Good gaming-oriented headphones do have higher treble for sense better detail, but that also exists with the audiophile headphones. So you can literally use audiophile headphones for gaming, like I do. Gaming headphones are usually catered to the general audience with AAC usually mixed in nowadays, audiophile headphones to the enthusiasts, but either one can be used for gaming/music, just more of one to the other due to their intended use. So if you're someone who's planning to at least listen to 320kbps MP3 music, flac, lossless, 256AAC or whatever, then audiophile headphones might be for you. Go to your local audiophile-centric store and demo their headphones first to get a good feel on it first if you do want it or not. You don't need to spend $1000 for a good set of headphones, amp/dacs, especially since more competent dongles exist now, you can get away without an amp. Just don't go delving too far down the rabbit hole like I did, as I went from $200 headphones to full-blown $5000 ones like the Focal Utopia.

False. You're either literally saying something like HRTF which is already in the game itself, and mind you something that engineered headphones take into account for, or something like simulated 7.1, which 0 headphones can mimic an actual 7.1. Both "gaming" or "audiophile" headphones will only receive 2-channel stereo. Also an FYI, my HD800 can tell more in all directions than 99% of "gaming" headphones can. Source: HyperX Cloud 2 and Steelseries Arctis user before.

Only HyperX worths the price here, it's cheap but good quality, Logitech and Razer are shit I use a Beyerdyamics headset, way ahead all those for the same price

Hyperx cloud 2 or alpha, best quality price ratio.

I tried the HyperX and it had dogshit bass, and sounded awful. To me. Everything is subjective. The best headset I've ever used, again, to me, have been the Logitech pro-X. Amazzzzzing bass. You hear it differently in those things. I don't know why or what happened but every other headset I tried, all the "professional" ones like razer etc all sounded tinny and terrible. Like so bad I felt they were closer to Five Below quality airpod sounds.

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.

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

yeah but it's wireless.

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

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

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

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

I haven’t hated mine, but I have hated the software it needs to run effectively. Horrendous.

These headphones are basically two wires and speakers so you can try to fix them

Had my HyperX Cloud 2's for about a year and a half and they have been awesome and comfortable but are falling apart. Crappy plastic pieces, the volume control doodad halfway down the cord is made of trash quality plastic. Whole thing feels low quality but the headphones are soft and the audio is good. I like the braided rope cable, can withstand cats.

yea theres a difference between cloud 2 and 3. ive tried 3 and it just didnt feel right, it felt more tense and less agile, worse bass aswell, which to me is a big part. so ive had cloud 2’s for a while now, bought 4+ pairs over the years and will continue to do so. they’re hands down the best budget headset ive ever had

I had the Hyperx cloud 2 I rocked it till I got the SH 660 now I moved to the 660-2 those are fantastic.

I have the ath-m50x currently. My previous headphones were hyperx cloud II and the logitech g933 wireless headset. The sound quality while gaming, at least in my opinion, is so much more robust and clear compared to my previous headphones. Edit: meant hyperx cloud II not cloud alpha 2 (I wrote this at 1am)

Hyperx cloud 2 is still the GOAT

Been using my Cloud II for years now, only had to change out the earpads once

if you want wired headphones with a mic, a detachable cable and a detachable soundcard, then logitech g pro x are a great replacement for the old hyperx clouds. speaking from experience.

hyperX cloud II is fire

Friend has the Artics. They’re horrible, don’t buy them. He is constantly having issues and his mic sounds worse than my other friends HyperX’s which are a fraction of the cost. Are they not using a DAC/AMP combo for this list? I owned the Cloud II’s which at the time were decent considering the price but I’ve since upgraded to the DT 990s and would never go back. How can anyone thats tried both put HyperX above Beyerdynamics?

I disagree with Number 1. I had that headset (from a reddit recommendation) and the earcup joint broke after 3-4 months. Just very expensive cheap plastic build. Sound qualitiy was great, but just like almost all other plastic headsets, can not handle continious taking off and on your head. I had a replacement (took 1 month) and that replacement suffered the same fate after 6 months. I went back to HyperX Cloud II which surved me well and still surves me well.

