HyperX Cloud II – Gaming Headset PC/PS4/PS5, Red

I bought a pair of these May 2017 and the only reason I remember that date is because Amazon tells me when I look at them. They were the first headset I bought myself that I paid "silly price" for as my mum would say and that was even discounted but there's a good reason for that, they're really good quality. They're very comfortable (as someone that wears glasses, headphones usually pose a problem but I've never experienced discomfort wearing these) The Audio quality is astounding, crystal clear, good bass and after a while you can tell when surround sound isn't enabled. The mic was pretty good quality however I ran into a problem after a few months where there would be static or a buzzing on the mic, I put this down to the fact that when I wasn't using the mic I would unplug it and the port must have just been worn out? I'm not too sure but I would just suggest not unplugging it all the time like I did. 5 years later the headset is still working perfectly however as you can imagine the daily ware and tear has taken its toll on these poor things and I'm not a light user. Over those five years they have been used anywhere from 4 hours a day to over 12 and these are some of the issues I've only just encountered in the last couple of months; The leather on the ear cushions began peeling and I would find it on my desk, in my hair, on the floor so I had to remove them and replace them with the fabric ones that come in the box. Still very comfortable but I have to spend a bit of time pulling stray hairs and random fuzz out of them, anybody that's ever owned fake leather knows that this happens after a while even if you take good care of it. The Audio Control box still works but would cause a static disruption over what I was listening to from time to time, I put this down to ware and tear of over 5 years of use but also I would unplug the headset regularly so that I could use it on my phone or plug into my playstation controller. I had to stop using it and now my headset plugs directly into a port on my pc, still sound great but don't really have the easy volume functions anymore. All in all this is a really great headset for a decent price and if you take decent care of your belongings it could last you a decent amount of time. I'm just leaving this review now because they were so good I'm getting a new pair as a replacement so I can retire these old ones.

I bought a pair of the HyperX Cloud II headset, and they were so good, I came back and bought another. The sound is very, very good for the price. I also bought a more expensive headset around the same time by a different manufacturer and I have to say they were nowhere near as good as the HyperX Cloud II. The headset comes with a USB cable and a clip-on soundcard, with separate volume control and separate mic input level. There's also a button to activate the 7.1 virtual surround sound. I should mention that this headset also works without the accompanying USB cable - in that it can be plugged straight into a standard 3.5 mm jack. There's not that much loss of quality by removing the USB connection, but you do then lose the 7.1 virtual surround sound and the volume and input controls, as well as leaving the overall length of the cable much shorter. But it is useful to be able to connect it in a standard way through the 3.5 mm headphone jack. One issue I noticed, was that you need to make sure that the detachable mic "boom" is plugged in all the way - it almost has to click right in, otherwise the mic may not work, or it can even fall off the headset. This mic issue did not affect the overall usefulness of the headset for me, but it might become a problem for someone using it for gaming where more physical movement is involved. Incidentally, I only noticed the difficulty plugging the microphone in all the way with one of the two headsets I bought, so it may be a one-off. Since the boom mic part is fully detachable, for anyone just wanting to use the headset as headphones, then they will work very well for this, without the intrusive mic getting in the way or sticking out. I used one of the pairs I bought purely as headphones - minus the mic part. The sonic quality is incredible and you barely hear any external noises around you. The bass is excellent as well as the general fidelity of the sound. They are comfortable on the ears and I highly recommend the headset. I think they are worth 5 to 10 times the price they actually cost.

