The design of the Cloud II is basically a carbon copy of its predecessor. HyperX Cloud II exposed stitching and braided wire This should catch the attention of those who are not really into overly-padded headphones. The ear cups are lined with quarter-inch memory foam padding while the headband’s padding is about the same thickness as well. Compared to something like the Razer Kraken X, the Cloud II headphones have a more rustic design with the exposed stitches and the threaded wire that stems out from the earcups into the headband. I wouldn’t really call the Cloud II’s design sleek. About 90% of the headphones are still clad in black and the only parts colored in red are the HyperX logos on the earcups, the steel frame, and the exposed stitches on the headband. I got the red variant of the Cloud II which only signifies red accents. However, they transformed into classic-looking, albeit a bit bulky, gaming headphones once I attached the microphone. In fact, they looked more like studio or travel headphones at first. The rounded closed-back earcups give them a more stylish look. The HyperX Cloud II are available in two colors: Red and Black.įirst things first, these headphones look a lot more compact than expected. In the boxĭesign HyperX Cloud II Black and Red variations (From: Amazon) And, this may just prove that these headphones are not exactly high-tier. These factors make the packaging feel rushed and cheap.įor its price, these headphones’ packaging isn’t too fancy. And, knowing that they used to come with a molded foam instead of a plastic casing just makes me confused with why HyperX made this packaging change.Īlso, the extra ear cups seem to be placed clumsily while the travel pouch and the sound card do not even have any slots. However, I’m not a fan of their decision to use plastic casing to hold the headphones and mic in place.

This is because of the premium feel of the matte box and how organized the headphones and detachable mic look. The box is admittedly bulky but, personally, it made me feel like I was getting more at first glance. Packaging HyperX Cloud II Packaging Contents Compatibility: Playstation 4, Playstation 4 Pro/Slim, Xbox One, Xbox One S/X controller, Nintendo Switch/3DS, PSP, Tablet, Mac, iPad, Laptop, PC, Mobile Phones.Source Plug: 3.5mm with USB 2.0 sound card.Drivers: Dynamic Ø 53mm with neodymium magnets.Last February 2021, HP announced that they will be acquiring HyperX for a total of $425 million. However, 6 years after their release, the question has to be asked: are they still as impressive as they were before? Can they still compete with the newly released headphones today? And, considering their built-in tech, are they still worth their price? Released in 2015, these popular headphones helped HyperX become the top-selling brand for gaming headphones from 2017-2018, and reach its milestone of 10 million headphones sold in 2019. It can be a decent surround sound feature, haptic feedback, low latency wireless connection, or simply some accessible controls.īut despite the new headphone models with these advanced features released in the market, one specific model remains standing - the HyperX Cloud II. Yet now, gamers have a choice to go for headphones with technologically advanced features. And that includes gaming headphone manufacturers.īefore, having a good enough sound was okay. With thousands of video games released every year, gaming companies are pushed to keep up with the fast-changing demands of the market. We bought the HyperX Cloud II for the purpose of this review.

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