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headset
HyperX

Cloud II

Category
Headset
Weight
0.7 lb
Connection
Wired (USB audio control box)
Key specs
53 mm dynamic drivers, detachable electret condenser mic
Form factor
Closed-back

What gamers keep saying · from 9 reviews

solid build4comfortable2uncomfortable2durability issues1great performance1great value1

Finds the HyperX Cloud II more comfortable than the HD 560S, though the clamp difference is small.

positivecomfortable

A Cloud II user since 2016 finds its positional audio in CS2 unmatched by every other headset they've tried.

“I don't understand how hyperx cloud 2 are so good in fps games with the sound being so good in all ways to know where sounds are coming from”
positivegreat performance

After almost 12 years of near-daily use, a gamer retired their wired Cloud II, which kept going through two sets of ear cups.

“I just put my original wired HyperX Cloud 2s “down” after almost 12 years together.”
positivesolid buildcomfortable

A user has loved their HyperX Cloud II for 12 years, finding it hard to beat for the price.

“I’ve been using the hyperx cloud 2 for like 12 years now and I love them.”
positivegreat value

Their HyperX Cloud II lasted almost 10 years before finally dying.

“My HyperX Cloud II's finally kicked the bucket after almost 10 years of service”
positivesolid build

Bought the Cloud II after constant recommendations and found them legitimately awful.

“literally everyone was practically shoving the cloud IIs nothing but glaze down my throat and I got them and they were legitimately awful”
negative

Has used the wired Cloud II since 2021, but the band has weakened so it presses on their ears and gets uncomfortable in long sessions.

“I've been using HyperX Cloud II (cable) since 2021, but they the band has weakened to the point they press on my ears”
mixeduncomfortabledurability issues

Used the same Cloud II for eight years of PC and Xbox gaming, movies and music; a great jack-of-all-trades.

“I have had the same pair of Hyper X cloud II’s for eight years.”
positivesolid build

Really happy with their HyperX Cloud II; only the cable bothers them.

“I’ve been really happy with my Kingston HyperX Cloud II so far. The only thing that really bothers me is the cable”
positive

Still using the HyperX Cloud II bought for gaming almost 10 years ago, now for music production too, with the cable only starting to fail.

“I still use my HyperX Cloud II I bought almost 10y ago, bought them for gaming at the time”
positivesolid build

After a few hours of wear it made their ears hurt.

“I have tested a few pairs, including the HyperX Cloud 2 nd with all of them, my ears would start to hurt after a few hours”
negativeuncomfortable