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This review is of a pair of HyperX Cloud II headphones provided by HyperX for review purposes.When I was a kid, walking through a bookshop while my parents were looking for some boring grown up book, I stumbled across the humour section and happened to pi...
The Cloud II's are rated at less than 2% Total Harmonic Distortion . In simplistic terms, this is how accurate the equipment is in reproducing audio and how much the sound can be distorted from the source material. In the realms of audiophile equipment...
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Kingston is a leader in the memory and storage market, but the company has recently expanded its product portfolio to more completely cover the gamer's needs.As part of its HyperX line of products, Kingston has included headsets geared towards gamers.We h...
The HyperX Cloud may be used in both USB and 3.5mm configurations, and is compatible with PCs, Macs, the PlayStation 4, mobile devices, and the Xbox One with a dedicated adapter.For optimal use with PlayStation 4, unplug the headset jack from the USB cont...
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skratchwizpc.net Updated:
2016-10-21 02:48:45
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HyperX are renowned their memory and solid state drives, and without a shadow of a doubt they are a formidable force when it comes to quality and performance. For those who did not know HyperX also offer some peripherals, albeit a very small line-up.Up un...
High quality sound, Comfortable to wear, Detachable microphone, Price, Compatible with PC, Mac,PS4, Xbox One and mobile devices...
7.1 surround sound only works on PC, Separate adapter needed when used with Xbox One...
At £74.99 the HyperX Cloud II 7.1 gaming headset is extremely impressive in all aspects. It looks and feels exquisite, one special note is that it is very comfortable to wear with help from the memory foam headband, which doesn't make you feel like you've...
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The Kingston HyperX Cloud II gaming headset are well built and should provide for years of enjoyment. The sound quality is very good for music and movies, and the virtual surround does a good job to simulate that you are in the game. I am never overly con...
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3dGameMan.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:48:56
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The Kingston HyperX Cloud II Headset is a step up from their Cloud model because it has 7.1 virtual surround sound. The 53mm drivers along with the hardware-driven DSP USB sound card produces great sound. Also, being designed in Sweden it's very stylish a...
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decryptedtech.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:48:59
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After the success of the Hyper X Cloud Pro Gaming headset Kingston went back to the drawing board to make a product that would be a worthy successor. The question was, how do you top something that is that good? The Hyper X Cloud Pro was (and still is) an...
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They say the key to a good speech is to establish credentials, so let me start by talking about what an audio buff I am. I've been a serious musician for more than half of my life, and I've been recording and producing music for the last four or five year...
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Given that nothing was really wrong with it, it's perhaps a bit surprising to see the HyperX Cloud II turn up so soon. The visual differences are null (save for a redesigned inline remote), but there's one key feature to set it apart from its predecessor—...
Our favourite gaming headset just got better with 7.1 digital surroundbut it's also driven down the price of its predecessor, so choosing between Cloud models is a tough call...
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It was just last year that Kingston HyperX decided to rebrand some SteelSeries headsets. Sure, they were pretty good headsets for gamers on a budget. Plus, they had that cool HyperX logo which for some enthusiasts really shows pride. The HyperX team then...
High quality design and materials, Fantastic audio quality, Very comfortable on the head...
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Of all the headsets I've had the privilege of using, the performance of the Kingston HyperX Cloud II Pro Gaming Headset exceeds its price point. The audio quality alone is nothing short of fantastic to experience during any gaming. All of those extra freq...
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Last year, Kingston shocked many gamers by releasing the HyperX Cloud, a surprisingly good gaming headset from folks who are known for selling storage drives. The company's new HyperX Cloud II retains its predecessor's cozy, stylish design while adding vi...
Best-in-class comfort, Stylis, lightweight design, Includes both pleather and plush ear covers...
Lackluster bass, No software for customizing sound...
The Kingston HyperX Cloud II is one of the most stylish, coziest sub-$100 headsets available, though its low end is lacking...
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nerdreactor.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:49:08
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For years, Kingston's gamer-centric HyperX brand has been at the front of gaming memory solutions: Solid State Drives, Memory modules, and even USB Sticks. Lately, they've decided to branch out in the world of gaming audio headsets. Breaking into what I c...
