HyperX Cloud II review 2024: excellent gaming headset

The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II is an excellent gaming headset that features a well-balanced sound as well as a casual design that prevents them from being restricted to usage only inside. When the mic is removed, these headphones can be mistaken for conventional headphones with ease, despite the fact that their color scheme is extremely distinctive. They are solid, well-built, and comfy all at the same time. The low latency and connected style of these headphones make them ideal for gaming as well as viewing movies. The fact that they do not have noise cancellation, however, makes them less than ideal for use during travel or commuting.

HyperX Cloud II Specifications

The HyperX Cloud II has been a staple in HyperX’s lineup for quite some time now, and although it continues to be a respectable choice, it is beginning to show its age.

Design and Connectivity

Both the headset and the USB sound card module are included in the Cloud II package. The earbuds are attached to a cable that is somewhat longer than three feet and terminates in a 3.5mm socket. The USB sound card comes with a longer cable that also terminates in a USB connector. A braided fabric shields and keeps the cables from becoming tangled up.

The Cloud II headset looks and feels more like an expensive pair of headphones than a gaming accessory. It’s sturdy, fashionable, and subtle (in the gunmetal and black or red and black variants; the white and pink variant is anything but), depending on the color scheme you choose. The left earcup of these over-ear headphones houses a removable boom mic. When you take the boom microphone out of the headset, there is a small rubber cap to cover the opening.

HyperX Cloud II: Gaming/Sound Quality

It’s been said that the HyperX Cloud II is one of the most comfortable gaming headphones on the market, which is especially impressive considering how affordable it is. Memory foam and leatherette are used in the construction of the headband and ear cups, respectively. They are really comfy, and the entire design makes them feel like you are walking on a “cloud” due to how thin and light they are. They can be played for extended periods of time without discomfort. However, one thing to bear in mind is that the HyperX Cloud II do not have a space for glasses, which means that it may be difficult to fit glasses when wearing them.

In a few key respects, the HyperX Cloud II headset stands out from similar products available at a similar price point. Neodymium drivers measuring 53 millimetres, an expanded frequency response range, and a “virtual” 7.1 surround sound system are all hidden beneath the hood. Even though some of these aspects are more noticeable than others, the fact that they are all present adds value to the overall picture.

HyperX Cloud II: Performance

Virtual 7.1-channel surround sound on the Cloud II is exactly that—virtual. Surround sound is generated by processing audio from the left and right channels of the headset. To use it with a computer, simply plug the USB cord into the computer and press the 7.1-channel button on the cable. The impact is more of an increased dynamic range than any true audio positioning, though, and no amount of audio techniques can effectively produce surround out of two drivers.

When I used the 7.1-channel button while playing Team Fortress 2 and Serious Sam 3: BFE, the sound effects seemed slightly “bigger,” but only in terms of volume; the sound field remained unchanged. Although there were some smooth transitions from left to right, I still couldn’t tell if my enemies or monsters were in front of me, behind me, or at an angle to me; it was all simply stereo motion.

Final Words

The successor to HyperX’s Cloud gaming headset has a good sound quality and a beautiful design, but the new capabilities, such as 7.1 surround, do not live up to their potential.

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