It's also comfortable with some high-quality sound for the price - seriously, you can't beat a $40 pair of gaming headphones. It's also quite reasonably priced at just $149.įor those who want something that is more affordable, then try the EKSA E900 Stereo Gaming Headset. This one is also very comfortable to wear for hours on end, but it is also wireless and has an active noise cancellation function. If you are looking for gaming headset that offers just a little bit more, such as active noise cancelation, then you may want to check out the Beyerdynamic MMX 150. There is certainly no shortage of great gaming headsets on the market. HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset: Competitionīeyerdynamics Mmx 150 On Switch (Image credit: Rebecca Spear / iMore) However, if you just plan to use this headset at home with your computer or consoles, then it's great, and the cost is relatively inexpensive. But if you go for the wireless option, then there's a little more flexibility, though it doesn't come with a case (you'll have to figure that part out separately). Plus, if you want the white and pink color, then unfortunately, it's only available in the wired variation. The headset doesn't fold down at all, and it doesn't come with a carrying case, making this a hard one to take if you move around a lot. My other issue with this headset is the fact that it isn't very portable due to this being the wired version. The surround sound feature will only work when plugged into a computer, though it makes music sound a little off. So don't expect the 7.1 surround sound when using it with your PlayStation 5, and this pair of headphones does not work with any Microsoft console, unfortunately. This is due to the virtual surround sound needing the sound card to work, which only happens when you plug in the USB cable to a computer. I definitely feel that the surround sound feature is best for gaming, where you need to hear every little sound in competitive games, so it's not meant for music audio.Īnother drawback of the surround sound feature is that it only works when plugged into a computer with the USB cable. Turning it on making the sound stage hollow, and it just didn't sound great to me. I did try out the 7.1 surround sound feature when listening to music, and honestly, I didn't like how it sounded. Hyperx Cloud Ii Wired Headset Pink White Audio Control Box (Image credit: Christine Romero-Chan / iMore) HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset: Surround sound is best for gaming, not music Plus, I adore the white and pink color, which stands out among the oversaturated gaming headset market. It also sounds great with crystal clear and balanced sound, and not overbearing with the bass levels either. I may not be using this gaming headset for its primary intention, but it's definitely one of my favorites for just computer audio because it's so comfortable. So if you plan to use this headset for gaming, it should be more than enough for your needs. When you use the mic this way, it has noise-cancellation, AGC functionality (automatically adjusts to compensate for volume variations), and even echo-cancellation. To get the most out of the detachable mic though, you'll need to use the USB audio control box. It plugs in on the bottom of the left ear cup, and the arm is flexible, so you can bend it around to whatever feels comfortable to you. While I prefer to stick with a standalone USB mic with my iMac, the HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset does have a detachable microphone included. With the 53mm drivers, you'll get crisp and clear lows, mids, and high tones. And while these headphones don't have ANC, it does have the closed cup design, which has passive noise cancellation - once you put them on, it blocks out most of the outside world. If you intend to use this headset for gaming, then the audio quality should be immersive, especially if you toggle the 7.1 surround sound, which is primarily designed for gaming purposes. It has 53mm drivers, which deliver clear lows, mids, and high tones, and bass levels are not too overwhelming. I use it primarily for listening to music and video on my iMac, and it gets the job done. The sound quality on the HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset is pretty good. Hyperx Cloud Ii Wired Headset Pink White Ear Cup (Image credit: Christine Romero-Chan / iMore)
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