I was recommended this by a friend and bought it and everyone would tell me to move the mic closer to my mouth even though I was practically chewing on it

Yeah, I've forgotten most of these models since I bought my headset years ago but the hyper cloud II is so high up because it's such a good headset for next to no money. My headset, the sennheisers, are significantly better but also cost an extra $150 ish minimum

I had to replace mine like 3 times but i have been on this set the longest. the mic has died

Been using the foam from day 1 because I get hot ears. Still can't play for long even with the foam but its much better than the fake leather

I have one, and i am not an audio expert, so hear the opinion trough my lenses. i can hear directional stuff pretty well, but it is still not close to what my friend hears in the above mentioned hyperX cloud2. I have usually no problems with directional audio in a compound, but my duo can predict things more effectively after a set range. Its not bad but if you have the other for the same price, that is just better.

What this guy said. Rachtaz uses this one I believe and he’s like the goat of hunt so it’s def a good choice. I myself use studio headphones which is amazing but requires a dac/amp combo which could drive up the budget. Worth imo tho

Hyper X Cloud. it will last longer than you

I have 3 at home, hyperx 2, Siberia 840 and g pro x2. I can tell you there’s no advantage of hearing footsteps further away out of the 3 I have. Maybe just a slight bit if you tweak the equalizer. Volume on 70-80% is good enough for me. IMO invest one you can afford with good mics, came across many friends and rng players sounded like they’re either diving in water or electrocuted l.

I think my head is average-sized (lol) and I also wear pretty thick glasses, but my HyperX Cloud II headset has never caused head pain and fits comfortably. The cushioning on them is pretty good!

Not an expert, but for me one of the best price/performance headsets was always the Hyper X Cloud 2... as both Sound and Mic quality are very good. Hyper X probably also has some better and newer stuff already.

HyperX Cloud 2's are actually a good buy. Decent sound, great mic. I grabbed some Steelseries Arctic Pro's last year because my HyperX fell apart and I wanted something wireless. They're not bad, but I definitely had some buyers remorse after the fact. I like the wireless functionality of them, but my go to has become some IEM's and a cheaper boom mic. I grabbed Crinacle Zero IEM's, and it's not even close to how good these are, especially for the price.

I use the Hyper X Cloud 2, has a cool surround sound feature. Thing is, when you’re playing a game you virtually cannot hear anything in your surroundings. If someone was behind you talking you’d make it out though. When there’s low volume coming through the head phones you could probably hold a conversation with someone in the same room as you. Great head phones though, had them for about 2 years now and they’re wicked.

I was typing the same recommendation for the alphas. I have a pair of cloud 2s that still work fine after 5+ years. For the price it’s tough to beat.

I switched to a boom mic and got higher end (non gaming) headphones which are plugged into a DAC mounted on my rig. My current solution wouldn’t work for the OP as they want to be able to switch between PC and PS5, which is why I think a good mid-range wired gaming headset such as the HyperX Cloud is perfect.

Had the exact same experience as me, i loved the cloud 2s for everything fps, upgrade to the 3s changed all the recommended settings from online and still sounded maybe 80% as good as the twos and were comfortable, the only pro was that the microphone quality was way better. Either way, i returned it and bought two pairs of 2s LOL

That headset is amazing. It's also $280 and wired. You can get a great wired headset from HyperX for around $100 or a wireless one for $160. It's entirely about what you are willing to spend, and with the price of other peripherals competing for people's dollars, dropping that much on a headset is a big ask for most.

Gaming headsets are generally shit (save for maybe hyperx cloud 2). You want a good pair of headphones and a separate mic trust me. Check out Hifimans they are very good price/performance value. Though to an untrained ear gaming headsets might sound just fine.

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.

Not to shit on anyone but hyperx cloud 2s that i got are shit.... Everyone on discord can hear everything im playing...and i mean everything. Even if i reduced volume to 10 percent. It still bleeds though.

