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

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HyperX headsets feature good quality microphones across the board. However, it’s worth noting that the standard of quality slides according to the price paid for a particular headset. The lower-cost models invariably include lower quality mics and vice versa, with the premium options pushing crystal clear voice capture that you’d be hard-pressed to criticize.

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S is the best HyperX headset with a wired connection we've tested. You might prefer a wired headset if you don't want to worry about battery life or latency. Unlike the HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Wireless, these comfortable and sturdy headphones have bass sliders on either ear cup so that you can adjust the amount of bass in each ear cup separately. With the sliders turned all the way up, they have a warm, boomy sound profile that can help emphasize sound effects like footsteps and explosions in games. They also come with leather or cloth ear cup padding, so you can choose which is more comfortable. The high quality construction of most HyperX headsets means you don’t have to worry much about durability. Their headsets typically have steel or aluminum frames that won’t break easily but still allow for some flexibility. Some less expensive models may have plastic frames, but these do not creak and groan as with other cheap plastic headsets. Microphone Elsewhere, the HyperX Cloud Alpha oozes HyperX’s signature comfort with memory foam padding covered in pliable leatherette on the ear cups. Designed to retain their shape over time, they pair with a rugged aluminum frame and headband slider to fit all head shapes and sizes, even those on the larger end of the scale.This translates well to general music listening compared to other pure HyperX gaming headsets; loads of presence, clarity, and plenty of low end punch. Bluetooth connectivity works well, as does the in-built microphone. Battery life from a single USB cable charge delivers 20 hours of active listening. On-ear cup controls let you tinker with volume, answer or finish calls, control media, and activate virtual assistants if you so wish. Some headsets have a mute button, usually near the other volume controls, while other models have a convenient “swivel-to-mute” feature. Comfort HyperX produces a variety of mid-range to high-end gaming headsets with excellent sound quality. Before you start browsing HyperX headsets, you should consider your gaming platform and whether you prefer to go wired or wireless. Wired

There’s no “best” HyperX headset. It all depends on your price range and what features you are looking for. Key considerationsHyperX headphones are noise-cancelling, with a polar pattern that captures only your voice. Though as the speaker rather than the listener you won’t be able to appreciate it, the microphone quality of HyperX headsets is clear and consistent.