Hyperx Cloud Gaming Headset Review

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HyperX Cloud Alpha gaming headset review

If you’re in the world of PC gaming, there’s a relatively high chance you’ve seen people talking about the HyperX Cloud Alpha on forums or other sites. Gamers have long enjoyed the HyperX gaming headsets because they offer relatively high quality for a low price. The band and forks are solid metal, and each movable part of the headset is protected by robust joints, or thick padding. When you start using the HyperX Cloud Alpha, you’ll notice that it creates a very good seal against your head after adjusting the band, which is important for two reasons:

It’s a given that you want solid isolation if you’re a gamer or work at home while the world around you is pretty loud, but ear pads this deep and soft are an unfortunate rarity. It’s definitely convenient to be able to adjust your master volume without changing your computer’s settings when you move back and forth between programs.

If you’re a parent or teen, being able to mute the mic when your family members walk in the room is also a good way to avoid the embarrassment of your Discord server hearing your home life. I’ve enjoyed my time with the HyperX Cloud Alpha, and I can understand why this headset is so beloved by the online community. Because the isolation is so good, you won’t have to worry about destructive interference or auditory masking preventing you from hearing small details in music. However, the actual performance of the speaker elements in the HyperX Cloud Alpha also allow your music and games to really shine.

With the exception of a dip at 4kHz, the frequency response of the product doesn’t alter the signal sent by your console or computer that much, meaning the sound will be very similar to how it was originally mixed. Additionally, some listeners experience some resonances and echoes in this range depending on their ear canals, so some manufacturers will also downplay this narrow band to avoid it.

The Cloud Flight S model is more flexible as it supports wired and wireless connections; you’re provided with a 2.4 GHz RF USB adapter that’s compatible with Playstation 4 and PC. Even still, the Cloud Flight S doesn’t blow things completely out of proportion as bass notes are rendered almost twice as loud as all other frequencies. The HyperX Cloud Alpha offers exactly that, far above its price point, so it’ll be a trusty companion for a long time.

Given that pretty much every gaming platform now includes its own audio features like virtual surround sound, the Cloud Alpha arguably competes with higher-end headsets even more favorably today than when it first came out. Very similar to the Audeze Mobius, the HyperX Cloud Orbit S has planar magnetic drivers, and built-in 3D sound support as well—but it’ll cost you. Additionally, gaming headsets in the sub-$100 range are typically made of materials that are either easily broken or will decay quickly with heavy use.

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Their boom mic can detach for a more casual look, and it has an impressive recording quality, so your voice sounds clear and full when you’re talking to your teammates. They work with companion software that allows you to adjust the mic level and turn on the 7.1 surround sound feature, and their wireless USB dongle gives them very low latency.

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How good it feels to wear these headphones can’t be understated: after six hours of playing raucous matches of Dota 2 on PC and clearing out the Covenant in Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Xbox One, I began shuffling between a few favorite albums before realizing I hadn’t removed the HyperX Cloud even once during that whole time. The HyperX Cloud is the rare headset that, after an extended period of exploring an open world, screaming at teammates, and listening to music, I don’t resent for crushing and overheating my ears.

Particularly guttural metal albums or the harsh ballistics of Halo 2: Anniversary’s sniper rifle really highlight the punchy power of this headset’s strong low tones, which balance well with the mids and highs without overwhelming either. It’s not necessarily something you’d want to use for recording a podcast, but it delivers clean, pop-free speech from wherever you position its flexible six-inch arm.The mic also stores nicely in portable mesh bag included in the HyperX Cloud box, as do the spare ear cups, Y-splitter cable, airplane adapter, and other wires.

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Kingston doesn’t have the same pedigree in the headset space as its competitors, but the HyperX Cloud is a winning device at a cheap price. What I found after sorting through the array of assorted adapters and cables (cell phone, airplane, USB, and analog extension) included with the HyperX Cloud, however, is one of the best sub-$100 gaming headsets I’ve ever used. The solid metal construction gives this headset both a nice heft and a durability that’s unmatched in the sub-$100 range, while keeping the form factor slim and attractive. I joked about the red-and-black color scheme, and for good reason—it’s basically “gamer standard.” Still, it’s not so much a detractor as something you just deal with, and the red stitching along the edge of the band is an attractive highlight.

Thanks to the detachable mic I’d even say this is another headset you could use on the street without looking like you just escaped from a call center, although the lengthy braided-fabric cable might give you away. You’ve got two large, “leather” earpieces on the HyperX out of the box, with the option to swap to microfiber for a different feel.

This is easily one of the most comfortable headsets I’ve ever worn, with one caveat—my head isn’t the largest around, but I still had to extend the set as far as it could go to wear it. There’s an excellent feeling of presence though, with the large earpieces giving plenty of space and depth to the sounds. Kingston makes no attempt at a “surround” experience, but the sound profile of the HyperX Cloud is better than that on a lot of the headsets touting the feature anyway.

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The HyperX Cloud was built to be an ultra-comfortable gaming headset with amazing sound. We put a lot of thought into the details of our HyperX signature memory foam, the premium leatherette, clamping force, and weight distribution to create a headset that’s comfortable through long gaming sessions.

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