Cloud II

I bought this to replace my broken original in September of 2025. I destroyed the controller they give you, but the headphones are fine. These do the job just fine. I compared the sound quality of my old headphones and these ones and I cannot tell the difference, granted I cannot test the old controller anymore. You see I originally ordered this in July of 2019. That model, made under the old company, held up just fine. It was my favorite and had an amazing sound to it, especially when you activated its surround sound mode. Since the company was bought by HP I was skeptical about what I'd get this time. The new model is made with less materials, feels lighter, and doesn't extend as far as the old one. It still fits me fine though. I am someone with a big head and so that was a big reason I loved the HyperX Cloud II's design. The mic is still very low, like the original manufacturer's. I recommend using a program like Voicemeter to boost your gain on it. When you do that it works perfectly. In the end it feels like the same exact headphones. So if you are an owner of the old model that is near the end of its life and want another, then this is a safe purchase. I am happy with this and hope it will last me another 6 years or more. It's a great sound, a great value, and pretty long lasting.

TL;DR Review: My previous headset broke, so I chose this one after reading/watching reviews. Comfort and durability are excellent, so far. The mic is good enough for calls and gaming. Initially, I was not impressed with the sound of the headphones (sounded like a low bitrate MP3), but then I realized I needed to plug the headset into my motherboard's USB ports rather than the front panel ports. I am now very happy with this headset and would recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably-priced, comfortable gaming headset. (Owned for 5 months as of 2/27/16) Full Review: I purchased these to replace my Plantronics Gamecom 780 headset. The Gamecom headset had a 100% plastic headband which snapped one month after the warranty period ended. Apologies in advance, but I sometimes will compare the Cloud II to the Gamecom 780 in this review because its my only point of reference, and I felt like the Gamecom was an excellent headset prior to breakage. Overall, the Cloud II's have been a worthy replacement, and even an upgrade in many respects, but there are some areas where the Gamecom was better. After looking at YouTube, WireCutter, and Amazon reviews, I settled on the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset. Almost everyone raved about their durability, comfort, and sound. I know a headphone + stand mic combo can provide a better overall experience, but I didn't feel like spending the ~$200 on that combo just yet. Fit & Finish After they arrived, my initial impression of this headset was that it was very high quality. The fake leather on the earcups and the headband is nice and soft, and the stitching on the headband looks good and provides a nice red accent. The red brushed metal on the exposed parts of the frame is also a nice touch. The microphone detaches and reattaches very easily, although I do prefer a flip-up microphone like on the Gamecom 780. However, that's just a preference and shouldn't have any bearing on this review. As for fit, I have a larger head (I'm 6'2", 215 lbs, and probably have a 7-3/8" hat size) and these fit very comfortably. I've worn them for hours while gaming and never felt like the clamping pressure was too hard. Also, they don't make my head/ears sweat or anything like that. The pads on the earcups provide a comfortable seal around my ears that blocks out a lot of noise, which can be a pro and a con sometimes. Durability After 5 months of daily use... so far, so good. I recently purchased a hook so I can hang these up rather than just setting them on my desk or on the floor, so hopefully that increases the Cloud II's longevity, but I still don't feel like these will break as easily as the Gamecom 780's. Unless they get stepped on by an elephant or run over by my truck, I don't think the headband on the Cloud II's will be snapping after 13 months like the Gamecoms. The drivers in the headphones are still going strong, and the mic still sounds good. I will update if anything changes. Headphone Sound Quality Honestly, the headphones didn't blow me away at first. There was a noticeable difference from the Gamecom 780's in this regard. I felt like the sound on the 780's was awesome for their ~$60 price tag, but the Cloud II's just didn't sound as good. It was like listening to 320 kbps vs. 128 kbps MP3. There was a "graininess" (my terminology, sorry) to all sound - gaming, movies, and calls - that was especially noticeable at low volume. After a couple months, it was annoying me so much that I was about ready to buy a good pair of headphones and separate mic. Then I had an epiphany. I always plug my headset (780 or the Clouds) into my front USB ports (Fractal Define R4 case) because sometimes I like to unplug them and listen to movies/podcasts through my speakers. I had tried both the USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports with the Cloud II's, and the sound was the same on both. One day, I realized I had never plugged them directly into my motherboard's USB ports (Gigabyte Z170X-UD5). As soon as I did, I noticed an immediate difference in the sound quality. The "graininess" went away and I'm now very happy with the sound quality. I now run a USB extension cable from the back of my computer so I can still easily unplug the headset as needed, and the USB extension doesn't add any of the noise/bit-rate issues I was experiencing before. Virtual 7.1 Surround Quality I'm really not impressed by the virtual surround performance of the Cloud II's. I felt like the Gamecom 780's had a great virtual surround, or at least better than the Cloud II's. With the Gamecom, I could easily tell when/where an enemy was approaching me in FPS games. With the Cloud II's, I can hear an enemy approaching, but it's a lot tougher to tell where they're coming from. I don't think it's enough of a disappointment to lose a star though, since I can try other virtual surround software (Razer) and bypass the "built-in" virtual surround of the Cloud II's. Microphone Quality The microphone is great for voice chat during games (Discord ftw) and Hangouts calls, but I would get a separate microphone if I was doing anything more than that. I don't stream to YouTube or Twitch. I don't record podcasts. I only use it to talk with my friends. They've all told me that it sounds clear and noise-free. If and when I do decide to do more, I'll pick up a Blue Yeti or Audio-Technica ATR-2100 which I know will have a much more professional and richer sound quality at a reasonable price, but I'm not to that point yet. For a ~$99 headset, the microphone is pretty good. Conclusion I would definitely recommend this headset to anyone looking for something that has great quality and is reasonably priced. I'd also recommend plugging it into your motherboard vs. the front panel USB ports to avoid any sound issues. The fit and finish are pretty nice, and it definitely feels more durable than my previous headset. The sound quality is great, but the 7.1 virtual surround experience is not very dependable. The microphone is good for gaming and voice calls, but look for a standalone mic if you're doing anything more than that. It's a great headset that does its job admirably, and I don't think you'll find better value for the price.

