Testseek.co.uk have collected 170 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver.
April 2016
(83%)
170 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Following up a headset like the Cloud/Cloud II is a tough thing to do. Especially when you are a company like Kingston/HyperX who is still working on cementing their brand in the gaming headphone market. The thing to keep in mind though is HyperX product...
Abstract: Among the pearls of wisdom the late Notorious B.I.G. let flow was a track titled “Mo Money, Mo Problems.” In it, Biggie essentially says that with success comes new problems. That's somewhat the position HyperX finds itself in with its recently released C...
When a company tries to improve on an already-successful product, it runs the risk of unbalancing the formula that led to that product's success in the first place. The HyperX Cloud Revolver's design departs from the already-popular Cloud II in a variety...
Soft, comfortable ear cups, Clear mids, regardless of volume, Directional drivers work very well, Inline remote (audio control box), Lightweight, Durable, Multidevice support, Detachable microphone, Circumaural, closed back design
Tinny sound during music/video playback, Medium sized headband, not comfortable for larger heads due to depth limit, Steel frame very noisy and translates directly to the cans, Microphone not sensitive enough and subject to explosions and popping, Price
In general, gaming headsets fall short of actual headphones in terms of sound. The HyperX Cloud Revolver is no different in that aspect. But as a gaming headset, the HyperX Cloud Revolver performs well, providing good directional sound clarity and crisp...
The Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver has a MSRP of $120 (Amazon). When it hits retail, it will probably be slightly cheaper. Even at that price, it is a worthy upgrade over the Cloud 2 that we reviewed in the past. If you currently are using a Cloud 2, hang...
Testing was conducted by connecting the HyperX Cloud Revolver to my computer, then of course wearing it for music and movie playback, gameplay, and online chat. Testing Setup: Comparison Headsets: Comfort: The first time I placed HyperX Cloud Revolver...
Published: 2016-04-26, Author: Tom , review by: modders-inc.com
From a sound standpoint, the HyperX Revolver delivers in a big way. The sound was clear. The highs and mids were clean with no distortion. During both gaming and music sessions I was extremely impressed. Bass is clean and crisp and doesn't get muddled in...
Published: 2016-04-20, Author: Michael , review by: tomsguide.com
Crisp, immersive audio, Comfy ear cups, Automatically adjusts to your head, Durable steel frame
No virtual 7.1 surround sound, Relatively pricey
As a headset built for competitive gamers, the $120 HyperX Cloud Revolver absolutely hits the mark. Its rich, directionally accurate audio makes it easy to pinpoint enemies, and its cozy ear cups and suspension-frame design make it comfy enough to wear du...
Published: 2016-04-10, Author: Mike , review by: kotaku.com
Abstract: Having reviewed the first two headsets in Kingston's HyperX Cloud line, the feature that resonates with me most about the new Cloud Revolver is the steel suspension frame. Maybe reverberates is a better word.The original HyperX Cloud gaming headset from K...