The cloud 2's are probably the only organic rec. Probably bots recommending Maxwells massive uncomfortable tanks "muh planar" sound

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

Yeah they re-released the 2's with the plasticy square on the wishbone connection, and the 3's are all HP. Still go on sale quite a lot, so can't be entirely a no-go, but not the no-brainer recommend they once were.

They're decent in a vacuum, but compared to the true HyperX products, it's crazy how they basically ruined them. The old 2's were bulletproof, with excellent mic/audio quality for their class, at a pretty reasonable price, and their CS was excellent. Software has never been great, but that's all gaming software.

I bought the Cloud 2 back in like 2016. I wasn't expecting them to last this long. When they go it's going to be a sad day.

My rubber/fake leather started to peel, and I just peeled the rest of it off and just use the foam cushion. It honestly helped keeping my ears from sweating as much when it was hot in the room.

I just ended up buy an AT2020 mic and a small mixer. The mic that came with the headset is like all other headset trash after a little use.

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.

So for context, i have the same headphones. I've replaced both the Ear Cushions and the Top Leather and they're basically brand new. I've had mine for the similar amount of time and have to say they're the best headset i've ever had. The battery is dying a little now so who knows what i'm gonna buy next!

I currently use the HyperX Cloud 2. It’s a great headset. Would recommend. And Before it I had Astro A10s Wired, They have stood up well over the years, highly recommend them. You can remove the cable if it’s damaged and replace it. Ive been through 5+ cables for it. I personally prefer cabled over wireless, I hate trying to remember to charge it.

hyperX cloud 2. you don’t need to spend huge bucks on headphones. i’ve had expensive shit and the hyperX cloud 2 outperform a lot of expensive headsets. [use the dolby settings in this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/PUBGConsole/s/auxKJ2t6vZ)

For starters, I don't feel any difference between the Kingstons and HP versions of the Cloud II. The only real difference is the build quality. The build quality seemed a little more resistant during the Kingston era, but there's a downside no one talks about when they criticize the HP versions. The old Kingston's rubber material that covered the headset would get ugly and sticky very fast. I do prefer the current plastic, if you're careful with them they won't get as bad. They are great, their sound is heavy and loaded and the microphone is one of the best I've used. Even when I talk quietly at night everyone can clearly understand every word I say. Now, should you buy these for your PS5? Maybe. Why? Because the HyperX Cloud X exists. Now, I've never tried the Cloud X, they were made for the Xbox. And yes, they made a [PlayStation Version](https://row.hyperx.com/pt/products/hyperx-cloud-playstation?variant=40838001131725) but they are hard to find and didn't make it because the X for some reason work better on the PlayStation. If you can return the item: Pick the Cloud X first. If you can't return the item: Pick the Cloud II I don't regret the Cloud II, they're the best headset for the price range and it beats many headsets twice it's price but I would definitely try the Cloud X first. Fun fact, the Cloud II and Cloud X are the same headset. Exactly the same. The only difference is the Impedance that was lowered so the sound output (via 3.5mm jack in the controler) sounds louder than usual because it has less resistance.