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Last year we took a look at Kingston's original HyperX Cloud Gaming headset and there really was not much to not like about it. Now on its second iteration we are quite excited to see what Kingston has done to make this headset even better. The biggest ch...
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...
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...
Being comfortable is important, but how does the headset sound? The big change to this headset was the addition of the USB sound card and 7.1 virtual surround sound. You can definitely tell the difference from using the headset in stereo mode to 7.1 mode...
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Although we typically focus on the graphics in blockbusters such as Crysis 3 and Battlefield 4, audio is a big part of the experience as well. This is particularly true for games such as Alien: Isolation where graphics may set the scene, but it's the unse...
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That faint sound of a branch being broken or the rustle of leaves from a footstep behind you alerts you to the enemy sneaking up to your position; the audio and music you have enjoyed and relied on for years has greater meaning than ever as products nowad...
I had a ear-opening experience with the Kingston HyperX Cloud II Pro Gaming Headset over the past month. Although it took a week for the memory foam ear cushions and leather padded headband to feel comfortable while playing games or listening to music, I'...
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Sequels.They're tricky things, aren't they? Some say that they're great; they continue a story that's too big to tell in one sitting. Others, though, think that they're nothing more than a money grab trying to capitalize on the success of an original stor...
I've said often in headset reviews that I'm a stereo snob. For music there's no other mode of sound delivery that I'd want, and even for games and movies at home I still like stereo over surround sound headsets, whether the effect is simulated or delive...
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With its relaunch of the headset, our question is…will the HyperX Cloud II headset live up to its older brother's expectations? Well… today we are going to put the new HyperX Cloud II to the test and find out. If you have not read our review on the versio...
Excellent comfort ability, Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound, USB Sound Card, Variety of Colors Available...
Long cables...
HyperX Cloud II Headset offerrs a great value for the money especially with the latest updates HyperX added to the Cloud II headset, additionally with the abundance of accessories included it's a hard deal to pass up at $99.99 MSRP...
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thegamescouts.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:49:16
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There are few companies that get PC hardware right the first time, but one seems to shine above the masses is Kingston. So when they launch a new product, we like to be one of the first in the know. Kingston, through its HyperX division, has just launched...
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Gaming headsets don't have to be just for gaming. Any good set can also work well as regular stereo headphones, as long as they have a 3.5mm connection and sound good, and the boom mic doesn't get in the way. However, most gaming headsets e...
Attractive, understated design. Solid build quality. Works with PCs and mobile devices as well as most modern game systems.
Virtual 7.1-channel surround isn't effective. Besides the USB sound card, cable isn't detachable...
The Kingston HyperX Cloud II is a gaming headset that doubles as an unassuming pair of good-sounding, over-ear headphones...
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Last year, Kingston kind of shocked everyone when their high-end division, Hyper X, unveiled a gaming headset w/ the Cloud. I actually have a pair but due to our hefty queue of products to review, we have yet to get around to it. It is an awesome headset...
I, for one, am glad to see gaming headsets continue to improve in audio side of things. Not only that but expand to smartphones or tablets for everyday usage outside your gaming console. Keep in mind, Xbox One users will have to fork out another $25 for...
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A little less than a year ago, I had the pleasure of reviewing the Kingston HyperX Cloud gaming headset. I wrote that "For the price, the HyperX Cloud is giving you more bang for your buck than a lot of the higher priced headsets out there." I was just re...
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Kingston has been a leader in the memory and storage market for close to 30 years. Being one of the leaders in the storage market is a great way to build your reputation; in today's world companies are diversifying into other markets. Recently Kingston be...
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...
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The HyperX Cloud II headset is an update to the first Cloud, using an identical chassis and build with a few key upgrades. The Cloud II still allows swappable ear cups with leatherette or memory foam, uses a braided cable for durability, and uses two 53mm...
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...
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examiner.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:49:19
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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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The HyperX Cloud II headset has landed and landed chock full of a quality you can't expect in a sub $100 Pro-gaming headset. From the powder coated brushed aluminum to the memory foam ear cups you'll be hard pressed to find one thing on the Cloud II not g...
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...
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It's a fairly well known thing that sequels rarely live up to the original. Certainly not regularly enough for it to override the generally held belief that for every Empire Strikes Back there are dozens of Phantom Menaces. Given our very public love for...
