HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset - 7.1 Surround Sound - Memory Foam Ear Pads - Durable Aluminum Frame - Multi Platform Headset - Works with PC, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One, Xbox One S - Red (KHX-HSCP-RD)

I bought this to replace my broken original in September of 2025. I destroyed the controller they give you, but the headphones are fine. These do the job just fine. I compared the sound quality of my old headphones and these ones and I cannot tell the difference, granted I cannot test the old controller anymore. You see I originally ordered this in July of 2019. That model, made under the old company, held up just fine. It was my favorite and had an amazing sound to it, especially when you activated its surround sound mode. Since the company was bought by HP I was skeptical about what I'd get this time. The new model is made with less materials, feels lighter, and doesn't extend as far as the old one. It still fits me fine though. I am someone with a big head and so that was a big reason I loved the HyperX Cloud II's design. The mic is still very low, like the original manufacturer's. I recommend using a program like Voicemeter to boost your gain on it. When you do that it works perfectly. In the end it feels like the same exact headphones. So if you are an owner of the old model that is near the end of its life and want another, then this is a safe purchase. I am happy with this and hope it will last me another 6 years or more. It's a great sound, a great value, and pretty long lasting.

TL;DR Review: My previous headset broke, so I chose this one after reading/watching reviews. Comfort and durability are excellent, so far. The mic is good enough for calls and gaming. Initially, I was not impressed with the sound of the headphones (sounded like a low bitrate MP3), but then I realized I needed to plug the headset into my motherboard's USB ports rather than the front panel ports. I am now very happy with this headset and would recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably-priced, comfortable gaming headset. (Owned for 5 months as of 2/27/16) Full Review: I purchased these to replace my Plantronics Gamecom 780 headset. The Gamecom headset had a 100% plastic headband which snapped one month after the warranty period ended. Apologies in advance, but I sometimes will compare the Cloud II to the Gamecom 780 in this review because its my only point of reference, and I felt like the Gamecom was an excellent headset prior to breakage. Overall, the Cloud II's have been a worthy replacement, and even an upgrade in many respects, but there are some areas where the Gamecom was better. After looking at YouTube, WireCutter, and Amazon reviews, I settled on the HyperX Cloud II gaming headset. Almost everyone raved about their durability, comfort, and sound. I know a headphone + stand mic combo can provide a better overall experience, but I didn't feel like spending the ~$200 on that combo just yet. Fit & Finish After they arrived, my initial impression of this headset was that it was very high quality. The fake leather on the earcups and the headband is nice and soft, and the stitching on the headband looks good and provides a nice red accent. The red brushed metal on the exposed parts of the frame is also a nice touch. The microphone detaches and reattaches very easily, although I do prefer a flip-up microphone like on the Gamecom 780. However, that's just a preference and shouldn't have any bearing on this review. As for fit, I have a larger head (I'm 6'2", 215 lbs, and probably have a 7-3/8" hat size) and these fit very comfortably. I've worn them for hours while gaming and never felt like the clamping pressure was too hard. Also, they don't make my head/ears sweat or anything like that. The pads on the earcups provide a comfortable seal around my ears that blocks out a lot of noise, which can be a pro and a con sometimes. Durability After 5 months of daily use... so far, so good. I recently purchased a hook so I can hang these up rather than just setting them on my desk or on the floor, so hopefully that increases the Cloud II's longevity, but I still don't feel like these will break as easily as the Gamecom 780's. Unless they get stepped on by an elephant or run over by my truck, I don't think the headband on the Cloud II's will be snapping after 13 months like the Gamecoms. The drivers in the headphones are still going strong, and the mic still sounds good. I will update if anything changes. Headphone Sound Quality Honestly, the headphones didn't blow me away at first. There was a noticeable difference from the Gamecom 780's in this regard. I felt like the sound on the 780's was awesome for their ~$60 price tag, but the Cloud II's just didn't sound as good. It was like listening to 320 kbps vs. 128 kbps MP3. There was a "graininess" (my terminology, sorry) to all sound - gaming, movies, and calls - that was especially noticeable at low volume. After a couple months, it was annoying me so much that I was about ready to buy a good pair of headphones and separate mic. Then I had an epiphany. I always plug my headset (780 or the Clouds) into my front USB ports (Fractal Define R4 case) because sometimes I like to unplug them and listen to movies/podcasts through my speakers. I had tried both the USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports with the Cloud II's, and the sound was the same on both. One day, I realized I had never plugged them directly into my motherboard's USB ports (Gigabyte Z170X-UD5). As soon as I did, I noticed an immediate difference in the sound quality. The "graininess" went away and I'm now very happy with the sound quality. I now run a USB extension cable from the back of my computer so I can still easily unplug the headset as needed, and the USB extension doesn't add any of the noise/bit-rate issues I was experiencing before. Virtual 7.1 Surround Quality I'm really not impressed by the virtual surround performance of the Cloud II's. I felt like the Gamecom 780's had a great virtual surround, or at least better than the Cloud II's. With the Gamecom, I could easily tell when/where an enemy was approaching me in FPS games. With the Cloud II's, I can hear an enemy approaching, but it's a lot tougher to tell where they're coming from. I don't think it's enough of a disappointment to lose a star though, since I can try other virtual surround software (Razer) and bypass the "built-in" virtual surround of the Cloud II's. Microphone Quality The microphone is great for voice chat during games (Discord ftw) and Hangouts calls, but I would get a separate microphone if I was doing anything more than that. I don't stream to YouTube or Twitch. I don't record podcasts. I only use it to talk with my friends. They've all told me that it sounds clear and noise-free. If and when I do decide to do more, I'll pick up a Blue Yeti or Audio-Technica ATR-2100 which I know will have a much more professional and richer sound quality at a reasonable price, but I'm not to that point yet. For a ~$99 headset, the microphone is pretty good. Conclusion I would definitely recommend this headset to anyone looking for something that has great quality and is reasonably priced. I'd also recommend plugging it into your motherboard vs. the front panel USB ports to avoid any sound issues. The fit and finish are pretty nice, and it definitely feels more durable than my previous headset. The sound quality is great, but the 7.1 virtual surround experience is not very dependable. The microphone is good for gaming and voice calls, but look for a standalone mic if you're doing anything more than that. It's a great headset that does its job admirably, and I don't think you'll find better value for the price.