Firstly the audio quality is to be expected; absolutely perfect. To be honest though I can't tell the difference in some of the high end headphones. The technology isn't so different to call this revolutionary or anything but it's a step above and beyond from ear plugs. The mic unplugs from a jack in the left ear bud, I really appriciate the option to remove it as I use a seperate mic. For this reason I can't comment on it as I don't and have never used it. Though in my experience the quality is just fine for what you need it for and audio quality is still charming despite it not being crystal clear. The removeability of the mic means I never need to move or position it out of the way and can keep it safely stored inside the box in case I need it later. The USB control box is an extender and can only be used if you choose to connect the headset's permenantly affixed 3.5mm Mini stereo jack plug into it - this will add an additional 2m to the length of the cable. The Mini stereo jack plug cable is 1m and is permenantly affixed to the headset. 3m is the max length once everything is connected. There is one drawback for the control box and it is my only real complaint about this product; when you activate the 7.1 option it glows from underneath with an agressively powerful red. To fix this I just taped over it with some electrical tape to avoid the small LED from lighting up my room. It's too much. The ear cushions are comfortable, of course. Though I transitioned from Razer Kraken Pro to these I am not use to the oval shape. It's still very comfortable and barely noticable but I do sometimes become aware of the strange shape that's pressing on the side of my head. I have found that with previous headphones I have been self-consious of the size of the headband and ear buds but the HyperX Cloud is thin enough for me to never worry about it doesn't feel like I'm wearing a crown of silliness on my head. The colours aren't distracting either and blend well with I think any set up. And it looks amazing. The grey gunmetal is conservatively used as to not be overwhelming in its design. The grey gradient transitions nicely from band to bud. It is beautiful for an item you will rarely see if used correctly. Again I don't feel self-consious about using this headset as it lacks unnecessary aesthetics.

To start off with, I was just using this headset to watch youtube so I could check out the sound quality. The sound is amazing, the definition is just incredible with this headset. Pros -Very good quality sound -Nice feel and build quality -Extremely comfortable -Good 7.1 surround sound Cons -Microphone issues (fixed by deleting USB drivers from device manager) -Slight whining feedback sound when no audio (common in most headsets) -7.1 Surround sound Detailed: The sound is just incredible with easy audio adjustment just next to me, including microphone adjustments. The surround sound is almost perfect with me now able to pinpoint sounds in games like CS:GO and BF4. However, it does take a little getting used to because the 7.1 surround control is on an external USB device instead of through software. This also means that the headset can't be fine tuned with settings with its own software which is a shame but not the end of the world. This has to be the most comfortable headset I have ever worn as I could wear it for about 3 to 4 hours straight away with absolutely no issues, my old headset (Sound Blaster Evo ZX) couldn't do that! The build quality feels amazing, like it should last for years. It is pretty much all metal construction which is nice because I currently have a backup USB gaming headset that has to be held together with glue and duck tape. The microphone is actually really good but Windows 10 (and some other versions) doesn't like trying to detect it; in the recording devices menu I had to shout at the microphone which was about 2cm away from my mouth to get it to register I was speaking but any software that goes straight to the device itself will have absolutely no trouble. I did manage to fix this by going into device manager and deleting all of my USB drivers and letting them reinstall themselves. Conclusion: Incredible quality for the price but be prepared to get used to the surround sound and also to do some quick troubleshooting to fix any microphone problems. (There are lots of forum pages where most of them get fixed) I have given 4 stars purely because I shouldn't have had to go into my device manager and delete drivers to fix my microphone after going through many other steps that didn't even work. I will just mention that technical support was amazing and very quick at trying to help me but can be a little tricky to navigate the website.

I've had this headset for 4 years and it's by far the most superior headset I've ever owned. I've had a turtle beach set where the plastic headband snapped within days of the years warranty ending. I had a Tritton headset that was similar, the plastic headband started to crack. Both those headsets where good in terms of sound and microphone but couldn't hold up to daily use. No one should have to shell out £100's on something that breaks within the first year. Somehow, Kingston can make a set using metal and make them cheaper and better than the competition. This set however, I have dropped countless times where the cable has gotten caught on my chair (my fault for dangling it off my desk) or the cat has jumped up and gotten caught in the cable also putting a lot of strain on the connections. Nothing seems to have affected them they still work perfectly. I'm no audiophile but I think the quality is excellent, I use windows dolby atmos on my PC and they sound amazing. The mic quality is the best of any headset as well, most of my friends got this headset at some point because nothing beats the mic and the comfort. Before I bought these I was recommended the Arctis steel series by a colleague and the hyperx by another colleague. I went with the Arctis first because I tried my friends and they were comfy. After my first evening gaming my friends complained that they couldn't understand me because my mic quality was so bad, I also spent the whole night shouting because I couldn't hear myself talk due to the noise cancelling style. I sent them right back and bought the hyperx. I use the cloth ear pieces for the same reason as the Steel series, if I use the leather cups, I can't hear myself very well and end up shouting while gaming, if only other headsets gave you this option. I've even bought a second pair when I saw them on sale because if they ever discontinue this set, I want a backup for when mine eventually give up.

