Testseek.co.uk have collected 226 expert reviews of the Kingston HyperX Cloud 2 and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Kingston HyperX Cloud 2.
February 2015
(86%)
226 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
3277 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
53mm drivers
Excellent sound balance
Very comfortable
Quality construction
Attractive design available in gunmetal/red or limited edition white/pink
Included USB Soundcard w/ v7.1 rendering
Removable microphone
Choice of leather or velour earpads
Excellent build quality
Very comfortable fit
Detachable microphone
Separate game/chat volume control
Multi-format support
Braided cables
Competitive price
Lightweight and comfortable
Gorgeous design
Nice mid and high range sound profile
Stealthy new colour scheme is gorgeous
Sound quality is still great
But with the added bonus of not needing dedicated sound hardware
The build quality is solid and aluminium touches ooze quality
Ear pads are comfy and the clamp pressure is bang on
T
Great sound quality
Luxurious finish
Thoughtful extras
Aesthetically pleasing design
Great allaround sound
Extra earcups
Airplane adapter
Compatible with PC
MAC
PS4 and Xbox
Gaming audio is fantastic. Although imperfect
7.1 setting adds new dimension to gameplay
Metal frame means no creaking
Making it great for Oculus Rift gaming
Great for music too
Plenty of volume
Microphone clarity is excellent
Supremely comfortable
The editors didn't like
None
“This is a fantastic gaming headset and if you’re involved in
ESports
Or just a keen gamer at home
You’ll love what the Cloud II has to offer. You’ll struggle to find anything better
Or with a comparable feature
Set
For the same kind of mone
7.1 surround sound struggles to come through
Muddy low ranges
The headband needs more padding
The volume switches on the in-line remote are naff
Headphone cord doesn't detach
Flimsy carry case
Nothing at the time of review
Virtual surround sound is not as good as the real deal
Abstract: 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...
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
Abstract: 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...
Abstract: 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...
Published: 2015-04-25, Author: Phil , review by: pcgamer.com
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...
Published: 2015-04-17, Author: Eric , review by: futurelooks.com
High quality design and materials, Fantastic audio quality, Very comfortable on the head
None!
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
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....