Great sound quality and fits great . Worth the price so no complaints.

EDIT EDIT: Updated to 4stars. Issues below still not fully resolved however I really do love the design and feel of the headset. Its material quality and design are solid...and I don't think I'll have break point issues like I've had with other headsets. Customer service is GREAT, friendly and FAST to respond to help. They offered me several options on this issue...though I decided to keep it due to above comment and wait out any near future fix on the sound card dongle. Other than that issue, hooking it up to standard audio output still sounds good. Edit: Ok just hours after writing review I really started to notice the crackling/popping & at first started to think was just the actual sound quality of the music file I was playing...but after listening to music for hours now AND researching similar issues, I have determined it to be the usb dongle/soundcard hardware, as just hooking up the headset directly to front port sounds fine. So, take this into consideration before the purchase. I have not contacted support yet but most likely will just send these back and try another set...UGH so frustrating to find a good headset for this price range! If not for this crackling I would still give a 5 star...but as it is I dont think I'd rate higher than a 3. Check these sources for other users complaints: http://www.tomsguide.com/answers/id-2533451/hyperx-cloud-popping-crackling-sounds.html ************* Love this so far after weighing all the factors of Cloud2 & others around same price range. I had a Soundblaster Wrath (wireless) but due to poor design both its battery & a part of head band made it unusable within less than a year, so my main focus was finding a headset of higher material & build quality more than anything else. I decided against another wireless but was not sure if I wanted to deal with another corded headset, however, this thing does come with like a mile of braided cord so not only will it reach it should also hold up and not twist or tear. Now I can enjoy without wondering how much battery life I have left. I am not a audio pro but this sounds as good out of the box (but read below to make it better) as others I've tried but from what I see so far the build quality looks very solid & I would be surprised if I have any issues in that area anytime soon. This is a very comfortable & light weight set, so yet another plus for the Cloud2. One thing I would HIGHLY suggest is since this does not come with any Equalizer config go to: sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/ & sourceforge.net/projects/peace-equalizer-apo-extension/ With these two Equalizer tools the sound quality ROCKS! Otherwise you will probably just enjoy 'ok' sound quality. These bring out the capabilities of the Cloud2! I will update this review if I have any issues with quality, otherwise at this point I would recommend it.

19 year old loved it. Sounds is crisp and I can’t get him to get off his games now. Exactly what he wanted. Good quality and seems sturdy. Connects wirelessly good as well. Fit is good and trust me if this head set didn’t meet his standards he’d let me know.

I bought my set almost 10 years ago and they still work perfectly. I've replaced it with a new wireless headset a few months ago, since I needed a set that is great for gaming and movies, but that I can also use when on a Teams meeting and I have to move around the room. This set was amazing. The price was unbeatable for a 7.1 surround sound set when I bought it and it sounded great. The mic was also great quality, even the mic on my new wireless set that cost over twice the price doesn't sound as clear as the mic on this unit. It's comfortable to wear for long periods without feeling heavy on your head or hurting your ears. The only issues I've had was that it's a little tricky to clean with a few hard to reach corners where dust likes to accumulate and that the fake leather earpads that are included started flaking off within the first year, but replacement aftermarket earpads for the HyperX headsets are very easy to find online. The soft touch coating also got tacky and dirty after a few years of use. I ended up removing the coating completely by rubbing it with with a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol, it took a couple of hours to do, but it was much better and easier to clean after it was removed and extended lifetime of the set by at least 3 years, since I probably would've replaced it years ago if I couldn't clean it properly.