This headset is pretty great, I have just finished testing it on a PS4, XB1, and a desktop pc. Here is what I can tell you about my experience. First, the packaging is superb and upon opening this headset, it simply oozes with quality. As others have stated, the build quality is fantastic and there are plenty of extras to make this a very high value purchase for the price. The second big thing is the sheer comfort of this headset. I am wearing it now because it is so comfortable. Kingston also gives you the choice of leatherette or a plush type padding to switch out with. Now for the third big important portion for most, how the headset sounds. Before I write that up, I want to clarify that I have a Microsoft Stereo headset, Turtle Beach PX4's (with optical pass-through), Sony Gold wireless headset, and a pair of Turtle Beach x12's with as DSS optical connection. I first tested this on my PS4 and this works with the usb connection to the console or the direct small plug into the controller. Both connections performed the same because the 7.1 DAC will not work on the PS4, but do not let that deter you from using this headset on your console of choice. The Cloud II is simply better than anything Sony or Microsoft branded not to mention any of the Turtle Beach headsets I own. The Cloud headset sounded really good on the PS4 with great mid and good bass, but the bass in my opinion is a tad bit low. To get the most out of the headset I went into settings/devices and manually adjusted the volume. For the Xbox One, I simply fired up Forza Horizon 2 and used the headset adapter. The sound is much cleaner than the Microsoft Stereo Headset and I can hear more detail than with previous headsets. As for the pc, the sound is great as well. I went into a session of Neverwinter because I enjoy the music and I created a character to test the 7.1 DAC which worked really well, but I could live without the DAC and go with my Asus Xonar instead. Overall, you are not going to find a better value with this versatility. I am a little disappointed that Microsoft does not allow a USB headset connection, but I look forward to testing the party chat with the microphone. I have not gotten a chance to test that portion yet. Of all my owned headsets, the only one that is close is the Sony Gold and the Cloud II in my opinion is much better. This has to be one of the best gaming headsets of 2015. Sound is subjective to each person, so for my needs and versatility it was a must buy as I plan on gaming on all three platforms this year. I also noticed a one star rating complaining about this headset not working as a wireless headset. It goes without saying that this is a wired headset, so please disregard one star reviews about this great headset. I hope you enjoy this product as much as I am! Happy gaming in 2015! Edit:February 25, 2015 I want to give my impressions after using this product heavily. I have used the DAC (wired usb soundcard) with the Elder Scrolls Online and Neverwinter on PC with good results. The simulated sound is more than adequate to bypass some onboard sound solutions. I play mmorpg's a lot on pc, so that is where I am leveraging my experience. I have not incurred any hissing or popping that has been reported. I run Windows 7(x64) and I do not run Win 8 at this time. I connected this DAC to the PS4 and I also used the small plug into the controller and I did not hear any pops or hissing sounds either way. My negative is again, with Microsoft because this headset performs poorly with the headset adapter, as does most third party headsets with the XB1 console. Again, I stand by my review with this being a must buy for versatility on multiple platforms. If your only buying point is for a console, then I would look carefully as this DAC (7.1 usb soundcard) cannot be used on both the XB1 and PS4. My use is all three platforms(XB1, PS4, and PC) and so far I love this as my main headset for all three. Unless your going to spend 200+ you can forget about getting a headset with this quality. I just gamed a 12 hour session on ESO (Elder Scrolls Online) and the comfort is top notch.

