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

This is truly a great gaming headset. As someone that's used audiophile and studio grade headphones, this headset is very close in terms of sound quality for what you want in gaming. Picking out footsteps in a shooter is a breeze with these. The build quality feels great and is very comfortable to wear for many hours at a time. The mic is tuned perfectly for anyone on party chats or discord to hear you clearly. You can also hear them clearly too. It works for pretty much anything PS5, PC etc. and they even give you an external USB soundcard so you get a clear noise free signal instead of the motherboard's built in audio. I cannot recommend this headset enough, they look, feel and sound great!

I bought this to replace a wireless Logitech G935 that was starting to disintigrate and wow what a difference. I went wired with this headset because I had lag and wireless interferance with the wireless headset. This HyperX has amazing sound quality - I've tested it with music, movies, games, and discord chat and I can't believe the upgrade in sound quality I've gotten. Going wired over wireless so far has been a great call- I don't really miss the benefit of being wireless and no longer have to deal with lag or interferance. Also the HyperX is super comfortable- I used to get sore pinched ears wearing the Logitech but these are so soft and fit so well around my ears. The HyperX is also lighter and fits the shape of my head better. I really wanted the Pink and White headset but I wasn't willing to spend another £35 pounds for it- I have to say even though red/black isn't my favorite color combo this headset looks nice. It's sleek, well made with quality materials and all the cables are very nice and long with quality nylon wrappings. Overall I am *very* happy with this purchase and wish I'd made the change sooner.

Honestly, these are solid headphones. The sound is crisp, voices come through clean, and the bass has enough punch without feeling like it’s drowning everything out. I’ve been using them mostly for mobile gaming and they do the job really well — BUT heads up, if your phone doesn’t have a headphone jack (which most don’t these days), you’ll need an adapter. That’s a little annoying, but once you’re set up, the comfort and audio quality make up for it. The build feels premium — sturdy frame, nice padding, and they don’t squeeze your head like a vice. The mic is surprisingly clear too, way better than the random Bluetooth earbuds I was using before. Price-wise, yeah, they’re a bit on the higher end compared to average headsets. If you’re just looking for something casual, these might feel expensive. But if you care about good quality and long sessions without ear pain, they’re worth it.

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.

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’ve been using the HyperX Cloud II for many months now, mostly for gaming on my PC and PS4, and it’s honestly one of the best headsets I’ve owned in this price range. The sound quality is excellent—really clear with solid bass, and the 53mm drivers definitely deliver when it comes to hearing footsteps or subtle in-game sounds. The virtual 7.1 surround sound is a nice bonus, especially for more immersive games or when playing FPS titles where positional audio matters. Comfort-wise, these are top-notch. I can wear them for hours without any discomfort. The ear cushions are super soft, and the headband doesn’t press down too hard like some other headsets I’ve tried. They also feel well-built—not cheap or flimsy at all. The detachable mic is a nice touch too, and my friends say my voice comes through loud and clear. Also worth noting: they work right out of the box with no complicated setup. I’ve used them with my laptop and even my phone (with an adapter), and everything works smoothly. All in all, the Cloud II hits a sweet spot between performance, comfort, and price. If you’re looking for a reliable headset that just works and sounds great doing it, this one’s a solid choice.

Alright, over the years I have experimented with several gaming headsets; but, the HyperX Cloud III? pure beast. Right from the box, it seems opulent. The memory foam headband is really comfortable, the ear cups are rather nice, and the building quality is excellent. The kiss from the chef. During long gaming sessions, I have been wearing this item for hours and it is rather comfortable—no pressure headaches, no ear difficulties, only pure comfort. Let now discuss sound. Regarding the angled 53mm drivers, what else Fantastic clarity. The bass strikes precisely, powerful but not overwhelming; the lows, middle, and highs are all very clear. In FPS games, footsteps? One may find it really easily. Fires? Boost. Books and pictures as well as music Also really good. And the surround sound improves the whole immersion experience using DTS Headphone:X spatial audio. Mic Quality? A+, None of that tinny, robotic noise observed in less expensive headphones; the detachable noise-cancelling mic is quite clear. My colleagues saw right away a difference. ✔ DTS surround sound improves the experience ✔ High-quality microphone free of background noise ✔ Superior comfort for extended wear ✔ Immersive sound for gaming and media ✔. Like PC, PS5, and Xbox. 😌 Cons: Wired, but the quality offsets that. The HyperX Cloud III is certainly worth the money if you desire a premium, no-frills gaming headset that performs on all fronts. I would buy once again in a pulse. 🎧✨

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.