HyperX

Cloud II

A solid mid-range gaming headset for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with PC, PS5 / PS4.

66/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
PC, PS5 / PS4
£61.99best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it

  • Surround sound
  • Noise-cancelling mic
  • Above-average driver size
  • No wireless
  • No active noise cancelling
Score profile

Where the Cloud II wins and loses

Scored against the gaming headsets class
SoundMicrophoneOverall868666
Sound
86
Microphone
86
Overall spec score
66
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

Weight320 g

Sound

Driver size53 mm
Surround soundYes

Microphone

Noise-cancelling micYes

Connectivity

PlatformsPC, PS5 / PS4

More specs

TypeClosed-Back
ConnectionWired
MicrophoneDetachable
Noise cancellingNo

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Head to head

Cloud II vs ROCCAT Syn Pro Air

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundMicrophoneOverall
Cloud IISyn Pro Air
 HyperXCloud IIThis pageROCCATSyn Pro Air
Overall score66 /100Better64 /100
Weight320 g
Driver53 mm
SurroundYesYes
Who it's for

Is the Cloud II right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable gaming headset for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need wireless, in which case a higher-tier gaming headset is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Cloud II worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 66/100 against other gaming headsets, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 55.

What stands out on the Cloud II?

Its surround sound stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless?

The BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless scores 67/100 versus this one at 66/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.