Cloud MIX 2

I’m using a $99 Wireless Hyper X Cloud headset and I love it. Sounds great and the battery lasts for many many hours.

Been using various stereo headsets and gaming headsets all my life (yes, I'm old). Currently the most comfortable ones I own are a wireless HyperX Cloud headset. We actually have 3 variations of them here at home. I am on my second pair. Not for everyone but I cant handle the headset actually pressing on my ears. These cup the ear nicely so as to not put pressure directly on my ear. Not top of the line by any means but I have no complaints.

Best wireless headset i’ve ever owned is the HyperX. Everything else has been crap and either broken or just been generally bad. Especially Corsair and Razer.

I like anything hyper X, me and all my friends use them, they sound good for a Bluetooth headphone, got good battery and range, and have fantastic customer support

I use hyper x wireless for my ps5 and I’m at a 22mm. They’re great, never had a problem

I'm by no means an audiophile, I just like to waste money on the next "upgrade", be it PC hardware, or headphones. However, I recently rediscovered my HyperX Clouds (they are "gaming headphones", but phenomenal for the price back in 2016), they actually sound good. I think I paid around £60 for them 10 years ago, I wouldn't be disappointed with them if I were dropped on a desert island with a decent battery bank. I prefer them to my mid range wireless BT Sony headphones that I typically use for travelling. My first pair of real headphones after the Clouds were the HD598SR, I only bought them because of the soundstage, and I was obsessed with CS:GO at the time. I was a bit disappointed with those, but the HyperX clouds were actually decent. I just expected more from a non gaming oriented product like the 598SR. And sure, my HD600s, Sundara and now Arya Stealth shit on all of them, but I still pull them out now and again. EDIT; Just to my nostalgic brain, the Clouds were my favourite headphone of all time. Not because they were great, but because they were such a leap over my previous £10-20 actual crap budget headset I found on Amazon because my previous one died.

Hi everyone, I’m officially tired of the "2-year cycle" where gaming headsets snap, batteries die, or hinges start rattling. I’m ready to drop significant money on a high-end wireless headset that actually lasts. **My Profile:** * **Primary Use:** Competitive FPS (Valorant, CS2, etc.). * **Priority 1:** Durability/Build Quality (Aiming for 5+ years of life). * **Priority 2:** Long-session Comfort. * **Priority 3:** Sound Imaging/Latency. * **Budget:** Up to $250. I’m paying for quality and peace of mind. I’ve narrowed it down to four contenders, but I have specific fears about each. I need your help to decide: **1. Logitech G Pro X 2 Lightspeed** * **The Fear:** I’ve heard the mic is mediocre and the "clamping force" can be a bit much for 6+ hour sessions. * **The Pull:** Graphene drivers (less distortion over time) and that all-metal fork construction. It feels like a tank. **2. Razer Blackshark V3 Pro** * **The Fear:** The build quality and materials. Since it is almost entirely made of plastic, I have a strong feeling it might be more "breakable" than the others. I’m also worried about those thin metal adjustment sliders (the hinges) being a major point of failure. * **The Pull:** The mic is best-in-class and, from my research, this is arguably one of the best headsets for FPS imaging. It’s also incredibly light. **3. HyperX Cloud III S Wireless** * **The Fear:** It feels "too simple." No ChatMix dial, basic software, and no extra bells and whistles. Is the tech too dated compared to the others? * **The Pull:** Legendary 120-hour battery. Fewer charging cycles = longer battery health. It’s the "Honda Civic" of headsets-reliable and comfortable. **4. Fractal Design Scape** * **The Fear:** It’s a newer entry in the headset market. Is the durability proven? Is the fabric-heavy design going to wear out or get dirty faster than leather/plastic? * **The Pull:** The Charging Dock is a game-changer for me (no more worn-out USB ports). It has a sober, premium build and uses the LC3+ codec for ultra-low latency. If your goal was to **never buy another headset again** (or at least for the next 5-7 years), which one would you choose? Is the Razer's fragility overblown? Is the Fractal Scape the sleeper hit I should be looking at? Or is the "safe" but basic HyperX the way to go? Looking forward to your insights! P.S. This is my first ever Reddit post, so please be kind! I've spent a lot of time researching this but I really value the "real-world" feedback from this community. Thanks in advance!

I wish I had your luck! I've gone through HyperX Clouds, Razer Krakens, and Sonys. Even with me babying them, it's always something: earpads peeling like a snake, one side randomly dying, or the mic starting to hiss like a haunted radio. I’m basically cursed. Trying to find a 'tank' this time so I can finally stop the madness!