Ok, I was NOT paid to say this but GOD. DAMN. Ive been using these with my xbox one for about 3 months now. These are the bestgaming headphones HANDS DOWN. First of all, when I put these on I bout near melted in my chair lol I could wear these for days. Second, the sound quality is very very clear. I wouldn't take it any other way. People say that they lack in bass but they don't, not even at all! The bass kicks in precisely where it needs to be. Literally the first thing I noticed in BO3 and Battlefront, "oooooh! Those are some sexy-ass explosions!" The explosions and bass Are perfect and poppy I love it. The mic on this bad boy is really really clear and someone even asked if I was using a professional microphone! For the xbox one, if you have a new xbox one controller with the 3.5mm Jack built in, you DO NOT have to get the adapter. When you push the xbox button twice and you go into settings, all the mixing boards and volume control is right there and its fast and easy to use. HOWEVER, if you have the old xbox one controller, you WILL have to get the adapter because that controller does not have a 3.5mm Jack built in. Lol the only thing bad with this headset is the price honestly Haha they're just so good! All the sounds are clear and you can hear everything. The high frequencies on these Are simply beautiful. All in all these are legit the best and would highly recommend to everyone haha personally, they destroy any competition with Astro or Turtle Beach. Trust me. :D **UPDATE** - So uh, after maturing as a person and calming down because that review is pretty cringy but uh yeah as of Dec. 2016 or Jan. 2017 (a solid year of use) The wire broke... I never threw these headphones, never slapped them up and always treated them with the up most respect they deserve but literally I set them down for dinner time, came back about 30 min later and boom. Broken. This is very disappointing to me and I'm very upset. As of now I just bought a replacement headset: SteelSeries Arctis 3 and after doing loads of research, I'm confident in that buy since the cable is replaceable and a few added features like a volume dial and mute button for a much lower price. I do plan on continuing my effort in resoldering the 3.5mm wires and these cans are still very near and dear to my heart. Very nice buy but I guess I'm a little unfortunate. I'll keep this updated to let you guys know if I fixed the wire problem :)

This headset is pretty great, I have just finished testing it on a PS4, XB1, and a desktop pc. Here is what I can tell you about my experience. First, the packaging is superb and upon opening this headset, it simply oozes with quality. As others have stated, the build quality is fantastic and there are plenty of extras to make this a very high value purchase for the price. The second big thing is the sheer comfort of this headset. I am wearing it now because it is so comfortable. Kingston also gives you the choice of leatherette or a plush type padding to switch out with. Now for the third big important portion for most, how the headset sounds. Before I write that up, I want to clarify that I have a Microsoft Stereo headset, Turtle Beach PX4's (with optical pass-through), Sony Gold wireless headset, and a pair of Turtle Beach x12's with as DSS optical connection. I first tested this on my PS4 and this works with the usb connection to the console or the direct small plug into the controller. Both connections performed the same because the 7.1 DAC will not work on the PS4, but do not let that deter you from using this headset on your console of choice. The Cloud II is simply better than anything Sony or Microsoft branded not to mention any of the Turtle Beach headsets I own. The Cloud headset sounded really good on the PS4 with great mid and good bass, but the bass in my opinion is a tad bit low. To get the most out of the headset I went into settings/devices and manually adjusted the volume. For the Xbox One, I simply fired up Forza Horizon 2 and used the headset adapter. The sound is much cleaner than the Microsoft Stereo Headset and I can hear more detail than with previous headsets. As for the pc, the sound is great as well. I went into a session of Neverwinter because I enjoy the music and I created a character to test the 7.1 DAC which worked really well, but I could live without the DAC and go with my Asus Xonar instead. Overall, you are not going to find a better value with this versatility. I am a little disappointed that Microsoft does not allow a USB headset connection, but I look forward to testing the party chat with the microphone. I have not gotten a chance to test that portion yet. Of all my owned headsets, the only one that is close is the Sony Gold and the Cloud II in my opinion is much better. This has to be one of the best gaming headsets of 2015. Sound is subjective to each person, so for my needs and versatility it was a must buy as I plan on gaming on all three platforms this year. I also noticed a one star rating complaining about this headset not working as a wireless headset. It goes without saying that this is a wired headset, so please disregard one star reviews about this great headset. I hope you enjoy this product as much as I am! Happy gaming in 2015! Edit:February 25, 2015 I want to give my impressions after using this product heavily. I have used the DAC (wired usb soundcard) with the Elder Scrolls Online and Neverwinter on PC with good results. The simulated sound is more than adequate to bypass some onboard sound solutions. I play mmorpg's a lot on pc, so that is where I am leveraging my experience. I have not incurred any hissing or popping that has been reported. I run Windows 7(x64) and I do not run Win 8 at this time. I connected this DAC to the PS4 and I also used the small plug into the controller and I did not hear any pops or hissing sounds either way. My negative is again, with Microsoft because this headset performs poorly with the headset adapter, as does most third party headsets with the XB1 console. Again, I stand by my review with this being a must buy for versatility on multiple platforms. If your only buying point is for a console, then I would look carefully as this DAC (7.1 usb soundcard) cannot be used on both the XB1 and PS4. My use is all three platforms(XB1, PS4, and PC) and so far I love this as my main headset for all three. Unless your going to spend 200+ you can forget about getting a headset with this quality. I just gamed a 12 hour session on ESO (Elder Scrolls Online) and the comfort is top notch.