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Asus Strix 2.0 vs Kingston HyperX Cloud II

Asus Strix 2.0 Headphones
Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud II Headphones
Kingston HyperX Cloud II
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Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
Over the last 18 months, Asus has been expanding on its STRIX brand with new headsets. Today, we areRead more
The ASUS STRIX 2.0 is a mid-range stereo headset that has a design directly influenced by the STRIX owl. It features extra large ear cups, 60mm drivers and a removable microphone.Read more
Introduction It's been almost a year since we put the feature-packed ASUS STRIX DSP Gaming Headset through its paces, and it certainly did well in our review. The latest from ASUS, the STRIX 2.0 may not have as many features as its big brother, but with a more affordable price and multi-format support, it's certainly an attractive option for those looking for a new gaming headset, so we're eager to see what it can do. Picking the right headset can make or break your gaming experience, not to mention they can also be great for general multimedia use. The STRIXRead more
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Full Comparison

Technical details

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOver-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yesyes
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Pink,White
  • Red
Acoustic designClosedClosed
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband

Dimensions

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Weight11.29 oz11.29 oz

Sound

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Impedance32.0 Ω60.0 Ω
Sensitivity98.0 dB< 98
Frequency range20 - 2000015 - 25000
Driver size2.36 in2.09 in

Microphone

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Microphone typeBoom microphoneBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-40.0 dB-39.0 dB
Microphone frequency50 - 1600050 - 18000
Microphone direction typeUnidirectional microphoneCardioid microphone

Connectivity

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Cable length1.21
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector3.5mm
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByesyes

Features

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
ButtonsVolumeVolume

Power

Asus Strix 2.0Asus Strix 2.0
Kingston HyperX Cloud IIKingston HyperX Cloud II
Battery operatednono

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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