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...
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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...
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benchmarkreviews.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:49:27
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With the HyperX Cloud II headset, I'll be testing how well the virtual surround sound works, how functional the in-line remote is, sound quality, microphone quality, and overall durability of the headset. We won't be evaluating any software with this USB...
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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proclockers.com Updated:
2016-10-21 02:49:29
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I'm sure you're all familiar with Kingston and their HyperX line of gaming memory and SSD's. Did you know that HyperX also makes gaming peripherals? Their original headset - the HyperX Cloud - has been out for a while and has gained a lot of praise from t...
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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techsupportforum.com Updated:
2017-01-05 02:22:28
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Ask a gamer to list off their gaming essentials and one thing they will mention is the headset that they use every day. It's a headset that they've fallen in love with, a headset that is used for gaming, music, and videos.Nobody enjoys playing online comp...
Astonishing that Kingston took an already fully functioning headset, one that was less than a year old, and transformed it into a piece of art. The newly added 7.1 audio is a pleasure to listen to and the comfort material is out of this world. For the rea...
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ign.com
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2017-02-05 01:32:43
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Editor's note: IGN is ramping tech and hardware reviews back up, one product category at a time. We're kicking off with deep dives into some of the best-of-the best headsets, GPUs, Mice, Monitors, and keyboards from the last few years.The HyperX Cloud II...
The HyperX Cloud II is attractive for many reasons, including its modular and comfortable design, premium build quality, great 7.1 surround and stereo sound, and affordable price. It's also great for laptop gamers since it obviates the need for a dedicate...
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ign.com
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2017-02-10 01:29:59
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Open up a world of detail other gamers will never know – the rustle of a camper's boot, the scuttle in a distant vent. The HyperX Cloud II's independent audio and microphone volume control lets you adjust not only sound volume but also mic volume and easi...
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I use a lot of gaming headsets. I am fickle when it comes to what I use to propel sound into my eardrums. I have dedicated sets for PS4, XB1, and even for my TV. One of the biggest drawbacks is comfort. Very few headsets make having them on more than an h...
Comfortable in long sessions, Works on PC and PS4, Superb design...
Not the greatest chat audio, Still a wired device...
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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...
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HyperX has been shipping the HyperX Cloud II headset while we are just now reviewing the original HyperX Cloud which we received from Kingston last year. Fortunately, this review is relevant as the only significant upgrade to Cloud II that is missing from...
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...
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...
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"Gaming" and "earbuds" are two words you don't often expect to hear together, but some pretty heavy hitters have tried their hands at the pairing. Razer, MSI, Sennheiser and Sony, among others, have tried to distill the traditionally bulky gaming headset...
Solid soun, Reasonable pric, Wide compatibility...
Imperfect fi, Hard-to-reach butto, No hardware volume controls...
There's nothing that exciting about the Cloud Earbuds. That's good, because it means there's nothing to get in the way of the solid sound and dead-simple functionality. It's also a little disappointing, though, because with a few hardware innovations, the...
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Choosing one of the best gaming headsets can be a chore in 2018 since there are a lot of fantastic models and brands to choose from. It's also a widely known fact that there are several price categories in the market which is suitable for all budget level...
Audio quality and comfort will always be subjective so choosing a gaming headset is as difficult as shopping for PC monitors, if not much harder. we recommend taking the time to try these gaming headsets out from retail stores near you so you can hear an...
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One of our all-time favorite gaming headsets, the Kingston HyperX Cloud II does an outstanding job of perfectly balancing performance and price. This headset is incredibly comfortable to wear — even for exceptionally extended gaming sessions — and deliver...
Incredibly comfortable, great value, solid sound quality...
Harder to mute, no mic sidetone...
While the Cloud II couldn't claim the overall top score, it is still one of our absolute favorites when it comes to these products. It did well across the board, delivering a great performance at an even better price. While some other products have slight...
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If there's one piece of equipment that gamers, both console and PC gamers shouldn't skimp out on when they're looking to upgrade or adding a little extra oomph to their setup, a good quality headset should always be at the top of the list. Sure the CPU an...
The best sounding sub $100 headset to date, Sturdy construction, Handled everything I tossed at it, both gaming and movies like a champ...
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...
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