UPDATE as of 27/08/21 I purchased this on the 04/04/16 and I am still using it to this day. These are by far the most comfortable headphones I've ever used and in terms of the amount spent va the amount used, it's fair to say I've got my moneys worth out of this. The padding has started to wear now, however, it's still comfortable and stuck on. I use these 8 hours a day for work currently 5 days a week and then again for when I'm gaming. My GO TO headphones and if they ever did break, I think I would just buy another pair of the same ones. === I purchased these back in April 2016 after my last set of headphones brokedown. I'm writing the review today because after I stopped gaming for around a year, I've gotten back into it. Not just that, but with working from home and taking calls/team meetings, I needed something more reliable than my standard earphones. Plugged in without the USB soundcard into my laptop and these were good to go. I forgot how GOOD these sound as the audio is so crisp, the bass so deep, it just gives a more satisfying feeling than listening to audio in earphones! I've been using these for 4 years now and they STILL work fine. I neglected the USB Cable so it will cut out if it's moved, but that's because my little one has been tugging on the wire and I have just kept it coiled up for a while. Since you can unplug the jack from the USB drivers, you can carry on using it even if the USB cable has stopped working. Pros: GREAT sound DEEP bass Noise cancelling mic Very good mic which I've had so many compliments for on my gaming sessions Comes with a USB driver with soundcard built in, great if your PC/laptop's soundcard is crap Can be used as 3.5MM Jack OR as USB Detachable Mic so you can still use as daily headphones Price is very reasonable for what you get CONS Wire with just 3.5MM jack is a little short for my liking (but if you're going to use the USB cable, it'll be MORE than long enough). USB cable wire can wear down over time (but again, this may be my neglect and the way it's plugged into my PC) Summary This may be the best gaming headset I've used, It's so comfy for long our gaming sessions 7+ hours tested and does not squeeze your ears in any way The sound quality is great and the option to use the drivers built into the adaptor or not 5 stars

For context i've had my headset for 3 years now and its still going strong! This headset is fantastic for the price. I have used and tried much more expensive options that have felt and sounded terrible in comparison to these. Firstly, the fact they give you the option between the USB and 3.5MM jack is great, they can be used on anything from your phone to gaming PC and will sounds consistent and great accross all devices. I mainly use these for gaming and they have balanced sound, with good bass that's not overpowering and fairly clear highs. No problem hearing footsteps in video games and never once had any feedback from other audio sources. Using this on my phone and nintendo switch via 3.5MM Jack also has great quality over 3.5mm with no issues. 3 Years in the ear cups are still in great shape, i switch between the leatheret and suade ones maybe once a year and neither are torn or broken. Detachable mic still going strong, i don't detach it often but its not looser that it was new. Only now has the heatshrink started to fail on the ends but its still flexible and holds position well regardless of the heatshrink damage which does not affect use. In terms of comfort and ergonomics, my head is on the larger side and i wear glasses, but never had a problem of felt any disconfort when using these for long gaming sessions. Feel super light on the head, sit snug on the ears with no weird pressure issues. Would recommed over anything Razer/Logitech as i've tried headsets from both these brands and MIC's sounds no where near as clear and Audio often sounds kinda meh on those.

