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The box is admittedly bulky but, personally, it made me feel like I was getting more at first glance. This is because of the premium feel of the matte box and how organized the headphones and detachable mic look. Compatibility: Playstation 4, Playstation 4 Pro/Slim, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X controller, Nintendo Switch/3DS, PSP, Tablet, Mac, iPad, Laptop, PC, Mobile Phones The Razer Kraken X’s strong points are the Air SE’s weak points and vice versa. With the Cloud II being like an upgraded version of the Air SE, it was intriguing to find out how this HyperX vs Kraken matchup would play out. BUILT TO LAST: How do you make already great ear pads even better? you make them more comfortable & longer lasting! We added stitching and heavy-duty glue on the inside of each earpad. The durability of our cushions simply can't be matched.
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To test these headphones out, I played Apex Legends on PS4 and Valorant on PC. Right off the gate, the HyperX Cloud II showed that they were clearly one of the most detailed ones out there — and loudest if I may add. So if you’re playing non-FPS games such as NBA 2K21, Dota 2, or Fall Guys, the Cloud II would be a great choice. With these games, you wouldn’t have to worry about the surround sound affecting your performance. ComparisonHowever, the headphones do not have an eyewear channel for people who wear glasses and this is where the headphones start to show their age. Nonetheless, I didn’t feel any pain and I think the memory foam should get credit for that.
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Since the first HyperX Cloud is now out of the market, a more apt comparison for the HyperX Cloud II, would be the MPOW Air SE. These budget headphones cost almost only half of the Cloud II and were released in 2020. So, if you want to be critical about it, the HyperX Cloud II are only almost as good as an excellent pair of budget headphones nowadays. HyperX Cloud II vs. MPOW Air SE First off for me it was a absolute nightmare trying to get these installed. The lip on these are very soft and very flexable, it makes it almost impossible to get them to sit in the groove. I literally had to take my headset apart to be able to get them on after fiddling for 45 min, and getting aggravated.They both feature leatherette and memory foam earpads, but the Cloud II again felt a notch higher in terms of material quality. The Cloud II also had thinner ear cups and were far less bulky compared to the Air SE. I wouldn’t really call the Cloud II’s design sleek. Compared to something like the Razer Kraken X, the Cloud II headphones have a more rustic design with the exposed stitches and the threaded wire that stems out from the earcups into the headband. The extra ear cups were made out of velour. This is a plus knitted fabric made out of cotton and polyester. Due to its absorbent nature, this material is usually used for bathrobes, towels, and the like. Mic Quality HyperX Cloud II detachable cardioid microphone With this in mind, we’re getting a sense that you’re paying more for the brand experience already rather than its actual features. It is as if they are still worth buying because they are icons in the industry, instead of their functionality
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The rubber-matte hard plastic ear cups, on the other hand, adds to the premium feel the aluminium frame offers. I also felt the base from the sounds was a lot more deeper and muddy. They seam to have lost some of that punchy wow factor in the base. Mabey because there is more space were your ears are? But, the gaming industry is a fast-growing one and gaming tech develops exponentially in months. That’s why, much like all headphones that are challenged by time and progress, the HyperX Cloud II’s tech is already lagging behind.The Cloud II struggles to cancel high-pitched sounds and is not that smart in distinguishing low or soft voice against noise. I usually have a low-pitched voice and, while testing, I noticed some gaps in my speech when I recorded myself with ambient noise. However, when I spoke up with a higher tone, the Cloud II’s voice cancellation got a lot better.
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Yet, while their mic noise-cancellation was ahead of its time when they were initially launched, I can’t say that they remain competitive these days. With that, it’s just right to compare the Cloud II with some of the other budget-friendly gaming headsets — the MPOW Air SE, and the Razer Kraken X respectively. HyperX Cloud II vs MPOW Air SE Now for the sound, they both feature underwhelming surround sound technologies but the Cloud II had better overall sound quality and balance. You would undeniably have a more immersive gaming experience with the Cloud II. However, 6 years after their release, the question has to be asked: are they still as impressive as they were before? Can they still compete with the newly released headphones today? And, considering their built-in tech, are they still worth their price? Fortunately, the Cloud II have a better mic and overall sound quality. Their audio input and output were much cleaner and balanced. The Cloud II also feature a slightly better noise cancellation for their mic. Where to Buy
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Overall, I think the build quality is one of Cloud II’s redeeming qualities. I may not be a big fan of how they look, but how premium they feel is a different story. Comfort The microphone produces a clean but compressed sound. I played a couple of games with my team using these headphones and I didn’t have any troubling concerns. My speech was easily understood, and its compressed sound emphasized clarity since there was no echo at all. As I would usually say, comfort varies from one person to another because we all have different standards for it. In my case and in the case of the HyperX Cloud II, comfort is generally good but the age of the headphones become apparent in some areas. HyperX Cloud II leatherette memory foam padding
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