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February 2015
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Excellent comfort ability
Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound
USB Sound Card
Variety of Colors Available
High quality design and materials
Fantastic audio quality
Very comfortable on the head
High quality sound
Comfortable to wear
Detachable microphone
Price
Compatible with PC
Mac
PS4
Xbox One and mobile devices
The looks are extraordinary for a headset. The HyperX look and the contrasting colors give these headset an ultra-modern look without looking aggressive
Good sound for their size and price
Confort. The HyperX Cloud is extraordinarily comfortable for a
Best-in-class comfort
Stylish
Lightweight design
Includes both pleather and plush ear covers
Solid sound
Reasonable price
Wide compatibility
Attractive
Understated design. Solid build quality. Works with PCs and mobile devices as well as most modern game systems.
The best sounding sub $100 headset to date
Sturdy construction
Handled everything I tossed at it
Both gaming and movies like a champ
Light and comfortable
Rich
Clear sound
Convenient audio control box with 7.1 surround sound toggle
Comfortable in long sessions
Works on PC and PS4
Superb design
High Quality
Durable
Dolby 2.0 reproduction excellent
Good virtual Dolby 7.1 in gaming and movies
Easy to use and understand volume and Dolby 7.1 controls
Detachable adjustable Boom Microphone
Plug and Play
Dolby 2.0 reproduc
7.1 Channel Surround
MultiDevice Support
Braided Cable
Detachable Microphone
Includes airplane adapter
53mm drivers
USB interface for PC
Built with quality materials
Great sound and 7.1 virtual surround sound
Removable microphone
Comes with carrying case
Can be used in stereo or USB mode
2 different sets of earcups included
Incredibly comfortable
Great value
Solid sound quality
Great build
Very comfortable
Great audio quality
The editors didn't like
Long cables
None!
7.1 surround sound only works on PC
Separate adapter needed when used with Xbox One
The headset does not travel well as it doesn't fold flat – they are not comfortable to walk around with hanging on your neck
Ultimately
A better driver needs to be used for improved audio. Positioning is weak with the original Cloud that may be helped
Lackluster bass
No software for customizing sound
Imperfect fit
Hard-to-reach button
No hardware volume controls
Virtual 7.1-channel surround isn't effective. Besides the USB sound card
Cable isn't detachable
That darned lid for the microphone is easily lost
Not able to use mute or volume controls when in use on the PlayStation 4 or Xbox One
7.1 virtual surround sound
While it works may not be enjoyed by everyone
Wired only
Not portable
Surround sound can make music sound worse
Only certain devices can use surround sound
Not the greatest chat audio
Still a wired device
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Need to include an adapter that allows 3.5mm plug usage on a PC
7.1 Channel Surround doesn't have much depth
Software for controlling and fine tuning the USB DSP would have been preferred
USB interface for PC. Yes this was listed in the pros as well
No control software for the sound card
Need an adapter if you want to use it in stereo mode with a PC and be able to use the microphone
Published: 2015-02-05, Author: Steven , review by: legitreviews.com
Kingston exploded into the gaming headphone market with the HyperX Cloud. The HyperX Cloud II keeps the styling of the original HyperX Cloud headset, with a few technological updates. The audio has been updated from Stereo to virtual 7.1 Surround Sound. T...
Published: 2015-02-04, Author: Steve , review by: gamersnexus.net
The HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is a frontrunner in portability for gaming audio, and can be confidently transported with the included padded bag. The sound insulation afforded by leatherette earcups makes for excellent avoidance of the outside world...
Published: 2015-02-04, Author: Mike , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: Last year the folks at memory and storage company Kingston Technologies showed the world they knew a thing or two about putting together a good gaming headset. Now they're back with the HyperX Cloud II, adding virtual 7.1 surround sound to an already succ...
Abstract: Kingston's first Cloud gaming headset were "bang for buck" budget champs with few issues to criticize. The HyperX team is looking to refine and improve their headset while keeping the price in check.In the BoxYou get the headphones obviously, two sets of ...
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Published: 2015-01-27, Author: Mark , review by: Bjorn3d.com
High Quality, Durable, Dolby 2.0 reproduction excellent, Good virtual Dolby 7.1 in gaming and movies, Easy to use and understand volume and Dolby 7.1 controls, Detachable adjustable Boom Microphone, Plug and Play, High Quality, Durable, Dolby 2.0 reproduc
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The HyperX Cloud 2 performed extremely well in Dolby 2.0, the solid construction and comfortable over the ear design combined with a sub $100 MSRP makes it an affordable tool for your gaming arsenal. 9
We never tire of testing headphones. Who doesn't want an excuse to play a great selection of music, rock through some games, watch a film or two and have all of it done under the guise of "work"? In our introduction we said how strange it is to have a seq...
Abstract: If it's not broken, don't fix it.This is the design philosophy behind the next iteration of Kingston's gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud II, and it works well.Our previous review on the original HyperX Cloud headset highlighted its superior comfort and per...
7.1 Channel Surround, MultiDevice Support, Braided Cable, Detachable Microphone, Includes airplane adapter, 53mm drivers, USB interface for PC
Need to include an adapter that allows 3.5mm plug usage on a PC, 7.1 Channel Surround doesn't have much depth, Software for controlling and fine tuning the USB DSP would have been preferred, USB interface for PC. Yes this was listed in the pros as well,
In general, gaming headsets fall short of actual headphones in terms of sound. The Kingston HyperX Cloud II is no different in that aspect. But as a headset, the HyperX Cloud II performs well, providing good sound clarity and nice features not found in ot...
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Published: 2015-01-12, Author: William , review by: proclockers.com
The Kingston HyperX Cloud II gaming headset is pure awesome. From the packaging to the brushed aluminum to the accent stitching to the superb sound quality the HyperX Cloud II has it all. The sound from the speakers is nothing short of excellent no matter...
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Published: 2014-08-27, Author: Ken , review by: ztgd.com
Comfortable in long sessions, Works on PC and PS4, Superb design