Hey guys, I'm a tech nerd so I'm really hoping this review helps at least someone with their purchase decision. That said, I hope Kingston customer support and/or the shipper reads this to help with one very major problem, but I'll get to that in a second...... First off, shipping was excellent. Received in basically one business day considering I ordered on Friday evening and got on Monday (with Prime). This is the absolute best packaging I have ever seen with headphones. It really makes you feel you're getting something really special even though its under the $100 mark. I'm going to keep the box it's so damn nice..... Now the important stuff. I've been using my Bose AE2 headphones for a few years now (have them on my head while writing). I swear by them but I've been researching my butt off to find a pair of phones with a mic attached that would work with my PC, PS4 and XBone. After reading reviews for weeks I decided to make the plunge. This set seemed to make the top 5 so many times I figured I couldn't go wrong. On PC, using the USB simulated 7.1 surround sound is pretty dang cool. A very cool feature that you're basically paying an extra $20 bucks for over the original Cloud. More importantly though, that extra $20 for the Cloud II gets you the single plug in for both audio and mic which is very important if you're planning to use this on a console. Anyways, the sound, the bass, the highs and mids are all very powerful on PC. On PS4, very excited to report you actually can use the USB and cheat your way into using the 7.1 surround sound even though they will tell you it's not possible. The PS4 Gold series headphones use simulated 7.1 audio just like this can do on PC. So, after reading a ton before making the purchase I found that if you plug in the USB into your PS4 before turning it on, there is a little trick you can do to make 7.1 work. As soon as you boot up the system and the USB dongle lights up, hit the 7.1 button a couple of times and it will eventually light up. Sure enough, the damn thing works to simulate 7.1 even though they don't promote it. This is a bug btw so PS4 could eventually patch it to either work without having to do the trick or completely remove it so it forces you to buy their PS4 Gold set to get the 7.1 surround sound as originally intended. The set works great with XBONE as well assuming you have the adapter needed to use headphones/mic into the controller. No complaints there. Regarding the mic, using audacity to test PC, and the settings in PS4 and Xbone, the mic is probably the BEST option you're going to find (especially for the money). Even the $300 headphones can't compare to the mic. Audio is debatable but Kingston wins with the mic if that's important to you. Regarding fit, I have a large head so I was worried. I'm happy to report they fit but just barely. If my big head was any larger I'd be screwed. I'm at max and it basically just fits comfortably. The fake leather pads it comes standard with feel great. I've not tested the extra set it comes with but i've heard it's a bit better if you struggle hearing yourself speak playing video games because it's a more open. So here is why I didn't give this 5 stars and I'm hopeful someone can tell me I'm just doing something wrong. I am a drummer that was hoping to use this headset for my TD-11 Roland set. For whatever reason, it SUCKS! It's getting audio but it sounds like I'm drumming in an alley about 100 yards away. I have no idea why this headset is not compatible with something as simple as a drum module. If anyone knows what the hell I need to do to fix this or if Kingston has some kind of driver patch, please let me know. This headset is fantastic for gaming but if you're a musician, it's a piece of s*** out of the box. It's doing what I bought it for perfectly however which was gaming on PC, PS4, and Xbone and watching TV with headphones while the wife is asleep. It's worth way more than 100 bucks so if you're on a budget like me, this is a no brainer. Help me with this damn drumset problem and I'll change to 5 stars and tell everyone to buy this thing. Hope this helps.

I bought my set almost 10 years ago and they still work perfectly. I've replaced it with a new wireless headset a few months ago, since I needed a set that is great for gaming and movies, but that I can also use when on a Teams meeting and I have to move around the room. This set was amazing. The price was unbeatable for a 7.1 surround sound set when I bought it and it sounded great. The mic was also great quality, even the mic on my new wireless set that cost over twice the price doesn't sound as clear as the mic on this unit. It's comfortable to wear for long periods without feeling heavy on your head or hurting your ears. The only issues I've had was that it's a little tricky to clean with a few hard to reach corners where dust likes to accumulate and that the fake leather earpads that are included started flaking off within the first year, but replacement aftermarket earpads for the HyperX headsets are very easy to find online. The soft touch coating also got tacky and dirty after a few years of use. I ended up removing the coating completely by rubbing it with with a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol, it took a couple of hours to do, but it was much better and easier to clean after it was removed and extended lifetime of the set by at least 3 years, since I probably would've replaced it years ago if I couldn't clean it properly.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent sound quality and comfort I bought these HyperX gaming headphones and they completely exceeded my expectations. The sound is very clear, with deep bass and excellent positioning in games, especially in shooters and competitive titles. The microphone captures voice clearly without annoying background noise. One thing I really liked is the comfort: the ear cushions are soft and I can wear them for hours without discomfort. The red and black design also looks very premium and durable. The connection is stable and the cable feels high quality. For the price, they deliver amazing performance for gaming, listening to music, and even video calls. Highly recommended for gamers and everyday use.

