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ATK Mercury M1 vs HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless - Outstanding overall at around $100.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless leads on 5 of 6 measures.

  • ATK Mercury M1
  • HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless
HearWiki score
68
82
Sound
6.5
8.0
Battery
8.0
9.3
Calls
-
6.3
Value
7.0
8.9
Price (USD)
$57
$100

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Half a step newer

HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless (2025) against ATK Mercury M1 (2024). The HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless edges ahead on platform, but only just: Top codec AAC against SBC. It also adds Custom EQ.

  • Mercury M12024
  • CloudX Flight 2 Wireless20251 yr newer
What differsMercury M1CloudX Flight 2 Wireless

Platform

Top codec
SBC
AAC

Everyday features

Custom EQ
No
Yes

Level on: Bluetooth, USB-C, Companion app.

Specifications

Mercury M1CloudX Flight 2 Wireless
Type
Gaming
Gaming
Price (USD)
$57
$100
HearWiki score
68
82
Released
2024
2025
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
50 mm dynamic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
50 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
100 Hz - 100 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
118 dB/mW
103 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
SBC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
No
No
Latency
13 ms
-
Battery life
60 h
150 h
Full charge time
-
210 min
Wireless charging
No
No
Active noise cancelling
No
No
ANC type
none
none
Transparency mode
No
No
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
buttons
Weight
360 g
336 g
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
Yes
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
1
2
Mic sensitivity
-
-20 dBV
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
ENC
-

What reviewers said

ATK Mercury M1

The ATK Mercury M1 is a budget-friendly gaming headset that emphasizes marathon battery life, boasting up to 60 hours of use. It features large 50mm dynamic drivers for immersive sound and offers versatile connectivity options, including Bluetooth 5.3 and a low-latency mode, making it a solid choice for casual gamers on PC, PlayStation, or Switch.

  • Pro:Exceptional 60-hour battery life for extended gaming sessions
  • Pro:Large 50mm drivers deliver powerful, room-filling sound
  • Pro:Low 13ms latency for responsive wireless audio
  • Con:Limited to SBC codec, no advanced audio codecs
  • Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
  • Con:Single microphone with no noise reduction features

HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless

The HyperX CloudX Flight 2 Wireless is a gaming-focused over-ear headset that delivers robust, punchy audio through its 50 mm drivers, alongside a remarkably long battery life and stable wireless connectivity. Its design features RGB lighting and a modern aesthetic, but the stiff frame and firm padding may reduce comfort during extended sessions. With no active noise cancellation and a basic feature set, it prioritizes core gaming performance and endurance.

  • Pro:Exceptional 150-hour battery life
  • Pro:Punchy, detailed audio with strong positional cues
  • Pro:Stable wireless connectivity
  • Con:Stiff frame and firm padding reduce comfort
  • Con:Mediocre microphone quality
  • Con:No active noise cancellation

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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