For context, I've had the entry headset **HyperX Cloud Stinger Core (PS4 Version)** for about 5 years. I started using these with the PS4 and eventually used them on my PS5 since the PS5 release. No complains, microphone is what it should be and I use it a lot since I play mostly Co-Op games with friends and family. I've also streamed with the microphone and when I heard the VOD everything was ok. Soundwise the bass would sometimes "eat" the mids and highs and not in a good way. It's not that hard thump bass, it's just a muddy bass that messes with the overall clarity. The advantage they had is that they got pretty loud and I enjoyed that since most headsets won't be very loud on a PlayStation. Long story short, my cushions fell off and new ones will take over a month to arrive so I'm going to give those away to someone and buy new ones for myself. Went back on the market and watched probably a hundred video reviews and searched dozens of websites, specially RTings to find a decent unexpensive headset. **Note: I've not only watched reviews, I've had all these headsets in my house and tested them all connected 3.5mm to my DualSense Controller.** My local store is fine and I had a little chat with the manager and he was OK with me testing a few headsets. **Blackshark V2 X** These came up a lot in reviews and recommendations. I gotta say, their microphone is very decent, but it's not as clear as the microphone on the Cloud II's. It makes your voice sound more bassy but it can also make you sound muffled sometimes but keep in mind microphones heavily depend on your type of voice and even your language and/or accent. If you see the reviews not all YouTubers sound great using the same headsets and sometimes they judge the microphone based on their own voice but it might make another's voice sound great. Soundwise it simply did not work for me at all. The volume controls are super convenient but the sound was very flat on a warm tone. Probably good for racing games, I could hear the roar of the car but that's pretty much it. **JBL Quantum 100** These were a major disappointment. I bought them because the microphone sounded broadcasty but after using them myself that was not the case. I tested this microphone in a number of ways but my voice would always sound muffled even without the pop filter. Once again, it highly depends on the type of voice you have. Since I articulate syllables very rigidly those articulations are not caught due to the lack of sensitivity in the microphone as it tends to capture a lot more of the open words. Sound wise ... it's a disaster. Everything is messed up, there's sound coming out of these alright but it's just not good. It's the Blackshark V2 X all over again but much much worse. If you're looking for a microphone seriously, just get a dedicated microphone, you have the **HyperX Solocast** for around 40\~50 bucks and many others for that price range that will provide you quality no headset will replicate. I've also used the **Astro A10**, the **Steelseries Arctis Nova 1** and the **HyperX Cloud III.** Then again, all of them sounded **quiet** on the **PS5.** And yes I had Game/Chat tuned, I had everything with optimal conditions so I listened to all of these in optimal conditions and also tested their microphones in optimal conditions. # TLDR That was until I finally went for the legendary good old pals **HyperX Cloud II**. After trying all these headsets I was a little tired. So I got home, opened the Cloud II's, plugged them into my DualSense controller and finally, finally I had a louder headset. Cloud II are the **louder** headset I've tried connected via **3.5mm** to a **DualSense** controller. And they are not just louder, they're also **extremely crystal clear** probably because of the 53mm drivers. I could feel everything, even just reloading a gun, I could hear all those metal parts moving. This was not even noticeable in any of the other headsets. And yes, the one thing the reviewers point out the most is **TRUE**. The pinpoint accuracy is insane. I played Valorant on PS5, xDefiant and Warzone. This was more noticeable on Valorant as it is a more sound dependent game. You won't miss anything with these. I started to watch out at angles I wouldn't watch with the others because some audio cue made me suspect a door and ... it was 100% right all the time. I could tell where they were with excellent accuracy, both horizontal and vertical. Now don't think these have like a boomy bass or anything like that, they definitely "thumb". They "vibrate" more than all the others but it's not muddy or too low, it's "bassing" for the amount of time it has to. It's not going to replace a 7.1 soundsystem with a subwoofer or anything, but it's the best experience I've had in my ears. One thing I disagree. These are **not just for FPS** they are very generalist in my opinion. I tried games like **God of War**, **Hogwarts Legacy, Ghost of Tsushima** and other dramatic/cinematic videogames and once again I prefer the clarity of the Cloud II than the muddy bass of other headsets. Even **Kratos voice** sounds better on the Cloud II. It's almost intimidating. Same thing for **Diablo IV voice acting** also low voices that sound great on the Cloud II while other headsets just give you the low part of the voice making the "WOOOF" too low to have a clear sound. **Microphone** wise now ... the microphone was my biggest surprise. Well, I tried the microphone on day 1 and I hated it instantly. I was like "nah, gonna return these". But then I liked how those drivers sounded so much that I was like "Nah, these are loud and crisp let's give the microphone a second chance" and I tried the microphone again and compared it with other recordings from other microphones recorded under the very same conditions and I was speechless. "**But these were supposed to be the ones with the worst microphone from the reviews! It's not supposed to be bad, but it's not supposed to be better than a Quantum 100 or a Blackshark microphone."** I sent the audio files to multiple friends, I've asked, I've listened to them over and over again on multiple different devices, with different headsets, ony my TV speakers, on my Soundbar, on my phone and the **Cloud II's microphone sounded the best, the clearer on every single audio device I've tested.** I'm still recovering from that one to be honest. It was a surprise that went against everything I've seen on reviews so I'd like to really underline that one because most people thing the Cloud II microphone isn't good. Well, these are the HP version so maybe the reworked HP version actually improved the microphone. I also prefer the non-rubber earcups as they are easier to clean and don't gather as much dirt and dust. Now, not everything is perfect about these, but I'll try to do pros and cons. **PROS** * Loudest headset I've tried on a PS5 * 53mm drivers provide very detailed, crisp and powerful overall sound * The most comfortable headset (Blackshark V2 X were close) * Crystal clear microphone, picks up everything and has good cancelling, if you have an average voice it should sound better than most headsets. * Cable is braided and thick, I feel safe using these (JBL Quantum 100 has the thinnest cable I've ever seen) * Easy to find replaceable parts (cushions, microphones, etc) * Detachable Microphone - this might not seem important at first, but before using the **Blackshark V2 X** you have no idea how annoying that is when you're playing a single player game. Also doesn't seem reliable to transport since you will have to bend the microphone. * Unexpensive, competes with headsets twice it's price. **CONS** * There are no volume controls or mute button. The mute button isn't needed, you have a mute button on the DualSense, but a volume wheel would be nice, you do get volume control but it's just for USB. * Microphone lacks bass for people with low voices (not my case) * Not the best experience through USB out of the box, some people might have a negative thought about these because they didn't know they should update the headset. * 7.1 sound is shenanigans, the best way to use them is without 7.1 and with the PS5 3D Sound enabled. They react well to the Tempest technology. * Cable is not detachable like the Alphas. * No transport bag anymore and I needed it for tournaments and Lan Parties * Can't EQ on PS5 but this is not the headset's fault, they have much potential with such drivers and can be greatly improved with software on PC, not that it needs EQ that much in my opinion. And here are my 2 cents, feel free to ask any question about these. I've learned that reviews are good to filter what's good and what's not but they're never be able to provide you the actual experience so keep that in mind. We all have different ears, different taste and diferent voices and sometimes you might be surprised. Also there's a reason why these are the **Legendary HyperX Cloud II**.