Ive had this thing for years. Its kinda falling apart at this point with heavy use but the sound is still great and its comfortable. I wear glasses so this is a lot easier on the ears/head than other headphones ive had.

Pros: - The most comfortable headset I've tried over the last 5 years - Light but well built - Great background/ambient noise cancellation - Extra long cord which gives more than enough cable to play with if you have a long run for cable MGMT (could be seen as a con but pretty simple to use a velcro cable strap to make it more manageable) - Speaker/MIC volume controls are easy to find without looking and can be clipped to your clothing to make it easier. - Impressive audio quality with great 7.1 3D surround (hasn't failed me in FPS type games) - Option to completely remove MIC by unplugging it is very convenient if you aren't using it and don't want it hanging to the side in your peripheral vision. Cons: Honestly I don't have anything I would truly consider a con with this headset. The couple of things that come to mind would be considered more room for improvement or redesign. - At times I find that the mute switch on the side of the main control panel can be difficult to toggle because of its size and lack of protrusion from the slot the slider is in. If the surface had slightly better design for grip or was a button/switch instead I think that would make it easier - If there are issues stemming from the USB section of the headset cord, the section that would still allow you to plug into the standard 3.5" jack is to short to do without an extension. Overall Review: So I tend to overlook the process of leaving reviews after I purchase new products and have enough time using them to leave a proper review. I just happened to be browsing through the headsets and read through some of the reviews on the HyperX Cloud II and felt that I needed to leave a detailed and proper review for this headset. Let me start by stating that my profession is in the IT industry and I have thorough knowledge when it comes to computers and electronics. I've been with the same company for 6 years now and have owned/tried close to 2 dozen different headsets. This headset is hands down the most comfortable headset I have tried to date. The individuals on here that left a review saying they weren't are not wearing them correctly or didn't adjust them properly. They are the only headset that I have been able to wear all day, 5 days a week without hurting my ears or where the top rests on your head. That being said the leather ear pieces are by far much more comfortable than the other set which is some kind of velvet material. I'm currently wearing my first headset which I bought over 3 years ago now and have had no issues. I bought a second set in gunmetal grey to leave at work which I have been using for about 2 years now. I don't baby them by any means, but anyone who treats their possessions with care should have no issues with the audio card failures mentioned in other reviews that I saw. I've dropped mine on the floor (which is concrete) a few times and have never really put any thought into much else aside from ensuring I store them properly when I'm done. The complaints and negative reviews left regarding the sound is bogus. That being said this headset is a gaming headset, not a headset specifically designed for listening to music like Beats or Bose which those individuals need to remember when they purchase them. The sound surpassed my initial expectations and the 7.1 surround works very well, but that will also depend on the audio program/driver you use with them on the PC. I suggest that you don't use what Windows offers natively. As for the MIC and any comments regarding it being to quite, I'll just come out and bluntly state that they are an idiot. There is a MIC volume control on the control board of the headset to adjust, integrated mic input settings within windows you adjust, as well as MIC input settings that are stand alone within most programs you use with it as well. As I stated in the Pros above the background/ambient noise cancellation is pretty decent as well. Only time I've seen it picking up background noise is if I have the MIC sensitivity turned up. When it comes to all the reviews that pertain to individuals that were attempting to use these with a console gaming system like a PS4, they are all null and void if you have no intention to try using these on a console as well. This headset was not designed for use on a console, even though it might still be compatible. Console systems from playstation and xbox have and always will function better with wireless based hardware or hardware made by them. On one last note, regarding all the negative reviews I see due to the fact that someone received a faulty /flawed unit or something was messed up with their shipping, that should not have any direct relevance with a review. The one exception to that would be after you engage customer support to have the faulty unit replaced. 99% of the time you will get great support and expedited shipping with no extra cost so don't jump the gun just cause you get peeved and for those of you reading through reviews, take any of them based on this topic with a grain of salt.