Everything, and I mean everything about this headset is fantastic. All the way down to the packaging. Packaging: Really nice, premium looking red box inside the main packaging for the headset. Lots of high-quality materials that not only keep the headset in good condition, but looks really awesome and professional too. Build Quality: Personally, I'm fed up of going through headsets like water. I look after them as best I can, but within a year they always seem to break. And most of the time, you can see wear on them within a couple months. I've now had this headset for a little over 2 months, and you honestly couldn't say they've been used every single day during that period. They look and feel like they've just been pulled out of the boxes. They don't scratch easily. They don't break easily. The microphone doesn't lose its hold after a small amount of time (you'd be surprised how many headsets' microphones start just falling downward after a short period of time). The single only difference since I bought them, is the headset is no longer as 'stiff' around my head. That's simply because it has all slightly stretched as they've been held in the same position a lot (on my head, aha). This hasn't changed anything though. They grip on my head just as they used to, and they don't feel any less stable. The entire cable is braided which is always nice to see, as it stops the majority of tangles and also makes it much harder for the cable to 'snap' or break. Sound Quality: Sound quality, really, is pretty subjective to each person. But personally, these are the best headset I've ever owned for sound quality. Nothing leaks because of the snug-fit the cups give (and there's both leather and foam ones included!), which gives both a better sound and the people around you... no sound at all! Detachable Microphone: This feature (and build quality) is what ultimately sold me on this product. The sound quality is always important, but many many other headsets also have fantastic audio. I wanted to be able to detach the microphone, so that when I wasn't on Skype or any other VoIP, it could be removed and no longer be in the way or be within my peripheral vision. Detachable also keeps the microphone in better quality, so that it isn't always hanging ready to be accidentally caught and hit. Extras: This headset comes with the headset, the detachable microphone, the extra ear cups, the 'Audio Control Box' (where and how the 7.1 surround-sound works. This is fantastic in itself because it allows the headset to be used as either USB or jacks just by unplugging the Control Box. The control box can be used to turn on/off 7.1 and to turn up/down both the microphone and the overall audio.), Airplane headphone adapter (I'll personally never need this, but it's fantastic that it was included) and a high-quality carrying bag!

One of my first major headsets - I feel very happy for the quality of the product and the price paid (a bit over 100 with shipping). From background researching headsets currently available, this one appears to be the best purchase for a mid-high range headset that does not feature full surround sound. If you are looking for surround sound as a must have, this does have simulated 7.1 (which is okay, see below) but expect to pay an extra 100 dollars if you want a same quality headset featuring full surround sound! First Impressions: The product came in a well packed shipping box - no damage. The outer product box detailing the specs of the headset opens to reveal a very stylish, slick looking box with a subtle, glossy HyperX logo. Lifting the top off the box revealed indulgent foam packing, presenting the headset and it's accessories in elegant style. The packaging alone made me feel like I had bought something worthwhile with a lot of care and thought put into the experience of unboxing, and storage. The box itself is nice enough that I'm hanging on to it for future use (and storage of the headphones if need be). First Tests: I started by plugging the headset fresh out of box into my phone and putting on a range of music - the sound quality is phenomenal. After using the stock headphones that come with phones, and higher quality ear buds, this set gives such a rich experience that I'm quite blown away with the overall sound. All sound ranges are audible and present a full bodied suite of balance options with devices that allow you to mix. I then plugged the headphones into my high performance laptop and listened to another sample body of music - sound quality again was great, and my motherboard sound processing really gave a bit of extra juice to the head set that the phone did not provide (noticeable, but they still worked excellently well on the phone). Using my mixing options on the computer I put the headphones through their paces with full ranges of balance and they held up across the board. In terms of a general purpose listening headset, these give quite the bang for buck - may other revues talk about these being audiophile level quality, and I would have to agree. Gaming Test + Mic: I plugged the headset into my laptop again and hit up a few games - alone then with friends. Solo: Again the headset performs to impress - the games sounded new and fresh, I heard familiar scenes/sounds in games with a whole new light. Everything from loading music to in game audio of reloading, shooting, character voices, and ambient atmosphere became not only more apparent, but completely engrossing and impressive. You can finally hear the real quality and detail that sound engineers have put into games to make a fully immersive experience. Can't say enough how impressed I am. Group + Mic: Voices and sound come through really well. The mic comes through very clear, though not professional recording quality, gamer approved quality for sure. My friends could immediately tell I had made a change to my set up by the way I sounded - for the better. Everyone agreed the mic quality was clear and ambient sounds around me were significantly muffled compared to an open mic. Xbox One: I plugged these into my xbox One controller + stereo headset adapter. Again sound quality impressed me (Last Word in Destiny has so many bonus sounds that I hadn't heard before!) They may not be surround sound, but the soundstage certainly helps you pinpoint directionality of sounds when playing games. Mic issue: As of right now, the mic does not work with Xbox One, this is a firmware 'issue', in so far as Microsoft has not updated their system to support the mic YET. I contacted Microsoft and I'm assured that all 3rd party headsets will have their specs updated into the console/controller and full mic functionality is coming. Comfort: These are a dream to wear, super comfortable and the replaceable foam ear pads easily switch out for the included velour ear pads which are just as nice, and help keep your ears cool. The head band is also very generously padded. Super comfy to wear even over long periods of gaming/music or movies. 7.1 Surround sound and Included USB dongle: My laptop's motherboard sound drivers do a completely comparable, if not all around better job than the dongle. You lose a lot of quality upon plugging in the dongle, the ability to control the sound from the dongle IS nice, but not worth the hit to sound quality. That being said, if you have a slower PC or no real built in audio options, the Dongle can roughly match what my top of the line Asus can do. Remember that not every PC has built in, or quality sound cards that can drive this headset to its full potential - the dongle can bridge that gap - buyer beware if you already have good sound options in your PC the Dongle is not worth the extra money compared to the original cloud headphones. The differences are subtle but if you can grab these at the same cost - do so. Overall: BUY THESE. Awesome headset if it's in your price range and no surround sound is not a deal breaker. For their price I doubt you could find a better all in one set up.