TLDR longer everything else, sorry.

Don't get a "Gaming" headset. Get a studio headset, and a table microphone. Consider something from Beyerdynamics or AKG if you really care about sound. (those are just my picks, you could get something from any solid audio brand, like Sennheiser) If you really want something with a microphone, i think Beyerdynamics recently launched a gaming-oriented headset line, with built-in microphones. If you're not looking to break the bank, the HyperX clouds are and always will be a top pick. Solid sound, amazing comfort, and very durable.

Hey man, I know this is an old post but I literally can’t find anyone else that has talked about using the Cloud 2’s with the PS5. I just got mine and they sound pretty horrendous. Best thing I can think of to describe is that it sounds like the sound is being filtered through a tin can. No bass and the highs pierce my eardrums, regardless if I use the USB or just straight up connect the jack into my controller. Did you experience this? Did you do any set up / make audio adjustments, or did you just straight up connect with the 3.5mm jack to the PS5 controller. I just dropped $80 on these and am so disappointed.

After 6 years of using cloud2 they starts look like garbage, I was start using apple earphones with aux cable and usb sound card, for me it’s best headphones for gaming :D

I just bought the hyperX cloud 2 from Walmart for $39, going to grab these and compare the two. I have PC37X’s for my PC and really liked them. If they have a warmer tone like Sennheiser then most likely I’ll keep these and return the cloud 2.

You can’t expect $40 headphones to sound like $200 headphones

Nah. From experience, never buy Sony gaming headphones. They have awful build quality. Go for something like a HyperX Cloud II (or III), or maybe a Steelseries Arctis one.

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

All the other choices are good and all, but most of them are open back and leak noise like crazy, idk if that's an issue. Hyperx cloud ii are pretty good and have a detachable mic and come with both leather and velor ear cups in case ur allergic to one or prefer the other.