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

Non ho posseduto tanti modelli di cuffie a dire la verità, preferendo sempre usarle finchè non si spaccavano letteralmente e si aprivano tentando ogni sorta di riparazione possibile per prolungargli la vita. In queste cuffie la qualità la noti comunque, per il prezzo a cui le ho pagate poi (circa 90 Euro) oserei dire uno dei migliori acquisti della mia vita. Ergonomiche, NON pesano sulla testa, morbide e leggere, coprono bene i padiglioni auricolari senza premere troppo, non si scaldano e non ti sudano le orecchie dopo una lunga sessione, ed io che sudo molto me ne sarei accorto. Audio più che decente. Dopo 4 anni ancora mi servono bene, avendole comunque usate per tante sessioni, non dando segno di cedimento. Allego foto per far vedere i danni leggeri accumulati dopo tutto questo tempo di metti, leva, metti, leva. La plastica ricoprente si è un po' sfaldata e tolta in alcuni punti, ma dopo 4 anni lo considero più che accettabile. Ogni volta che le prendo in mano le guardo e penso "le turtle beach a quest'ora erano già in discarica".

J’utilise le HyperX Cloud II filaire depuis environ un an, et c’est clairement un casque sur lequel on peut compter. Premier point très appréciable : c’est du plug and play. On le branche et ça fonctionne immédiatement, sans prise de tête. La longueur du câble est aussi très satisfaisante, surtout pour une installation sur PC et pour ceux qui aiment que tout soit propre et rangé ;) . Le son 7.1 apporte une différence sympa, notamment sur les jeux FPS, avec une bonne spatialisation qui aide à mieux repérer les sons en jeu. Les réglages directement accessibles via la télécommande sur le câble sont pratiques et efficaces. Côté qualité de fabrication, rien à redire : le casque est solide, les coussinets n’ont pas bougé avec le temps, rien ne se déchire et rien ne casse. Le confort est très bon et on est vite “dans sa bulle”, grâce aux coussinets qui isolent bien. Petit point à noter toutefois pour les personnes qui portent des lunettes : sur de longues sessions, la pression peut devenir un peu inconfortable. Sans lunettes, en revanche, aucun souci de mon côté. Le micro est clair et largement suffisant pour jouer et discuter avec ses amis. Il est en plus détachable, ce qui est un vrai plus. J’ai depuis évolué vers un micro sur bras pour le streaming, mais je continue d’utiliser ce casque (sans micro) au quotidien, preuve qu’il fait toujours très bien le travail. En résumé, c’est un excellent casque gamer, fiable sur la durée, et que je compte encore garder un bon moment.

Great headphones, great sound can wear them for a long time without hurting your ears.

Das HyperX Cloud II nutze ich schon seit längerer Zeit und bin immer wieder überrascht, wie gut es sowohl im Alltag als auch beim Gaming funktioniert. Der Klang ist klar, kräftig und sehr ausgewogen, ohne dass irgendetwas übertrieben wirkt. Stimmen kommen sauber rüber, Spiele wirken räumlich und Musik klingt angenehm – genau das, was man sich von einem soliden Gaming-Headset erhofft. Besonders loben muss ich den Tragekomfort. Die Ohrpolster sind weich, das Headset sitzt stabil, aber nie unangenehm, und auch nach mehreren Stunden merkt man es kaum noch auf dem Kopf. Das Mikrofon ist für ein Headset völlig in Ordnung. Die Stimme wird verständlich übertragen, ohne störendes Rauschen, und für Voice-Chat oder Meetings reicht es mehr als aus. Natürlich kommt es nicht an ein echtes XLR-Mikrofon heran, aber für die Preisklasse passt die Leistung absolut. Was mir besonders positiv auffällt: Das Cloud II hält einfach. Während viele andere Gaming-Headsets nach einigen Monaten Schwächen zeigen, gehört dieses Modell zu den Geräten, die auch langfristig robust bleiben. Das Metallgestell wirkt stabil und allgemein fühlt sich die Verarbeitung hochwertig an. Das einzige, was man im Hinterkopf behalten sollte, ist, dass das Design mittlerweile schon einige Jahre alt ist und Features wie kabellose Nutzung oder umfangreiche Software-Optionen fehlen – aber dafür ist es ja auch nicht gedacht. Für mich bleibt das HyperX Cloud II eines der zuverlässigsten und bequemsten Headsets seiner Preisklasse. Starker Klang, hoher Komfort, langlebige Bauweise – klare Empfehlung.