hij was perfect totdat ik er vandaag achter kwam dat de microfoon gewoon geen zin meer heeft

Hade ett par likadana som höll bra i 6 år, på sjunde året började konstlädret att vittra sönder (lurarna funkade lurarna lika bra för det), köpte ett par likadana eftersom jag är så nöjd och ville ha ett par nya fräscha.

He estado usando los HyperX Cloud II para jugar en PC y también en PS4, y mi experiencia ha sido muy positiva. Estos cascos ofrecen un sonido envolvente virtual que realmente mejora la inmersión en los juegos, permitiendo distinguir direcciones y detalles sonoros con claridad. Lo que más me ha gustado: 1- La comodidad es sobresaliente gracias a la espuma viscoelástica en las almohadillas y la diadema, lo que permite usarlos durante horas sin molestias. 2- La calidad de los materiales y el diseño robusto transmiten sensación de durabilidad y buen acabado. 3- La cancelación pasiva del ruido funciona bien, ayudando a aislar del entorno sin necesidad de tecnología activa. 4- La conectividad USB para PC y Mac facilita su uso, y el micrófono tiene buena captación para chats en juegos. 5- La inclusión de una tarjeta de control para volumen, mute y activar el 7.1 virtual es práctica, aunque en PS4 no funciona del todo bien. Puntos menos positivos: - El control desde la tarjeta USB no es plenamente funcional en PS4, por lo que hay que ajustar volumen y otros parámetros desde la consola o el sistema. - El sonido envolvente es virtual, por lo que aunque mejora la experiencia, no es igual que un sistema 7.1 real. Tips útiles: - Para aprovechar el 7.1 virtual, es recomendable usarlo en PC con la tarjeta USB incluida. - Si los usas en PS4, ten en cuenta que el control de volumen y 7.1 debe hacerse desde el sistema, ya que la tarjeta no se integra completamente. - Usa la funda de transporte para protegerlos cuando no los uses o los lleves fuera. En resumen, los HyperX Cloud II son unos cascos de gaming que combinan comodidad, buena calidad de sonido y robustez, ideales para jugadores que buscan mejorar su experiencia sonora sin gastar en gamas muy altas. Son una compra recomendable para quienes valoran el confort y un sonido envolvente eficaz, especialmente en PC y Mac.

かれこれ5年くらい使ったけどすごくよかった。低音は強め。7.1はあんまり使わなかった。今までありがとう。次はcloud 3sにします。