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Kingston HyperX Cloud II

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User ratings:
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177 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • delivering a great performance at an even better price
  • build quality is one of Cloud II s redeeming qualities
  • headphones look and feel premium

Cons

  • It originally came out in a black and red color scheme
  • color blue is calming and ferocious at the same time
  • their tech is already lagging behind the competition

Key specs

  • 7.1
  • 60 Ω
  • , 98 dB
  • 15, 25000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Kingston HyperX Cloud II - Pros & Cons

Kingston HyperX Cloud II

Pros

  • delivering a great performance at an even better price
  • build quality is one of Cloud II s redeeming qualities
  • headphones look and feel premium
  • great weight comes great build quality
  • Their audio input and output were much cleaner and balanced
  • Leatherette is much more flexible and lightweight than genuine leather
  • Cloud II have a better mic and overall sound quality
  • sleeker and more compact design
  • better-built and most comfortable gaming headsets
  • more comfortable
  • better-built

Cons

  • It originally came out in a black and red color scheme
  • color blue is calming and ferocious at the same time
  • their tech is already lagging behind the competition
  • lacked in size
  • they made up for in material quality
  • headphones are not exactly high-tier
  • HyperX does not have a dedicated app of some sort to map the keys
  • the Cloud II will slowly become obsolete
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • Low-bass and mid-bass are quite flat
  • both headphones have inconsistent bass and treble delivery

Kingston HyperX Cloud II - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
53 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
60 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
320 g
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Kingston HyperX Cloud II - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight11.29 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-39.0 dB
Microphone frequency50 - 18000
Microphone direction typeCardioid microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
ButtonsVolume
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Pink,White
  • Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialMemory foam
CategoryGaming
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance60.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 98
Frequency range15 - 25000
Diaphragm diameter2.1 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size2.09 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)2.0 %
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
Cable length1
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-A
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity150.0 mW

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Kingston HyperX Cloud II Kingston - Editorial Reviews (12)

4.3
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Kingston HyperX Cloud II Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review
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TechGearLab
Published: 29.08.2018
Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review
4.6

One of our top-performing gaming headsets, the Kingston HyperX Cloud II does a great job of perfectly balancing performance and price. This headset is...

Kingston HyperX Cloud II HyperX Cloud II review
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gamesradar
Published: 06.11.2020
HyperX Cloud II review

The HyperX Cloud II gaming headset doesn&apos;t look like your stereotypical gaming headset - in fact, it looks much better. But get them on your head and that stylish design isn&apos;t the most impor

Kingston HyperX Cloud II HyperX Cloud II
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 02.12.2021
HyperX Cloud II

HyperX Cloud II (Wired Headphone): 4.4 out of 5 stars from 58 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Kingston HyperX Cloud II HyperX Cloud II Wireless review
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TechRadar
Published: 02.12.2020
HyperX Cloud II Wireless review

A wireless gaming headset that lacks true versatility

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Kingston HyperX Cloud II Pro Gaming Headset Review
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TweakTown
Published: 23.02.2015
Kingston HyperX Cloud II Pro Gaming Headset Review
4.6

Bringing the high-end gaming spectrum to the mainstream market, the HyperX Cloud II will make your wallet tremble, but it will all be worth it in the end.

Kingston HyperX Cloud II HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 16.03.2018
HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II Review
3.8

The HyperX Cloud 2/Cloud II is a good gaming headset with a balanced sound and a casual design that ensures they aren't limited to indoor use. Once you remove th...

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Kingston HyperX Cloud II Headset Review
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PCMAG
Published: 09.02.2015
Kingston HyperX Cloud II Headset Review
4.0

The Kingston HyperX Cloud II is a gaming headset that doubles as an unassuming pair of good-sounding, over-ear headphones.

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review: King of Comfort
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Tom's Guide
Published: 18.03.2015
Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review: King of Comfort

The Kingston HyperX Cloud II is one of the most stylish, coziest sub-$100 headsets available, though its low end is lacking.

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review: Listen to audio and game all day long with the HyperX Cloud II
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iMore
Published: 06.04.2022
Review: Listen to audio and game all day long with the HyperX Cloud II
4.5

If you are looking for a comfortable pair of headphones to wear at a computer all day for work or gaming, then HyperX Cloud II doesn't disappoint.

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks
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Kingston HyperX Cloud II Review (Page 1 of 4) | APH Networks

Ask me what my favorite color is, and I would probably say something like blue. I am not entirely sure why, but the color blue is calming and ferocious at the same time. In my wardrobe, my clothing reflects a similar trend, as most of my clothing is white, black, or blue. On the other hand, one of the few colors I have in my wardrobe is pink. I have a single tie which is black and pink, and that is about it. I actually really like that tie, so no complaints here. However, you will rarely ever see me wearing this color. It is not like I dislike the color per sé, but I prefer other colors over pink for clothing in general. As for today's product, the HyperX Cloud II is Kingston's successor to the original HyperX Cloud, which I reviewed back in September 2014. It originally came out in a black and red color scheme, but they released a white and black special edition, which I was able to review. Fast forward to today, and I have the special edition of the Cloud II, except this time in a white and pink. Pink has been a common trend here at APH Networks, as it seems almost everyone on this website has tested a pink product. Most recently it was Jonathan Kwan's hipster Inateck MacBook Pro Sleeve, but we have also seen a USB drive, a USB fan, and a laptop power supply from my fellow editors. Now it is my turn to foray into this shade of red, with the product we have today. However, it is also important to see what Kingston has changed from the original Cloud. Hopefully, this pinkness will not get me distracted from the review at hand. Let us dig in to see what we have today!

Kingston HyperX Cloud II HyperX Cloud II Wireless review
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SoundGuys
Published: 28.02.2022
HyperX Cloud II Wireless review

The HyperX Cloud II Wireless is an experiment in how little you need to change something to make it feel fresh. Does it pan out?

Kingston HyperX Cloud II HyperX Cloud II Headset Review - EnosTech.com
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EnosTech.com
Published: 25.04.2016
HyperX Cloud II Headset Review - EnosTech.com

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